Youth Supervision Based on the Islamic Beliefs of Muslim Leaders in Three Southern Province Communities

Abstract

     The purpose of this study was to investigate the supervision of youth based on the Islamic beliefs of Muslim leaders in the communities of 3 southern provinces in Thailand. Data were collected via forum discussions among 60 youth leaders and 60 representatives of Muslim leaders. Logical context description was employed to analyze the content by comparing theoretical concepts with other related studies. The results showed that youth members in every community were supervised by the spiritual leaders and community leaders through youth clubs and various youth groups; therefore, the majority of youth led a way of life within a framework of Islamic principles.