The Effectiveness of Smartphone Application Usability among E-society of Bertam Perdana Penang

Abstract

Islam is the official religion of Malaysia and the Muslim population is expected to grow significantly with an estimated 32.7 million Muslims in Malaysia by 2050. This will be closely linked to the mosque's institution as an important medium for the religious center of the Muslim community. The institution of the mosque is not only seen as a religious activity but also as a community center, administrative center, education center, center of economic activity and others. Presently, the mosque's institution is still less than the point of worship, compared to the growing mosque with various designs but its usage is still not impressive. Although various efforts and writings have been mobilized to enhance the role of mosque institutions in Malaysia, there are still room of improvement for the mosque institutions as a complete hub for the Muslim community. Looking at the advance step taken by Masjid Abdullah Fahim in Bertam Seberang Perai Utara, Penang by introducing the E-society smartphone application or E-Mosque among the resident could enhance the resident involvement towards mosque institution. Thus, this study would like determine the usage perception of the resident towards the effective aspects should be embedded in the E-mosque application for Masjid Abdullah Fahim. An increase of mosque institution involvement through the usage of the E-mosque application could leads in building social strength through E-society as well as can compliment the needs of the new age Muslim community in Malaysia.