Tawheed is the leading principle of the Islamic faith without which an individual is not consider... more Tawheed is the leading principle of the Islamic faith without which an individual is not considered a Muslim and its violation for those already believed will automatically result into the nullification of their faith. The Quran and the Hadith of the Prophet are very explicit on this issue; this is why the Muslim scholars of all ages in their wettings labored hard to preserve the true teachings and proper understanding of this major principle of this faith. This study therefore asses the observations of these scholars regarding this principle in view of what it means, affirmation of its lofty position, the main theme of all prophets and messengers commissioned by the Almighty Allah and its influence on a Muslim's daily life. The study uses a textual analysis methodology. The study concludes by assessing the role of this principle in guiding Muslims to the straight path by fully implementing Allah's commandments, something that will have a positive effect on their behavior ...
Masyarakat majmuk sering terdedah kepada persengketaan etnik dan agama dan ia adalah satu keadaan... more Masyarakat majmuk sering terdedah kepada persengketaan etnik dan agama dan ia adalah satu keadaan yang berterusan dan semula jadi dalam masyarakat.Keadaan ini boleh mendorong kepada konflik secara terbuka antara etnik, terutamanya jika terdapat perbezaan kepentingan dari segi sosio-ekonomi, politik dan kebudayaan.Masalah hubungan etnik juga boleh tercetus dalam hubungan intra etnik, walaupun mereka mempunyai persamaan dari segi agama, bahasa dan budaya.Keadaan ini berlaku kerana etnik terdapat perbezaan dalam kalangan mereka dari segi ekonomi, politik dan budaya atau kerana terdapat kepentingan peribadi. Senario yang sama berlaku dalam sejarah Islam pada zaman awal Islam. Bagi mengatasi masalah ini, Rasulullah SAW telah melaksanakan beberapa dasar dalam pentadbiran bagi mewujudkan keharmonian dalam masyarakat majmuk.Orang Islam, Yahudi, Kristian dan orang-orang Musyrik saling menghormati antara satu sama lain dan hidup dalam keadaan aman, orang Islam pula bersatu di bawah panji-panj...
Tawheed is the leading principle of the Islamic faith without which an individual is not consider... more Tawheed is the leading principle of the Islamic faith without which an individual is not considered a Muslim and its violation for those already believed will automatically result into the nullification of their faith.The Quran and the Hadith of the Prophet are very explicit on this issue; this is why the Muslim scholars of all ages in their wettings labored hard to preserve the true teachings and proper understanding of this major principle of this faith.This study therefore asses the observations of these scholars regarding this principle in view of what it means, affirmation of its lofty position, the main theme of all prophets and messengers commissioned by the Almighty Allah and its influence on a Muslim’s daily life.The study uses a textual analysis methodology.The study concludes by assessing the role of this principle in guiding Muslims to the straight path by fully implementing Allah’s commandments, something that will have a positive effect on their behavior and determinat...
This study aims at critically analyzing the role, significance and centrality of teaching methods... more This study aims at critically analyzing the role, significance and centrality of teaching methods in the teaching -learning process. The educators consider the teaching methods as the basis on which the teaching profession is based and on which teacher’s success in teaching depends. The skilful and successful teacher in his method of teaching is the most successful teacher in his work as a teacher. On the basis of the method used, the teacher can be judged and evaluated. This study uses the descriptive analytical synthetic descriptive approach which is mainly interpretative in the form of textual commentary. The study traces the sources of methods of teaching in the Quran and the Sunnah of the Prophet and his implantation of these methodologies in his mission. The study assesses the development of these methodologies during the caliphate period and succeeding generations, putting more emphasis on Ibn Jamaah, al-Ghazali, Az-Zarnuji and ibn Khaldun’s views on teaching methodologies. T...
Article history: Received 8 August 2014 Received in revised form 12 September 2014 Accepted 25 Se... more Article history: Received 8 August 2014 Received in revised form 12 September 2014 Accepted 25 September 2014 Available online 2 November 2014
According to The Federal Constitution each state government is given the authority and responsibi... more According to The Federal Constitution each state government is given the authority and responsibility of administering its religious affairs through its religious institutions. These institutions are in charge of taking care of Muslim affairs, among which, the affairs related to newly converted Muslims. This study critically analyses the role and challenges of Selangor Islamic Affairs Council in managing the issues related to converts in the state of Selangor. This is a qualitative study and it used a triangulation method in data collection which included: textual analysis of annual reports, pamphlets, news paper reports, periodical and circulations for the secondary data. The primary data was collected through semi-structured interviews and observations which were used to double check the secondary data. The data was qualitatively analyzed. The study found out that Selangor Islamic Affairs Council plays a crucial role in guiding and monitoring the new converts and in taking care of...
