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The aim is to create an Islamic Affairs Management Index (IAMI) for evaluating efforts in Islamic affairs in Malaysia.

March 4, 2026Journal of Nusantara Studies (JONUS)0 citationsOpen Access

Towards developing an Islamic affairs management index in Malaysia: A framework based on the analytic hierarchy process

MZMohd Ikhwan Izzat Zulkefli MEMohd Nuri Al-Amin Endut MAMuhammad Ridhuan Tony Lim Abdullah

Key Points

The aim is to create an Islamic Affairs Management Index (IAMI) for evaluating efforts in Islamic affairs in Malaysia.
Utilized the Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) to prioritize indicators for the index.
Gathered input from twelve experts in various sectors related to Islamic affairs.
Constructed the index framework based on the prioritization of indicators and sub-indicators.
Islamic Religious Education emerged as the highest priority with a weight of 0.160.
Islamic Family Management followed as the second priority (LW = 0.152).
‘Quality of Religious Schools’ was identified as the most critical sub-indicator (GW = 0.068).

Abstract

Background and Purpose: In Malaysia, Islamic affairs significantly influence various aspects of governance, social policy, and community life. Despite their importance, there is currently a lack of an index to evaluate the efforts and policies implemented in this domain. As a result, policymakers face challenges in monitoring and guiding the progress of these initiatives. Therefore, this study aims to develop a framework for the Islamic Affairs Management Index (IAMI) to assess the performance of Islamic affairs management in Malaysia. Methodology: The study employed the Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) to determine and prioritise indicators and sub-indicators of Islamic affairs. The index framework was constructed based on input from twelve (12) experts, including policymakers, policy executors, academicians, and representatives from non-governmental organisations. Findings: The study found that Islamic Religious Education (LW = 0.160) is the top priority in evaluating Islamic affairs management, followed by Islamic Family Management (LW = 0.152) and Performance of Islamic Affairs Management (LW = 0.128). At the sub-indicator level, the ‘Quality of Religious Schools’ (GW = 0.068) was identified as the most critical, followed by ‘Performance of Religious School Students’ (GW = 0.055) and ‘Children Management’ (GW = 0.052). These results highlight the key role of educational quality and family management in evaluating Islamic affairs. Contributions: This study provides a practical tool for Islamic institutions to evaluate and enhance the management of Islamic affairs, supporting informed policy decisions and strategic improvements. Keywords: Islamic affairs management, index framework, performance assessment, Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP), Malaysia. Cite as: Zulkefli, M. I. I., Endut, M. N. A., Abdullah, M. R. T. L., Che Jamaludin, F. I., & Zulkipli, S. (2026). Towards developing an Islamic affairs management index in Malaysia: A framework based on the analytic hierarchy process. Journal of Nusantara Studies, 11(1), 214-231. http://dx.doi.org/10.24200/jonus.vol11iss1pp214-231

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