Study the Behavior Guidelines of Muslim Youth towards the Elderly in the Ban Buenalae Community, Mueang District, Narathiwat Province

Abstract

This research is a quantitative study with the objectives: 1. to study the behavior of Muslim youth towards the elderly in Islam, and 2. to study the problems in the behavior of Muslim youth towards the elderly in the community of Ban Bue Nae, Mueang District, Narathiwat Province. Data were collected from books, Islamic academic textbooks, academic papers, and other related research through simple random sampling. A questionnaire was used as a research tool, with a sample group of 86 Muslim youth residing in the Ban Bue Nae Lae community. The data were analyzed using percentage values, mean, and standard deviation. The findings of the study revealed that: 1. The behavior of Muslim youth towards the elderly in Islam, overall, had a high average score, with a mean of 4.26. When considering individual items, it was found that promoting the elderly's access to various services, such as providing assistance in emergencies, ranked first with a mean of 4.45. 2. It was found that most Muslim youth had problems in their behavior towards the elderly, both in terms of speech and actions, such as using polite language, not speaking rudely, or displaying inappropriate behavior. In Islam, respecting the elderly is important for fostering good relationships within the community. There is a need to be open to listening to the experiences of the elderly in order to learn and preserve cultural values. Additionally, there should be comprehensive welfare, as some elderly people live alone without children to take care of them, and some still have to work hard to make a living. It is crucial to recognize the value and importance of the elderly, who are the foundation of the community.