This study aims at analyzing the role of Islamic science as a bench mark in tracing the historica... more This study aims at analyzing the role of Islamic science as a bench mark in tracing the historical roots of Modern science, whose influence is still felt up to the present day, even though not vividly noticed.This is a qualitative study. It uses a descriptive analytical synthetic approach which is mainly interpretative in the form of textual commentary.The study critically analyzes reports and comments of Muslims as well as Western scholars of history of science in view of the originality of Modern Western Science.The study shows with evidences that modern sciences owes its originality to earlier Muslim contribution to the field of science, which was as a result of their understanding and interpretation of the Quranic teachings.The study notes that the contemporary Muslims generation is not generally exposed to these facts, something that has made them think that Muslims have never and are incapable of any significant contribution to this field.The study recommends that all contempo...
Islam is the fastest growing religion whose numbers are increasing daily over the entire world. T... more Islam is the fastest growing religion whose numbers are increasing daily over the entire world. This study is set out to scrutinize formal da’wah activities in the northern state of Kedah, focusing on its challenges and solutions. These activates are formally carried out by government organization being supported by none-government organization specifically responsible for this mission with informal activities go on alongside. This is a case study and it used interviews, observations and document analysis in its data collection, which were descriptively analysed. It was found out that both government and non-government organizations cooperated in conveying the message as well catering for muallaf needs after their conversion to Islam through guidance classes, financial assistance and training. Almost all these organization face acute administration problems, insufficient funds, lack of enough qualified human resource and the muallaf stance. The study is of the view that there organi...
Islam is the fastest growing religion whose numbers are increasing daily over the entire world. T... more Islam is the fastest growing religion whose numbers are increasing daily over the entire world. This study is set out to scrutinize formal da’wah activities in the northern state of Kedah, focusing on its challenges and solutions. These activates are formally carried out by government organization being supported by none-government organization specifically responsible for this mission with informal activities go on alongside. This is a case study and it used interviews, observations and document analysis in its data collection, which were descriptively analysed. It was found out that both government and non-government organizations cooperated in conveying the message as well catering for muallaf needs after their conversion to Islam through guidance classes, financial assistance and training. Almost all these organization face acute administration problems, insufficient funds, lack of enough qualified human resource and the muallaf stance. The study is of the view that there organi...
Social problems involving the youth is a global challenge that has attracted and continues to att... more Social problems involving the youth is a global challenge that has attracted and continues to attract the attention of everybody, irrespective of their faith, geographical location, level of development and status. Although this problem has reached an alarming situation, there are yet sufficient studies suggesting Islamic comprehensive measures in curbing them. The descriptive, analytical and synthetic approach will be adopted
The concept of the intellect greatly attracted Classical Muslim Philosophers and still attracts t... more The concept of the intellect greatly attracted Classical Muslim Philosophers and still attracts the attention of the Modern Cognitive Psychologists as well. A lot of scientific as well as non-scientific studies and researches have been carried out; unfortunately, this concept is still one of the most misunderstood concepts of human nature. The study presented and analyzed the opinions of the
The concept of halalan tayyiban is very central to a Muslim spiritual life, it has a direct influ... more The concept of halalan tayyiban is very central to a Muslim spiritual life, it has a direct influence on the true practice and fulfilling the religious obligations as demanded by Almighty Allah. The centrality of this concept attracted and still attracts numerous studies, which cover a multiplicity of topics ranging from mainly branding to scientific technicalities involved in the production of permissible consumable products during modern times. This study will focus on the implication and influence of halalan tayyiban on Muslim decent spiritual life and how this relates to al-Ghazali’s concept of breaking the two desires—food and sex. The study uses a descriptive analytical approach which is mainly interpretative in form of textual commentary. The study observed that a combination of these two concepts will lead to a more refined understanding of the concept of halalan tayyiban and its influence on one’s spiritual life. Keywords: Halalan tayyiban, Muslim spiritual life, religiou...
