The Role of Religious Agencies in Negeri Sembilan in Carrying out Da'wah Bi Al-Hal to the Aboriginal Community

Abstract

This study aims to identify the role of religious agencies in Negeri Sembilan, namely the Department of Islamic Religious Affairs Negeri Sembilan (JHEAINS) in carrying out da'wah bi al-hal to the Orang Asli (aboriginal) community in Negeri Sembilan. This is a qualitative study using case study design. Data were obtained through in-depth interviews with four informants and analyzed thematically. The results of the study found that the Negeri Sembilan Islamic Religious Affairs Department (JHEAINS) used the approach of da'wah bi al-hal through the education and welfare in the implementation of Islamic dakwah to the Aboriginal community. The results of this study can be used as a reference by relevant agencies that carry out da'wah bi al-hal to the Aboriginal community so that improvements can be made in order to promote the the true teachings of Islam and be able to correct the misconception of the Aboriginal community about Islam.

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“…As a result, da'wah is not limited to promoting the Islamic way of life but is also aimed at promoting human values and keeping society safe from evil deeds while respecting differences between individuals . Managing da'wah activities is critical in introducing Islamic teachings to new converts and non-Muslims (Suleiman et al, 2021). Therefore, da'wah management can be assessed based on the following elements:…”