The Knowledge based on Islamic Principles of Thai Muslim Families in the Three Southern Border Provinces of Thailand

Abstract

 This study was conducted using quantitative research method.  It aims to study the levels of knowledge based on Islamic principle of Thai Muslim families in the three southern border provinces. The data and materials were collected from 400 Thai Muslim families in the three southern border provinces through questionnaires (Rating Scale). SPSS 12.0 for Windows program and descriptive statistics such as mean and standard deviation were used for data analysis. The results of the research showed that the level of knowledge based on Islamic principles as a whole is at a high level. When considered one by one it was found that the most correct answer was religion, accounting for 89.7% followed by psychology and methods of child rearing accounted for 87.4 percent, followed by ethics. accounted for 87.1%. The aspect that was found to have the least score was physical health. accounted for 72.2%, followed by intelligence and language. accounted for 78.1 percent, followed by social accounted for 78.5%e most correct answer was religion, accounting for 89.7%, followed by psychology and methods of child rearing. accounted for 87.4 percent, followed by ethics. accounted for 87.1%. The aspect that was found to have the least score was physical health. accounted for 72.2%, followed by intelligence and language. accounted for 78.1 percent, followed by social accounted for 78.5%