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Utilization of Al-Qur'an Verses in Mental Therapy at The Islamic Therapy Center (ITC), Banda Aceh

Substantia: Jurnal Ilmu-Ilmu Ushuluddin · Vol. 25 No. 2 (2023) · pp. 213–221

DOI
10.22373/substantia.v25i2.10145
ISSN
2356-1955, 1411-4976
Published
2023-10-31
Publisher
Fakultas Ushuluddin dan Filsafat UIN Ar-raniry Banda Aceh
Language
eng

Abstract

The Quran, serving as a guiding principle for Muslims' lives, provides comprehensive rules regarding life in this world and the hereafter. Described as “al-Shifa” or a healing remedy, the Quran plays a crucial role as a cure for all ailments, both physical and spiritual. Mental therapy emerges as a vital aspect in maintaining life balance and addressing mental disorders. This article aims to explore the role of Quranic verses as a method of mental therapy at the Islamic Therapy Center (ITC) in Banda Aceh. The study employs a qualitative method with field research. Data are obtained through observations and in-depth interviews at ITC Banda Aceh. The study reveals that mental therapy at ITC involves Quranic verses as a means of treatment closely tailored to the patients' level of disturbance. Cases ranging from mild to severe disorders are addressed through the recitation of adapted ruqyah verses. The study concludes that Quranic-based mental therapy at ITC Banda Aceh is effective in addressing various mental disorders, leading to physical and mental improvements post-ruqyah therapy. Positive impacts include increased faith, inner peace, and a deeper spiritual understanding. Thus, this approach can be considered an alternative in addressing the mental health of the community.Abstrak: Al-Qur'an, sebagai petunjuk hidup umat Muslim, memberikan aturan paripurna terkait kehidupan dunia dan akhirat. Al-Qur'an dijelaskan sebagai “al-Syifā” atau obat penawar, memegang peran penting sebagai penyembuh segala penyakit, baik fisik maupun rohani. Terapi mental menjadi aspek penting dalam menjaga keseimbangan hidup dan mengatasi gangguan jiwa. Artikel ini bertujuan untuk mengeksplorasi peran ayat-ayat Al-Qur'an sebagai metode terapi mental di Islamic Therapy Center (ITC) Banda Aceh. Kajian ini menggunakan metode kualitatif dengan studi lapangan. Data diperoleh melalui observasi dan wawancara mendalam di ITC Banda Aceh. Kajian ini menunjukkan bahwa terapi mental di ITC melibatkan ayat-ayat Al-Qur'an sebagai sarana pengobatan dan terkait erat pada tingkat gangguan pasien. Kasus-kasus seperti gangguan ringan, sedang, hingga berat, semuanya ditangani dengan membaca ayat-ayat ruqyah yang disesuaikan. Kajian ini menyimpulkan bahwa terapi mental berbasis Al-Qur'an di ITC Banda Aceh efektif dalam mengatasi berbagai gangguan jiwa. Pasien mengalami perbaikan fisik dan mental setelah menjalani terapi ruqyah. Dampak positif ini mencakup peningkatan keimanan, ketenangan jiwa, dan pemahaman spiritual yang lebih dalam. Dengan demikian, pendekatan ini dapat dijadikan alternatif dalam merawat kesehatan mental masyarakat.

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  • Hasanuddin University
  • Universitas Teuku Umar
  • Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember
  • Institut Teknologi dan Sains Mandala
  • Universitas Gadjah Mada
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Andi AmriHasanuddin University4
Andi Adri AriefHasanuddin University3
Muhammad Nuzul AbraarAffiliation unknown3
Ali Abdurahman SimangunsongAffiliation unknown2
Abdul Rahman ShalehAffiliation unknown2
Agung MuliawanInstitut Teknologi dan Sains Mandala1
Retantyo WardoyoUniversitas Gadjah Mada1
Andi Baso KaswarInstitut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember1
Sardar Faroq Ahmad KhanAffiliation unknown1
Fitria Nur Dina SalamAffiliation unknown1
Magfirah AuliaAffiliation unknown1
Rezki Nurul Jariah S.IntamAffiliation unknown1
Alaudin AlaudinAffiliation unknown1
Burhanis BurhanisAffiliation unknown1
Rafika OkasariAffiliation unknown1
Ria KambaAffiliation unknown1
Alaudin AlaudinUniversitas Teuku Umar1
Burhanis BurhanisUniversitas Teuku Umar1
Bismar HimawanAffiliation unknown1
Mardiana Ethrawaty FachryHasanuddin University1
Amiluddin AmiluddinHasanuddin University1
Nisfah Ainun MardiyahHasanuddin University1
Arie Syahruni CangaraHasanuddin University1
Kadek MudiyanaHasanuddin University1
Firman FirmanHasanuddin University1
Muhammad Dalvi MustafaHasanuddin University1
Rezki Inta FawaidHasanuddin University1
Esther Sanda ManapaAffiliation unknown1
Benny Audy Jaya GosariAffiliation unknown1
Arum FaindahAffiliation unknown1
Sulaiman GosalamAffiliation unknown1
Sakka PatiHasanuddin University1
Ifayanti RidwanHasanuddin University1
Yunus MusaHasanuddin University1
Muh FaridHasanuddin University1
Hatta JamilHasanuddin University1

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