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 Semarang

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
29 Dec 2025

Abstract

Parents of children with cancer face a range of emotional, spiritual, and practical challenges that often compel them to develop resilient coping mechanisms. This study, employing a qualitative approach with in-depth interviews and participant observation, explores how tadabbur (contemplative reflection) on fiṭra (human innateness) reshapes how parents cope with their child's illness at YKAKI (Yayasan Kasih Anak Kanker Indonesia) in Semarang. It also investigates how internalizing tadabbur fiṭra influences their coping strategies. The findings indicate that embracing tadabbur fit}ra helps parents reconnect with their innate trust in God (tawakkal), gratitude (shukr), and acceptance (rid}a>), strengthening their spiritual resilience and emotional stability. These insights underscore the potential for spiritual practices to enhance psychosocial interventions for similar contexts. By internalizing tadabbur fiṭra, parents can improve their well-being and better support their children through 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 ...