Teosofia: Indonesian Journal of Islamic Mysticism
Vol. 14 No. 2 (2025)

Tadabbur Fiṭra as a Spiritual Coping Strategy for Parents of Children with Cancer at YKAKI of Central Java

Fitriyati Fitriyati (Department of Tasawwuf and Psychotherapy, Faculty of Ushuluddin and Humanities, Universitas Islam Negeri Walisongo Semarang)
Tsuwaibah Tsuwaibah (Department of Aqidah and Islamic Philosophy, Faculty of Ushuluddin and Humanities, Universitas Islam Negeri Walisongo Semarang)
Suripto Suripto (Department of Tasawwuf and Psychotherapy, Faculty of Ushuluddin and Humanities, Universitas Islam Negeri Walisongo Semarang)



Article Info

Publish Date
19 Dec 2025

Abstract

Parents of children with cancer face various problems, including emotional, spiritual, and practical challenges that often require them to develop resilient coping behaviours. This article examines how the internalization of tadabbur fiṭra affects and helps parents' coping strategies at YKAKI (Yayasan Kasih Anak Kanker Indonesia). Using a qualitative approach, including in-depth interviews and participant observation, this study found that internalizing tadabbur fiṭra helps parents reconnect with their innate trust in God (tawakkal), gratitude (shukr), and acceptance (riḍā), thereby fostering deeper spiritual strength and emotional stability. These findings highlight the transformative potential of integrating spiritual practices into psychosocial interventions for parents in similar contexts. Coping behaviours based on internalizing tadabbur fiṭra can enhance parents' well-being and their capacity to support their children during health crises.Contribution: This study contributes to the intersection of spirituality, health psychology, and family resilience, offering practical implications for spirituality-based healthcare programs.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

teosofia

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Subject

Religion Arts Humanities Social Sciences

Description

This journal provides a scholarly forum for sustained discussion of Islamic Mysticism and covers Humanities studies; Philosophy, Critical Thought, Cultural Studies, Art, Sociology, Anthropology, and Ethics. It presents developments of the related issues through publication of articles as well as ...