Berhanundin Abdullah

The Weakness of the Islamic Civilization: The Causes and its Solution

World history has portrayed the splendour of Muslims in controlling the world during the heyday of Islamic rule and the expansion of its empire. The Muslims have carved a remarkable point in history through the development of numerous fields of knowledge and skills, especially in education, medicine, physics or astronomy, social science, culture, economy, administration and governance. However, due to internal problems and oversight of Muslims themselves, the efforts to glorify the world’s civilization was curtailed. In an era of information technology and other modern surroundings, the Muslims need to recover the splendour of the ummah amongst the world civilization. Meanwhile, pertaining to religious affairs, the Muslims must build a firm basis so that the world would respect and make Islamic civilization the pillar of world civilization. Even though it is an idealistic hope, it must be realised slowly and in stages according to the suitability of time, society and place. Hence, this article will try to identify the source of weakness in Muslims that hinders them from controlling world civilizations and put forth suggestions of how to reclaim the splendour of the ummah in order to stay at the pinnacle of world civilization.

An Analysis of Errors in Jawi Writing: An Overview of the Mastery in Writing Jawi for j-QAF Trainee Teachers

This study aimed to explore the forms of Jawi spelling mistakes faced by j-QAF trainee teachers in their bid to uphold Jawi spelling in present time via the implementation of Jawi Restoration Model Jawi in greater depth. This study used quantitative research methods with descriptive design, implemented using purposive sampling via distribution of questionnaires to all j-QAF teachers within the state of Terengganu, Kelantan and Pahang. Data acquired was analyzed using the Statistical Package For The Social Science (SPSS) software version 18. The study shows that Jawi spelling proficiency among j-QAF teachers is satisfactory with an average min value of 0.73. However, the inability to master the latest Jawi spelling appropriately had roused the concern that it will affect students’ teaching and learning process (TnL). Therefore, j-QAF teachers really need to enhance their mastery and understanding of the latest Jawi spelling system in addition to the initiative of streamlining their interests, skills and use of ICT in teaching Jawi.

Family Support from the Perspective of Drug Addicts

Rehabilitation process is a challenging stage for any drug addicts hoping to free themselves from the chain of drug abuse problem. Support from family members are critical at this stage by providing them the necessary motivationthus ensuring a successful recovery. The purpose of this case study is to examine the degree of importance of family support towards encouraging drug addicts to complete their rehabilitation process at Baitul Cakna, Terengganu. Focus Group Discussion (FGD) was used as the main data collection method in this study. The study finds that respondents who received support from their families during the rehabilitation process have had positive relationship changes with their respective families as well as provided them with the much needed motivation for recovery. Family support needs to be provided in a consistent manner to inculcate positive attitudes for potential recoveries. Keywords— Family support; Addicts; Rehabilitation; Cakna Terengganu Community; Baitul Cakna Terengganu.