The need for Islamic information management in the information institutions in Malaysia: an analysis of problems

Abstract

This paper attempts to reveal the result of a research with regard to the management of Islamic information that has successfully been conducted. The main purpose of the research is to study problems relating to the implementation of Islamic information management in the public and private organizations and to identify recommended solutions. Besides, it aims to explore skills relevant to the field which important drivers in implementing successful Islamic information management in organizations. Both qualitative and quantitative approaches were employed throughout the study whereby main data collections are questionnaire and supported by interview. Two hundred and fifty five institutions known for having dealt extensively with Islamic information sources were selected with scholars from those institutions were interviewed. One hundred eighty four of them which equivalent to seventy two percent has replied. This paper reveals empirical findings of the management of Islamic information. The research revealed a lot of valuable suggestions and recommendations which can be implemented in managing Islamic information especially in the Malaysian Islamic institutions.