AL-MAIYYAH: Media Transformasi Gender dalam Paradigma Sosial Keagamaan
Vol 18 No 1 (2025): AL-MAIYYAH

Islamic Self‑Respect as a Coping Strategy for Victims of Sexual Harassment

Nur Afiah (Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia)
Rezki Perdani Sawai (Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia)
Ros Aiza Binti Mohd Mohktar (Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia)



Article Info

Publish Date
25 Jun 2025

Abstract

Victims of sexual abuse in Muslim communities often face limited access to psychosocial support due to stigma, shame, and the lack of culturally and religiously relevant interventions. This study addresses these challenges by examining how Islamic values, izzah (dignity), sabr (patience), and tawakkul (trust in God) can support the development of self-esteem as a coping strategy for victims. Using a Systematic Literature Review (SLR) combined with bibliometric analysis through VOSviewer software, this study explores how these core Islamic concepts contribute to psychological resilience. The findings reveal that self-esteem rooted in Islamic spirituality plays a critical role in helping victims cope with trauma and rebuild their psychological well-being. Islamic values offer not only personal spiritual strength but also a culturally appropriate framework for recovery, especially in communities where modern mental health services are underutilized. An approach based on sabr, tawakkul, and izzah can strengthen resilience and restore self-worth affected by abuse. This study provides valuable insights for scholars, mental health practitioners, and policymakers, emphasizing the need for interventions and policies grounded in Islamic teachings to support survivors in Muslim communities.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

almaiyyah

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Subject

Religion Education Social Sciences Other

Description

AL-MAIYYAH: Media Transformasi Gender dalam Paradigma Sosial Keagamaan is an international peer-reviewed journal that publishes original research articles and critical reviews in the fields of gender studies and socio-religious studies, with a particular focus on Muslim societies. The journal ...