Muslim Students Research Articles

Measuring The Levels of Perfectionism Among Muslim Gifted and Talented Students

In Psychology, perfectionism is a broad personality trait characterized by a person’s concern with striving for flawlessness and try to be the best in every field the venture into. The main purpose of this study is to identify the levels of perfectionism among gifted and talented Muslim students at PERMATA Insan College (KPI). This study is important to avoid the negative effect of perfectionism among students because some studies conducted with gifted students have revealed that perfectionism breeds harsh self-criticism, self-doubt, and a fear of failure, all of which are associated with an increased propensity for suicidal thoughts and actions. The level of perfectionism are determined with the assistance of Frost Multidimensional Perfectionism Scale by Frost (1990). There are low, medium and high-level perfectionists. Previous studies have proven several factors that influence the levels of perfectionism such as surroundings and other people's expectations. The scale consists of 35 questions which contain six constructs. 83 students has taken part in this study. This quantitative study shows that majority of PERMATA Insan College’s students perfectionism level is at medium-level. Some suggestions were made to get a better understanding and help students with perfectionism and at the same time increase their level of thinking styles in the quest of producing future gifted and talented Islamic scholar.

How Aware is Generation Z of Waqf? A Quantitative Study on Maqashid among Indonesian Muslim Students

This study aims to measure the influence of waqf literacy, relative advantage, religiosity, and attitude on waqf intention among Generation Z, specifically Muslim university students in Indonesia. The respondents were 505 Gen-Z students, specifically Muslim students born between 1996 and 2012 in Indonesia who have ever donated to waqf, with primary data collected through questionnaires and analyzed using the Structural Equation Modelling-Partial Least Squares (SEM-PLS) technique. In addition, the data were also analyzed using maqashid sharia theory to see the impact of waqf benefits on individuals and society in general. The results show that waqf literacy, perceived benefits of waqf activities, and religiosity level positively contribute to individuals' attitudes towards waqf, influencing Generation Z's intention to participate in waqf activities. As a form of charity derived from the Prophet Muhammad's sunnah, waqf is essential in achieving the maqashid, particularly in protecting wealth (hifz al-mal) and improving social welfare. Therefore, increasing waqf literacy through programs such as the Indonesian Waqf Awareness Movement (GISWAF), as well as improving convenience, accessibility, and regulatory clarity in waqf practices, are proposed to strengthen positive attitudes towards waqf and encourage greater participation of Generation Z in waqf activities.

Integrating Brand Religiosity Image, E-Service Quality, and Muslim Customer Perceived Value: A Study on Muslim Student Loyalty Mediated by Satisfaction

This study aims to analyze the effect of Brand Religiosity Image, E-Service Quality, and Muslim Customer Perceived Value on student loyalty, with student satisfaction as a mediating variable. This study was conducted at UIN Syarif Hidayatullah Jakarta using explanatory quantitative method. Data was collected through Google Form with a sample of 403 respondents from a population of 35,069 students. Data analysis was conducted using SmartPLS version 4.0.9.6. The results showed that Brand Religiosity Image, E-Service Quality, and Muslim Customer Perceived Value have a positive and significant influence on student loyalty. E-Service Quality and Muslim Customer Perceived Value also have a positive and significant effect on student satisfaction, but Brand Religiosity Image has no significant effect on student satisfaction. Student satisfaction has a positive and significant effect on student loyalty, but does not mediate the effect of Brand Religiosity Image on loyalty. Conversely, student satisfaction mediates the effect of E-Service Quality and Muslim Customer Perceived Value on student loyalty. These findings offer a new paradigm, namely the Islamic Higher Education Brand Religiosity Image (i-HEBRI), which emphasizes that Islamic universities need to internalize Islamic values and science in their brand and operations, and provide capable digital services to build student loyalty. This paradigm shows that to achieve student loyalty, it is not enough for institutions to have a strong brand image, but they also need to provide significant added value through quality services.

An empirical investigation of acculturative stress among international Muslim students in Tianjin, China

ABSTRACT The main objective of the current study is to examine the level of acculturative stress experienced by international Muslim students during their higher education experience in China. The data was collected by applying the Acculturative Stress Scale for International Students from 246 international Muslim students attending universities in Tianjin, China. Results indicate that most Muslim students encounter acculturative stress and have a strong correlation with its subcategories. The results have significant indications for educators and facilitating professions in higher education settings that serve similar minority groups of students.

