Abstract
This study aimed to identify the stage of the internalization of akidah (Islamic creed) among the Muslim adolescents in Malaysia. The research conceptual framework was based on the principle of akidah formulated based on the Quran, the prophetic tradition and the model of akidah internalization. The framework was linked with the National Education and Islamic Education Philosophy which emphasize on the soul and spiritual peacefulness. The research utilized survey and interview as the data collection methods. All of the data collection instruments were modified by the researchers and validated by panel of experts. The Cronbach Alpha reliability test of the instruments showed a high score of (>0.8). The research utilized the strata random sampling technique. A total of 1520 form four students from 24 Secondary Schools in Malaysia were selected in this study. The data was analyzed in descriptive using mean and standard deviation. Generally, the descriptive analysis findings showed a relatively high level of internalization of akidah, among the Muslim adolescents. In conclusion, the akidah of Muslims adolescents in Malaysia is seen well and under control. There is a good number of adolescents who are practicing akidah and the teachings of Islam. However this belief should be engrained at early age as al-Ghazali’s theory education asserted the importance of the appreciation of akidah to be engrained since childhood. The findings of the study are useful to policy makers in the attempt to strengthen the internalization of akidah among the Muslim adolescents which is in line with the National Education mission and vision. DOI: 10.5901/mjss.2015.v6n6s4p18
Highlights
The Muslim adolescents are the invaluable asset of the nation and future leaders
The data collection was carried out using quantitative method involving the questionnaire distribution to 1520 samples among form 4 students from 24 National Secondary Schools in Malaysia which were selected based on stratified random sampling method
The internalization of akidah is referred to three main domains, namely comprehension, feelings and practice
Summary
The Muslim adolescents are the invaluable asset of the nation and future leaders. And as a member of the society, the concerns and worries towards the decay of the internalization of their creed are inevitable. The society, as much as possible would like to see that all adolescents are aware of the reality including the responsibility and trust that they are carrying on their shoulders. Internalization can be summarized as the integration of attitudes, beliefs, values and such into one’s personality. It is a form of conformity; in which the internalization of values or belief is the most permanent and deeply rooted impact of social influence. This is due to the embedded motivation within one’s heart which seeks to internalize values or certain beliefs; and is related to the desire towards the truth. If we fathom the term internalization, it expresses the desire to observe something completely and to hold on to the truth steadfastly
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