Islam as a caring religion has offered a guarantee to the Muslim reverts (muallaf), i.e. those who newly embraced Islam, by safeguarding their well-beings from the beginning until they can become independent and self-reliant. Aptly, Islam had them listed as one of the groups eligible to receive zakat (alm-giving). It is the responsibility of Muslims to provide support for the muallaf and strengthen them by means of as many forms of assistance as possible such as welfare assistance, moral guidance and financial support in the earliest stage of their reverting process into Islam. The establishment of Baitus Salam by Selangor Islamic Religious Council (MAIS) proves the attentiveness of the state government in looking after the welfare of the muallaf. However, issues are raised on what are the programs or activities organized by Baitus Salam to empower muallaf. Hence, this study is conducted with the aim to analyze some programs organized by Baitus Salam to realize its objectives as a platform that seeks to safeguard the well-being of the muallaf. This study utilizes compatible methods of data analysis or related documents analysis. This study finds that the establishment of Baitus Salam and the programs conducted in a regular manner are in accordance with the principles of Islam as a religion that cares about the welfare of the new reverts.
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.22452/https://doi.org/10.22452/js.vol26no3.1
In-Text Citation: (Saidon et al., 2022)
To Cite this Article: Saidon, R., Yusuf, M. Y., Harun, H. M. F., Ruzulan, Z., & Samori, Z. (2022). Empowering Muallaf (Muslim Reverts): A Case Study on Baitus Salam. International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences, 12(10), 818– 825.
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