PENGURUSAN DAKWAH ORANG ASLI OLEH MAJLIS AGAMA ISLAM DAN ADAT ISTIADAT ORANG MELAYU KELANTAN (MAIK)

Abstract

The Management of Dakwah Orang Asli by Majlis Agama Islam dan Adat Istiadat Melayu Kelantan

This study aims to know Orang Asli dakwah management by MAIK comprising activities and dakwah programmes towards Orang Asli in Kelantan. The study vital in order to examine how far the efforts and commitment of MAIK in doing dakwah among Orang Asli since its early inception until current achievements. To achieve the objective of the study, two major methods of data collection, namely field and document studies have been used. As for the field study, interview and observation method were employed in gaining data. Meanwhile, document study were involved various documents supplied by MAIK such as annual report, minutes of meetings, paper works, etc. to further consolidate the findings of the study. The findings revealed that MAIK has carried out many activities or programs towards the target groups. Genarally, MAIK's efforts and initiatives have produced results such as the appointment of Orang Asli Religious Teachers, the implementation of Friday prayers, the appointment of mukim’s imam among the Orang Asli, and the addition of new posts for the propagation of Islam. However, undeniably, their response and appreciation to the teachings of Islam still requires more effort.