TRANSFORMING POTENTIAL INTO LEADERSHIP TALENT AMONG MUALLAF: AN ANALYSIS BASED ON THE DIFFERENTIATED MODEL OF GIFTEDNESS AND TALENT (DMGT)
TRANSFORMASI POTENSI KEPADA BAKAT KEPIMPINAN MUALLAF: ANALISIS BERDASARKAN DIFFERENTIATED MODEL OF GIFTEDNESS AND TALENT (DMGT)
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https://doi.org/10.64757/alqanatir.2026.3510/1530Keywords:
Muallaf, Leadership, Speaking, Social, DMGTAbstract
The development of leadership potential among new Muslim converts (muallaf) is a critical aspect of social integration and the empowerment of the Muslim community. While basic Islamic guidance is widely available, structured leadership modules for this group remain limited. This action research aims to evaluate the effectiveness of a leadership talent development program based on the Differentiated Model of Giftedness and Talent (DMGT) framework among muallaf at the Baitussalam Complex, Selangor. The six-month program focused on two main components: public speaking and training as imams and muezzins. A total of 17 participants were involved through 10 intensive training sessions, evaluated using a mixed-methods approach (quantitative and qualitative). The findings indicate significant improvements in self-confidence, technical communication skills, and readiness to assume religious leadership roles. This study recommends that this structured training model be adopted as a reference for religious agencies to holistically strengthen the identity and integration of muallaf into society.
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Pembangunan potensi kepimpinan dalam kalangan muallaf merupakan aspek kritikal bagi integrasi sosial dan pemerkasaan komuniti Muslim. Walaupun bimbingan asas Islam telah meluas, namun modul kepimpinan yang berstruktur bagi golongan ini masih terhad. Kajian tindakan ini bertujuan menilai keberkesanan program pembangunan bakat kepimpinan berasaskan kerangka Differentiated Model of Giftedness and Talent (DMGT) terhadap muallaf di Kompleks Baitussalam, Selangor. Program selama enam bulan ini memfokuskan kepada dua komponen utama iaitu pengucapan awam serta latihan sebagai imam dan bilal. Seramai 17 peserta terlibat melalui 10 sesi latihan intensif yang dinilai menggunakan kaedah campuran (kuantitatif dan kualitatif). Dapatan menunjukkan peningkatan signifikan dalam aspek keyakinan diri, kemahiran komunikasi, dan kesediaan memikul peranan kepimpinan ibadah. Kajian ini mencadangkan agar model latihan berstruktur ini dijadikan rujukan dalam usaha memperkasa jati diri dan integrasi muallaf dalam masyarakat secara holistik.
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