The Extent to Which Entrepreneurial Values Are Realized Among King Abdulaziz University Students from an Islamic Education Perspective

Abstract

The present study aimed to identify the extent to which entrepreneurship values are achieved among King Abdulaziz University students from the perspective of Islamic education, to examine their level of awareness of these values in the domains of innovation, strength, security, and Ihsan, and to identify differences in their responses according to gender and academic stage. The study adopted the descriptive survey method and employed a questionnaire developed by the researchers. The questionnaire was administered to a sample of 384 male and female students at King Abdulaziz University during the academic year 1447 AH/2026 CE. The results showed that students’ level of awareness of the concept of entrepreneurship values from the perspective of Islamic education was very high, with an overall mean of 4.443. The level of achievement of entrepreneurship values was also very high, with an overall mean of 4.433. Ihsan ranked first, followed by security, strength, and innovation, with all four values achieved at a very high level. No statistically significant differences were found in the overall score of awareness of entrepreneurship values or in the overall score of entrepreneurship values according to gender, except in the innovation domain, where the differences favored male students. Likewise, no statistically significant differences were found according to academic stage in awareness, the overall score of entrepreneurship values, or any of the subdomains. In light of these findings, the study recommended strengthening the integration of entrepreneurship values from the perspective of Islamic education into university programs and activities, providing equitable practical opportunities for male and female students, and supporting the role of entrepreneurship centers and innovation incubators in reinforcing these values among students.