ISLAMIC RELIGIOUS PRACTICE AMONG THE SARAWAK BIDAYUH MUSLIMS

Penghayatan Agama Islam dalam Kalangan Bidayuh Muslim Sarawak

Abstract

In principle, religious practice, but measured subjectively assessed flexibly via the instrument in this study to the Muslim brothers (converts) in Sarawak , It aims to determine the level of appreciation and practice of multi-ethnic communities in Sarawak Bidayuh Islam. It stems from the practice of everyday life Bidayuh in various aspects such as socio-economic, cultural, educational and other after embracing Islam. In addition, the study will also look at the differences in religious practice among the people of Islam in Sarawak Bidayuh based on gender and ethnic branch. This topic is important in tracing the development of Islam in Sarawak on a global basis. Qualitative and quantitative research uses research library (documentation) and field (based on interviews, questionnaires and observations) in data collection process. The data were analyzed through descriptive, inferential and others using computers and statistical analysis software SPSS (Statistical Package for the Social Science) Version 19.0. The results showed that religious influence patterns of thought and behavior Bidayuh Islam Sarawak, especially in terms of interaction, application and conversation. The overall mean score in the study objectives were to show a high level of appreciation (of practice), and religious beliefs steady and satisfactory implementation of the values and teachings of Islam. Even so, there are some aspects to be improved, especially in terms of the message of Islam and others. All parties should work together to take on this responsibility. The implications of the study will provide important input as well as information about the practice of Islam in religious Bidayuh and opened up a study of religion to the Muslim brothers (convert) more deeply to increase scientific references about religion, especially in Sarawak.