Tawheed is the leading principle of the Islamic faith without which an individual is not consider... more Tawheed is the leading principle of the Islamic faith without which an individual is not considered a Muslim and its violation for those already believed will automatically result into the nullification of their faith. The Quran and the Hadith of the Prophet are very explicit on this issue; this is why the Muslim scholars of all ages in their wettings labored hard to preserve the true teachings and proper understanding of this major principle of this faith. This study therefore asses the observations of these scholars regarding this principle in view of what it means, affirmation of its lofty position, the main theme of all prophets and messengers commissioned by the Almighty Allah and its influence on a Muslim's daily life. The study uses a textual analysis methodology. The study concludes by assessing the role of this principle in guiding Muslims to the straight path by fully implementing Allah's commandments, something that will have a positive effect on their behavior ...
Masyarakat majmuk sering terdedah kepada persengketaan etnik dan agama dan ia adalah satu keadaan... more Masyarakat majmuk sering terdedah kepada persengketaan etnik dan agama dan ia adalah satu keadaan yang berterusan dan semula jadi dalam masyarakat.Keadaan ini boleh mendorong kepada konflik secara terbuka antara etnik, terutamanya jika terdapat perbezaan kepentingan dari segi sosio-ekonomi, politik dan kebudayaan.Masalah hubungan etnik juga boleh tercetus dalam hubungan intra etnik, walaupun mereka mempunyai persamaan dari segi agama, bahasa dan budaya.Keadaan ini berlaku kerana etnik terdapat perbezaan dalam kalangan mereka dari segi ekonomi, politik dan budaya atau kerana terdapat kepentingan peribadi. Senario yang sama berlaku dalam sejarah Islam pada zaman awal Islam. Bagi mengatasi masalah ini, Rasulullah SAW telah melaksanakan beberapa dasar dalam pentadbiran bagi mewujudkan keharmonian dalam masyarakat majmuk.Orang Islam, Yahudi, Kristian dan orang-orang Musyrik saling menghormati antara satu sama lain dan hidup dalam keadaan aman, orang Islam pula bersatu di bawah panji-panj...
Tawheed is the leading principle of the Islamic faith without which an individual is not consider... more Tawheed is the leading principle of the Islamic faith without which an individual is not considered a Muslim and its violation for those already believed will automatically result into the nullification of their faith.The Quran and the Hadith of the Prophet are very explicit on this issue; this is why the Muslim scholars of all ages in their wettings labored hard to preserve the true teachings and proper understanding of this major principle of this faith.This study therefore asses the observations of these scholars regarding this principle in view of what it means, affirmation of its lofty position, the main theme of all prophets and messengers commissioned by the Almighty Allah and its influence on a Muslim’s daily life.The study uses a textual analysis methodology.The study concludes by assessing the role of this principle in guiding Muslims to the straight path by fully implementing Allah’s commandments, something that will have a positive effect on their behavior and determinat...
This study aims at critically analyzing the role, significance and centrality of teaching methods... more This study aims at critically analyzing the role, significance and centrality of teaching methods in the teaching -learning process. The educators consider the teaching methods as the basis on which the teaching profession is based and on which teacher’s success in teaching depends. The skilful and successful teacher in his method of teaching is the most successful teacher in his work as a teacher. On the basis of the method used, the teacher can be judged and evaluated. This study uses the descriptive analytical synthetic descriptive approach which is mainly interpretative in the form of textual commentary. The study traces the sources of methods of teaching in the Quran and the Sunnah of the Prophet and his implantation of these methodologies in his mission. The study assesses the development of these methodologies during the caliphate period and succeeding generations, putting more emphasis on Ibn Jamaah, al-Ghazali, Az-Zarnuji and ibn Khaldun’s views on teaching methodologies. T...
Article history: Received 8 August 2014 Received in revised form 12 September 2014 Accepted 25 Se... more Article history: Received 8 August 2014 Received in revised form 12 September 2014 Accepted 25 September 2014 Available online 2 November 2014
According to The Federal Constitution each state government is given the authority and responsibi... more According to The Federal Constitution each state government is given the authority and responsibility of administering its religious affairs through its religious institutions. These institutions are in charge of taking care of Muslim affairs, among which, the affairs related to newly converted Muslims. This study critically analyses the role and challenges of Selangor Islamic Affairs Council in managing the issues related to converts in the state of Selangor. This is a qualitative study and it used a triangulation method in data collection which included: textual analysis of annual reports, pamphlets, news paper reports, periodical and circulations for the secondary data. The primary data was collected through semi-structured interviews and observations which were used to double check the secondary data. The data was qualitatively analyzed. The study found out that Selangor Islamic Affairs Council plays a crucial role in guiding and monitoring the new converts and in taking care of...