Exploring Problematic Smartphone Use (PSU) among Muslim Adolescents in Southern Thailand: Students and Parents’ Insights

This study aimed to explore problematic smartphone use (PSU) among young Muslim students in Southern Thailand. This research employed a dual-perspective, phenomenological approach, examining PSU from the perspectives of both adolescent Muslim students and their parents. We interviewed 10 participants, through purposive sampling, comprising 5 adolescent Muslim students studying in Southern Thailand and their respective parents. The qualitative data collected was then subjected to thematic analysis. Four themes emerged from the thematic analysis. Each theme was further explored and discussed based on its categories and subcategories. The first theme, “Primary Purposes of Using Smartphones”, consisted of: learning, communicating, and relaxation. The second theme, “Types of PSU”, included overusing smartphones and dysfunctional habits. The third theme, “Negative Impacts of PSU”, encompassed physical effects and losing control. The last theme, “Reasons for PSU”, was composed of psychological needs and low regulation as its categories. Moreover, the study highlighted similarities and differences in perspectives on these themes between Muslim adolescents and their parents. The findings and limitations of this research are presented to suggest potential directions for future study and implications.

Gamification of Al-Khawarizmi Number Basis Module for Gifted and Talented Muslim Students

There are a few bright and intelligent students who have a poor level of achievement in mathematics. They think that mathematics is a boring subject and not important in daily life. A special module named the Al-Khawarizmi Number Basis Module will be used as an intervention step for students who need this guidance and support to achieve excellence in mathematics, increase their level of understanding of professional mathematics, and give encouragement to Muslim students in cultivating a mathematical life. The main objective of this research is to develop a game card for gifted and talented Muslim students at Kolej PERMATA Insan, Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia. This module helps students enhance their understanding and achievement in mathematics. This module contains three main topics, namely rational numbers, factors and multiples, and standard form. The effectiveness of this module needs to be evaluated and analyzed carefully. This way, the module can improve the level of achievement and understanding of gifted and talented Muslim students, which can then be shared with students that are in mainstream schools. In completing this module, students are also tested with a game card called Find and Match: Al-Khawarizmi Robot of Number (Riz and Ron). Then, students will undergo a pre-test and post-test to assess their level of achievement. The implementation of this module can increase understanding and strengthen the professional knowledge of mathematics among gifted and talented Muslim students and encourage students to cultivate mathematical knowledge throughout life.

Investigating the Influence of Animation on the Iraqi Muslim Children in Iraq (Doctrinal, Social, Ethical, Academic Sides)

This study is to investigate the nature of animation's effect in doctrinal, social, ethical and academic sides as well as the views of Iraqi Muslim students, teachers and parents toward its influence. In this study, three hypotheses have been developed. A questionnaire has been formed and will be given to the chosen sample of two hundred Baghdad primary school students in the academic year 2023–2024 as well as teachers and parents in order to accomplish the objectives. The results show that parents and children both agree that animations have a negative effects on children's development. It is recommended that parents intentionally try to notice the animations their children are viewing to make sure it is suitable for their age and Islamic believes.

Exploring influential factors in selecting halal pharmaceuticals among students (study case IAI Tazkia & University Ibnu Khaldun in Bogor)

Users of halal-certified medicines involve individuals, groups, and organizations; individual actors cannot be separated from students. Several factors influence students who use halal-certified medicines, including attitudes, subjective norms, and purchase intentions. These factors are motivated by the desires and needs of students. This study investigates the impact of knowledge, attitudes, and subjective norms on the purchase intention of halal-certified medicines. The research explores the factors influencing the intention to purchase halal-certified over-the-counter medicines among students at IAI Tazkia and Ibn Khaldun University in Bogor. Data collection primarily comprises primary data. The primary data utilized in this study were gathered by distributing questionnaires to 215 student respondents. This research uses a qualitative methodology and is analyzed using Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) with the help of SmartPLS 3 software with 215 respondents. The results showed that the attitude variables and subjective norms were significantly affected. On the other hand, the knowledge variable was found to have a low influence on the purchase intention of halal medicines among Muslim students, indicating that other factors may play a more significant role in their purchase decisions. Keywords: Attitude, Halal medicine, Purchase intention, Subjective norms

MBKM Asistensi Mengajar: Penguatan Larangan Minuman Keras Bagi Siswa Melalui Poster Berbasis Canva di SMAN 2 Palangka Raya

This service focuses on strengthening the prohibition of alcohol among students of SMAN 2 Palangka Rayat through the use of canva application-based posters. This service was conducted in response to the challages of alcohol abuse among teenagers and the need is Service Learning, whic involves preparation, planning, and implementation stages. This service activity was aimed at Muslim students from class XI 2 and XI 3. The result of the service showed an increase in students digital skills, creaticity in designing posters, enthuasiasm for the liquor prohibiton campaign, and a better understanding of the dangers. In conclusion, this activity succeeded in raising students awareness about the dangers of alcohol through a creative an interactive approach, while developing graphic design skills and digital literacy.

