Infaq In Times Of Pandemic: The New Norm Of Islamic Eschatology

2021 ◽  
pp. 131-150
Author(s):  
Abdul Mutalib Embong ◽  
Azelin Mohamed Noor ◽  
Hezlina Mohd Hashim ◽  
Syahrul Alim Baharuddin ◽  
Norasyikin Binti Abdul Malik
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Middle Class ◽  
Social Welfare ◽  
Movement Control ◽  
Qualitative Approach ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Hard Time ◽  
Control Order ◽  
The Needy

This study reveals the currents social welfare which includes the uprising practice of Islamic charity, namely Infaq (voluntary alms giving), an instrument to help the unfortunate people (asnaf). It used qualitative approach involving semi-structured interviews focusing on six themes with six respondents. They engage in Infaq during the MCO or Movement Control Order. The results showed that there was a rise of contemporary fame of Infaq among Malaysian middle-class Muslims and charity body or organisation that specialise in sedekah/Infaq programmes . These parties make use of the platform of social media to record their activities and raise funds activity to help the needy who demand immediate and non-bureaucratic donations especially in a form of material help like food and daily necessities. This indeed has changed the course of how sedekah or Infaq used to be done back then. More Muslims who perform these Islamic charities display their efficiency and transparency in their donations as in Islam, sedekah is as a spiritual ‘investment’ to the donors despite the hard time people face during pandemic. 

scholarly journals Content is King: How SMEs Create Content for Social Media Marketing Under Limited Resources

2019 ◽  
Vol 39 (4) ◽  
pp. 415-430 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sascha Kraus ◽  
Johanna Gast ◽  
Moritz Schleich ◽  
Paul Jones ◽  
Michael Ritter
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Theoretical Foundation ◽  
Qualitative Approach ◽  
Social Media Marketing ◽  
Limited Resources ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Content Creation ◽  
The Creation ◽  
Practical Recommendations

Despite the growing literature dealing with social media marketing (SMM) in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), one area that has not been fully explored is the creation of the content itself. SMEs typically do not have the same resources available that larger companies possess. Therefore, they have to find alternative ways to compensate for this weakness. This study analyzes SMEs’ SMM content creation, specifically on Facebook. By first scanning existing literature for essential factors for content creation, a theoretical foundation for the empirical part is presented. A qualitative approach was applied through the use of semi-structured interviews with eight SMEs. The findings suggest that it is difficult for most SMEs to efficiently use available resources, but also that minimal resources are required to create engaging content. Moreover, SMEs are typically aware of the majority of elements that influence content creation, at least to a certain extent, and that they should have established processes and routines to overcome the burden of limited resources. The study concludes with directions for future research and practical recommendations.

scholarly journals Pemanfaatan Media Sosial Sebagai Sarana Promosi Layanan Perpustakaan Institut Seni Indonesia Surakarta

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 75
Author(s):  
M. Ali Nurhasan Islamy ◽  
Ika Laksmiwati
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Academic Community ◽  
Qualitative Approach ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Online Media ◽  
Library Services ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Public Response ◽  
The Arts ◽  
Modern Era

This study is entitled Utilization of Social Media as a Means of Promoting Library Services in Indonesia Institute of the Arts Surakarta. The purpose of this research is to find out whether social media (Facebook) can provide convenience in introducing various services, providingan an information to users in the current style. In addition, to find out whether facebook can be used to effectively promoting an information services and activities in the library. Researchers will look at facebook, collect documentation data on facebook library pages and analyze them using descriptive qualitative analysis. The approach used is a qualitative approach, namely research that describes the phenomenon, digging data by interviewing informants, observation and documentation. Researchers' technique in finding data will be done directly through online media or the internet by structured interviews and checklists. It's just that if needed the researcher will meet directly the informant. Researchers assume that social media can be used as a substitute for the promotion of library services in the form of online or softcopy and simultaneously to many people and quickly and sometimes even immediately get a response or public response. In addition, promotion with social media can attract users to take of library facilities and participate in library activities and as a media for documentation of various activities in the library. The results of this research are expected to be input and thought for the Library of  Indonesian Institute of Arts Surakarta, namely how to promote library services through facebook in this modern era so that the academic community utilizes services library. 

