CHALLENGES FACED BY WORKING CONVERT WOMEN IN SABAK BERNAM DISTRICT

Cabaran Wanita Saudara Baru Bekerjaya di Daerah Sabak Bernam

  • Anuar Puteh, (Corresponding author) Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
  • Abdul Ghafar Don Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
  • Badlihisham Mohd. Nasir Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
  • Razaleigh Muhamat @ Kawangit Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
  • Muhamad Faisal Ash'aari Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
  • Zarinah Sezali Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
Keywords: working female converts, challenges, Islamic Requirements, Sabak Bernam District

Abstract

Working as a woman is challenging due to the need to balance responsibilities both at work and at home. This challenge stems from the natural differences between women and men, with women often carrying additional responsibilities despite their inherent physical limitations compared to men. The challenge becomes even greater for female converts because they must not only meet the demands of their professional lives but also uphold their faith. This study aims to identify the challenges faced by working female converts in the Sabak Bernam District to enhance their understanding of Islam. Data was collected through interviews and questionnaires. The study found that the main challenges include job roles that may not align with Islamic requirements, issues with employers, and interactions with colleagues. However, a significant number of them do not face major negative issues, and their embrace of Islam does not significantly impact their careers.

Author Biographies

Anuar Puteh, (Corresponding author), Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia

Senior Lecturer
Jabatan Dakwah dan Kepimpinan,
Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
43600 Bandar Baru Bangi
Selangor.
Email: anteh@ukm.my

Abdul Ghafar Don, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia

Senior Lecturer
Jabatan Dakwah dan Kepimpinan,
Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
43600 Bandar Baru Bangi
Selangor.

Badlihisham Mohd. Nasir, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia

Senior Lecturer
Jabatan Dakwah dan Kepimpinan,
Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
43600 Bandar Baru Bangi
Selangor.

Razaleigh Muhamat @ Kawangit, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia

Senior Lecturer
Jabatan Dakwah dan Kepimpinan,
Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
43600 Bandar Baru Bangi
Selangor.

Muhamad Faisal Ash'aari, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia

Senior Lecturer
Jabatan Dakwah dan Kepimpinan,
Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
43600 Bandar Baru Bangi
Selangor.

Zarinah Sezali, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia

Master Candidate
Jabatan Dakwah dan Kepimpinan,
Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
43600 Bandar Baru Bangi
Selangor.

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Published
2013-10-27
How to Cite
Puteh, A., Don, A. G., Mohd. Nasir, B., Muhamat @ Kawangit, R., Ash’aari, M. F., & Sezali, Z. (2013). CHALLENGES FACED BY WORKING CONVERT WOMEN IN SABAK BERNAM DISTRICT. Al-Hikmah, 4, 23-36. Retrieved from https://spaj.ukm.my/jalhikmah/index.php/jalhikmah/article/view/16
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