Relationship Between Happiness, Culture, Socio-Economic Status, And Religious Coping Among Muslim Women Students Residing In Sokoto State, Nigeria

The goal of happiness is to have a stress-free and functional society. Yet, stress from cultural and socio-economic factors may arise when Muslim women student’s issues are discussed within society practices; which has resulted in illiteracy in Nigeria due to low enrolment attendance and school completion rates. Despite this, the World Happiness Report (WHR, 2023) ranked Nigeria as 95th happiest country in the world, and the fifth happiest country in Africa. Nevertheless, not many researches on happiness among Muslim women students in Northern Nigeria have been reported. This study investigated the relationship between happiness, culture, socio-economic status (SES), and religious coping, among Muslim women students at the Women Centre for Continuing Education (WCCE), in Sokoto, Northern Nigeria. A total number of 269 Muslim women students were selected to participate in this study using purposive random sampling. Instruments namely Orientation to Happiness Scale (OHS), Cultural Questionnaire for Women, (CQW), Socio-Economic Status Scale (SESS), Islamic Religious Coping Scale (RCOPE) were used for data collection. The total Cronbach’s alpha Coefficiency was 0.937, which was found to be reliable. The results were analysed using Partial Least Squares-Structural Equation Modelling (PLS-SEM). The measurement model was evaluated using items loading of average variance extracted (AVE) and composite reliability (CR). The findings of this study showed that the direct relationship of culture, socio-economic status and religious coping towards happiness were significant. As a conclusion, this study provides useful information for counsellors who can assist their clients in improving and maintaining their positive religious coping practices, as well as their ability to encounter positive feelings, engage in Islamic practices, have a meaningful life, and cope with stressors. Future research on happiness in other Northern states of Nigeria is recommended.

Brothers and sisters all: Catholic schools for community with Muslims

This article makes the normative argument that Catholic schools can and should reject Islamophobia by welcoming Muslim students through the acceptance of full accommodation. It reviews research that could assist Catholic schools to take up Pope Francis’s ‘Fratelli Tutti’ Encyclical Letter call for ‘fraternity and social friendship’ with near and distant ‘strangers’, by adopting acceptance forms of community with Muslim students, and rejecting Islamophobia. Currently, illiberal securalist societies have rendered Muslim students eminently vulnerable to cultural racism and racialisation. Many of them experience schools as culturally incongruent, are subject to everyday cultural racism, and also lack a faith-based education. It defines Islamophobia as cultural racism, with gendered forms of racialisation, examines histories of secularisation and of school markets as contexts exclusionary of Muslims. It reviews research on: how non-denominational and denominational schools, teachers, and peers have contributed to, or rejected, the Islamophobia experienced by Muslims students; how they have moved, or can move, to school-based policies of accommodation based on positive difference; and how their religious education pedagogies do, or may, foster the opening of hearts and minds to the respect as equal of Muslim brothers and sisters.

SOCIOPRENEUR IN DIGITAL MARKETING: EMPOWERING THE MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES (MSMES) IN BOJONGPICUNG VILLAGES

The Indonesian economy is largely derived from Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs). The MSME sector has a strategic role in the Indonesian economy because it is significant in contributing to the formation of Gross Domestic Product (GDP). However, Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) tend to not keep up with the development of digital technology, mainly due to a lack of knowledge about digital marketing. Therefore, the Postgraduate Muslim Student Association (HIMMPAS) of Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia conducted training through social entrepreneurship activity in Bojongpicung Village and Jati Village, Cianjur Regency, West Java. This training aimed to provide insight to MSME practitioners by optimizing the potential of MSMEs through digital marketing to improve the economy of the local community in Bojongpicung Village and Jati Village, Bojongpicung District, Cianjur Regency, West Java. The MSME participants involved in this training totaled 11 people from various industries. This program applied direct training and mentoring methods. The discussion in this article aimed to identify constraints or problems experienced by the MSMEs and evaluate the participants' level of satisfaction with the implementation of the training activities. The results showed that MSME participants have constraints in product marketing, funding, and traditional production equipment. After being trained, MSME participants found several relevant solutions for the development of their MSME businesses through digital marketing. In addition, the material provided was in accordance with the needs of MSME participants. MSME participants also realized that they still need more similar training in the future.

