Empowering Young Minds: The Influence of Halal Knowledge on the Need for the 'Cilik Halal' Module in Sekolah Rendah Agama Integrasi (SRAI)

Authors

  • Mohd Fadhli Ab Rahman Halal Advisory & Research Institute Selangor, Universiti Islam Selangor
  • Noraini Shamsuddin Faculty of Economics, Accountancy and Management, Universiti Islam Selangor
  • Junainah Idris Faculty of Economics, Accountancy and Management, Universiti Islam Selangor
  • Nurauliani Jamlus Rafdi Faculty of Economics, Accountancy and Management, Universiti Islam Selangor
  • Nor Hanieza Esa Faculty of Education, Universiti Islam Selangor

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.53840/jmm.v15i1.238

Keywords:

Education, Halal Education, Halal Knowledge, Primary School, Cilik Halal

Abstract

Halal knowledge is more than just knowing what food is permissible; it extends to non-food, finance and lifestyle preferences. Ensuring students to be exposed to halal education from an early age helps them to equip with strong foundation in making informed and faith-based choices.  This study aims to analyze the influence of the halal knowledge level based on awareness, understanding and application, on the need for the Cilik Halal module among students in Sekolah Rendah Agama Integrasi (SRAI) in Selangor. The study also seeks to identify the level of knowledge that most affects the need of the Cilik Halal’s module. Questionnaires were used as the primary instrument for data collection. The data for this study were collected at six schools of SRAI. After a data screening process, only 208 responses out of 240 Year Four students were deemed valid and suitable for analysis. The analysis involved correlation and regression techniques. Data was analyzed using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) Version 26.0. The finding indicates that the level of knowledge among SRAI students regarding halal concepts and practices is high. The correlation analysis result shows a significant positive relationship between all halal knowledge level variables and the need for the halal module among the students.  The halal application is the most affects the need for the Cilik Halal’s module as compared to other levels of knowledge. Thus, halal knowledge should not be limited to theoretical explanations but should be complemented with practical applications in daily life. This study emphasizes the need for practical halal education to produce knowledgeable and halal-compliant young Muslim students.

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Published

2025-06-26

How to Cite

Ab Rahman, M. F., Shamsuddin, N. ., Idris, J. ., Jamlus Rafdi, N. ., & Esa, N. H. . (2025). Empowering Young Minds: The Influence of Halal Knowledge on the Need for the ’Cilik Halal’ Module in Sekolah Rendah Agama Integrasi (SRAI). Journal of Management and Muamalah , 15(1), 101-115. https://doi.org/10.53840/jmm.v15i1.238