Islamic Work Ethics and Job Performance among Muslim Foreign Workers in Malaysia: Evidence from a Survey Study

Abstract

This study examines the influence of Islamic elements, including Islamic work ethics, religious belief, and Islamic leadership justice, on job performance among Muslim foreign workers in Malaysia. Drawing on Self-Determination Theory, the study employs a quantitative cross-sectional design and an online survey, using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) for analysis. Convenience sampling was used to select respondents from various nationalities. The findings indicate that Islamic work ethics, religious belief, and Islamic leadership justice are associated with job performance. It is suggested that future research include additional variables.