The Effect of Pondering over Holy Quran on Science Learning Motivation of Grade Nine Students in Omani Schools

The Holy Quran encourages science learning and motivate humans to gain knowledge and skills “Allah will raise those who have believed among you and those who were given knowledge, by degrees. And Allah is Acquainted with what you do.” (11:58). However, learning the distribution of Holy Quran verses in enhancing science learning motivation has not been investigated yet. This research investigates the effect of pondering over the Holy Quran verses in Omani schools on the students’ science learning motivation. The research adopted Solomon four groups with a sample composed (94) students and applied science learning motivation scale. The result showed there are significant differences in the science learning motivation post scores between non-pretested groups fever to the experimental group. This result reveals combining between science subject and Holy Quran related science verses enhances students’ science learning motivation. Thus, activating verses in science classes should be focused on in science curricula.