Building Cultural Harmony and Self-Identity for Muslim Students in Darwin, Australia
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https://doi.org/10.15575/atthulab.v10i2.40024Keywords:
Cultural Harmony, Islamic Education, Self IdentityAbstract
This research explores the experiences of Muslim students in Darwin, Australia, in balancing religious obligations and academic demands and the impact this has on their identity formation. The method used is qualitative field research methods, including in-depth interviews, observation and documentation. The research results show that Islamic education contributes positively to students' identity, even though they face challenges such as limited prayer facilities, lack of halal food, and experiences of discrimination that affect emotional well-being. This research's recommendations include increasing support from educational institutions, including providing better facilities and training for teaching staff to understand students' religious values to create a more inclusive and harmonious learning environment.
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