MY FAVOURITE MUSLIM HERO: A LEARNING DESIGN DEVELOPMENT OF ONLINE PROJECT-BASED LEARNING (PJBL) USING ASSURE MODEL

Project-based learning is one of the inquiry models that is often carried out in higher education; however, the application of online-based PjBL in English paragraph writing with Muslim friendly topic is still limited. This research aims to develop an online-based PjBL learning design that focuses on creating infographic of inspiring Muslim figures in a project-based design. The development of learning design implemented the ASSURE model, with six stages. The online-based media used include Google Classroom, Google Docs, Padlet, Zoom, Wakelet, Miro for interactive discussions, and Canva for infographic design. Trials were carried out and expert in the field validated the learning design. After validation satge, the learning design was implemented with students for testing. The developed learning syntax was validated as effective. Then, the online-based learning media and lesson timeline are also declared valid. Thus, these two trials were deemed suitable for implememntation with students. Furthermore, the learning strategy design and results were validated and interesting based on positive responses from experts and students. It is concluded that the development results meet the research objectives. The results of this research implies that online PjBL in English writing class can be effectively implemented to Muslim students at islamic institution context.

“As a Muslim…”: on the importance of intercultural responsibility in transnational cultural exchanges

Abstract Cultural exchange is increasingly becoming an essential activity of higher education as the world continues to experience widespread ethnocentrism because of war, migration, political provocation, and nationalism. Research in areas related to cultural exchange have also increased with the rise of teacher and student mobility, leading to an exciting body of scholarship. Several aspects of intercultural communication, however, remain under-researched in the study of cultural exchange. One such example is intercultural responsibility. The current study adds to this body of work by investigating how Muslim students that were part of a cultural exchange program in Thailand used notions of intercultural responsibility to make sense of their encounters and identities. The findings show that national and religious identities are both barriers to, and resources for, intercultural communication in general, and the social practices of Muslim students in particular. Intercultural responsibility is important to scholars and educators, as it can empower students to become agentive in their participation in intercultural communication, allowing them to reflect on and utilize their linguistic, cultural, and historical repertoire when interacting with individuals and communities that do not share their same cultural traditions and practices.

Analisis Pengaruh Harga, Kualitas, dan Label Halal, Terhadap Minat Beli Mahasiswa Kosmetik Lokal

The aim of this research is to analyze the influence of price, quality and halal label variables on consumer purchasing interest in local cosmetics. The research method applied was quantitative, where questionnaires were distributed to 107 Muslim students from various universities in Indonesia using a purposive sampling technique. Data was collected via Google Forms and analyzed using SEM-PLS. The research results found that the price variable had an insignificant influence on buying interest. Meanwhile, the quality variable and halal label partially have a positive and significant influence on purchasing interest. Simultaneously all variables have an influence of 74% on buying interest.

Prevent and post-16 education: the implications for Muslim women

ABSTRACT The “Prevent Duty” requires that UK public sector bodies have a statutory responsibility to stop individuals from supporting terrorism or becoming terrorists, including within education settings. Despite existing research that highlights the experiences of Prevent for Muslim students, the topic of Muslim women students appears to have been largely neglected. This paper addresses the lack of empirical research that focuses on Muslim women in the post-16 education sector and the impact of the Prevent Duty. I add to existing research on Prevent within education by focusing upon Muslim women’s experiences concerning the strategy, by utilising Critical Race Feminism’s counter stories. The research draws on counter stories deriving from focus group and interview data to demonstrate the lived experiences of Prevent for young Muslim women in further and higher education within England. Within the empirical data collected, three themes were identified: 1) self-censoring; 2) the “visible Other”; and 3) the responsibilisation of Muslim women. The findings of this research demonstrate that there is a gendered impact of the Prevent strategy within post-16 education and it occurs in different avenues. Accordingly, I call for a concerted effort to draw further attention to the future of Prevent, particularly within the education sector.

