Learning Culture of Thai Muslim Women in Deep South Provinces

Abstract

                                                                                                                                 Abstract
        This research is aimed at : 1.investigating the importance of “Majlis Ilmi” in promoting the quality of life and family of Thai Muslim women in Deep South Provinces of Thailand; 2.suggesting guidelines for concerned parties or organizations in empowerment  promoting learning culture of Thai Muslim women in Deep South Provinces  of Thailand. The study is a mixed-mode research, employed both the quantitative and qualitative approaches. The major samples were 80 members of Muslim woman NGOs, and key informants of the study were  28 Thai Muslim women who were committee and members of Muslim woman NGOs, as well as 10 Muslim academicians in Deep South Provinces of Thailand, selected by using purposive selection. The data collection using documentary search, survey-method, non-participant observation, in-depth interviews and focus group.

The results showed as follows : 1. The importance of “Majlis Ilmi”in promoting the quality of life and family of Thai Muslim women in Deep South Provinces of Thailand in all aspects is at a high level, leaded by the aspect of Islamic faith, followed by practice of Islamic teachings, family, Islamic moral and ethics, social life. 2.Suggesting guidelines for concerned organizations in empowerment promoting learning culture of Thai Muslim women in Deep South Provinces of Thailand were 1.) A standard curriculum should be developed, integrated and comprehensive in all aspects of life, be in accordance with the context of the 21^stcentury society; 2) Specialist and well-personality Lecturers should be selected, 3.) Media or books for enhancing paradigm of building a peaceful family and society should be available to assess; 4.) Activity organizing should be interesting and various methods; 5.) Program management should be standard, through development qualified committee staff and information technology; 6.) Program should enhance Halagoh Al-Qur’an (Study Group) approach for the members, and building network cooperation for promoting learning culture. 

Keywords : Learning Culture, Majlis ilmi, Islamic Education, Thai Muslim Women