Reception of Quranic Texts in Therapeutic Institutions of West Java: A Living Quran Study on the Functionalization of Verses as Healing within Local Tradition

Abstract

This study aims to discuss the functionalization of the Quran as a healing method in therapeutic institutions in West Java. This is a qualitative study using a descriptive-analytical method. The results and discussion of this study cover three therapy institutions in West Java, the first being theKangTatang Pager Ageung therapy institution in Cipacing Ciawi District, Tasikmalaya Regency, second, the Kang Asep Mukarram Therapy Institution in Ciawitali Village, Sukanagara District, Cianjur Regency, and third, the Ajengan Jamal ibn Abbas Therapy Institution in Cihurang Cidadap, Simpenan District, Sukabumi Regency. The conclusion of this study is that the phenomenon of the living Quran is visible and observable in all three therapy institutions. The verses of the Quran are used to their fullest potential, starting from reading the verses, reflecting on their contents, and practicing them until one believes in the fadilah (healing benefits) of these verses. Certain verses are used as therapy in various local traditions. This practice reflects the community's belief in the spiritual aspects of the Quran, which is believed to have healing powers, both physically and psychologically