The six days fasting in the month of Syawal is a voluntary fasting after the 30 days of obligatory fasting in the month of Ramadan. The purpose of this study was to determine the effects of sixday fasting in the month of Syawal on the changes of personality among Muslims. A total of 111 participants comprised of students from Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) and Universiti Malaysia Kelantan (UMK) took part in this study. All participants were Muslims, consisting 91 women and 20 men with age range of 20 years to 53 years old. The analysis method used was multilevel modeling using Hierarchical Linear Modeling (HLM) version 7.0. The LHM was used to test all the hypotheses of the study. The objective of the study was to identify the impact of the Syawal voluntary fasting on the personality change. The findings of this study showed that the quality of Syawal voluntary fasting gives effect to the change of personality which bring significant relationship with both positive and negative personalities. Hence, it can be concluded that the six days voluntary fasting in the month of Syawal contributed to the changes of personality among Muslims.
The 4.0 industrial revolution (4IR) is one of the biggest challenges faced by every individual, especially psychologists of this century. In this article, the authors will examine the preparation for challenges psychologists face in helping individuals deal with the psycho-social impact of the 4.0 industrial revolution. 4IR comprises of ten pillars: automation robots, simulations, system integration, multi-purpose internet, cyber security, public computing, additional material creation, reinforced reality, large data analysis, and system integration. This conceptual paper covers articles and books from year 1998 to 2020. This article aims to help psychologists become more knowledgeable about how their disciplinary expertise can assist in discussions, research, and policy initiatives relating to 4.0 Industrial Revolution. Therefore, the objective of this paper is to outline the challenges faced by the Muslim psychologists in the era of 4.0 Industrial Revolution and how to deal with the challenges diligently. Psychologists are responsible for designing and implementing interventions to deal with the psycho-social impact of the 4.0 Industrial Revolution. Psychologists’ involvement is needed to increase psychological support to individuals, in particular, and to society as a whole. Hence, the mental health and mental strength of psychologists are important in preparation for the 4IR challenge.
The act of fasting in the month of Sha'ban holds virtues that it may have a positive effect on the behaviour of a Muslim according to religious tradition. Therefore , fasting in Sha'ban is strongly recommended for Muslims before entering the holy month of Ramadhan. To date, there has been no empirical study to investigate this effect. Therefore, the study of this matter is important because it can prove to the community about the advantages and effectiveness of circumcision fasting, including fasting in the month of Sha'ban, on the personal development of a person in a better direction. The aim of the present study is to explore the effects of voluntary fasting in Sha'ban on the behaviour. In completing this study, a short-term longitudinal design methodology was used. A total of 111 participants completed the questionnaire repeatedly throughout the month of Sha'ban. Data analysis was carried out using 7.0 hierarchical linear modelling (HLM) methods. Results showed a positive and significant effects of fasting in Sha'ban on the behaviour changes prior to Ramadan. This finding supports the notion that fasting in Sha'ban has an effect on behaviour reveals the hidden wisdom of voluntary fasting performed during the month of Sha'ban prior to the holy month of Ramadan. The results of the study also found that when a person fasts Sha'ban will increase his positive personality at the beginning of Ramadan which is from a value of 0.36 to 0.40. The findings of this study support the evidence found in the Qur'an and hadith about the advantages of fasting, including the circumcision fasting of Sha'ban. Muslims should therefore strive to perform the voluntary act of fasting during the month of Sha'ban following the positive effects proffered to one's personality in preparing for a spiritual journey in the holy month of Ramadan. The next study can continue with the study of the relationship between Ramadan fasting and circumcision fasting in the month of Syawal. If the fasting of Sha'ban has a relationship and role in the formation of the personality of students, then it is not impossible that the fasting of Ramadan will also have a positive effect on the personality in the month of Syawal.
Ethnic diversity, a crucial factor in promoting close-knit ethnic relations among the people in Malaysia, should be managed with precision. This will determine the future climate of ethnic relations by viewing the question of society's actual understanding of the values of interaction so that all manner of society's issues can be resolved. Aspects that are often confusing to the minds of some Muslim community is their understanding on the values of interaction that is encouraged and what can be shared with people of other ethnic, religion and culture. The Muslim community's lack of understanding of the actual values of interaction especially in the Islamic context, causes them to distance themselves from communities of other ethnicities, religions and cultures. Some, unaware of the existence of tolerance and alleviation in certain cases, behave in an extreme manner and resort to a complicated method in understanding the values of interaction. This study is conducted utilising online questionnaires among 554 respondents who were exposed to the actual values of interaction. Data from the questionnaires answered by the students were collected, analysed and coded quantitatively utilising SPSS. This enabled the researcher to conduct an in-depth analysis of the issues studied. The study identified a majority of the society understood the actual values of interaction that is based on Islam, thus it does negatively affect the society. Thus, to understand the actual values of interaction, it must be understood from the precise source that is based on a concrete understanding and not just mere assumption.
Human values play an important role in shaping a person's character, especially in today's increasingly challenging era. It can be obtained through an understanding of religion which is a major branch in the formation of one's human values. In the era of the Industrial Revolution 4.0, various threats arose among some societies regarding the appreciation of human values because they so glorify science and technology that they challenge the norms of harmonious society. This situation if left unchecked will definitely have a negative impact, especially on ethnic unity in the country. Adherence to human values is an important aspect to strengthen development agents in a country without being swept away by the currents of progress. The good elements that need to be applied in society is to appreciate the high values of humanity as in ethnic relations according to Islam. Thus, the objectives of this study were to identify: (a) The Challenges of the Industrial Revolution 4.0 in terms of human values; and (b) The application of inter-ethnic human values according to Islam in maintaining ethnic harmony in Malaysia. This discussion uses a descriptive qualitative method i.e. literature review. The study found: (a) the relationship between religion, culture and ethnicity is not a natural process and is a challenge in the technological development of the Industrial Revolution 4.0; (b) The understanding and practice of ethnic relations according to Islam is able to cultivate society to instill high human values in the self. This discussion is a pioneering view to produce a study of the development of human values in the Industrial Revolution 4.
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