The Role of Majlis Agama Islam dan Adat Istiadat Melayu Kelantan (MAIK) in Da'wah Activities: With Reference to the Orang Asli and Siamese Communities In The State

Abstract

'The purpose of this research is to study about the role of MAIK in da'wah activities to Orang Asli and Siamese community in Kelantan. This research also was discusses about the history and functions of MAIK as an Islamic Institution that is responsible to the Islamic affairs in Kelantan. Besides that, the writer discuss about the methodology and strategies to spread the da'wah and Islamic teachings to both communities. This research also discusses about activities and programs that are handled by MAIK to Orang Asli and Siamese communities. From this research, the writer also studies about the effectiveness of da'wah activities to both of these communities. In this research, some methodologies are used namely observations, interviews and library references. The result of this research showed he increasing numbers of Orang Asli and Siamese who converts to Islam through these da'wah activities. It also shows the importance of sacrifice. patience and cooperation from Muslims to spread da'wah and Islamic teachings in this parallel with the globalization world.