Ulum Islamiyyah

The Scientific Approach to Divine Parables on Creation (SADPC):

2024-12-12T01:31:54+00:00

The primary goal of this research is to introduce instances of a scientific approach to divine parables on creation SADPC as insights into empirical research, entrepreneurial, and intellectual development. The research also examines the relationship between divine parables’ engagement and cognitive science enhancement for the selected case samples of university students in Uganda and Malaysia. The deductive and descriptive correlational analyses were used. On the one hand, the deductive approach used the selected Qur’anic parables as benchmarks for methods, procedures, analyses, and SADPC generalizations. On another hand, the descriptive correlational methods were used to analyze the perceived relationship between divine parables’ engagement and cognitive science enhancement using the two samples’ statistics in question. The deductive findings demonstrated the novelty, comprehensiveness, and relevance of the divine parables’ insights into human scientific cognition. The correlational analyses yielded the rejection of (H0) and installed a (Ha) that there is a significant relationship between divine parables’ engagement and cognitive science enhancement for the selected samples. This research introduced both the Islamic intellectual development model (IIDM) and the Islamic entrepreneurial planning model (IEPM) using SADPC. The SADPC significantly demonstrated an insight into empirical research, entrepreneurial, and intellectual development outlook for future Islamic science research.

Brand Openness, Awareness, and Interests in Muslim-Friendly Travel Agencies in Malaysia

2024-05-04T15:27:09+00:00

Social media is a platform that enables users to get in touch with each other. The role of social media is widely recognised for anticipating the development of businesses and services. A unique corporate identity can be developed by promoting a product or service through social media, which has a very high potential to reach as many customers as possible. Similarly, social media is being used in the tourism and hospitality industry, for promotion, advertisements and marketing strategies. Muslim-friendly tourism travel agencies fulfil Muslim travellers' needs, including halal food, prayer facilities, cleanliness and safety, according to Maqasid Sharia. To what extent are brand openness, awareness, and interest correlated in Muslim-Friendly travel agencies in Malaysia? Therefore, this study examines the correlation between brand openness, awareness, and interest in Muslim-friendly travel agencies among 200 respondents. A quantitative approach is employed using an online survey from August to December 2021. The questionnaire was developed using Likert Scales, while the analysis used the Statistical Package of Social Science (SPSS). A positive relationship was found between the use of social media and Muslim-friendly branding among the respondents. It suggests that social media helps users with brand awareness in the context of Muslim-friendly travel agencies in Malaysia. Stakeholders in the tourism industry are advised to utilise the benefits of social media to grow Muslim-friendly tourism revenue in Malaysia.

Developing Virtual Reality (VR) Technology in Learning Arabic Grammar: An Insight on Needs Analysis for Arabic-VR Application

2024-05-15T09:42:28+00:00

The learning of Arabic grammar – which uses textbooks with lengthy details can be translated into creative and innovative forms through the application of technological advancement. Meanwhile, learning techniques have been developing tremendously and continuously in this modern technological era. Worldwide educators from diverse backgrounds and cultures are well equipped with the recent teaching methods and tools widely used and accessible, guiding and nurturing the students in a productive and interactive classroom learning environment. Nowadays, significant studies have indicated that Virtual Reality (VR) technology is one of the many technological applications for facilitating learning. It is an emerging technology mediating a rapid transformation in the educational world. However, there is still limited study about teaching and learning a foreign language i.e. Arabic language by using this VR technology in Malaysia. The use of this technology has been less explored, particularly from the perspective of students at the university level. Therefore, this present study aims to gather students’ perspectives about their needs on form – hence, developing the Arabic-VR Application using VR technology in learning Arabic grammar. Generally, this study employed the Design and Development Research (DDR) methodology and approaches, and specifically it involved and only focused on the first phase of DDR i.e. needs analysis phase where this phase used a questionnaire on the use of the Arabic-VR Application, issues regarding students’ motivation of learning the Arabic language, students’ knowledge and needs of using the application in learning Arabic grammar, the interface and features of the application in learning Arabic grammar as well as the level of acceptance of the idea of the development of the application using VR technology in learning Arabic grammar among KUIPs students. The questionnaires were distributed conveniently to 150 students from various programs, who took a subject entitled Arabic Language (subject code: DTU 2022) at the Centre for Languages and General Studies, KUIPs in semester 1, session 2023/2024 of the academic calendar. Quantitative data was then analyzed using the Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS) application to retrieve frequency distribution, percentages, mean, and standard deviations. Findings revealed a high need to develop the Arabic-VR application for learning Arabic grammar. There is a positive response to adopting technological tools i.e. VR technology for language learning as it was positively perceived to increase students’ motivation toward learning Arabic grammar.

