Chinese Muslims and Their Non-Muslim Families on Muamalat Fiqh Co-Existence (Ta’ayush)

Chinese Muslim converts in Malaysia often face dual rejection, viewed as traitors by their Chinese families and as outsiders by the Muslim communities. This study examines how these individuals navigate family conflicts while balancing their religious beliefs with Chinese Cultural heritage. Through...

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Published in:Global Journal Al-Thaqafah
Main Author: Abdullah N.; Awang A.; Mat A.C.
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Universiti Sultan Azlan Shah 2024
Online Access:https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85204433210&doi=10.7187%2fGJATSI072024-4&partnerID=40&md5=50e4235affd93c613f19d2a50235827f
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Abdullah N.; Awang A.; Mat A.C.
Chinese Muslims and Their Non-Muslim Families on Muamalat Fiqh Co-Existence (Ta’ayush)
2024
Global Journal Al-Thaqafah
24-Jul
SPECIAL ISSUE
10.7187/GJATSI072024-4
https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85204433210&doi=10.7187%2fGJATSI072024-4&partnerID=40&md5=50e4235affd93c613f19d2a50235827f
Chinese Muslim converts in Malaysia often face dual rejection, viewed as traitors by their Chinese families and as outsiders by the Muslim communities. This study examines how these individuals navigate family conflicts while balancing their religious beliefs with Chinese Cultural heritage. Through qualitative semi structured interviews with 15 Chinese Muslims, three key findings emerged. Firstly, the Chinese Muslims feel disconnected from their Chinese original community due to their new identity, Secondly, they strive to preserve their Chinese cultural heritage while embracing their Muslim identity. Thirdly, they constantly negotiate their ethnic and religious identities especially with their non-Muslim families. Despite these challenges, the Chinese Muslims play a vital role as cultural bridges fostering understanding between the Muslim and non-Muslim communities. This implication is significant as their efforts align with the Islamic concept of Figh al ta’Ayush (peaceful co-existence), contributing to social harmony. This study concludes that Chinese Muslims while facing identity issues, significantly contribute to intercommunal understanding. Future studies could explore Chinese Muslim parents’ perception of Islam and their reasons for rejecting their children’s conversion, proving further insights into these complex cultural dynamics. © (2024), (Universiti Sultan Azlan Shah). All rights reserved.
Universiti Sultan Azlan Shah
22320474
English
Article
All Open Access; Gold Open Access
author Abdullah N.; Awang A.; Mat A.C.
spellingShingle Abdullah N.; Awang A.; Mat A.C.
Chinese Muslims and Their Non-Muslim Families on Muamalat Fiqh Co-Existence (Ta’ayush)
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author_sort Abdullah N.; Awang A.; Mat A.C.
title Chinese Muslims and Their Non-Muslim Families on Muamalat Fiqh Co-Existence (Ta’ayush)
title_short Chinese Muslims and Their Non-Muslim Families on Muamalat Fiqh Co-Existence (Ta’ayush)
title_full Chinese Muslims and Their Non-Muslim Families on Muamalat Fiqh Co-Existence (Ta’ayush)
title_fullStr Chinese Muslims and Their Non-Muslim Families on Muamalat Fiqh Co-Existence (Ta’ayush)
title_full_unstemmed Chinese Muslims and Their Non-Muslim Families on Muamalat Fiqh Co-Existence (Ta’ayush)
title_sort Chinese Muslims and Their Non-Muslim Families on Muamalat Fiqh Co-Existence (Ta’ayush)
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description Chinese Muslim converts in Malaysia often face dual rejection, viewed as traitors by their Chinese families and as outsiders by the Muslim communities. This study examines how these individuals navigate family conflicts while balancing their religious beliefs with Chinese Cultural heritage. Through qualitative semi structured interviews with 15 Chinese Muslims, three key findings emerged. Firstly, the Chinese Muslims feel disconnected from their Chinese original community due to their new identity, Secondly, they strive to preserve their Chinese cultural heritage while embracing their Muslim identity. Thirdly, they constantly negotiate their ethnic and religious identities especially with their non-Muslim families. Despite these challenges, the Chinese Muslims play a vital role as cultural bridges fostering understanding between the Muslim and non-Muslim communities. This implication is significant as their efforts align with the Islamic concept of Figh al ta’Ayush (peaceful co-existence), contributing to social harmony. This study concludes that Chinese Muslims while facing identity issues, significantly contribute to intercommunal understanding. Future studies could explore Chinese Muslim parents’ perception of Islam and their reasons for rejecting their children’s conversion, proving further insights into these complex cultural dynamics. © (2024), (Universiti Sultan Azlan Shah). All rights reserved.
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