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Social changes have led to many factors, that have impacted many non- Governmental Organisation (NGOs). The emergence of NGOs hijrah is due to the establishment of Islamic NGOs in Malaysia that particularly focuses on the Muslim community and its development. The Lesbian, Gay and Transgender (LGT) NGOs have been the focal point for the individual Muslim to transform himself/herself to be a devout Muslim. The NGOs have played a vital role to help these individuals to strengthen their spiritual development. The aim of this research paper is to reveal that social change is a most important aspect to overcome the phenomenon of LGT hijrah. In this paper, we applied qualitative research by using a case study method that focused on the organisational development in social change. The organisational development of the social change theory as applied in this research consists of Community Organizing (CO), Power Analysis (PA), Organisation Development (OD) and Spirit/Sustainable Practice (SP). However, the organisational changes will require much effort, support, financial assistance and many other factors. In overcoming the phenomenon of LGT community in Malaysia, NGOs hijrah play a crucial role in determining many aspects of social changes. The outcome of this research clearly shows that there are four NGOs hijrah invloved namely Persatuan Islah Movement (2016), Persatuan Insaf Pahang (2013), Pertubuhan Hijrah Republique Network (2014) and Usrah Iqra’ (2013). The results show that these four NGOs hijrah have emerged due to aspects of social changes that cater for the LGT community hijrah in Malaysia. The outcome of this research has contributed to the social changes in NGOs hijrah as well as their contribution to LGT individual to become a devout Muslim in outdoing the phenomenon.
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