TAHAP PENGHAYATAN ISLAM DALAM PENGURUSAN DIRI ANGGOTA ANGKATAN TENTERA MALAYSIA

Abstract

Internalisation of Islam has resulted from the phenomenon of the revival of Islam where Islamic communities in this country are inclined to make Islam a way of life rather than focusing merely on daily rituals. In this context, the Malaysian Armed Forces, through the Armed Forces Religious Corps formed in 1985, has strived to enhance internalisation of Islam among its personnel to strengthen them spiritually and mentally so that they can be a solid combat force to defend religion, race and nation. This study examines the extent of internalisation of Islam among Malaysian Armed Forces personnel base on the Religious Corps through the Malaysian Armed Forces Islamic Mental and Spiritual Development programmed. Data related to internalisation of Islam among the Malaysian Armed Forces personnel was obtained through library research, questionnaire and observation. The survey method was used as an instrument for the field study to assess their internalisation of Islam through faith, acts of religious devotion as well as morals. A study was made of 383 Malaysian Armed Forces personnel who formed the study sample. Random sampling was conducted and the overall results of the results of the research were analyzed using SPSS.. Generally, the results of the research showed high internalisation of Islam among the Malaysian Armed Forces personnel. The study also proves that the efforts of the Armed Forces Religious Corps in promoting internalisation of Islam among the Malaysian Armed Forces personnel have been successful.