My Gratitude to Allah

The study is dedicated to:

My father and philosopher, Allahyarham H. Mahzum Masduqi A.Md bin Ahmad Sirat who spoke little about life, but taught me a great deal through his actions;

My mother, Siti Nur Habibah S.Pd who always show the persistence and enthusiasm of success for me and my sister; and

To my beloved sister Nur Alfi Mu’anayyah S.Sos, M.Hum you are among the biggest reason in completing this study, particularly in demonstrating the best example as a good brother.

Acknowledgments:

Alhamdulillāh, first and foremost, all praises be to Allah, the most Gracious and the most Merciful, who giving me the much needed patience, strength and approach in successfully completing this master thesis. It should be realized that during the time of writing, I had long been concerned to put into writing and reading regarding of my master thesis. I also have to go through many difficult and tiring times as a self sponsored student. But, here I received encouragements and help from a lot of people.

I would express my sincere thankfulness and indebtedness with all my heart to my supervisor, Dr. Muhamad Zahiri Awang Mat for his invaluable time, ideas, thought and constructive criticisms to improve my thesis. It is admitted that only through his guidance and patience then this thesis been completed in a good shape in terms of content and discussion. I will always proud be his student and may Allah bless him with the best reward, amen!

Special acknowledgments and dearly appreciate are also due to all lectures who have taught me at the Institute of Education, IIUM; particularly the names of Prof. Rosnani Hashim, Prof. Sahari, Dr. Noor Azian, Dr. Yeedullahi Kazmi, Dr. Adnan and Dr. Waleed. I greatly appreciate the help flooded to me by Dr. Mohd Abbas Bin Abdul Razak in additional information and in making himself always available to me in discussing matters related to the way of writing and organizing a good research.

My special gratitude and indebtedness to my master, Dr. Syamsuddin Arif, whose guidance and have been of the great inspiration throughout my academic journey in quest of His knowledge.

I also feel extremely grateful to my friends who have been with me in my efforts and who have force me to resist the difficulties of this commitment. Among my colleagues there are Zakki Azzani, Ali Mukhtar, Fejri Gasman, Syahruddin, Saprinal Manurung, Riza Azhari, Usep Saifuddin, Abdul Hamid, Nurlaila Masri S.Th.I, Dwita Chayani, Azizah Markam, Hj. Nuraimah Langgulung and others whose names are not mentioned here. I think my words are not enough to pay your kindness anyway, those who have had to endure my daily rhythm, moods and character more than others.

Last but not the least, I would like to thank my beloved parent Allahyarham H. Mahzum Masduqi and Siti Nur Habibah, with only their prayers and tears then I could stand on this step. Indeed, no string of words can describe my gratitude to them. Also my beloved sister Nur Alfi Mu’anayah whose always give me the emission of inspiration and motivation to achieve any success with outstanding result.

Kuala Lumpur, 26 April 2012