Ibadah wajib dikerjakan oleh setiap individu Muslim yang mukallaf termasuk OKU Pekak. Mereka sewajarnya diberi ruang dan peluang untuk mempelajari Ibadah mengikut kekuatan dan kelainan upaya belajar mereka. Namun, masalah komunikasi merupakan cabaran utama golongan ini dalam pemahaman konteks Ibadah. Objektif kajian ini adalah mengenalpasti keperluan pembangunan Bahasa Isyarat Malaysia (BIM) bagi terminologi Ibadah. Metodologi kajian menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif melalui protokol temu bual ke atas 10 OKU Pekak Muslim. Dapatan kajian menunjukkan keperluan pembangunan BIM bagi terminologi Ibadah memberi kefahaman yang jelas, membimbing orang pekak ke arah kebaikan, meningkatkan ilmu baharu dan menarik minat belajar. Diharapkan kajian ini mampu menimbulkan kesedaran dan membuka mata semua pihak khususnya institusi-institusi agama, bahagian dasar sama ada di Kementerian Pendidikan Malaysia (KPM) atau Jabatan Kebajikan Masyarakat (JKM), guru Pendidikan Khas bahagian Pendidikan Islam, penyelidik BIM dalam usaha meningkatkan pemahaman dan amalan beragama dalam kalangan OKU Pekak di Malaysia.

Inisiatif kelab khidmat mahasiswa cakna OKU, Sekretariat Sahabat FAQEH USIM (SaF USIM) di Fakulti Pengajian Quran dan Sunnah, USIM dalam penganjuran online Tadarus Tanpa Suara (TTS) merupakan usaha ke arah memperkasa masyarakat dan mengupaya komuniti OKU dalam berinteraksi bersama Quran. Online TTS berlangsung setiap hari sepanjang bulan Ramadhan 1441H bermula jam 10.00 pagi menggunakan aplikasi Google Meet. Usaha ini secara tidak langsung memberi pendedahan dan kesedaran kepada mahasiswa khususnya dan masyarakat terhadap hadis keutamaan membaca Quran yang perlu diterokai pendekatannya berdasarkan kekuatan dan kelainan upaya belajar komuniti OKU. Objektif utama kajian ini adalah untuk melihat peranan SaF USIM dalam usaha santunan mahasiswa USIM terhadap komuniti OKU dan impak dalam penganjuran program Online TTS terhadap komuniti OKU Pekak di Malaysia. Kajian ini menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif di mana protokol pemerhatian, temu bual dan analisis dokumen merupakan kaedah pengumpulan data. Dapatan kajian menunjukkan keperluan terhadap penerokaan strategi, pendekatan, kaedah dan teknik pengajaran dan pembelajaran Quran terhadap komuniti OKU Pekak khususnya dalam memperkasa peranan mahasiswa cakna OKU. Ia turut memberi definisi baharu dalam pembelajaran Quran dalam kalangan komuniti istimewa ini di mana kaedah pembacaan Quran bukan hanya tertumpu kepada pembacaan terjemahan Quran sahaja. Jika komuniti tipikal membaca Quran bersuara, bertajwid dan bertarannum, maka komuniti OKU Pekak membaca Quran tanpa suara dengan mengisyaratkan kod tangan hijaiyyah pada setiap huruf-huruf Quran sesuai dengan aspirasi Hadis Nabi SAW berkaitan keutamaan membaca Quran melalui konsep ‘Alif’ satu huruf, ‘Lam’ satu huruf dan ‘Mim’ satu huruf.

Bahasa isyarat merupakan bahasa visual yang digunakan sebagai medium komunikasi bagi OKU Pekak. Penggunaan bahasa isyarat memudahkan komunikasi dan memberi peluang kepada mereka untuk meluahkan rasa, pendapat, idea, perasaan dan sebagainya. Di Malaysia, Bahasa Isyarat Malaysia (BIM) merupakan bahasa ibunda bagi OKU Pekak yang telah diangkat sebagai bahasa rasmi dalam Akta OKU 2008. Bagaimanapun, perkembangan inovasi bagi OKU Pekak untuk memahami terminologi agama Islam jauh berbeza dengan inovasi terminologi agama Islam yang sedia ada. Meskipun demikian, pelbagai inovasi yang dijalankan bagi memberi peluang OKU Pekak untuk memahami terminologi agama. Justeru, artikel ini bertujuan menerangkan inovasi yang dibangunkan oleh pelbagai pihak termasuk pihak sekolah, badan persatuan bukan kerajaan, institusi pengajian dan institusi agama dalam menerangkan terminologi agama Islam kepada OKU Pekak dari 1998 sehingga 2022. Kajian ini dijalankan menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif melalui analisis dokumen terhadap cetakan buku isyarat dan aplikasi isyarat yang telah dibangunkan. Dapatan menunjukkan pelbagai inovasi yang dilakukan dalam membangunkan bahan bantu mengajar bagi mengisi kelompangan OKU Pekak untuk memahami terminologi agama. Perubahan inovasi boleh dilihat dari segi bentuk cetakan buku kepada bentuk mudah alih dengan berbantukan aplikasi. Diharapkan inovasi sebegini boleh dikembangkan kepada kepelbagaian bidang dalam agama Islam untuk memberi ruang dan peluang kepada OKU Pekak untuk mempelajari agama.

