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Publication Effectıveness of Islamıc Educatıon on Indıan mualaf (Converts) in Selangor, Malaysıa(Sakarya University, 2015) ;Dakir J. ;Tibek S.R.H. ;Sham F.M. ;Othman M.Y.H. ;Zaharın, A. ;Jalıl, M.H. ;Yahya S.A. ;Ibrahim S.M.I. ;Ismaıl, M.I. ;Faculty of Economics and Muamalat ;Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM)Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia (USIM)Protection and support for converts is the responsibility of the authorities and the whole Muslim Ummah (Community). However this effort has to be ongoing due to the still unsettled issue related to the ability of mualaf to properly understand and practise Islamic teachings. Therefore, this study has been conducted to identify available measurement indicators of the status of knowledge, understanding and practice of Islamic teachings among Indian mualaf (converts) in the state of Selangor, and to analyse these measurements. A qualitative method is used by collection of data through published materials, survey and observation, interview and focus group discussions. A quantitative method is also implemented using the instrument of questionnaire distributed to 161 respondents from nine districts in Selangor. Data obtained is processed and analysed using PASW 18.0 (Predictive Analysis Software 18.0). Research finds that Islamic knowledge, understanding and practice of mualaf (converts) are at a satisfactory level. In this research, the mean value is divided into 3 categories: low (2.0 – 2.99), medium (3.0 – 3.99) and high (4.0 – 5.0). The highest mean value for Islamic knowledge and understanding of mualaf (converts) is 4.66 for the item “Salam (Peace) greetings may foster closer brotherhood bonds between Muslims” and the lowest mean mean is 2.25 for the item “ I don’t particularly mind eating and drinking in non-Muslims’ houses” . Overall, findings on knowledge and understanding are good except the question relating to aqidah (creed) concerning kitab samawi (heavenly books) such as Zabur (Psalms), Taurat (Torah) and Injil (Bible) which obtained a mean value of 3.91. Measurement for level of Islamic practice after conversion shows the highest mean value is 4.84 for the item “I am grateful to God for embracing Islam” and the lowest mean value is 3.51 for the item “I frequently contact my parents”. Overall, findings for Islamic practice among respondents are very good, at mean value of 4.31. These findings are based on an analysis of answers to 15 questions submitted, out of which 12 scored a high mean value and percentage. The other 3 scored a medium mean value and percentage. NONE of them are at low mean value and percentage. In addition, findings for management of guidance class show a medium level. - Some of the metrics are blocked by yourconsent settings
Publication Spiritual education module for out-of-wedlock pregnant adolescents(Sakarya University, 2015-08) ;Md Sham F. ;Dakir J. ;Tibek S.R.H. ;Awal N.A.M. ;Hamjah S.H. ;Ismail A.H. ;Ismail M. ;Ismail Ibrahim S.M. ;Faculty of Leadership and Management ;Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM)Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia (USIM)Out-of-wedlock pregnancy among adolescents has become a social issue in today's global society. In Malaysia, statistics (Department of National Statistics of Malaysia) show that in the years 2000-2008, there were 257,000 births registered without father. In the context of the Muslim community in Malaysia, pregnancy outside of legal marriage is something contrary to the norms, moral values, culture and religion of society. Such pregnant adolescents would be placed in a shelter and rehabilitation centre run by the government or an NGO. The aim is to give protection, moral and spiritual support, so that the adolescents may be psychologically restored and they would not repeat the same mistake after the intervention. The purpose of this study is to examine the syllabus of the spiritual education module that has been implemented by a shelter home, the Harapan Secondary School Rehabilitation Centre. An Islamic Practice Instrument (IPIfariza) Questionnaire was administered to 38 pregnant adolescents at the rehabilitation centre which conducted this spiritual education module. Data was analyzed to assess the spiritual level of adolescents after undergoing the intervention process through learning and training in this module. The results of this study show that the level of spirituality among adolescents improved in three categories namely faith, worship and morality. The study also finds that adolescents' knowledge relating to religious and moral values also increased. Overall, the study finds that the spiritual education module has a positive impact on the adolescents psychology and spirituality. The Turkish Online Journal of Educational Technology.