Dhikr as a Psychospiritual Therapy for the Elderly: A Phenomenological Study at the Ibnu Masud Elderly Boarding School,  Segamat, Johor, Malaysia

Warlan Sukandar

doi:10.31869/jkpu.v8i1.6767

Dhikr as a Psychospiritual Therapy for the Elderly: A Phenomenological Study at the Ibnu Masud Elderly Boarding School, Segamat, Johor, Malaysia

Warlan Sukandar

Abstract

This study aims to explore and describe the subjective experiences of elderly individuals in practicing dzikir as a form of psychospiritual therapy at Madrasah Ibnu Masud, Segamat, Malaysia. Using a qualitative approach with a phenomenological design, the study involved five elderly informants who actively participated in morning and evening dzikir sessions. The research data were collected through three methods: in-depth interviews, observation, and documentation, which served to complement and strengthen the primary data. The collected data were analyzed through three stages: data reduction, data display, and conclusion drawing and verification. The results of the study revealed five main themes: inner peace and anxiety reduction, spiritual connection and meaning of life, emotional regulation enhancement, reactualization of self-worth, and spiritual loneliness therapy. These findings indicate that dzikir is not merely a ritual worship practice, but also serves as an effective psychospiritual therapy that enhances the mental health and emotional well-being of the elderly. Dzikir has a significant impact in strengthening spiritual connection, improving emotional conditions, and reconstructing life meaning and self-esteem in the elderly. This study recommends the integration of dzikir practices into elderly care programs as a low-cost, meaningful, and faith-based approach

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.31869/jkpu.v8i1.6767