Tahap kefahaman dan praktik solat dalam kalangan masyarakat Orang Asli Kuala Boh, Tanah Tinggi Cameron Pahang, Malaysia / Habibah Ayob … [et al.]

Abstract

This study aims to identify the level of understanding and the prayers practices
 among indigenous communities of Kuala Boh, Cameron Highlands, Pahang,
 Malaysia. The methodology used in this research is a case study through
 questionnaires and observations from house to house. Respondents in the village
 were evaluated about the level of awareness and understanding of prayers
 through questionnaires and observations. They were randomly selected to
 demonstrate the ways of prayers. This observation was recorded for further
 analysis. Guidelines on the practice of prayers accuracy was based on Islamic
 teaching. The data obtained was analyzed and presented in the form of a
 percentage of the graphs and pie charts. There were 29 respondents who
 participated in this research. Most respondents had a minimum level of
 understanding and practicing prayer. Most of the respondents knew about the
 law of prayer, love and realize the benefits of prayer. Most respondents practice
 five daily prayers. Most of them, also knew about ablutions, action in prayers
 and the recitations in prayers. However, the level of their knowledge and skills
 in prayers need to be improved. The conclusion from this study is the level of
 knowledge and practical accuracy of prayers among the Orang Asli Kuala Boh
 should be improved. Programs to improve the understanding and practice of
 prayer should be conducted as a religious and social responsibility by the
 authorities.