scholarly journals Chatterpix Kids: A Potential Mobile App for Helping Primary ESL Pupils Improve Their Speaking Fluency

2021 ◽  
Vol 20 (4) ◽  
pp. 18-42
Author(s):  
Thirumangai Rajendran ◽  
Melor Md Yunus
Keyword(s):  
Primary School ◽  
Language Learning ◽  
Language Skills ◽  
Movement Control ◽  
Mobile App ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Mobile Assisted Language Learning ◽  
Control Order ◽  
Primary School Pupils ◽  
Esl Learners

The mastery of all four language skills has become one of the topmost priorities among English as a Second Language (ESL) learners worldwide. Despite multiple efforts taken to master the necessary skills, speaking remains to the most challenging skill for many Malaysian ESL learners. Previous studies suggest that Mobile-assisted Language Learning (MALL) for speaking has taken its first steps in Malaysian tertiary and secondary levels of education. However, there is still a paucity of research done on MALL at the primary level. The present case study therefore sought to fill in the gap by exploring how the ChatterPix Kids mobile app has helped 5 purposively selected Year 3 primary school pupils develop their speaking fluency. This was done through speaking practices conducted over 12 speaking lessons during the Movement Control Order (MCO) from their perspective. The pupils’ responses obtained through the semi-structured interviews were triangulated using the responses obtained from them through both a focus group and their parents’ feedback obtained through an open-ended questionnaire. The findings were thematically analysed. Seven themes were highlighted which indicate the crucial need to incorporate MALL for speaking among Malaysian primary school pupils. Further studies are recommended to be done on how ChatterPix Kids could be exploited when learning other language skills such as listening, reading, and writing. So far as the study’s limitations are concerned, there is a need to investigate how the pupils’ confidence could be sustained in the absence of the app when speaking in public.

scholarly journals COVID-19 SENTIMENT ANALYSIS ON FACEBOOK COMMENTS

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (17) ◽  
pp. 01-08
Author(s):  
Sajidah Ibrahim ◽  
Nor Zairah Ab Rahim ◽  
Fajar Ibnu Fatihan ◽  
Nur Azaliah Abu Bakar
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Sentiment Analysis ◽  
Public Perception ◽  
Public Awareness ◽  
Movement Control ◽  
Positive Thinking ◽  
User Comments ◽  
Areas Of Concern ◽  
The Government ◽  
Control Order

Malaysia recorded its first COVID-19 case on 9th March 2020 and recorded a total of 59,817 by end of November 2020. Buzz in social media over COVID-19 and measures by the Government to curb infection spread among citizens. The study aims to understand Malaysian public awareness and perception of COVID-19 related issues on Facebook during the 1st and 2nd week of Movement Control Order (MCO). Data mining was conducted on DG Tan Sri Noor Hisham Abdullah’s official Facebook account user comments and a total of 77,351 comments was collected between 18 March and 14 April 2020. The analyses included data pre-processing and sentiment analysis to identify and explore sentiments in discussion topics within the first two weeks of lockdown. The results yield majority of comments are in the Malay language and mix languages of English and Malay as a secondary type. Secondly, sentiment analysis showed that people have a positive reaction towards the frontliners and all efforts by the Ministry of Health towards fighting the pandemic. Many positive remarks are given in form of prayers, which is in line with the Islamic teaching of positive thinking and optimism, especially during crises. In conclusion, sentiment analysis is effective in producing useful insights about trends of COVID-19 discussion on social media, collecting public perception and feedback of COVID-19 efforts by the Government, and gives a different viewing angle of the current situation on the ground. These findings can be useful for health officials or the Government in developing communication mitigation plans or conduct extensive studies on pertaining issues within areas of concern.

