Al-Hikmah

KEPIMPINAN STRATEGIK DALAM PENGURUSAN DAKWAH DI SEKOLAH-SEKOLAH RENDAH DAERAH MANJUNG

Rosyatisah Binti Ruslan — 2025-06-30

Strategic leadership plays a pivotal role in enhancing the management of da’wah initiatives in primary schools. In the Malaysian context, the successful implementation of a comprehensive and sustainable da’wah programme largely depends on the capacity of school principals and da’wah coordinators to integrate Islamic values into the school culture. However, several challenges hinder the effective execution of these programmes, including resource limitations, contextual variations among schools, and differing levels of community support. This study adopts a qualitative research design using a case study approach. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews with eight informants—comprising four principals and four da’wah coordinators—from selected primary schools in Manjung District. Thematic analysis, conducted using NVivo software, revealed three core themes: (1) clarity of vision, collaboration, and strategic planning; (2) the influence of leadership on school culture, student engagement, and programme sustainability; and (3) the need for professional training, standardised modules, adequate resources, and robust community networks. The findings indicate that strategic leadership significantly contributes to the transformation of school culture, enhances student participation in spiritual programmes, and sustains consistent da’wah practices. Nevertheless, the study also identified major limitations such as insufficient training opportunities and the absence of a standardised da’wah framework. Based on these insights, it is recommended that the Ministry of Education Malaysia reinforce strategic leadership training and formulate a flexible, standardised da’wah framework tailored to diverse school contexts. In addition, the active participation of external community stakeholders, the empowerment of young teachers and students, and systematic monitoring are proposed as essential strategies to ensure the sustainability and effectiveness of holistic da’wah management in schools.

ASIMILASI BUDAYA GOLONGAN MUALAF DALAM MASYARAKAT MELAYU DI KELANTAN: ANALISIS KAJIAN RINTIS

Wan Zuhaira Nasrin Wan Zainudin — 2025-06-30

This study aims to determine the construct validity and reliability of a research instrument developed to examine the cultural assimilation of the mualaf (converts to Islam) within the Malay community in Kelantan. The study employed a survey design using a quantitative approach. A total of 30 mualaf in Kelantan were selected as research samples using a simple random sampling technique. The instrument comprises 56 items and is divided into five sections: (1) respondent demographics, (2) the influence of cultural assimilation of mualaf in the Malay community in Kelantan, (3) acceptance of cultural assimilation, (4) Malay cultural practices influencing the assimilation process, and (5) challenges faced by mualaf in assimilating into the Malay community in Kelantan. The reliability of the instrument was determined based on Cronbach’s Alpha values. The instrument demonstrated a high level of reliability, with all constructs exceeding a Cronbach’s Alpha value of 0.600. In conclusion, the instrument possesses strong construct validity and a high level of reliability. The findings showed that the instrument is reliable, with Cronbach’s Alpha coefficients ranging from 0.877 to 0.957, indicating high to very high reliability. Furthermore, this study has important implications for mualaf, individuals, families, communities, the body of knowledge, and Islamic organisations engaged in da'wah efforts for converts.

PEMIKIRAN IBN ATA ALLAH DALAM MEMBANGUNKAN RESILIENSI

Nor Shakirah Azizan — 2025-06-30

This paper is a study on a Sufi figure named by Ibn `Ata’ Allah al-Sakandari. This research is a descriptive qualitative analysis, aimed at examining the character and Sufi thought of by Ibn `Ata’ Allah al-Sakandari, particularly in the concept of isqat tadbir al- 'Uyub. This study makes a significant contribution to the discourse on Sufi thought. To achieve the research objectives, the library method was used as the main method of data collection. The findings show that by Ibn `Ata’ Allah al-Sakandari is a figure with Sufi thought based on Ahli Sunnah wal Jama’ah, as he elaborated in his book al-Tanwir Fi Isqat al-Tadbir. This book is a translation of the original work al-Tanwir Fi Isqat al-Tadbir by `Uthman Shihab al-Din al-Funtiani, written in Arabic by Ibn `Ata’ Allah al-Sakandari and was titled Tanwīr al-Qulūb fī Isqāṭ Tadbīr al-`Uyūb. The concept of isqat tadbir al- 'Uyub, as presented by Ibn `Ata’ Allah al-Sakandari focuses on the complete submission to Allah's will to build resilience. In this context, isqat tadbir al- 'Uyub means abandoning personal planning and surrendering all affairs to Allah. This does not imply a lack of effort, but rather that efforts are made with full reliance and confidence that the outcomes are from Allah by Ibn `Ata’ Allah al-Sakandari’s approach can be applied in daily life to build resilience.

