Sorotan literatur terhadap cabaran pendidikan Islam anak-anak mualaf di Malaysia

Abstract

Islamic religious education is a very important element in building a Muslim community that has a strong, formidable sense of integrity. Islamic knowledge covers faith, acts of worship, sharia and moral. These are among the important components that every individual, especially those called Muslims, should learn. The development of Islamic da'wah in Malaysia results in individuals from different races and religions converting to Islam. This new group known as 'converts' needs assistance in aspects of Islamic education to ensure that they can become a true Muslim. The weakness of these converts in understanding, practising and reflecting on their religious practices poses a great challenge to the converts’ children’s religious education. Therefore, this study will identify the challenges faced by converts’ children in Malaysia in empowering their religious education. This study uses the library study method through close reference to the writings and documents on converts. The review of past studies shows that the challenges faced by the children of converts in obtaining Islamic education are religious challenges, challenges brought by parents who lack the basics of religion and who are illiterate, financial challenges and challenges involving family backgrounds. This study recommends that converts’ children are given a particular emphasis on Islamic education by the agencies involved to strengthen their integrity from young, to avoid any forms of negative influence that will inhibit their religious values.