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.

The purpose of Islamic education is to impart knowledge of Islamic teachings for students to practise in their daily lives. Islamic Education is a compulsory course for all Polytechnic students in Malaysia. However, there has not been any study on its effectiveness on the Islamic practice of students in their daily lives. Hence, this research is to measure the effectiveness of implementing this course on the Islamic practice among students of one of the polytechnics in Malaysia, Ungku Omar Polytechnic (PUO), Ipoh, Malaysia. The purpose of this research is to study the level of Islamic practice among students in terms of aqidah (belief), ibadah (worship) and akhlak (moral/ character). This research is a study survey. The research instrument used to measure the level of Islamic practice among Muslim students is the Islamic Practice Instrument (IPI-Fariza). 60 male and 40 female students are selected as research respondents. Data obtained through questionnaire forms is analysed using SPSS software and research findings are explained using descriptive statistics displayed in mean scores. The Alpha Cronbach reliability value for the whole of the question items in the questionnaire is high, that is, 0.923. Research outcome shows that the level of Islamic practice among respondents is high in all aspects, that is aqidah 100.0 percent, ibadah 94.0 percent and akhlak 96.0 percent. In conclusion, overall research findings show that the level of Islamic practice among students in PUO is high. This shows that the Islamic Education course taught has a favourable effect on Islamic practice among students of Ungku Omar Polytechnic (PUO), Ipoh, Malaysia. � 2015, Canadian Center of Science and Education. All rights reserved.