SUBCONSCIOUS MIND: A PERSPECTIVE FROM AQIDAH, SHARICA, AND TASAWWUF

Purpose of the study: Subconscious mind training course has become a phenomenon nowadays. The technique is claimed to be effective and it is made a testimonial to attract more individuals to learn this method. This study aims to examine whether the concept of the subconscious mind and its practices comply with Islamic teachings or otherwise. Methodology: The methodology applied is purely qualitative as it involves crossover studies such as Sharica, caqidah, tasawwuf, Islamic medicine practice, and psychology. The data gained were analysed by using induction and deductive approaches. The comparison method was also used to test the similarities and differences between the subconscious mind and Islamic approaches. Main Findings: Results from this study showed that the subconscious mind concept is not a really accurate approach to personality changes. It can be seen from four points: (1) the turning point of the changes; (2) the mechanism of changes; (3) the factor of changes; and (4) the conditions of changes. Applications of this study: The results of this study will help the authorities to assess and determine the rules relating to the use of the subconscious mind concept and its techniques. This study also will enhance the quality of the service of religious authorities in addressing contemporary issues that require deep research. Novelty/Originality of this study: The findings of the study show that the concept of the subconscious mind is not totally complied to the Islamic teachings. Hence, a Muslim should choose a better approach as shown in Islam

Empowering employees with spiritual intelligence for higher quality food-hygiene practices and food service performance of on-premise caterers

Empowering employees’ spiritual intelligence (SQ) is about bringing back the soul of the hospitality business. This study intends to identify factors that affect a food handler’s’ SQ and also to discover SQ’s potential role in mediating food-hygiene practices and foodservice performance. Using judgemental sampling, this study conducted a cross-sectional study to analyse usable data of 1026. The results show that demographic factors significantly affect SQ level. Food-hygiene practices and food service performance were fully mediated by SQ, thus supporting the food handlers’ thoughts of self-development and success at work. It is proposed that the positive outcomes from the large and varied datasets of the model can be generalised to the routine practices and performance of other institutions

Intensifying Focus on Service Quality in Higher Education Institutions: Emotional and Spiritual Intelligence

The influence of Emotional and Spiritual Intelligence was investigated on the lecturers’ Service Quality. Based on stratified sampling method, the results confirmed that both types of intelligence have a positive and significant influence on the lecturers’ teaching progression. In conclusion, if the average level of each intelligence was good, then the level of Service Quality would also excel accordingly. The study highlights the need to have both EQ and SQ as it will encourage and motivate them into giving their best service to the university as well as their highest commitment towards giving students the best quality learning experience.   Keywords: Emotional Intelligence; Higher Education Institutions; Service Quality; Spiritual Intelligence eISSN: 2398-4287© 2020. The Authors. Published for AMER ABRA cE-Bs by e-International Publishing House, Ltd., UK. This is an open access article under the CC BYNC-ND license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/). Peer–review under responsibility of AMER (Association of Malaysian Environment-Behaviour Researchers), ABRA (Association of Behavioural Researchers on Asians) and cE-Bs (Centre for Environment-Behaviour Studies), Faculty of Architecture, Planning & Surveying, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia. DOI: https://doi.org/10.21834/ebpj.v5i15.2340

Emotional and spiritual quotient for sustainable education’s service quality

A sustainable ecosystem of universities needs to show outstanding performance in the areas of employability, institutional social responsibility, and creative and performing arts. Thus, this study determined the influential role of emotional quotient (EQ) and spiritual quotient (SQ) on the lecturers’ excellence service quality (ESQ), which eventually led to effective classroom teaching. The data of 127 respondents were analyzed using the structural equation model with partial least square. The results confirmed that both types of quotients positively influence the lecturers’ teaching progression at the university. EQ and SQ have the encouraging power to motivate the academicians for the best service to the university through a quality learning experience. It can be concise that institutions that practice EQ and SQ values can perform better and blend a harmonious working spirit and tandem with the university’s growth. Support for sustainable development goal (SDG-4) via EQ and SQ is now required in humanizing education to ensure academicians’ competency and well-being, particularly in the aftermath of the Corona Virus Disease-19 disruption. Policymakers in the university should now capitalize the intelligence through professional initiatives. This study could have been better with a bigger sample size, but the investigation had limited access due to the university's policy on privacy

Correlating spiritual and emotional intelligence with academic performance among Pakistani students

Continuous learning works like a blood for organization and individuals to proceed and succeed. Underdeveloped countries need to address their academic issues. Academic prosperity is linked to economy and technology disruptions so it’s an important element to bring underdeveloped countries up to the mark to thrive and survive in this technical era. Academic prosperity depends upon student's enthusiastic attitude and their emotional and spiritual intelligences. This study was conducted in learning organizations to see the impact of emotional and spiritual intelligences on academic performance. Population of the study is the academic institutes of Pakistan. Data were collected using cross-sectional questionnaire-based survey from 113 students in Pakistan. The findings provide positive and significant correlations among the types of intelligences and academic performance. Data was analyzed using SPSS and the results were verified using statistical methods like correlation, regression, ANNOVA, Cronbach alpha and means. This study highlights the role of emotional intelligence and spiritual intelligence on academic performance and found out that it has the most demanding and significant effect on the academic performance, therefore it needs better integration in academic practices, routine and culture