This study aims at analyzing the role of Islamic science as a bench mark in tracing the historica... more This study aims at analyzing the role of Islamic science as a bench mark in tracing the historical roots of Modern science, whose influence is still felt up to the present day, even though not vividly noticed.This is a qualitative study. It uses a descriptive analytical synthetic approach which is mainly interpretative in the form of textual commentary.The study critically analyzes reports and comments of Muslims as well as Western scholars of history of science in view of the originality of Modern Western Science.The study shows with evidences that modern sciences owes its originality to earlier Muslim contribution to the field of science, which was as a result of their understanding and interpretation of the Quranic teachings.The study notes that the contemporary Muslims generation is not generally exposed to these facts, something that has made them think that Muslims have never and are incapable of any significant contribution to this field.The study recommends that all contempo...
Islam is the fastest growing religion whose numbers are increasing daily over the entire world. T... more Islam is the fastest growing religion whose numbers are increasing daily over the entire world. This study is set out to scrutinize formal da’wah activities in the northern state of Kedah, focusing on its challenges and solutions. These activates are formally carried out by government organization being supported by none-government organization specifically responsible for this mission with informal activities go on alongside. This is a case study and it used interviews, observations and document analysis in its data collection, which were descriptively analysed. It was found out that both government and non-government organizations cooperated in conveying the message as well catering for muallaf needs after their conversion to Islam through guidance classes, financial assistance and training. Almost all these organization face acute administration problems, insufficient funds, lack of enough qualified human resource and the muallaf stance. The study is of the view that there organi...
Islam is the fastest growing religion whose numbers are increasing daily over the entire world. T... more Islam is the fastest growing religion whose numbers are increasing daily over the entire world. This study is set out to scrutinize formal da’wah activities in the northern state of Kedah, focusing on its challenges and solutions. These activates are formally carried out by government organization being supported by none-government organization specifically responsible for this mission with informal activities go on alongside. This is a case study and it used interviews, observations and document analysis in its data collection, which were descriptively analysed. It was found out that both government and non-government organizations cooperated in conveying the message as well catering for muallaf needs after their conversion to Islam through guidance classes, financial assistance and training. Almost all these organization face acute administration problems, insufficient funds, lack of enough qualified human resource and the muallaf stance. The study is of the view that there organi...
Social problems involving the youth is a global challenge that has attracted and continues to att... more Social problems involving the youth is a global challenge that has attracted and continues to attract the attention of everybody, irrespective of their faith, geographical location, level of development and status. Although this problem has reached an alarming situation, there are yet sufficient studies suggesting Islamic comprehensive measures in curbing them. The descriptive, analytical and synthetic approach will be adopted
The concept of the intellect greatly attracted Classical Muslim Philosophers and still attracts t... more The concept of the intellect greatly attracted Classical Muslim Philosophers and still attracts the attention of the Modern Cognitive Psychologists as well. A lot of scientific as well as non-scientific studies and researches have been carried out; unfortunately, this concept is still one of the most misunderstood concepts of human nature. The study presented and analyzed the opinions of the
The concept of halalan tayyiban is very central to a Muslim spiritual life, it has a direct influ... more The concept of halalan tayyiban is very central to a Muslim spiritual life, it has a direct influence on the true practice and fulfilling the religious obligations as demanded by Almighty Allah. The centrality of this concept attracted and still attracts numerous studies, which cover a multiplicity of topics ranging from mainly branding to scientific technicalities involved in the production of permissible consumable products during modern times. This study will focus on the implication and influence of halalan tayyiban on Muslim decent spiritual life and how this relates to al-Ghazali’s concept of breaking the two desires—food and sex. The study uses a descriptive analytical approach which is mainly interpretative in form of textual commentary. The study observed that a combination of these two concepts will lead to a more refined understanding of the concept of halalan tayyiban and its influence on one’s spiritual life. Keywords: Halalan tayyiban, Muslim spiritual life, religiou...
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