Journal of Contemporary Islam and Muslim Societies
Vol 10, No 2 (2026)

LOCAL PIETY AND QUR’ANIC HEALING THROUGH SELF-RUQYAH: Evidence From Aceh, Indonesia

Najwa Salwa Nali (Institut Agama Islam Negeri Langsa)
Mawardi Mawardi (Institut Agama Islam Negeri Langsa)



Article Info

Publish Date
07 Oct 2026

Abstract

This article examines the practice of receiving the Qur’an in self-ruqyah as a healing effort among the students of Gampong Qur’an Matang Seulimeng, Langsa, Aceh. Empirical data for this study were collected through in-depth interviews with teachers and students of Gampong Qur’ani regarding the practice of certain letters in the practice of self-ruqyah. Using the sociology of knowledge theory, this article concludes that verses such as Surah Al-Fâtihah, آyat al-Kursî, Al-Ikhlâsh, Al-Falaq, An-Nâs are recited together before learning activities as structured practices. These verses are not only understood as acts of worship, but also as a means of healing through the Qur’an and protection from non-physical ailments. This practice fosters inner peace, strengthens faith, and enhances students’ readiness to learn, while reinforcing collective solidarity. This study concludes that self-ruqyah is a form of Living Qur’an that demonstrates how the Qur’an is revitalized as a source of healing and protection in daily life.Keywords: Qur’anic Healing, Qur’an Reception, Ruqyah, Gampong Qur’an

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Journal Info

Abbrev

JCIMS

Publisher

Subject

Social Sciences

Description

Journal of Contemporary Islam and Muslim Societies (JCIMS) is a peer reviewed academic journal, established in 2016 as part of the Universitas Islam Negeri (UIN) Sumatera Utara, Medan, dedicated to the publication of scholarly articles in various branches of contemporary Islam and Muslim societies ...