KERANGKA KONSEP ETIKA PENGUCAPAN POLITIK BERASASKAN NILAI AL-QURAN DAN MAQASID AL-SHARIAH

Muhamad Faisal Ashaari — 2025-06-29

In the landscape of modern democracy, political communication has become a primary tool for gaining voter support. However, it is often tainted by slander, factual manipulation, and emotional provocation that conflict with moral values and social harmony. In the context of Muslim-majority countries such as Malaysia, there is an urgent need to develop an ethical framework for political communication that aligns with Islamic principles. This study employs a normative qualitative approach in the form of a conceptual model grounded in Islamic epistemology. The analysis is based on Quranic verses, hadiths, as well as classical and contemporary texts in the fields of communication ethics and Islamic political thought. The framework is developed through three phases: textual analysis, value synthesis, and conceptual model construction. The findings conclude four main principles of Islamic political communication ethics: (i) adherence to Islamic law, (ii) truthfulness, (iii) moral conduct, and (iv) alignment with the maqāṣid al-sharīʿah. These principles reject all forms of hate speech, slander, or emotional manipulation, while emphasising the importance of social unity, justice, and societal well-being. This study makes a significant contribution to the development of an indigenous theory of Islamic political communication rooted in divine values. It also challenges the dominance of secular and pragmatic Western communication theories by positioning political communication as a form of dakwah that upholds integrity, truthfulness, and wisdom.

PRINSIP TADBIR URUS INSTITUSI ZAKAT DAN BAITULMAL MENURUT AL-MAWARDI DAN APLIKASINYA DI MALAYSIA

Yusof Hilmi Bin Bakru Rozi — 2025-06-30

Institusi zakat dan baitulmal merupakan instrumen penting dalam merealisasikan keadilan sosial serta keseimbangan ekonomi dalam masyarakat Islam. Namun, cabaran dari sudut tadbir urus seperti ketidakseragaman dasar, kekurangan ketelusan, dan kelemahan sistem pemantauan masih membataskan keberkesanan fungsinya. Kajian ini bertujuan menilai kesesuaian prinsip tadbir urus Islam yang digariskan oleh Imam al-Māwardī dalam al-Aḥkām al-Sulṭāniyyah untuk diaplikasikan dalam pengurusan zakat dan baitulmal di Malaysia. Kajian ini menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif melalui analisis kandungan terhadap dokumen rasmi institusi zakat, karya klasik Islam serta kajian akademik kontemporari. Empat prinsip utama al-Māwardī menjadi kerangka analisis: keadilan (al-ʿAdl), amanah (al-Amānah), ketelusan (al-Syafāfiyyah), dan kecekapan pentadbiran (al-Kifāyah al-Idāriyyah). Data dianalisis secara tematik untuk menilai tahap pengamalan prinsip-prinsip ini dalam konteks pengurusan zakat di Malaysia. Kajian mendapati bahawa prinsip-prinsip al-Māwardī sangat relevan dan mampu memperkukuh integriti serta keberkesanan pengurusan zakat. Walaupun terdapat negeri yang menunjukkan tahap pelaksanaan yang progresif dan sistematik, wujud juga negeri yang masih mengamalkan pendekatan tradisional serta tidak efisien dalam aspek pemantauan dan pelaporan. Ketidakseimbangan ini memberi implikasi terhadap pencapaian maqāṣid syarīʿah serta tahap kepercayaan masyarakat terhadap institusi zakat. Kajian mencadangkan pembangunan satu model tadbir urus zakat nasional yang berasaskan prinsip al-Māwardī, dengan penekanan terhadap penyelarasan dasar antara negeri, pengukuhan sistem audit dan pemantauan, serta integrasi teknologi digital. Pelaksanaan kerangka ini diharapkan dapat memperkukuh akauntabiliti institusi zakat serta mengoptimumkan peranannya sebagai pemangkin pembangunan ummah yang berteraskan nilai Islam.

HAJI ABDULLAH AL-QARI HAJI SALLEH (AQHAS) DAN SUMBANGANNYA DALAM BIDANG PENTERJEMAHAN DI MALAYSIA

Juriah Mohd Amin — 2025-06-30

Haji Abdullah Al-Qari bin Haji Salleh was a religious scholar who authored 350 published works covering various fields such as Usuluddin, Syariah, Tasawuf, Tarbiyah, and others before his passing. At the same time, there remain 153 of his works that have yet to be published. As a religious teacher, writer, translator, and prolific Islamic scholar, he was awarded an Honorary Doctorate in Islamic Studies during the 55th Convocation Ceremony of the University of Malaya. This study aims to examine the contributions of Haji Abdullah Al-Qari, also known by his pen-name AQHAS, in the field of translation, particularly in enriching the corpus of Islamic knowledge in Malaysia and identifying the impact of his works on intellectual development in society. The study adopts a qualitative approach using document analysis of relevant texts. Data was also obtained through interviews, with Haji Abdullah al-Qari himself. The findings of this study clearly highlight the history and objectives of his involvement in the field of translation. The study also reveals the initial steps he took before embarking on the translation process. The implications of this study indicate that AQHAS’s contributions to translation not only strengthened religious understanding among the community but also served as an inspiration for a new generation of translators. This study emphasizes the importance of translation as a medium for knowledge dissemination and calls for greater efforts to recognize translation figures like AQHAS in Malaysia’s academic landscape