Islamic ethics in student-led stingless beekeeping

Amir, Adibah and Ahmad, Azmir and Salleh, Mohd. Syahmi and Jusoh, Che' Razi and Ab. Rahman, Muhammad and Mat Jebah, Ahmad Suhairi and Ahmad, Mohd. Yazid and Yusop, Yusni (2026) Islamic ethics in student-led stingless beekeeping. Journal of Engineering Research and Education, 18 (Special Issue). pp. 1-10. ISSN 2232-1098

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Abstract

This paper presents a faith-integrated, student-led stingless beekeeping initiative at the International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM), illustrating how Islamic ethical principles can enrich sustainability education and entrepreneurship. Conducted under the Mahallah Ruqayyah Representatives Committee (MRC) with guidance from interdisciplinary mentors, the project has been successfully sustained for six years (2019-present), providing students with experiential learning in hive management, product innovation, and ethical entrepreneurship. Core Islamic values, ihsan (excellence), amanah (moral responsibility), barakah (multiplication of goodness), and khalifah (environmental stewardship) were embedded throughout the learning process. Data triangulated from project documentation, reflective journals, and mentor evaluations indicated that 85% (n = 34) of participants affirmed the project’s effectiveness in linking scientific knowledge with Islamic ethics. Mentor feedback identified five key challenges: inconsistent student motivation (M = 4.1), lack of technical competency (M = 4.0), and environmental variability (M = 3.8) were rated as the most significant, while limited training time (M = 3.0) and communication gaps (M = 2.6) were of moderate concern. Despite these constraints, the initiative demonstrated that integrating Qur’anic principles into experiential learning fosters holistic character development, sustainability awareness, and ethical entrepreneurship among students.

Item Type:	Article (Journal)
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Ethical entrepreneurship, experiential learning, Islamic ethics, stingless beekeeping, student-led
Subjects:	B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion > BJ Ethics > BJ1188 Religious ethics BPC Science and Technology in Islam > BPC158 Agriculture. Sustainable agriculture Q Science > Q Science (General) > Q128 Islam and Science
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Centre for Languages and Pre-University Academic Development (CELPAD) Kulliyyah of Engineering Kulliyyah of Engineering > Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering Kulliyyah of Engineering > Department of Manufacturing and Materials Engineering Kulliyyah of Islamic Revealed Knowledge and Human Sciences Kulliyyah of Nursing Kulliyyah of Nursing > Department of Basic Medical Sciences for Nursing Kulliyyah of Science Kulliyyah of Science > Department of Plant Science
Depositing User:	Dr. Azmir Ahmad
Date Deposited:	27 Mar 2026 10:14
Last Modified:	27 Mar 2026 10:14
Queue Number:	2026-03-Q2619
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/128023

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