scholarly journals Political Contestation of Hindu Legislative Candidates in the 2019 Election in Nusa Tenggara Barat

2020 ◽  
Vol 36 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Susilo Edi Purwanto
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Data Analysis ◽  
Winning Strategy ◽  
Qualitative Approach ◽  
Data Display ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Self Actualization ◽  
Collection Data ◽  
Personal Approach ◽  
Winning Strategies

This study aims to describe the motivation and winning strategies of Hindu legislative candidates in political participation, especially in the province of Nusa Tenggara Barat (NTB). This study is conducted under a qualitative approach whereby the data are collected using observation, documentation, and semi-structured interviews. The Miles and Huberman models are used in the data analysis including data collection, data reduction, data display, and data conclusion. The results of the study suggested that the participation of Hindu candidates in NTB in the 2019 election contestation has various motivations such as physiological, security, belongingness and love, appreciation, and self-actualization needs. Also, the winning strategy for both incumbent and newcomer groups is carried out almost the same, namely by conducting socialization using media posters, billboards, banners, stickers, and also social media to promote the profile of candidates. Apart from that, a personal approach is also done by directly come to the community and talk to them personally to win their hearts

scholarly journals The effects of digital marketing implementation on online consumer in Selangor during COVID-19 pandemic

2022 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 43-50 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zainab Zaidi ◽  
Sakinah Shukri
Keyword(s):  
Customer Loyalty ◽  
Movement Control ◽  
Qualitative Approach ◽  
Digital Marketing ◽  
Brand Awareness ◽  
Online Consumers ◽  
Online Consumer ◽  
Convenience Sampling ◽  
Control Order ◽  
Marketing Implementation

The COVID-19 pandemic caused significant changes in many aspects especially towards small medium entrepreneurs (SMEs) as many of SMEs need to shut down their business due to movement control order (MCO) conducted by Malaysia government as SMEs cannot reach their customers. Previous studies show that having an effective digital marketing strategy in place might leave businesses vulnerable to severe setbacks towards SMEs. This research proposal aims to carry out and prove the possible potential effects and factors that influence digital marketing implementation towards online consumers in Selangor during COVID-19 pandemic. The methodology of this paper uses a descriptive qualitative approach by analyzing various previous literature on digital marketing scope of study. The sample size of the study is 235 respondents who were selected based on convenience sampling. The finding has discovered that there is a significant relationship between customer loyalty with implementation of digital marketing towards online consumers in Selangor during COVID-19 pandemic and there is a significance relationship between brand awareness and the implementation of digital marketing towards online consumer in Selangor during COVID-19 pandemic.

scholarly journals Revealing the Underlying Insights on the Use of Social Media by Foreign Students—A Qualitative Approach

2016 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 139
Author(s):  
Gengeswari, K. ◽  
Sharmeela-Banu, S. A.
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Foreign Students ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Qualitative Approach ◽  
Private Higher Education ◽  
Target Market ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
The Social ◽  
Potential Benefits ◽  
Use Of Social Media

<p><em>Student retention’s strategy has been key interest of Universities worldwide in line with its potential benefits in improving the University’s image besides contributing to the improvement in the institution’s financial performance. Recent communication technologies which are known for their ability to reaching the target market have gradually nullified the utilization of the traditional advertising tools. Of these communication technologies, education institutions are gradually embracing the social media in order to leverage its potential benefits. Review on the past studies reveals that there is an abundant of quantitative researches which investigated the use of social media by university’s students where limited focus was on the qualitative approach. This study intended to explore the underlying insights on the use of social media by carrying out semi-structured interviews among foreign students of the private higher education institutions located in Klang Valley, Malaysia. This study found that utilization of social media, quality information, usage influences and students’ engagement are the four important themes pertaining to the use of social media discovered from the interview sessions conducted. This study also provides several implications for both practitioners and academics.</em></p>

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