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Da‘awah Methodology of Santichon Muslim Foundation to New Convert Muslims

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Toleb O-ramlong Sarfee Ardam 2
1 Master Degree Candidate, Islamic Studies
E-mail: Toleb_arabic@Hotmail.com
2 Ph.D (West Asain Studies) Instructor

E-mail: ardam1234@gmail.com
Department of Islamic Studies, College of Islamic Studies

Prince of Songkla University, Pattani Campus

ABSTRACT

The present research project was aimed at studying (1) the history and
background of the Santichon Muslim Foundation (2) Da„awah methodology in Islam
to newly converted Muslims and (3) Da„awah methodology of Santichon Muslim
Foundation to newly converted Muslims. The imstruments used in collecting data
were observing and interviewing. al-Quran science principles, for example : al-
Mufhoom, al-Muntook, al-Arm and al-Khos,al-Hadith science principles, for example
: al-Sohih, al-Doif and al-Hasun and the general Arabic grammars were used in
analyzing the qualitative data.
It was found from the study that:
1. Santichon Muslim Foundation as it is today started as a radio station
called “ Puea Santichon” in 1981. The station‟s programs were broadcast in Bangkok,
Chiangmai and Songkhla. Mr. Prasert Massari acted as the head of the station and Mr.
Safi‟i Napakorn and Mr. Ismael Wisuttipranee were the key lecturers of the programs.
In 1983, Santichon Institute was established and located at Soi 112, Ladprao Road.
The institute which was a one-storey wooden building offered Islamic teaching
sessions to interested adults every Sunday. Mr. Prasert Massari acted as the president
while Mr. Ismael Wisuttipranee, Mr. Wittaya Wisetrat, Mr. Mustofa Upensuk, Mr.
Ilyas Naknawa and Mr. Yahya Tohma-ngee were lecturers of the institute. In 1986,
there was an initiative to found Santichon Muslim Foundation with the support from
Mr. Wang Wongsan, who donated 1 rai of land plot and 3 million baht in cash for the
construction of the foundation building and another million baht for the construction
of dormitory building in Suan Luang District. In 1987, Santichon Muslim Foundation
was officially established and Mr. Prasert Massari was appointed as the foundation
president.
2. Da„awah is a call or invitation towards mankind to the faith in
Allah. Da„awah is an honorable mission because the calling of mankind to the faith in
Allah is the best kind of speech and it is also the mission practiced by all the prophets
as commanded by Allah. The aim of Da„awah is to call upon mankind to the faith in
the oneness of Allah, all the prophets, the angles of God, the books of God, the
supremacy of God‟s will and the Day of Judgment. Islam is the content that a Dā„aiy
or a person who gives Da„awah uses in preaching people. A Dā„aiy must perform his
duty wholeheartedly and be completely sincere to Allah. A Dā„aiy must prepare