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The Role of Spirituality in Health: The Importance of a Holistic Approach to Patients in Medical Practice Munawwaroh, Siti Madinatul
Jurnal Iman dan Spiritualitas Vol 5, No 1 (2025): Jurnal Iman dan Spiritualitas
Publisher : UIN Sunan Gunung Djati Bandung

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15575/jis.v5i1.43572

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In Indonesia, religiosity and spirituality have yet to become integral components of medical practice, often remaining separate from conventional approaches such as pharmacological treatments and psychotherapy. Despite most Indonesian physicians adhering to a particular religion, spirituality-based care is rarely applied in clinical settings. Interestingly, surveys from hospitals in the United States reveal that patients desire spiritual dimensions in their healthcare. This study explores the intricate connection between spirituality and health, emphasizing the importance of addressing patients' spiritual needs in the healing process. Employing library research and qualitative descriptive analysis, the findings highlight how spirituality acts as a powerful internal source of strength, fostering meaning, optimism, and resilience in the face of illness. The study reveals that individuals with strong spiritual awareness tend to have more positive attitudes, constructive stress responses, stronger immune systems, and faster recovery times. Historically intertwined with medicine, spirituality has been marginalized in Western practices but remains central in Eastern traditions. The results advocate for healthcare professionals to adopt a holistic approach that integrates biological, psychological, social, cultural, and spiritual dimensions, ultimately enhancing patient well-being and advancing medical practice.
The Role of Spirituality in Health: The Importance of a Holistic Approach to Patients in Medical Practice Munawwaroh, Siti Madinatul
Jurnal Iman dan Spiritualitas Vol. 5 No. 1 (2025): Jurnal Iman dan Spiritualitas
Publisher : UIN Sunan Gunung Djati Bandung

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15575/jis.v5i1.43572

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In Indonesia, religiosity and spirituality have yet to become integral components of medical practice, often remaining separate from conventional approaches such as pharmacological treatments and psychotherapy. Despite most Indonesian physicians adhering to a particular religion, spirituality-based care is rarely applied in clinical settings. Interestingly, surveys from hospitals in the United States reveal that patients desire spiritual dimensions in their healthcare. This study explores the intricate connection between spirituality and health, emphasizing the importance of addressing patients' spiritual needs in the healing process. Employing library research and qualitative descriptive analysis, the findings highlight how spirituality acts as a powerful internal source of strength, fostering meaning, optimism, and resilience in the face of illness. The study reveals that individuals with strong spiritual awareness tend to have more positive attitudes, constructive stress responses, stronger immune systems, and faster recovery times. Historically intertwined with medicine, spirituality has been marginalized in Western practices but remains central in Eastern traditions. The results advocate for healthcare professionals to adopt a holistic approach that integrates biological, psychological, social, cultural, and spiritual dimensions, ultimately enhancing patient well-being and advancing medical practice.
Religious Social Capital in Creating Peace Values in Multicultural Societies Munawwaroh, Siti Madinatul; Kustana, Kustana
Jurnal Iman dan Spiritualitas Vol. 6 No. 1 (2026): Jurnal Iman dan Spiritualitas
Publisher : UIN Sunan Gunung Djati Bandung

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15575/jis.v6i1.54189

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Indonesia's cultural and ethnic diversity holds great potential for social integration, but is also prone to conflict. In this context, religion plays a dual role: it can be both a trigger for tension and a bridge for peace. This study examines the role of religion as social capital in fostering harmony in a pluralistic society. The approach used was a qualitative literature study, analyzed thematically. The results indicate that religious social capital plays a crucial role in fostering peace in multicultural societies through three main elements: religious networks, social trust, and the integration of religious values with local culture, which fosters harmony. Concrete findings are demonstrated through studies of various communities such as peaceful Islamic boarding schools (pesantren), the Forum for Interfaith Harmony (FKUB), and the Gusdurian network, which implement inclusive education, open religious practices, and interfaith advocacy. These three elements form the foundation of social reconciliation based on spirituality and local wisdom, and demonstrate that religious organizations such as Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) and Muhammadiyah can become agents of peace if they prioritize an inclusive and contextual approach. This study enriches social capital theory by integrating religious and local values, and offers a new direction in the development of inclusive Islamic education and interfaith dialogue relevant to societal realities.