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This study focuses on the effectiveness of using multimedia virtual simulation in
Islamic Studies in Malaysia. Virtual simulation methods embedded in Microsoft
PowerPoint was used in this study to determine the effectiveness of these modes
to motivate students on the topic of pilgrimage in the Islamic Studies subject.
Pilgrimage topic has been choosen because pilgrimage of hajj is a difficult topic to
be learnt as it is not same as performing everyday prayers or fasting during in
Ramadhan for Muslims. Virtual simulation allow students to interact with a virtual
environment that almost similar to the real environment in Mecca. A study was
conducted using a 2x2 factorial experimental and quasi t-test was used as a
method of analyzing the data. The finding of this study shows that the use of
virtual simulation help students to increase their achievement in a topic of
pilgrimage
