SPIRITUAL IMPORTANCE IN DEALING WITH WOMEN’S CANCER PATIENTS ACCORDING TO ISLAM

Kepentingan Kerohanian dalam Menangani Pesakit Kanser Wanita Menurut Islam

  • Nora Ahmad @ Aziz, (Corresponding author) Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
  • A'dawiyah Ismail National University of Malaysia
  • Salasiah Hanin Hamjah National University of Malaysia

Abstract

Spirituality according to Islam is an important aspect that needs to be understood by all cancer patients and is very suitable to be applied for female cancer patients. Cancer is a significant test for humans or patients to live more excellently, provided the patient remains steadfast. However, there are some people who, when faced with the trial of illness, are not accepting and patient, losing hope to continue living. Moreover, some patients take shortcuts by seeking traditional treatments such as shamans, healers, and others. As a result, many patients consider this trial as hopeless and are just waiting for death. Some practices even deviate far from the teachings of Islam. This causes patients to practice incorrect treatments that are contrary to Islamic law, such as practicing mantras that clearly deviate from true faith. This paper aims to study the concept of spirituality and its importance in dealing with female cancer patients according to Islam. This study uses a document analysis design by collecting relevant data for a deep theoretical understanding. The findings of the study show that the concept of spirituality is very suitable to be practiced among female cancer patients, and the importance of spiritual aspects such as acknowledging that trials are a blessing from Allah SWT, can purify the souls of believers, and serve as training for humans in forming noble character.

Author Biographies

Nora Ahmad @ Aziz, (Corresponding author), Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia

Master Candidate
Pusat Kajian Dakwah dan Kepimpinan
Fakulti Pengajian Islam,
Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
43600 Bandar Baru Bangi
Selangor.
Email: mejnor1972@gmail.com

A'dawiyah Ismail, National University of Malaysia

Senior Lecturer
Pusat Kajian Dakwah dan Kepimpinan
Fakulti Pengajian Islam,
Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
43600 Bandar Baru Bangi
Selangor.

Salasiah Hanin Hamjah, National University of Malaysia

Senior Lecturer
Pusat Kajian Dakwah dan Kepimpinan
Fakulti Pengajian Islam,
Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
43600 Bandar Baru Bangi
Selangor.

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Published
2017-12-31
How to Cite
Ahmad @ Aziz, N., Ismail, A., & Hamjah, S. H. (2017). SPIRITUAL IMPORTANCE IN DEALING WITH WOMEN’S CANCER PATIENTS ACCORDING TO ISLAM. Al-Hikmah, 9(2), 41-56. Retrieved from https://spaj.ukm.my/jalhikmah/index.php/jalhikmah/article/view/214
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