Analysis of the Need for Sufism Elements in the Development of Integrity Modules for the Public Service Sector

Nursyahirah Wahidah Masrom; Mahyuddin Hashim; Abdul Rahim Zumrah; Zamrie Ibrahim @ Musa; Mazlan Ibrahim; Ahmad Yussuf; Noorhayati Hashim

doi:10.7187/GJAT122024-8

Authors

Nursyahirah Wahidah Masrom Fakulti Pengajian Quran & Sunnah, Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia, 71800 Nilai, Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia
Mahyuddin Hashim Fakulti Pengajian Quran & Sunnah, Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia, 71800 Nilai, Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia
Abdul Rahim Zumrah Fakulti Kepimpinan dan Pengurusan, Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia, 71800 Nilai, Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia
Zamrie Ibrahim @ Musa Fakulti Pengajian Quran & Sunnah, Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia, 71800 Nilai, Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia
Mazlan Ibrahim Fakulti Pengajian Islam, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Lingkungan Ilmu, 43600 Bangi, Selangor Malaysia
Ahmad Yussuf Akademi Pengajian Islam, Universiti Malaya, 50603 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Noorhayati Hashim Fakulti Pengajian Bahasa Utama, Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia, 71800 Nilai, Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.7187/GJAT122024-8

Keywords:

Sufism, Module, Integrity, Public service

Abstract

In driving a globally competitive and dynamic public administration, Malaysia is working to improve its administrative system by implementing value-based transformations. Integrity is a core value in ensuring that civil servants work fairly, honestly, professionally, and with trustworthiness, without engaging in misconduct or corruption. To enhance performance and shift towards integrity-based management and administration, it is necessary to develop civil servant modules based on spiritual values. Therefore, this study is conducted to analyse the need for sufism elements in the development of integrity modules in the public sector in Malaysia. The first objective of the study is to identify the concept of integrity modules in the context of civil servants. Secondly, it is to determine participants’ perceptions of the assessment of integrity courses from the module’s aspect. Third is to analyse the need for sufism spiritual elements in implementing integrity modules. A total of 12 informants involved in the study include speakers and officers participating in integrity courses. Data were obtained using qualitative methods and analysed descriptively using Atlas.ti 8.0. The study findings indicate that the sufism aspect emphasizes spiritual education, which contributes to the development of individual integrity. Additionally, spiritual development is a core component of sufism compared to existing theories or models that do not focus on this aspect. Therefore, prioritising the rabbaniyyah aspect, derived from al-Quran, is essential compared to other aspects. This study highlights the necessity of incorporating sufism-based spiritual values into the training and development of civil servants’ model. This study aids in combating corruption by promoting transparency, responsibility, and integrity in all government administration, as outlined in the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG), specifically Goal 16, which advocates for peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development.

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