Muhammad Faiz

The Therapeutic Role of Ruqyah Syar’iyyah in Addressing Non-Medical Health Issues

Introduction

The therapeutic role of ruqyah syar’iyyah in addressing non-medical health issues. Explore Ruqyah Syar’iyyah's therapeutic role for non-medical and mental health issues. This study offers a faith-based, culturally grounded Islamic healing framework & guidelines.

Abstract

Purpose of the study: This study aims to examine the function, characteristics, and correct methods of Ruqyah Syar’iyyah in addressing non-medical illnesses, with a focus on its relevance to contemporary mental health challenges. Methodology: Using a qualitative approach, this research applies library-based analysis, drawing on classical Islamic texts, contemporary scholarly works, and relevant empirical studies. Sources were selected based on thematic relevance, credibility, and alignment with Islamic principles. Thematic analysis was conducted to identify core functions, procedural characteristics, and ethical guidelines of Ruqyah Syar’iyyah. Main Findings: Findings indicate that Ruqyah Syar’iyyah serves dual roles as therapeutic and preventive therapy for physical, psychological, and spiritual ailments. When combined with complementary practices such as cupping or herbal remedies, it shows increased efficacy. The practice emphasizes spiritual integrity, adherence to Islamic law, and active patient engagement. Novelty/Originality of this study: This research provides a structured framework linking Ruqyah Syar’iyyah with modern mental health discourse, highlighting its potential as a culturally grounded, faith-based therapeutic approach. It also offers an operational guideline for practitioners based on Qur’anic and Prophetic traditions.

Review

The submitted manuscript, "The Therapeutic Role of Ruqyah Syar’iyyah in Addressing Non-Medical Health Issues," offers a pertinent qualitative, library-based examination of Ruqyah Syar'iyyah. The study meticulously outlines its functions, characteristics, and proper application, specifically in the context of "non-medical illnesses" and its potential relevance to contemporary mental health challenges. By synthesizing insights from classical Islamic texts, modern scholarship, and relevant empirical studies, the authors propose Ruqyah Syar'iyyah as a dual therapeutic and preventive modality. The findings suggest its efficacy for physical, psychological, and spiritual ailments, particularly when complemented by practices like cupping or herbal remedies, emphasizing spiritual integrity and active patient engagement within an Islamic framework. A significant strength of this research lies in its ambitious attempt to construct a structured framework that connects traditional Islamic healing with modern mental health discourse. This innovative approach offers a valuable contribution by presenting Ruqyah Syar’iyyah as a culturally grounded, faith-based therapeutic option, which is increasingly relevant in diverse healthcare landscapes. The provision of operational guidelines for practitioners, rooted in Qur’anic and Prophetic traditions, further enhances the practical utility and originality of the study, offering clear direction for ethical and effective application within its specified domain. This initiative to bridge traditional and contemporary understandings is highly commendable. While the study successfully establishes a strong conceptual framework, its primary reliance on library-based analysis, though suitable for theoretical development, inherently limits empirical validation of the claimed therapeutic effects. Although the methodology mentions "relevant empirical studies" as sources, the presented findings appear to be derived from thematic analysis of texts rather than direct empirical data collection on the efficacy of Ruqyah. Future research would greatly benefit from integrating empirical methodologies, such as qualitative interviews with practitioners and patients, or pilot intervention studies, to substantiate the therapeutic and preventive roles outlined. Additionally, a clearer delineation of "non-medical health issues" and explicit guidance on the boundaries and ethical considerations when these conditions might overlap with those amenable to conventional medical treatment would further strengthen the study's practical applicability and interdisciplinary dialogue.

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