But, it is incomprehensive and far from satisfying. According to scholars, Malay customs and culture are mainly based on Islamic teachings. Therefore, Islamic religious knowledge is very important and should not be taken lightly, especially by the young Malay generation. Islam teaches its followers to say the truth and prohibits lying at all times. Likewise, in speech and writing, the contents must be true and should help to elevate society's thinking.
Moral education is practical in shaping a civil Singapore society.
But, the Malays as well as non-Malay Muslims crucially need Islamic religious knowledge. To build a civil society, we need to start from the family institution. Parents play an important role because they hold the responsibility in nurturing their children to become useful persons. Their main job is to ensure harmony in the family and avoid break up and divorce. A harmonious environment may greatly motivate the mental and spiritual growth of their children.