Investigating the Interaction Between Affective, Value, and Expectancy Elements in Motivation to Learn in Islamic Subject

Learning motivation is a complicated construct that is critical to academic achievement. Understanding the elements that motivate students is critical in Islamic subject for designing efficient teaching practices and creating a suitable learning environment. The goal of this research is to investigate the interaction between three critical components of learning motivation: affective, value, and expectancy, within the context of Islamic subject. The study adopts a quantitative method by collecting primary data utilizing a survey using Google Forms among 255 Muslim students who take Islamic subjects as general compulsory course at public and private university. By examining these relationships, we want to discover the important elements influencing students' interest in Islamic subjects and provide practical recommendations for improving educational methods in this field. The results show a low positive relationship between value and affective components, no interaction between expectancy and affective components and strong positive relationship between value and expectancy components. In conclusion, students' motivation to learn Islamic subjects is based on their value, and they must improve their expectancies and affective components.

Halal Labels and Religious Commitment: Their Impact on Bottled Water Purchases

Research Aims: To determine how halal labelling affects purchasing decisions for bottled drinking water products among Muslim students in Solo Design/methodology/approach: The study used quantitative descriptive analysis with primary data. The data analysis method used multiple linear regression analysis with independent variables, namely halal labelling (X1) and religiosity (X2). The number of samples in the study was 183 respondents. This study uses a purposive sampling technique with specific criteria. The study's dependent variable (Y) is the decision to purchase bottled drinking water Research Findings: halal labelling and religiosity have a positive and significant effect on customer decisions to buy bottled mineral water drinks. The value of the coefficient of determination concluded that the contribution of the independent variables in the regression model can explain the variation of the dependent variable by 48,6%. In contrast, the rest is explained by other variables outside the regression equation model. Based on the analysis results, actual steps need to follow up on purchasing decisions for halal bottled drinking water products, one of which is that the university can provide and facilitate the availability of bottled drinking water (AMDK) products on the campus. Besides increasing awareness of halal drinking water, it can also positively impact the development of halal products in universities in Solo. Theoretical Contribution/Originality: The research highlights the simultaneous and partial influence of halal labelling and religiosity on purchasing decisions for bottled drinking water in universities in Solo. This adds a nuanced understanding of consumer behavior in a specific religious and educational context. The study emphasizes the need for further research into the urgency of providing halal AMDK, suggesting that such products are crucial for consumer assurance. This calls attention to a potentially underserved market segment. Keywords: Halal Label, Religiosity, Purchase Decision, Bottled Drinking Water.

Tawakal dan Resiliensi Akademik Dalam Setting Blended Learning Pada Mahasiswa Muslim Di Yogyakarta

In carrying out their tasks in the learning process, students face various challenges, obstacles and difficulties. The ability to cope with challenges, obstacles and difficulties in the academic world is called academic resilience. One of the assets that can be used to optimize academic resilience is tawakal to Allah. This study aims to find out the relationship between tawakal and academic resilience among muslim students in Yogyakarta. This study uses a correlational quantitative method. There were 101 Muslim students from various universities in Yogyakarta who were the subjects of this research, with 21 male subjects and 80 female subjects, with an average age of 20 years old. The data collection technique used in this research is a non-probability sampling technique, by obtaining samples through a purposive sampling technique. The data collection method uses a questionnaire in the form of a Google form. The measuring instruments used are the Tawakal to Allah Scale from Sartika and Kurniawan and the Academic Resilience Scale from Hardiansyah et al. The results of this research show that students who are surrender to god tend to have high academic resilience.

Parenting styles and substance abuse among Muslim students in secondary schools in Nakaloke Town Council, Mbale City, Uganda

Purpose: The study examined the relationship between parenting styles and substance abuse among Muslim students in secondary schools in Nakaloke Town Council, Mbale City, Uganda. Methodology: The study adopted a cross-sectional survey design with both quantitative and qualitative approaches. A sample of 322 students and 5 parents were selected using simple random and convenience sampling strategies respectively. A self-administered questionnaire for students and an interview guide for parents were the instruments used during data collection. Quantitative data was analyzed using correlation and multiple regressions while qualitative data was based on thematic analysis. Findings: The study revealed that there is a statistically significant relationship between authoritarian parenting style and substance abuse (r= -.850, p<.05), authoritative parenting style and substance abuse (r= -.266, p<.05), and permissive parenting style and substance abuse (r=.570, p<.05). Overall, parenting styles indicate a positive and strong effect on substance abuse (R2 = .862, p < .05). Unique contribution to theory, policy and practice: The study recommended that parents should be stricter with children so that they can behave well. Additionally, parents should always discuss their expectations and decisions with their children to help them understand why they are asked not to do something. Lastly, parents should not allow their children to do whatever they want without some control and monitoring being done.