Abstract:
In the development of Muslim community, mosque is considered as a nerve centre. Though
varying in dimensions and structures, the mosque becomes a place of worship five times a day as
well as a symbol for the diffusion of 'truly' Islamic knowledge. Since the approach of Islamic
values was introduced by the Malaysian government in 2004, the mosques throughout the
country have actively promoted the new ways of improving the life of Muslims, especially
among Muallaf. This study is an attempt to examine the administration and activities of the
mosques in supporting the ideas of Islamic values. Friday's khutbah (sermons), religious
preachings, forums as well as the celebration of various events in the Islamic calendar will be
analysed in order to illustrate how the new understanding of Islam is being promoted to the
Muallaf. This paper argues that the mosque, where the believers assemble for prayers as well as
for the spiritual upliftment, is the respectable premise that should be utilised extensively for the
changing of Muslim minds towards this worldly life. |
International Journal of Arts and Humanities