Empowering employees with spiritual intelligence for higher quality food-hygiene practices and food service performance of on-premise caterers

Empowering employees' spiritual intelligence (SQ) is about bringing back the soul of the hospitality business. This study intends to identify factors that affect a food handler's' SQ and also to discover SQ's potential role in mediating food-hygiene practices and foodservice performance. Using judgemental sampling, this study conducted a cross-sectional study to analyse usable data of 1026. The results show that demographic factors significantly affect SQ level. Food-hygiene practices and food service performance were fully mediated by SQ, thus supporting the food handlers' thoughts of self-development and success at work. It is proposed that the positive outcomes from the large and varied datasets of the model can be generalised to the routine practices and performance of other institutions

Intensifying focus on service quality in higher education institutions: emotional and spiritual intelligence

The influence of Emotional and Spiritual Intelligence was investigated on the lecturers’ Service Quality. Based on stratified sampling method, the results confirmed that both types of intelligence have a positive and significant influence on the lecturers’ teaching progression. In conclusion, if the average level of each intelligence was good, then the level of Service Quality would also excel accordingly. The study highlights the need to have both EQ and SQ as it will encourage and motivate them into giving their best service to the university as well as their highest commitment towards giving students the best quality learning experience

Konsep dan perspektif tauhidik dalam meningkatkan kebahagiaan kendiri

Indeks Kesejahteraan Dunia 2019 melaporkan Malaysia adalah negara ke-80 paling bahagia daripada 156 negara di dunia. Ia mencatatkan penurunan kedudukan yang begitu besar, iaitu daripada tangga ke-35 pada tahun 2018. Manakala, indeks kesejahteraan psikologi Malaysia pada tahun 2020pula mencatatkan skor sederhana iaitu 7.2. Kajian berkaitan kebahagiaan berdasarkan perspektif Islam dilihat masih lagi terhad dan minimal. Namun, aspek tekanan psikologi, kesejahteraan kendiri dan pengamalan nilaiagama Islam merupakan elemen penting dalam menentukan kefungsian hidup seorang Muslim. Justeru, kajian ini bertujuan melihat konsep kebahagiaan dari sudut Islam dan kaedah atau strategi yang dilandaskan oleh Islam bagi meningkatkan kebahagiaan kendiri manusia dalam mendepani arus cabaran kehidupan dan tekanan. Maklumat yang diketengahkan adalah berdasarkan kajian perpustakaan melalui kaedah analisis kandungan. Model PERMA oleh Martin Seligman telah digabung jalin dengan pandangan Teori Al-Ghazali, hadis dan al-Quran dalam merungkai permasalahan yang wujud ini. Dapatan kajian turut membincangkan konsep tauhidik Islam mendasari elemen Akidah, Syariah dan Akhlak. Selain itu,faktor yang mempengaruhi kebahagiaan seperti mendekatkan diri dengan Allah, menanam sifat syukur, memelihara akal dengan baik, memupuk sifat sabar, redha dan bertawakaldikenalpasti sebagai teras utama dalam meningkatkan kesejahteraanhidup. Tuntasnya, kajian ini dapat menjadi satu platform dan sumber rujukan dalam membantu umat Islam mencapai kebahagian dir

Digitising English language learning for early childhood educators in Malaysian context: The rationale

Nowadays, many kindergartens in Malaysia are striving toward using English in their daily activities with their children and some even use English language as their medium of instruction. However, some of the early childhood educators were not well equipped with the knowledge of English language. This paper aims to report the rationale for digitising English language learning through the development of Kindy Talk Application in terms of approach, content and design. Kindy Talk Application is a mobile application for Malaysian early childhood educators to utilize accurate language in their daily routine interactions and instructional language typically used at daycare centres. This development of the application stemmed from a series of workshops with 2 modules, namely Communication English and Storytelling techniques. These workshops aimed at increasing 30 Pahang early childhood educators' professional development. To ensure the sustainability of the training, the Kindy Talk Application, which uses augmented reality technology was developed to allow users to practice the daily routine and instructional language using their mobile phones in a safe autonomous learning environment. This enhances the language proficiency and confidence of Malaysian early childhood educators

Analisis kefahaman kewajipan solat dan kefasihan bacaan Al-Fatihah dalam kalangan pelajar kejuruteraan

The aim of this research is to identify Al-Fatihah recitation level and Solat obligation among diploma, degree, and dual-degree students in engineering-based programme in one of technical based public university. Data collection was made by assigning individual task of university compulsory subject called Soft Skills. 712 Muslim students were involved in this research among 1165 registered students using purposive sampling technique. All task and evaluation process via e-learning portal. Qualitative approach namely content analysis followed by quantitative method namely descriptive analysis, one-way ANOVA, and Pearson correlation test were used to answer research question and hypothesis testing. As a result, there are significant different of Al-Fatihah recitation level and solat obligation among group. The correlation test show that there is significant correlation among the variable. The discussion assumes that cognitive and thinking level, personal and family background are the vital factors of analysis output. As a research contribution, the implication and further research was stated at the end of paper