A Model of Helping and Establishing Appropriate Muslim Identity for Muallafs of Muslim organizations in the Southern Border Provinces

Abstract

DOI:  10.14456/pnuhuso.2023.2

       This research is a qualitative research. The objective of this study was to study the patterns of Muslim organizations in providing assistance and building a Muslim identity to Muallafs in the southern border provinces. Data were collected from representatives of 20 Muslim from 10 Muslim organizations through in-depth interviews. Data were analyzed by content analysis based on in-depth interview framework. The results showed that to help and build a Muslim identity to Muallafs in the southern border provinces include: 1) Issuing a certificate of adherence to Islam 2) Learning Islam 3) Practice reading the Quran 4) Paying Zakat and Donating 5) Establishing the Muallafs Fund and 6) Promoting occupation and basic subsistence. Therefore, it is suggested that every district should have a center to help and build Muallafs identity by giving the district Imam club being a caretaker and responsible under the supervision of the Provincial Islamic Committee to be appropriate to the context of each area.