IDENTIFICATION OF DOMINANT WAVE DURING THE RECITATION OF AL-MULK VERSE WITH (WITHOUT) UNDERSTANDING USING EEG SIGNAL

Abstract

This paper reports a case study on mind behavior during the recitation of Al Quran by using Electroencephalograph (EEG). EEG is a non-invasive electrophysiological assessment that applies computerized mathematical analysis to convert the raw waveform data into different frequency ranges including delta, theta, alpha and beta. The complex analysis provides brainwave analysis such as symmetry, phase, coherence, amplitude, power and dominance of those frequency ranges. This research intends to measure and identify EEG signals during recitation of Al Quran (without understanding) and recitation of AlQuran (with Malay translation) from the verses read.  The raw data from both conditions were analyzed to determine any brain wave changes from different bands.  During Al-Quran recitation (without understanding), the highest amplitude of the power spectrum distribution was observed in Delta at the Frontal area (F1, F2, F4, F7 and F8), and Beta2 and Gamma on EEG, predominantly in the T3, T4 and T5 area. On the other hand, reading with Malay translation indicated a highest amplitude at the T3, T4 and T5 area.  From earlier studies, we may conclude that the resting state of mind can be achieved by increasing the alpha band of EEG signal; however in this study, observations were made on the dominant wave frequencies while reciting Quran without understanding and with understanding the meaning of the verses read.