@article{MAKHILLTSS20149422521,
    title = {Understanding of Islamic Values Approach Through the Mosque Activities among Indian Muallaf in Malaysia},
    journal = {The Social Sciences},
    volume = {9},
    number = {4},
    pages = {265-271},
    year = {2014},
    issn = {1818-5800},
    doi = {sscience.2014.265.271},
    url = {https://makhillpublications.co/view-article.php?issn=1818-5800&doi=sscience.2014.265.271},
    author = {Razaleigh Muhamat},
    keywords = {Islamic values,Indian Muallaf,mosque activities,social,Malaysia},
    abstract = {In the development of Muslim community, mosque is considered as a nerve centre. 
  Though varying in dimensions and structures, the mosque becomes a place of worship 
  5 times a day, as well as a symbol for the diffusion of truly Islamic knowledge. 
  Since, the approach of Islamic values was introduced by the Malaysian government 
  in 2004, the mosques throughout the country have actively promoted the new ways 
  of improving the life of Muslims, especially among Muallaf. This study is an 
  attempt to examine the administration and activities of the mosques in supporting 
  the ideas of Islamic values. Friday’s khutbah (sermons), religious preachings, 
  forums as well as the celebration of various events in the Islamic calendar 
  will be analysed in order to illustrate how the new understanding of Islam is 
  being promoted to the Muallaf. This study argues that the mosque where the believers 
  assemble for prayers, as well as for the spiritual upliftment is the respectable 
  premise that should be utilised extensively for the changing of Muslim minds 
  towards this worldly life.}
    }