title: The Application of Ibadah (Worship) in Counseling: Its Importance and Implications to Muslim Clients.
abstract: Ibadah is one of the important components in Islamic teachings other than aqidah (belief) and akhlaq (moral). Its importance is determined through the purpose for creation of humans, namely to be devoted to Allah. In the context of counseling discipline, however, the element of ibadah or worship (submission) of Allah is not applied in the counseling process and is not recognized as one of the spiritual therapies able to help the client know his true potential in decision-making and problem-solving. Hence, the purpose of this study is to determine the importance of applying ibadah in counseling and its implications to the client. This study selects survey research as the method to collect data from clients. A set of questionnaire instruments was constructed and distributed to 30 clients selected through convenience sampling. Data obtained from research questionnaire are then analyzed using descriptive statistical technique. Research outcome finds that application of ibadah is very important in counseling and has four implications for the client: the client is able to control his behavior, gain peace of mind, control his emotions and becomes increasingly diligent in ibadah.
authors.affiliation: Department of Dakwah and Leadership Studies, Faculty of Islamic Studies, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia UKM, 43600, Bangi, Selangor, Malaysia.
authors.forename: Salasiah
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Hanin Hamjah
authors.affiliation: School of Humanities, Universiti Sains Malaysia, 11800, Minden, Penang, Malaysia. shakirah@usm.my.
authors.forename: Noor Shakirah
authors.initials: NS
authors.lastname: Mat Akhir
authors.affiliation: Department of Dakwah and Leadership Studies, Faculty of Islamic Studies, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia UKM, 43600, Bangi, Selangor, Malaysia.
authors.forename: Zainab
authors.initials: Z
authors.lastname: Ismail
authors.affiliation: Department of Dakwah and Leadership Studies, Faculty of Islamic Studies, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia UKM, 43600, Bangi, Selangor, Malaysia.
authors.forename: Adawiyah
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Ismail
authors.affiliation: Department of Dakwah and Leadership Studies, Faculty of Islamic Studies, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia UKM, 43600, Bangi, Selangor, Malaysia.
authors.forename: Nadhirah
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Mohd Arib
mesh_terms: D003376:Counseling / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D007514:Islam / Q000523:psychology*; D012069:Religion and Psychology; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires
keywords: Counseling; Emotion; Ibadah; Peace of mind