Mualluf: New Muslim adaptation to Islam by marriage, A case study of Ban Ko Nang Kham community, Moo 4, Ko Nang Kham Subdistrict, Pak Phayun District, Phatthalung Province

Abstract

The purposes of this research were to: (1) the situation in the life of a new Muslim towards receiving Islam. (2) Adaptation of New Muslim to receiving Islam by marriage. For qualitative research, the target groups were 7 keys from new Muslim 2
Key and Close ones that affect new Muslims, Include that Imam 1 Key, families of new religious 2 Key, and families of Original religious 2Key. The data were collected by using standardized Interviews and open-ended interviews. The data were analyzed by using descriptive analysis. The findings revealed as follows: (1) the situation in the life of a new Muslim towards receiving Islam; There were need and interest to enter into Islam that is living a simple life, There wereimpulsefrom society, both knowledge and practice teaching, There was a good attitude to open up to accept new things and Creating good relationships in all areas. (2) Adaptationofnew Muslims to receiving Islam by marriage; There were adjusted of physical from the teachings according to the doctrine. There were adjusted in self-concept in the life and well-being of new Muslims, there were adjusted of roles and duties in observing religion and well-being in society.There were adjusted of interdependence among multiculturalism