Effectiveness Role of Zakat in Reducing Income Inequality Among Muslim Society

2024-07-11T08:26:00+00:00

Zakat is widely acknowledged in the Muslim world as a vital strategy for tackling poverty and income disparity. Zakat is crucial in reducing the income gap between the rich and the less fortunate. This study seeks to provide a more detailed analysis of the importance of zakat in mitigating wealth inequality among the Muslim population in Selangor. This study aims to determine the elements that impact the efficacy of zakat institutions in mitigating the economic disparity among the impoverished and destitute population in Selangor. The survey was carried out among those who receive zakat in four districts of Selangor: Kuala Selangor, Hulu Langat, Petaling, and Klang. The selection of these districts was based on their status as having the biggest concentration of zakat recipients in Selangor. 394 questionnaires were provided to Zakat recipients, and the data were analyzed using PLS-SEM to assess the efficacy of Zakat in mitigating income disparity. The empirical evidence suggests a notable correlation between an effective management system, ongoing monitoring of zakat recipients, organized zakat distribution, and the efficacy of zakat in diminishing economic inequality among the impoverished and destitute in Selangor. The findings indicate that zakat institutions should promptly implement policy steps to improve their distribution routes to effectively reach the intended recipients. This study enhances the current body of knowledge by focusing on the scarce research about zakat and income inequality. Hence, future studies must prioritize the examination of the variables that influence the effectiveness of zakat allocation

Dimensi Falsafah Sains Islam: Konseptualisasi Berdasarkan Islām, Īmān dan Iḥsān

2024-07-23T01:51:47+00:00

The philosophy of science represents a second-order philosophical analysis of the field of science in general. Science is typically regarded as a generic domain for all forms of empirical knowledge, which undoubtedly originates from a particular worldview or paradigm. The Islamic worldview is constructed upon three fundamental principles: islām, īmān, and iḥsān. These three principles serve as the rubric for “Islam” in any field. Therefore, this paper aims to reconceptualize the dimensions of the Islamic philosophy of science based on these three pillars of Islam. Through content analysis of textual data collected from specific documents, this paper finds justification for the discussion of the three aspects—islām, īmān, and iḥsān—within the branches of philosophy: metaphysics, guided by sunnatu’Llāh (the law of God), forming “islāmic” science; epistemology, based on āyātu’Llāh (the sign of God), forming “salīmic” science; and ethics, founded on akhlāqu’Llāh (the attributes of God), forming “salāmic” science. This unique unity of worldview can serve as a foundation for further expanding the horizons of Islamic philosophy of science, which seeks to be developed in a contemporary world that also competes with various scientific paradigms.

ABSTRAK

Falsafah sains merupakan analisis falsafah tertib kedua (second-order philosophical analysis) terhadap bidang sains secara umumnya. Sains lazimnya dianggap sebagai suatu bidang yang generik bagi semua bentuk ilmu pengetahuan empiris yang pastinya berpunca daripada satu-satu pandangan alam atau paradigma tertentu. Oleh sebab pandangan alam Islam terbina daripada tiga asas utama yang menjadi rubrik kepada “Islam” iaitu islām, īmān dan iḥsān, maka makalah ini bertujuan mengkonseptualisasikan semula dimensi falsafah sains Islam dari tiga aspek tunjang dalam agama Islam. Berdasarkan kaedah analisis kandungan terhadap data berbentuk teks yang dikumpulkan daripada dokumen tertentu, makalah ini menemui ketiga-tiga aspek islām, īmān dan iḥsān berharmoni dengan wacana dalam cabang ilmu falsafah: metafizik yang berpandukan sunnatu’Llāh membentuk sains islām, epistemologi yang berasaskan āyātu’Llāh membentuk sains salīm dan etika yang berdasarkan akhlāqu’Llāh membentuk sains salām. Kesatuan pandangan alam yang unik ini dapat menjadi batu asas untuk meluaskan lagi ufuk falsafah sains Islam yang ingin dibina dalam dunia kontemporari yang turut bersaing dengan pelbagai paradigma sains.

