Norazmi Anas

Usefulness and Effectiveness of Mind Mapping: An Analysis of CTU101 and CTU151 Courses

Mind mapping is a graphical depiction of a topic or idea, and its relationship in a hierarchy/level helps to increase the teaching and learning process in a classroom. The graphical depiction through the process of imaging and manipulating complex sets enhances students’ (1) memorization, (2) critical analysis and (3) conceptual understanding. Furthermore, these processes are able to motivate students, thus making them more active in class. This paper investigates the (1) usefulness and (2) effectiveness of the mind mapping concept in the (1) CTU101 (Basic Principles of Islam) and (2) CTU151 (Islamic Thought and Civilization) course, respectively. These courses are among the introduction level courses at the Universiti Teknologi MARA. The research presented in this paper was conducted using a survey (structured questionnaire). Participants were students from Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) Perak Branch, Tapah Campus. The findings provide empirical evidence that mind mapping concepts help in the classroom teaching and learning through illustrations, short forms, graphics and audio that can enhance students’ interest in Islamic studies. Finally, the findings from this research will be used in the development of the I-MAPS application program that can be accessed through technology as an effort to increase students’ knowledge and understanding.

Heritage Tourism at the Historical Town of Malacca: Examining Opportunities, Evaluating Challenges

Heritage tourism is one of the growing tourism products in Malaysia. Good marketing will increase the demand on heritage tourism and gives benefits to Malaysia tourism industry. This study seeks to explore the marketing strategies used by museums to market their product and examine the challenges faced in promoting and marketing the heritage tourism product. Data was collected using semi-structured interview method. Respondents consist of four museums including curators and operation assistant. Because of the respondent was selected at the location this study employs typical sampling. Data were analyzed using thematic analysis of Braun and Clark. Findings show that market segmentation, promotion and products/services were the marketing strategy employed by museums in this study. These museums faced several internal issues such as issues on employee and high operational cost as well as the external challenges includes changing environment. It is recommended that future research should be conducted at other state in Malaysia or other types of museum such as private museums so that knowledge on heritage tourism could be enriched.

Islamic Aqeedah Compliance Index for Human Development from Maqasid Syariah Perspectives: A Systematic Review

Aqeedah or Faith is the basis of human life and we are born with the nature of having Faith and convinced belief. It involves the relationship between man and Allah S.W.T in obeying all His commandments and refrain anything forbidden. This paper aims to discuss the need for the development of the Islamic Aqeedah Compliance Index (IACI) on human development from the perspective of Maqasid Syariah (MS) and appropriate indicators for the development of the index based on the content analysis on previous studies. Generally, IPAI development proposal is seen in parallel with the Malaysian government’s main policy through the Malaysian Syariah Index and is suitable to be used in various fields.

Indicators of Business Zakat amongst Small Business: Concept and Contemporary Needs

Consciousness regarding the importance of performing the obligation of paying zakat (alms) among small businesses is merely 30 percent who appeared to fulfill those responsibilities, while the rest may not even know the requirements. This paper aims to reveal the concepts and methods of business zakat, paid by eligible small businesses. In addition, discussion on the current needs of indicator survey of zakat business disbursement in order to improve the business zakat collection. Accordingly, recipients of zakat i.e. the poor and needy can be assisted thru enlargement collection of zakat revenue and aligned to the 4th Malaysian governments policies of National Key Result Areas (NKRA); improving living standard of low income households. Hence, social responsibility among Muslims towards each other via zakat; consistent with the requirements of Islamic law.