ONLINE QUR'ANIC AND ISLAMIC RESEARCH: A STRATEGY BASED ON A COMPENDIUM OF METHODS

Abstract

This paper intends to comprehend and describe online search tactics for Qur'anic and Islamic material. This is a topic that has gotten little attention in prior studies; thus, this study tries to fill that gap. The collection of data has been approached using a methodology that is a compendium of methods, making use of both quantitative and qualitative approaches. During the course of the study activities, query logs from the Microsoft Live search engine were collected and examined for phrases associated with Islam. The collected data allowed for the derivation of a number of characteristics, including query frequency, word frequency, query length, and session length. Interview data was acquired from twenty-five users who had prior experience surfing the internet for Qur'anic and Islamic resources. This data was gathered to supplement the quantitative data that was collected. The interviews provided a more in-depth understanding of various aspects of information searching, such as search techniques, problems, and perspectives regarding the process of accessing Qur'anic and Islamic information online.