[The Involvement of Hidayah Centre Foundation (Hcf) And Covid-19 Assitance to The New Muslims in Sabah] Penglibatan dan Sumbangan Bantuan Covid-19 Hidayah Centre Foundation (Hcf) kepada Saudara Baru
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https://doi.org/10.37231/jimk.2021.22.1.519Abstract
Abstract
This paper discusses the involvement of the Hidayah Center Foundation (HCF) and the contribution of Covid-19 assistance to the new Muslim converts in Sabah, particularly in the interior division of Sabah. HCF is one of the NGOs (Non-Governmental Organization) established as a support centre to carry out volunteer activities and look after the welfare for the new Muslims. As one of the religion-based NGOs (NGO-A), the HCF has long been involved in the distribution of basic necessities and their involvement has been increasingly active throughout to the Movement Control Order (PKP) of the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic. This paper focuses on the involvement and contribution of HCF in improving the welfare, economy and upbringing of new converts as well as programs to clear up non-Muslim misconceptions about Islam. This effort has been carried out through the Ziarah Saudara baru program, Kupi-Kupi and economic capital assistance to the new Muslims in several areas and districts in Sabah. Data collection involved interviews with HCF leadership representatives at seven HCF branches in Sabah to explain their involvement in the activities carried out and the focus areas targeted for assistance to the new Muslims. This study is based on a descriptive analysis of interview information and review of the HCF annual report (2014-2019) as well as online activities on social media to explain the activities and contributions of HCF assistance to the new Muslims in Sabah. The study found that the efforts made by HCFs involved in the mission “Spread Islam, Assist New Muslims†has had a positive impact on individuals and families of new Muslims in facing difficulties in obtaining basic food and financial problems during MCO. The impact of the study found that the program to help new Muslims as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic is an urgent need and should be continued through the involvement of various parties. Through the noble efforts of HCF who are directly involved with the new Muslims, then their involvement in carrying out this social responsibility can improve the social well-being of the new Muslims in the interior of Sabah.
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Saudara baru merupakan istilah yang lazim dikatakan dalam masyarakat Malaysia yang merujuk kepada individu yang baharu memeluk Islam. Sesuai dengan perbincangan yang akan diterapkan dalam makalah ini, usaha sekumpulan ahli NGO (Non-Governmental Organisation) telah ditubuhkan sebagai pusat sokongan khusus untuk menjalankan aktiviti kesukarelawanan dan kebajikan saudara baru. Makalah ini membincangkan program menyantuni golongan sasar dari kalangan saudara baru yang dijalankan oleh Hidayah Centre Foundation Sabah (HCF), salah satu NGO berasaskan agama [NGO(A)] yang memberikan agihan bantuan keperluan sepanjang Perintah Kawalan Pergerakan (PKP) kesan pandemik Covid-19 di kawasan pedalaman Sabah. Perbincangan makalah ini memfokuskan peranan penubuhan HCF sebagai pusat sokongan kepada saudara baru dalam meningkatkan kebajikan, ekonomi dan tarbiah saudara baru serta program menjernihkan kesalahfahaman bukan Muslim terhadap Islam. Usaha ini dilakukan melalui program Ziarah Saudara baru, Kupi-Kupi dan bantuan modal ekonomi kepada saudara baru di beberapa kawasan daerah di Sabah. Pengumpulan data melibatkan temubual bersama wakil kepimpinan HCF di beberapa cawangan di Sabah bagi menjelaskan aktiviti yang dijalankan dan kawasan tumpuan yang menjadi sasaran bantuan kepada saudara baru. Kajian ini diolah berdasarkan analisis deskriptif daripada transkripsi temubual dan penelitian laporan tahunan HCF (tahun 2014-2019) serta aktiviti atas talian di media sosial bagi menjelaskan kegiatan HCF di Sabah. Kajian mendapati usaha yang dilakukan oleh HCF yang terlibat dalam misi “Sampaikan Islam dan Santuni Saudara baru†telah memberi kesan positif kepada individu dan keluarga saudara baru dalam menghadapi kesukaran mendapatkan makanan asas dan masalah kewangan sepanjang PKP. Impak kajian mendapati program menyantuni saudara baru akibat pandemik Covid-19 tidak hanya dapat memberi ruang kepada HCF melaksanakan tanggungjawab sosial tetapi juga dapat meningkatkan kesejahteraan golongan saudara baru di pedalaman Sabah.
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