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International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences

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ISSN: 2222-6990

Issues, Challenges and Solutions of Aqidah Management in Malaysia

Sophian Rambli, Engku Ahmad Zaki Engku Alwi, Noor Emma Shamsuddin

http://dx.doi.org/10.6007/IJARBSS/v11-i8/10799

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Aqidah is the main pillar in the hands of the Muslims and needs to be systematically and integrated handled. If this is not being done properly, it will lead to things that lead to disunity and deviation of Muslims. Islamic Development Department of Malaysia (JAKIM) is an Islamic institution entrusted with the responsibility for managing Islamic affairs, including aqidah management. Throughout the establishment, JAKIM faces various issues and challenges that must be addressed to professions and strategize in strengthening the holdings of Muslims in Malaysia. This is just not applicable for federal in Malaysia level only, but the states level as well. This paper discusses some of the issues and challenges faced by JAKIM as well as enhancing both the approach and synergistic approaches to the conduct of the aqidah in Malaysia. The method of this paper study uses interviews, observations and analysis of documents. The result of this study found various issues and challenges faced by JAKIM in dealing with the management of aqidah in Malaysia. In strengthening the aqidah of Muslims in Malaysia, JAKIM always uses methods, approaches and strategies in dealing with issues and challenges in managing the aqidah to stabilize the teachings of Islam and the holdings of Muslims in Malaysia.