Muhammadiyah dan Peranannya dalam Menegakkan Keadilan di Indonesia

2024-07-23T01:52:53+00:00

Keadilan sosial adalah mengenai akses yang adil dan sama rata kepada sumber dan peluang untuk mencapai kehidupan yang bermaruah. Akses kepada kekayaan, makanan, kesihatan, pendidikan, kerja yang baik, persekitaran yang selamat dan bersih, dan sebagainya adalah aspek utama keadilan sosial. bagaimanapun, sejak Indonesia merdeka hingga kini, ketimpangan menjadi kerja rumah yang belum selesai sepenuhnya. Salah satu punca ketidaksetaraan yang meluas di Indonesia adalah jumlah penduduk miskin yang ramai. Peningkatan kemiskinan tentunya bukan satu faktor sahaja, kerana terdapat banyak faktor lain yang menyebabkan tahap ketidaksamaan semakin meluas, antaranya faktor politik, kegagalan institusi dan dan lain sebagainya. Bagaimanapun, dalam konteks mentadbir kerajaan dan merealisasikan keadilan sosial, kerajaan tidak dapat melakukannya secara bersendirian dan mempunyai batasan untuk menjangkau masyarakat di seluruh Indonesia. Sementara itu, pada masa ini salah satu rakan strategik kerajaan untuk mendekati masyarakat luas ialah pertubuhan masyarakat Islam. Pertubuhan massa Islam diperlukan untuk merapatkan aspirasi masyarakat secara konstruktif dengan cara yang baik. Pertubuhan-pertubuhan massa Islam pada asasnya mempunyai komitmen untuk mengekalkan perpaduan, integriti dan faedah negara. Secara historis, organisasi massa Islam telah memberikan warna tersendiri dalam sejarah penegakan keadilan sosial di Indonesia, salah satunya adalah Muhammadiyah. Oleh itu, kajian ini dikemukakan bagi menganalisis pola-pola gerakan penegakan keadilan sosial Muhammadiyah dari semasa ke semasa. Kajian ini berbentuk kualitatif menggunakan metodologi analisis dokumen yang merangkumi buku-buku dan artikel penyelidikan yang berkaitan tema yang dibincangkan. Hasil kajian mendapati pola perjuangan Muhammadiyah dalam menegakkan keadilan sosial di Indonesia mengalami perubahan yang sistematik dari era pra kemerdekaan, pasca kemerdekaan, Orde Baru, dan reformasi mengikut perubahan dan tantangan yang dihadapi bangsa.

Analisis Tematik Fatwa Kontemporari Semasa Pandemik Covid-19

2024-08-20T04:58:46+00:00

Wabak penyakit bukanlah sesuatu yang asing dalam sejarah manusia. Ia dicatatkan sejak sebelum masihi sehingga kini dan akan terus berlaku pada masa akan datang. Penularan COVID-19 dan pengisytiharannya sebagai pandemik pada 11 Mac 2020 telah menyebabkan pelbagai masalah dan menuntut perubahan dalam kehidupan manusia secara umum dan amalan beragama secara khusus. Perubahan pelaksanaan aktiviti keagamaan memerlukan para mufti mengeluarkan pandangan dan fatwa-fatwa baharu untuk menyelesaikan permasalahan yang dihadapi masyarakat terutamanya berkaitan ibadah, seiring dengan prosedur operasi standard (SOP) yang dikeluarkan pihak pemerintah. Fatwa-fatwa yang berbeza daripada amalan kebiasaan ini telah menimbulkan salah faham dalam kalangan asatizah dan masyarakat sehingga wujudnya golongan yang tidak bersetuju dengan fatwa dan SOP yang dikeluarkan, sekali gus memberi kesan buruk kepada penularan wabak COVID-19 dan meningkatkan kes jangkitan. Justeru, kajian ini ingin menganalisis fatwa-fatwa kontemporari semasa COVID-19 sebagai rujukan kepada asatizah dan masyarakat untuk memahami fatwa-fatwa yang telah diputuskan. Kajian ini menggunakan metodologi kualitatif dengan menjalankan analisis kandungan terhadap fatwa-fatwa berkaitan COVID-19 yang dikumpulkan dari pelbagai negara. Hasil kajian ini menunjukkan permasalahan utama masyarakat ketika COVID-19 berlaku adalah melibatkan urusan ibadah, selain daripada isu-isu lain yang melibatkan urusan mu'amalat.

