Movement of the Organization of Islamic Da'wah Selangor in the spread of Islam in the Cebu Islands, Philippines

Abstract

This paper examines the da'wah movement of a private non-governmental organization (NGO) that was recently established and is active in da'wah activities in the Visayas region, especially in the Cebu Islands, the Philippines, and the surrounding areas. This article will document the journey of the NGO in the project of Islamizing the population of the district or known as the process of Islamization. Among other things, this study will explain the background of the activity, history of local area, look at the motivation factors for the activists involved, the methodology used, and its effectiveness in influencing the Islamization of the residents of the area. This paper is a qualitative method by involving library research based by examining the content from articles, journals, and other reference sources. Interviews were also conducted with some activists in the organization and local dai'e as well as new or returning to Islam who were involved as a result of the da'wah movement. The results of this study will be able to identify and understand the problems and challenges in the field faced by this NGO organization in carrying out its activities. This study will also present recommendations for improvements that can be made to ensure the effectiveness and continuity of the activities of this organization and also the activities of other activists who carry out the same da'wah movement either inside or outside the country.