The Relationship Between Students` Perception of Their Islamic Practices and the Perceived Achievements of the Iium Mission
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THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN STUDENTS` PERCEPTION OF THEIR ISLAMIC PRACTICES AND THE PERCEIVED ACHIEVEMENTS OF THE IIUM MISSION BY BUSARI KAZEEM ADETUNJI A dissertation submitted in fulfillment of requirement for the degree of Master of Education (Educational Administration and Leadership Management) Institute of Education International Islamic University Malaysia NOVEMBER, 2012 ABSTRACT The main purpose of the study was to investigate the students’ perceptions of Islamic practices and how it influences in perceived mission achievement of International Islamic University Malaysia’s (IIUM).The study employed quantitative research method specifically, a survey that used questionnaires as a method of the collection. A sample of 357 students was selected using stratified random sampling from the Institute of Education (INSTED) and the Kulliyyah of Islamic Revealed Knowledge and Human Sciences (IRKHS). Various statistical tools were employed such as descriptive statistics, factor analysis, t-test and correlation. The findings from the descriptive statistics showed that, majority of the respondents believed that they have strongly positive perceptions of their Islamic practice towards achieving the mission of IIUM. Further, factor analysis also indicated that six factors were extracted namely Management Mission, Articles of Faith, Pillars of Islam, Knowledge Culture, Islamic Principles and Islamic Culture/ Identity. The t-tests indicated that there was statistically significant difference between the local and international student`s perception of their Islamic practice however, in term of gender, the male students perceived their Islamic practice slightly higher compared to their female counterparts, Although, the difference between male and female was not statistically significant. The findings from Pearson product moment showed a normal positive correlation between the student`s perception of their Islamic practice (independent variables) and the IIUM perceived mission achievement (dependent variable).The implication from the study is that, the school management, educators, parents as well as the government need to collaborate, particularly in creating a favourable environment for the inculcation of Islamic practices. Based on the findings of the study, it is recommended that, institutionalization of programmes that will enhance clear understanding of Islam by students will help students in their willingness to internalize the Islamic practices. Future and in depth studies with regard to the Islamic practices in higher learning institutions are also recommended. ii 753 iii APPROVAL PAGE I certify that I have supervised and read this study and that in my opinion, it conforms to acceptable standards of scholarly presentation and fully adequate, in scope and quality, as a thesis for the degree of Master of Education. .…………………......................... Hairuddin Mohd Ali Supervisor I certify that I have read this study and that in my opinion, it conforms to acceptable standards of scholarly presentation and fully adequate, in scope and quality, as a thesis for the degree of Master of Education. .....………………………….…… Rosnani Hashim Examiner This dissertation was submitted to the Institute of Education and is accepted as a fulfillment of the requirement for the degree of Master of Education. …………….…………….…...… Rosnani Hashim Dean, Institute of Education iv DECLARATION I hereby declare that this dissertation is the result of my own investigations, except where otherwise stated. I also declare that it has not been previously or concurrently submitted as a whole for any other degrees at IIUM or other institutions. BusariKazeemAdetunji Signature ………………………………. Date ………………………… v INTERNATION ISLAMIC UNIVERSITY MALAYSIA DECLARATION OF COPYRIGHT AND AFFIRMATION OF FAIR USE OF UNPUBLISHED RESEARCH Copyright © 2012 by International Islamic University Malaysia. All rights reserved. THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE STUDENTS PERCEPTION OF THEIR ISLAMIC PRACTICES AND THE PERCEIVED ACHIEVEMENTS OF IIUM`S MISSION I hereby affirm that The International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM) holds all the rights in the copyright of this Work and henceforth any reproduction or use in any form or by means whatsoever is prohibited without the written consent of IIUM. No part of this unpublished research may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form or by means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise without prior written permission of the copyright holder. Affirmed by Busari Kazeem Adetunji …………………….. …………………….. Signature Date vi DEDICATION This research is dedicated to Almighty Allah who has made it possible for me to see the end of this course and to my late father, Imam Mustapha Adebayo Busari, for his sacrifice, endeavor and his dream for me which come to reality after his death. (May Almighty Allah grant him Al-jannah firdous).Also to the Muslim Ummah as my contribution to the development of Muslim Ummah resources which is of utmost significance in Islam. vii ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Praise is to Allah (SWT), the Cherisher, and the Sustained of all beings. I thank Allah (SWT) for being the spiritual and emotional foundation during the process of this degree and every day of my life. May Allah’s benediction be upon His Noble messenger Muhammad (SAW), his household, companions and those who follow his path till the Day of Judgment. This study would not have been completed without the intellectual contribution of my supervisor, Assoc. Professor Dr. Hairuddin Mohd Ali, who through his persistent confidence, guidance understanding and detail critiques in guided me through this academic journey. In fact his personal knowledge and expertise are definitely very helpful and invaluable in my study. May Allah (SWT) reward you in abundant. I am highly indebted to the incumbent Director in person of Prof. Dr. Rosnani and other lecturers who have guided me throughout this programme while studying at the Institute of Education (INSTED), International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM). My appreciation also goes to Assoc. Prof. Dr. Abdul Kabir of IRKHS, IIUM, as well as Dr.Adnan A.R for taking their time to read over my questionnaire for validation. My sincere thanks also go to the administrative staff of both Centers for Postgraduate Studies and Admission and Records Unit of International Islamic University Malaysia, Gombak Campus, for their help and support in providing me with the necessary data. Similar appreciations goes to other lecturers for giving me chance of collecting the appropriate data like Dr. Burhan of INSTEAD, (IIUM), DrAbass and others from KIRKHS. My sincere appreciation and gratitude to our father in Islam, Dr. Y.K.Juma`h, Alh.Hammed Yusuf(Director, MOE, Ilorin), and Mr.Alade, (Adult Education Unit, Ilorin) for their fatherly support and encouragement. May Allah (SWT) spear their lives on the cause for the uplift of theUmmah. Many thanks go to Dr. Ahmad Fousy Ogunbado, bro. Daud Balogun, broAbass Alade, bro. Said Olorunnisola and bro. Sobur Alim for their relentless effort to see the positive end of this course. May Allah see you all through your course and dreams? Also, my warmest appreciation due to my sisters, Shakirat Ajetunmobi, Rahmat Afini and all my beloved friends including Akorede and others, for standing by my families throughout the course of my study abroad. May Allah be with you all in all your endeavours. Above all, I would like to express my profound gratitude and appreciations to my wife, children, my aged mother, and family members especially the elderly member in person of Mr. Busari Ganiyu Adebayo and my bro. (Alh. Ukasha), who were always there for me. I really appreciate your presence, kindness, patient, support as well as prayer and encouragement. May Allah (SWT) continue to shower His blessing on you and reward you with His aboundance blessings and Al-jannah. viii TABLE OF CONTENTS Abstract ................................................................................................................. ii Abstract in Arabic ................................................................................................. iii Approval page ....................................................................................................... iv Declaration ............................................................................................................ v Copyright page ...................................................................................................... vi Dedication ............................................................................................................. vii Acknowledgement ................................................................................................ viii Table of Contents………………………………………………………………….ix List of Tables ........................................................................................................ .x List of Figures ....................................................................................................... .xi CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION ............................................................... 1 1.1 Background of the study ..................................................................... 1 1.2 Statement of the problem .................................................................... 2 1.4 Research Objective ............................................................................ 5 1.5 Research Questions ...........................................................................