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Revert daie: lived experiences of Indian preachers in Malaysia

Mat Zain, Aemy Elyani and Awang, Jaffary and Ibrahim, Haslina and Ramli, Ahmad Faizuddin (2023) Revert daie: lived experiences of Indian preachers in Malaysia. International Journal of Islamic Thought, 23 (June). pp. 11-18. ISSN 2232-1314 E-ISSN 2289-6023

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Abstract

Preachers are people who deliver Islamic message or speech to the communities around them. This is because the agenda of preaching has been inherent in a Muslim and preaching is also one of the duties of the previous prophets. In Malaysia, the participation of non-Malay preachers such as Indian and Chinese preachers in delivering preaching is constantly growing from time to time. Furthermore, the involvement of Indian Muslims in the arena of preaching still receives less attention in academic studies, although it is undeniable that they also play a role in developing da'wah in Malaysia. It can be seen, most academic studies focus more on aspects of converts such as the welfare of converts, the management of converts to the Indian community and others. Therefore, the objective of this study is to explore the true story of four Indian preachers in the context of their experiences before embracing Islam and their involvement in preaching. The methodology of this study is qualitative and involves the collection of data in the field. The results of the study found that their strength as Indian Muslim preachers was influenced by three elements, (i) their life and experience before embracing Islam, (ii) their exposure in the diversity of knowledge and, (iii) the external support that makes them have their own approach and principles in delivering da'wah

Item Type: Article (Journal)
Uncontrolled Keywords: Da'wa, Indian preacher, lived experience, Malaysia, Revert.
Subjects: B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion > BL Religion
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button): Kulliyyah of Islamic Revealed Knowledge and Human Sciences
Kulliyyah of Islamic Revealed Knowledge and Human Sciences > Department of Usul al-Din and Comparative Religion
Depositing User: Dr Haslina Ibrahim
Date Deposited: 28 Dec 2023 10:05
Last Modified: 28 May 2024 18:10
URI: http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/109366

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