Memorizing is a way of preserving the sanctity and purity of the holy verses of the Quran. Based on observations, in Malaysia especially many people who memorize the Quran consist of a typical community, even there is no specific method for the disabled community especially the deaf community for memorizing Quran. Hence, this article aims to study the effectiveness of Tahfiz Akhyar method in order to increase the level of Quran memorization for deaf youths through the Deaf Youth Huffaz Camp which lasted for 5 days 4 nights at Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia (USIM) and involving 19 deaf youths as a study participant. This study uses a mixed approach through observation method and final test as instrument tool. The findings of the study show that the Tahfiz Akhyar method can help improve the memorization level of some of the common surah. The achievements of the study participants varied according to their tendency, ability and level of hearing. The implication is that the Deaf Youth Huffaz Camp will continue in the future with the support of various parties.

Tadarus is a group Quran recitation activity that is usually carried out during the month of Ramadan. Although Ramadan is this time during the pandemic season, this activity is still actively being continued online. This situation is no exception for the deaf community. Taking inspiration to provide opportunities and space for them to participate with the Quran, using methods that celebrate their strength and learning disabilities, an online tadarus program called Online Tadarus Suara (Online TTS) was conducted using google meets platform. Therefore, this study aims to explore the challenges faced by the deaf community in the programme. The methodology used is the analysis of documents by analyzing the current reports of each facilitator on a daily basis and the feedback provided through the Google Form forms provided. In addition, researchers also perform observations to every TTS Online class recording on a daily basis. The findings showed that participants were able to participate in the TTS Online session well despite several challenges that could be categorised into two parts, namely internal and external challenges such as weaknesses in mastering Quran Hand Code, time and internet network access. However, it is hoped that this Quranic service will bring deaf people closer to the miracle of the Quran by celebrating the learning disability of this community based on visual strength.

The sign language is the main language used in the teaching and learning approach (PnP) of solat (prayer) for deaf people. However, there have been sign language confusions in terms of form and the true meaning of the term. This is because the signs are developed based on the custom and understanding of the deaf. Hence, this study evaluates new sign language developed to ensure the process (PnP) of solat (prayer) for the deaf can be carried out more effectively. This study utilises Cohen Kappa for analysis of the evaluation of five experts from the field of religion and six from the field of sign language. In addition, a qualitative approach through group interviews is also conducted to enrich the findings. Based on the findings of the study, this evaluation has achieved the Cohen Kappa Coefficient Index at 0.87 level, which is at an excellent scale level for the whole new sign language developed. In terms of implication, this evaluation can provide a sign language parallel to the religious meaning and understanding of the deaf in Malaysia in (PnP) solat.

Learning how to worship is a must for every Muslim including the Deaf. They have to be given the opportunity to learn about worship in order to practice it. However, communication barrier makes them feel very difficult to understand and learn about worship. Thus, this research aims to explore issues that they faced in learning how to worship especially in Malaysian sign language context. This research apply qualitative approach with case study design. There are ten deaf Muslims involved in this research. The results show that, the issues that they faced in Malaysian sign language in order to learn about worship are lack of worship sign language in Malaysian sign language, Teacher’s lack of skills in sign language, no subtitle or interpreter in Islamic program, no exposure from family members about worship and worship terminologies are difficult to understand. It is hoped that this research will open the eye of the policy maker in Education Ministry, Teachers for Special needs pupils, Malaysian Sign Language researchers to helps the Deaf increase their understanding of Islam and practice by knowing their problems and issues especially issues related to their language. It is because this is the only way they can understand and practice their worship.