[ms] The Concept of Use Value in Evaluation of E-Mosque: An Early Review

Authors

  • Bushral Huda Abd Manan Jabatan Pengajian Dakwah dan Kepimpinan Fakulti Pemgajian Islam Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia 43600 UKM Bangi Selangor D. E. MALAYSIA
  • Muhamad Faisal Asha’ari Jabatan Pengajian Dakwah dan Kepimpinan Fakulti Pemgajian Islam Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia 43600 UKM Bangi Selangor D. E. MALAYSIA

Keywords:

Use value, mosque, e-mosque, internet

Abstract

The use of e-mosque in Malaysia is still under moderate level while the rate of internet users is quite high at 16.9million in 2010. To increase the rate of penetrating into the e-mosque, it should be developed in accordance with therequirements of consumers and also considering the needs of authority of the mosque. This study uses the concept ofconsumer appetite for goods and services. This study focuses on four major mosques in Malaysia in large cities such asthe Federal Territory Mosque, Shah Alam State Mosque, the National Mosque and Putra Mosque, Putrajaya. The studyuses the methods of questionnaire and interview. The result shows visitors prefer to visit e-mosque in the domains ofreligious reminder, pearl words and religious issues.Kata kunci: Nilai guna; masjid; e-masjid; internetDOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.17576/islamiyyat-2014-3602-02

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Issue

Vol. 36 No. 2 (2014)

Section

Original Research Articles