The Accomplishment of Da'wah in Integrating Islamic Value into the Cultural Orang Asli of Malaysia

Abstract

The success of Da'wah (Islamic missionary efforts) in integrating Islamic values into the Orang Asli communities of Malaysia has been a complex and gradual process. It involves not just religious conversion, but also cultural negotiation, socio-economic development, and political engagement. The Orang Asli, the indigenous peoples of Peninsular Malaysia, represent a diverse group comprising various tribes with distinct cultures, languages, and spiritual beliefs. Historically rooted in animism and ancestral traditions, the Orang Asli have experienced increasing religious and cultural transformations, particularly through Islamic missionary efforts known as Da’wah. This paper explores the accomplishment of Da’wah in integrating Islamic values into the cultural fabric of the Orang Asli community, examining both the extent of its success and the challenges that accompany this integration. The islamic values introduced in Orang Asli have shaped a distinct and unique by integrating these values such as Islamic principles (Tawhid: belief in the oneness of God, Fitrah: natural disposition, Ubudiyyah:servitude to God, Akhlaq: moral conduct and intellectual development) have become fundamental in shaping the islamic values among orang asli.