Al-takhalli and at-tahalli are among the most important practices in Sufism to develop Muslim spiritual and attitude. Al-takhalli means to fight or remove from the character and spiritual the abominable things, while al-tahalli means to adorn the Muslim character and spiritual with good things. Studies show that al-takhalli and at-tahalli practices can form a good religious personality and avoid immoral behavior, while weakness is seen as one of the causes of various social problems among Muslim. In universities, statistics of social problems show that a few of Muslim students involved in the problems and have low levels of religious personality. Thus, the main objective of this study is to examine the level of al-takhalli and and at-tahalli practices among university students. A survey was conducted at Universiti Teknologi MARA Perlis Branch. A total of 112 students were selected at simple random as respondents. Data were collected through survey techniques using 6 likert scale instruments that had gone through validity and reliability procedures. Descriptive analysis using SPSS 26.0 software was conducted to see the mean and percentage of findings. Overall, the findings of the study indicate that university students perform the at-takhalli and at-tahalli practices in their lives. However, the findings show that the practice of al-tahalli (mean=4.78) is given less attention than the practice of at-takhalli (mean=5.16). It needs to be improved in order to ensure the Muslim not only abandons munkar or bad things but continues to do good deeds and in turn can produce excellent ummah.

Involvement in sports is a part of a healthy lifestyle that is highly recommended to improve quality of life and well-being. Activities carried out individually or in groups significantly provide both physical and spiritual benefits. Alternatively, traditional archery is one of the considerable sports which are beneficial physically and spiritually, and therefore participation in this particular sport is open to individuals or groups regardless of age or gender. The observations made during traditional archery training sessions and tournaments in 2019-2021 led to a significant increase in community participation and involvement in this sport. Due to the pandemic outbreak recently, the lifestyle of people is remarkably affected especially in maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Therefore, the focus of the study is to provide an alternative way in enhancing a healthy family lifestyle through archery activity. Previous studies have shown the number of family involvements in archery activity is impactful in increasing health quality tremendously. Furthermore, archery is also specifically recommended by the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) and thus provides intrinsic values triggering the Muslim enthusiast to participate in this sport. This study applies a qualitative method and depends much on textual research, interviews, and observation. The finding indicates that community participation in traditional group archery activities through family institutions is very encouraging. The finding also has proven that archery alternatively, is impactful in integrating the well-being of family institutions in terms of physical, emotional, spiritual, and intellectual. Hence, this study potentially provides opportunities for the community to acknowledge archery activity in theory and practice, as well as encouragement to lead a healthy lifestyle as a family.

Tajuk kajian menfokuskan kepada tuntutan merotan anak jika mereka enggan solat seperti yang disebut dalam hadis nabi yang bermaksud “Perintahlah anak-anakmu mendirikan solat ketika mereka berumur tujuh tahun dan pukullah mereka jika meninggalkannya ketika berumur sepuluh tahun serta pisahkan tempat tidur mereka” (Riwayat Abu Daud). Ini menunjukkan bahawa agama Islam memberi hak dan tanggungjawab kepada ibu bapa supaya merotan anak-anak bagi yang meninggalkan solat ketika umur sepuluh tahun ke atas pendekatan mendidik dengan cara merotan ini adalah merupakan kesalahan dalam undang-undang beberapa negara. Seperti yang pernah tular di media yang berlaku kepada rakyat Malaysia yang dipenjara atas kesalahan memukul anak mereka yang enggan menunaikan solat. Hukuman kepada kanak-kanak yang mendatangkan kecederaan pada badan telah diharamkan oleh beberapa negara. Walau bagaimanapun belum ada tindakan atau larangan hukuman fizikal terhadap anak-anak setakat hari ini oleh undang-undang negara kita selagi tidak membawa kepada penderaan. Objektif kajian ialah (i) menghuraikan hukuman rotan dalam Islam terhadap anak-anak yang meninggalkan solat dan (ii) menganalisis kepentingan hukuman rotan perlu dilaksanakan terhadap anak-anak yang meninggalkan solat. Kajian ini menggunakan metode kualitatif dengan menggunakan analisa desksiptif kajian-kajian yang berkaitan dalam mendapatkan hasil dapatan perbincangan.  Kesimpulannya, Islam itu tidak pernah suka kekerasan dan kekasaran. Adalah tidak benar sama sekali untuk meletak Islam itu agama yang tidak ada toleransi hanya kerana memahami hadis ini secara suratan. Islam memberi penerangan pukulan bagaimana yang dibolehkan dan yang bagaimana harus dielakkan. Penulisan ini mencadangkan agar kajian mendalam perlu dijalankan agar garis panduan merotan dengan oleh ibu bapa dapat dikeluarkan dengan mengambil kira adab, akhlak, hikmah dan takdib. Ini kerana tujuan memukul dalam tahap ini ialah untuk mendidik dan bukannya memukul kerana hukuman melanggar ketatasusilaan dalam masyarakat. Di samping tujuannya yang tidak lari daripada untuk mengembalikan anak-anak ke dalam kawalan ibu bapa.

The teaching of Islam subject at the higher education system in this country does not solely focus on Muslim students as it been long exposed to non-Muslim students in the form of a compulsory university subject at UiTM which previously known as the MARA Institute of Technology (ITM). After enroll and undergo the subject, it turns out that non-Muslim students are at a significant level of acceptance of Islam, especially when talking with Muslim students at UiTM. Understanding the subject of Islam for non-Muslim students is not easy even if at the beginning level. There are various questions, doubts, and uncertainties among non-Muslim students about Islam before they enroll to the subject of Islam. In addition, the reality is more challenging when there are many negative perceptions and misunderstandings about Islam in the mass media that they perceive from the wrong perspectives. Therefore, this study aims to explore the experience and teaching methods of two subject codes, namely IDA 202 (Islamic Society and State) and IDA 102 (Man and Religion) at UITM Perlis in order to identify the level of acceptance of non-Muslim students for the subject of Islam. The analysis of non-Muslim students intake semester one and three in October 2022 to February 2023. The data was retrieved from the commitment of teaching staff during teaching and learning process throughout the semester. Furthermore, the study will present the results of the SUFO (Student Feedback Online Survey) and the final test scores to analyze the effectiveness of teaching the subject of Islam to non-Muslim students at UiTM Perlis. The results of the study found that the IDA subject content was able to explain the negative perception of non-Muslim students toward the knowledge of Islam. They respond positively, understood and respects the practices of Muslim friends. This study also suggests there should be more efforts be executed for IDA teaching staff in UiTM, to enable apply the techniques or methods of dawah bil hal in treating non-Muslim students who enroll the IDA subject code that able to form high morals, ethics, and shaping good character.

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