Conditions and Problems in the Promotion of Youth’s Behaviors in Accordance with the Islamic Way of Life by Muslim Leaders of Ban Sarong, Khao Tum Sub-district, Yarang District, Pattani Province

Abstract

The purpose of this research was to investigate conditions and problems in promoting youth’s behaviors in accordance with the Islamic way of life by Muslim leaders of Ban Sarong, Khao Tum Sub-district, Yarang District, Pattani Province. The data were collected through a knowledge management discussion forum with 10 religious leaders, 10 local leaders, 10 core youth leaders, and 10 parents and guardians. Content analysis was conducted using logical comparisons of concepts, theories, and research reports coupled with contexts. The research findings revealed that Muslim leaders realized, gave importance to, and were determined to promote youth’s behaviors in accordance with the Islamic way of life; however, they still lacked knowledge, understanding, skills and experience in promoting youth to have behaviors in accordance with the Islamic way of life. Moreover, it was found that Muslim leaders lacked social relationships with youth while youth did not give importance to, did not realize, and did not pay attention to activities that were to promote behaviors according to the Muslim way of life organized for them by Muslim leaders. As a result, the promotion of behaviors in accordance with the Islamic way of life was not yet successful.