Infectious diseases are not something new in human history. It has been recorded since before Christ until now and will continue to happen in the future. The transmission of COVID-19 and its declaration as a pandemic on March 11, 2020, have caused various problems and demanded changes in human life in general and religious practices in particular. Changes in the implementation of religious activities require the muftis to issue new views and fatwas to solve the problems faced by the community, especially concerning worship, in line with the standard operating procedures (SOP) issued by the government. Fatwas that are different from these customary practices have caused misunderstandings among asatizah and the community to the point that there are groups that do not agree with the fatwas and SOPs issued, thus having a negative impact on the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic and increasing cases of infection. Thus, this study wants to analyse the contemporary fatwas during COVID-19 as a reference for asatizah and the community to understand the fatwas that have been decided. This study uses a qualitative methodology by conducting a content analysis of fatwas related to COVID-19 collected from various countries. The results of this study show that the main problem of the community, when COVID-19 occurs, involves matters of worship, apart from other issues involving matters of mu'amalat.

Integrating Nutrigenomics and Traditional Wisdom: A Study of Dietary Ethics in Islamic Hadith and Kitab Al-Rahmah Fi Al-Tibb Wa Al-Hikmah

2024-07-11T05:09:04+00:00

This paper explores the integration of nutrigenomics with traditional wisdom, specifically focusing on dietary ethics found in Islamic Hadith and Malay medicine manuscripts. By merging contemporary scientific approaches with indigenous practices, the study aims to provide a holistic understanding of how these combined methodologies can enhance health and wellness. The research delves into various herbs and plants, examining their medicinal properties and the traditional methods of their use as documented in historical texts. The goal is to identify potential synergies between modern nutrigenomic principles and age-old remedies, ultimately contributing to improved dietary guidelines that respect cultural and religious contexts. Through meticulous data collection and analysis, this study highlights the relevance and applicability of traditional knowledge in modern health paradigms, promoting a more inclusive approach to dietary health that values both science and tradition. The findings underscore the importance of preserving and understanding traditional wisdom as a valuable resource in the evolving field of nutrigenomics.

A Needs Analysis of Arabic Communication Model for Public Relations Officers in the Healthcare Industry

2024-08-14T02:21:20+00:00

Arabic communication possesses distinct characteristics that set it apart from other cultures. Understanding the specific aspects of Arabic communication is crucial, particularly for public relations officers who interact with Arab patients in healthcare settings. The increasing language and communication barriers between healthcare providers and Arab patients necessitate the involvement of public relations officers as mediators, interpreters, or facilitators. However, non-native Arabic speakers among public relations officers until now face misconception and confusion of task, lack of knowledge on Arabic communication and Arabic culture during their daily work at the healthcare centers. Therefore, this study aims to identify the challenges faced by public relation officers in healthcare centers when attending to Arab patients and to analyze the needs of these officers toward the development of a comprehensive Arabic communication model for public relations in the healthcare industry. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with five public relation officers from different healthcare centers in Kuala Lumpur. The collected data was analyzed using NVivo data analysis software version 12. This qualitative research incorporates Hutchinson and Waters' (1987) theory of needs analysis, focusing on three key components: necessities, lacks, and wants. The findings reveal that public relations officers encounter difficulties due to the lack of references or guidelines on Arabic communication, an uncooperative working environment, language barriers in translating medical terminology, and the use of uncommon Arabic dialects. The study also highlights the PR officers' pressing needs, which include the implementation of an Arabic communication model as a guiding framework for communication with Arab patients, as well as the enhancement of their communication skills and Arabic language proficiency to ensure high-quality service provision to Arab patients in healthcare centers.

