Reception of Quranic Texts in Therapy Institutions in West Java: A Study of the Living Quran Functionalization of Verses as Medicine in Local Traditions
Abstract
This study aims to discuss the functionalization of the Quran as a method of healing in therapy institutions in West Java. The research utilizes a qualitative approach with descriptive-analytical exposition. The results and discussion of this study cover three therapy institutions in West Java: first, the “Kang Tatang Pager Ageung” therapy center in Cipacing Ciawi District, Tasikmalaya Regency; second, the “Kang Asep Mukarram” therapy center in Ciawitali Village, Sukanagara District, Cianjur Regency; and third, the “Ajengan Jamal Ibn Abbas” therapy center in Cihurang Cidadap, Simpenan District, Sukabumi Regency. The conclusion of this research is that the phenomenon of the Living Quran is evident and observable in these three therapy institutions. Quranic verses are utilized to their fullest potential, starting from their recitation, reflection on their meanings and application, to believing in attaining the virtues (healing benefits) from these verses. Certain verses are used as therapy within various local traditions. These practices reflect the community's belief in the spiritual aspects of the Quran, which are believed to possess healing powers, both physically and psychologically.
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