Nurhakimah RoslanNik Md Saiful Azizi Nik AbdullahRabi’atul Athirah Muhamad Isa @ Omar2025-12-172025-12-172025Nurhakimah Roslan, Nik Md Saiful Azizi Nik Abdullah, Rabi’atul Athirah Muhamad Isa @ Omar. (2025). The Challenges of Islamic Education Novice Teachers in Teaching Method in Sarawak’s Secondary Schools. International Conference of Quran as Foundation of Civilization (SWAT 2025), 1008–1016. https://swatfpqs.usim.edu.my/e-prosiding/2811-3411https://swatfpqs.usim.edu.my/e-prosiding/https://oarep.usim.edu.my/handle/123456789/28238International Conference of Quran as Foundation of Civilization (SWAT 2025) : Maqasid al-Quran and the Madani Vision: A Guiding Light for Regional Serenity and Global Unity Organized by : Faculty of Quranic and Sunnah Studies, in collaboration with Nasyrul Quran and Daffodil International University, Bangladesh. Date:12-13 November 2025This study investigates the challenges faced by novice Islamic education teachers in Sarawak’s secondary schools. Employing a phenomenological approach, it explores their lived experiences, beliefs, and strategies in promoting Islamic teachings. Limited research has examined the realities of early-career Islamic education teachers in East Malaysia, making this study timely and significant. Data were collected through purposive sampling and online interviews, offering rich perspectives on teachers’ adaptation and classroom practices. The findings reveal teachers’ personal initiatives to sustain Islamic education, alongside strategies to address common difficulties. However, heavy administrative duties and the demand for extensive online documentation emerged as major obstacles that undermine effective teaching. Participants also proposed ways to enhance systemic support and reduce workload burdens. The study concludes by discussing implications for policy and practice, offering recommendations to improve professional conditions and mentoring for novice educators. It highlights the critical role of Islamic education teachers in nurturing students’ moral and spiritual growth, while underscoring the need for stronger institutional support in their professional journey .en-USIslamic educationnovice teachersphenomenological studyteaching challengesteacher adap- tation.text::conference output::conference proceedings::conference paper10081016