الذكاء العاطفي: مفهومه ومجالاته ومهاراته في ضوء هدايات القرآن الكريم – دراسة تحليلية موضوعية

2024-07-23T08:06:43+00:00

Western scholars such as Goleman, Salovey, Mayer, Edward, Bar-On, and others have authored numerous books on emotional intelligence. However, they approached the subject through the lens of their own religions and philosophies, largely overlooking the unique Qurʾānic contribution in this regard. Similarly, Eastern educational psychologists have followed in their footsteps, without attempting to align this subject with Qurʾānic principles. Such alignment could have facilitated a deeper understanding of Qurʾānic teachings on self-management, interacting with the surrounding environment, and dealing with the universe in a sound and stable manner. Furthermore, it could have promoted the development of emotional intelligence skills based on instructions and role models found in the Noble Qurʾān. In light of these considerations, this research aims to establish a clear concept of emotional intelligence, explore its domains, and define its skills within a comprehensive Qurʾānic framework, utilizing an inductive-analytical and deductive approach. Key findings include: (1) Emotional intelligence is the active positive sentiment in this life; towards the Creator, oneself, others, the Earth entrusted to us, and the universe; (2) Emotional intelligence domains are categorized into five categories: Religious, Psychological, Social, Environmental, and Divine Laws; (3) Forty emotional intelligence skills have been identified, inspired by Qurʾānic verses. Finally, it suggests further studies to integrate emotional intelligence within its Quranic context, enriching understanding and application across various facets of life.

قام علماء النّفس التّربوي الغربيّين مثل جولمان، وسالوفي، وماير، وإدوارد، وبار اون، وغيرهم بتأليف العديد من الكتب حول الذّكاء العاطفي، والواقع أنّهم تناولوا الموضوع كما ارتأته أديانهم وفلسفاتهم، متجاهلين إلى حدّ كبير الإضافة القرآنية الفريدة في هذا الباب، وبالمثل، سار علماء النّفس التربوي الشّرقيّين على خطاهم، دون محاولة مواءمة هذا الموضوع مع المبادئ القرآنية، والذي كان من الممكن أن يفتح المجال لفهم أعمق للتّوجيهات القرآنيّة بشأن إدارة الذّات، والتّفاعل مع البيئة المحيطة، والتّعامل مع الكون بطريقة سليمة ومستقرّة. علاوة على ذلك، كان من المكن أن يعزّز ذلك تنمية مهارات الذّكاء العاطفي بناء على التّعليمات والنّماذج الموجودة في القرآن الكريم. وفي ضوء هذه الاعتبارات؛ هدف هذا البحث إلى ترسيخ مفهوم واضح للذّكاء العاطفي، واستشكاف مجالاته، وتحديد مهاراته ضمن الإطار القرآني الشّامل. موظّفًا المنهج الاستقرائي التّحليلي، ثم الاستنباطي. وقد أسفرت الدّراسة عن النتائج الرّئيسة الآتية: (1) الذّكاء العاطفي هو الشّعورية الإيجابية الفاعلة في هذه الحياة؛ تجاه الخالق، والنّفس، والآخرين، والأرض المستخلَفين فيها، والكون؛ (2) تصنيف مجالات الذّكاء العاطفي إلى خمس فئات، هي: المجال الدّيني، والنّفسي، والاجتماعي، والبيئي، والسّنني؛ (3) التّعرّف على أربعين مهارة من مهارات الذّكاء العاطفي مستوحاة من الآيات القرآنية. وأخيرًا، يُقترَحُ إجراء مزيد من الدّراسات لدمج الذّكاء العاطفي في سياقه القرآني، مما يثري الفهم والتّطبيق في مختلف جوانب الحياة.

E-Platform for Purification of Islamic Thoughts: A Preliminary Study on The Needs Among UiTM Students

2024-08-20T04:11:12+00:00

This study examines the needs of University Teknology MARA (UiTM) students for an e-platform to purify their thinking. Recognizing the increasing influence of negative thinking on the formation and personal development of students, this study aims to understand how such platforms can meet the spiritual and intellectual needs of Muslim students in the modern world. This study is a quantitative study. To achieve the objectives of the study, data collection and numerical data analysis are carried out. This study involved a total of 371 students at University UiTM Shah Alam from various faculties of study. The questionnaire was distributed using the Google Forms platform through a WhatsApp group with the lecturer. In this study, the questionnaire consisted of three (4) parts that were designed as research instruments, namely part A: respondents' backgrounds, part B containing questions related to Islamic understanding and practice by UiTM students, part C containing questions related to UiTM students' thoughts, and part D containing questions related to the need for an e-platform to purify Islamic thought. The choice of answer is to use a Likert scale of 1–5. The findings of the study found that students have a high level of understanding and practice of Islam, but their Islamic thinking is still at a moderate level. Therefore, the need to purify Islamic thought is very appropriate to overcome uncertainty and ambiguity as well as students' confusion on issues related to Islamic thought.