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Journal of Religion and Health
Published in: Journal of Religion and Health 4/2017

01-08-2017 | Original Paper

The Application of Ibadah (Worship) in Counseling: Its Importance and Implications to Muslim Clients

Authors: Salasiah Hanin Hamjah, Noor Shakirah Mat Akhir, Zainab Ismail, Adawiyah Ismail, Nadhirah Mohd. Arib

Published in: Journal of Religion and Health | Issue 4/2017

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Abstract

Ibadah is one of the important components in Islamic teachings other than aqidah (belief) and akhlaq (moral). Its importance is determined through the purpose for creation of humans, namely to be devoted to Allah. In the context of counseling discipline, however, the element of ibadah or worship (submission) of Allah is not applied in the counseling process and is not recognized as one of the spiritual therapies able to help the client know his true potential in decision-making and problem-solving. Hence, the purpose of this study is to determine the importance of applying ibadah in counseling and its implications to the client. This study selects survey research as the method to collect data from clients. A set of questionnaire instruments was constructed and distributed to 30 clients selected through convenience sampling. Data obtained from research questionnaire are then analyzed using descriptive statistical technique. Research outcome finds that application of ibadah is very important in counseling and has four implications for the client: the client is able to control his behavior, gain peace of mind, control his emotions and becomes increasingly diligent in ibadah.
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Metadata
Title
The Application of Ibadah (Worship) in Counseling: Its Importance and Implications to Muslim Clients
Authors
Salasiah Hanin Hamjah
Noor Shakirah Mat Akhir
Zainab Ismail
Adawiyah Ismail
Nadhirah Mohd. Arib
Publication date
01-08-2017
Publisher
Springer US
Published in
Journal of Religion and Health / Issue 4/2017
Print ISSN: 0022-4197
Electronic ISSN: 1573-6571
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10943-015-0122-6

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