Application of basic Skills in Reading Arabic Text for Teaching and Learning Maharat Al-Qiraah

The basic skill of reading Arabic text ought to be possessed by each at the Faculty of Islamic Studies (FIS) at UKM student in order to master other academic subjects. This study is the result of observing students’ weakness in the basic skill of reading Arabic text. The study sample consists of 45 Maharat al-Qiraah (Reading Skill) students. This study identifies this skill through observation and analysis of marks in the assesment test on student knowledge level of al-jarr and al-zarf (prepositions and adverbs) functions and level of basic skill in reading Arabic text. Research findings show that basic skill in reading Arabic text for FPI students is at moderate level. The result also show that there is a relationship between knowledge and skills levels, and that basic skill in reading Arabic text can be improved through workshops and continuous training.