Religious knowledge and practices among Malaysian aborigines: a preliminary study

Ismail, Halim and Abdul Razak, Fahmi Zaidi and Mustapha, Ramlan and Mokhtar, Nazatul Akmar and Abdul Rahman, Asmadi and Sh Othman, Sh Mohd Firdaus (2023) Religious knowledge and practices among Malaysian aborigines: a preliminary study. Journal of Islamic, Social, Economics and Development, 8 (56). pp. 165-172. E-ISSN 0128-1755

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Abstract

The indigenous people residing in the state of Pahang possess great potential for advancement in religious knowledge and practice. However, limited studies have been conducted to assess the mastery of Fardhu Ain (basic religious obligations) and Al-Quran recitation among this population. This quantitative study aims to identify the level of mastery of Fardhu Ain and recitation of the Qur'an within the indigenous community. A questionnaire and a Fardhu Ain practice test, as well as an Al-Quran recitation test, developed by educators, were utilized as research instruments. The study involved 250 participants. The findings reveal that a majority of the indigenous community demonstrate mastery of Fardhu Ain, but the level of proficiency in reciting the Qur'an remains low. These results shed light on the existing gaps and emphasize the importance of targeted interventions to enhance Qur'an recitation skills among the indigenous population in Pahang.

Item Type:	Article (Journal)
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Indigenous people, mastery of Fardhu Ain, mastery of Al-Quran recitation, descriptives statistics
Subjects:	BPK Islamic law. Shari'ah. Fiqh BPL Islamic education H Social Sciences > HN Social history and conditions. Social problems. Social reform H Social Sciences > HT Communities. Classes. Races H Social Sciences > HT Communities. Classes. Races > HT101 Urban groups. The city. Urban sociology L Education > LC Special aspects of education
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Kulliyyah of Education
Depositing User:	DR HALIM ISMAIL
Date Deposited:	02 Oct 2023 15:38
Last Modified:	02 Jan 2024 12:00
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/107213

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