Developing Al-Qirad: Stakeholder perspectives on a GIS-enabled funeral prayer notification system
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https://doi.org/10.55573/JISED.118792Keywords:
GIS-enabled notification system, funeral prayer communication, community engagement, stakeholder evaluation, deductive thematic analysisAbstract
Timely funeral prayer information supports Muslim community participation, yet announcements may be fragmented across mosque networks and messaging groups. AL-QIRAD is a developing Geographic Information System (GIS)-enabled application combining mosque mapping, funeral prayer announcements and location-based notifications. This study explored stakeholder perspectives to guide prototype refinement. An exploratory qualitative case study involved 24 Malay Muslim participants recruited mainly from mosque-related settings through convenience sampling. Semi-structured interview records were examined using deductive thematic analysis across four domains: Perceived Usefulness, Community Relevance, Institutional Acceptance and Implementation Potential. Participants recognised the potential value of centralised announcements, geographically relevant notifications and easier access to mosque information. These benefits were qualified by concerns about information accuracy, accessibility and dependence on authorised administrators. Respondents considered AL-QIRAD relevant to existing communication needs but noted that receiving timely information would not necessarily lead to funeral prayer attendance. Institutional acceptance was conditional on clear responsibilities, verification procedures and appropriate governance. Implementation perspectives favoured phased deployment, practical training and continued conventional announcements. Across the four domains, information trustworthiness, digital inclusivity and religious-ethical appropriateness emerged as interconnected priorities. The findings offer stakeholder-informed directions for AL-QIRAD’s ongoing research and development. Future field evaluation is needed to assess actual participation, operational performance and sustained adoption.
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