Islamic Guidance and Counseling in Developing Self-Reflection (Muhasabah An-Nafs) Among The Elderly
Keywords:
Islamic Guidance and Counseling, muḥāsabah an‑nafs, elderly
Abstract
This study examines the role of Islamic Guidance and Counseling in fostering muḥāsabah an‑nafs (self-reflection) among the elderly at the Rumah Pelayanan Sosial Lanjut Usia Klampok (RPSLU), Brebes Regency. Using a descriptive qualitative approach, data were collected through participant observation, semi-structured interviews with religious counselors, social workers, and five elderly informants, as well as activity documentation. Data analysis followed Miles & Huberman’s model: reduction, presentation, and conclusion drawing, supported by triangulation to ensure validity. The results indicate that the Islamic counseling program was implemented on a scheduled basis (twice a week) and combined religious lectures, group counseling sessions, and individual follow-ups. The majority of participating elderly demonstrated improvements in muḥāsabah, reflected in increased awareness of worship, better practice of prayer and ablution, and more frequent self-reflection; however, some participants showed no significant change due to cognitive, physical, and motivational barriers. The study concludes that Islamic counseling interventions are effective in enhancing muḥāsabah among the elderly when accompanied by personalized approaches and improved counselor capacity. Continuous monitoring and methodological adaptations are recommended for elderly individuals with specific limitations.
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Habibah, U., & Sucipto, A. (2020). Building peer social support as a mental disorder solution for the blind. Journal of Advanced Guidance and Counseling, 1(1), 68. https://doi.org/10.21580/jagc.2020.1.1.5774
Haruns, K. H., Yuwono, D. P. S., & Saraswati, S. (2025). The Effectiveness of Nature-Based Person-Centred Group Counselling in Improving Spiritual Well-being Among Elderly. Bulletin of Counseling and Psychotherapy, 7(2), 1–10.
Hidayanti, E. (2013). Optimalisasi Pelayanan Bimbingan Dan Konseling Agama Bagi Penyandang Masalah Kejehteraan Sosial (Pmks). Dimas: Jurnal Pemikiran Agama Untuk Pemberdayaan, 13(2), 361–386. https://journal.walisongo.ac.id/index.php/dimas/article/view/59
Himawanti, I., Hidayatullah, A., & Setiyono, A. (2020). Happiness reconstruction through Islamic guidelines in blinds in The Muslim Blinds of Indonesia (ITMI) Central Java. Journal of Advanced Guidance and Counseling, 1(1), 39. https://doi.org/10.21580/jagc.2020.1.1.5768
Ilmi, A. A., McKenna, L., Murphy, M., & Kadar, K. S. (2024). Spiritual care for older people living in the community: A scoping review. In Contemporary Nurse (Vol. 60, Issue 1). https://doi.org/10.1080/10376178.2024.2310260
Isa hamidiyah, A. P. N. (2019). Bimbingan dan Konseling Islam Dengan Teknik Muhasabah Untuk Menanamkan Kedisiplinan Pada Seorang Siswa Yang Sering Terlambat di SMPN 1 Surabaya. Skripsi, 1–105. http://digilib.uinsa.ac.id/29674/4/Alif Puji Ningrum Isa Hamidiyah _B93215094.pdf
Kamaruzzaman, A., & Hidayati, U. (2024). The Influence of Spiritual Therapy and Relaxation on Elderly Anxiety in Health Crisis Conditions. Indonesian Journal of Islamic Counseling, 6(1), 63–77. https://doi.org/10.35905/ijic.v6i1.10717
Komarudin, K. (2017). Mengungkap Landasan Filosofis Keilmuan Bimbingan Konseling Islam. International Journal Ihya’ ’Ulum Al-Din, 17(2), 209. https://doi.org/10.21580/ihya.16.2.1653
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Mufid, A. (2020). Moral and spiritual aspects in counseling: Recent development in the West. Journal of Advanced Guidance and Counseling, 1(1), 1. https://doi.org/10.21580/jagc.2020.1.1.5696
Mulyadi. (2015). Perkembangan jiwa dan keberagamaan pada orang dewasa dan lansia. Jurnal Al-Taujih Bingkai Bimbingan Dan Konseling, 01.
Prasetiya, B., Dirgayunita, A., & Halili, H. R. (2023). Building Spiritual Resilience in the Elderly Through Religious Counseling Programs : the Case of Muhammadiyah Senior Care , Probolinggo. DEVELOPMENT: : Journal of Community Engagement, 2(2), 111–123.
Riyadi, A., & Adinugraha, H. H. (2021). The Islamic counseling construction in da’wah science structure. Journal of Advanced Guidance and Counseling, 2(1), 11–38. https://doi.org/10.21580/jagc.2021.2.1.6543
Safa’ah, S., Khasanah, Y. N., & Umriana, A. (2017). Peranan Bimbingan Konseling Islam Dalam Meningkatkan Moral Narapidana Anak: Studi pada BAPAS Kelas I Semarang. Sawwa: Jurnal Studi Gender, 12(2), 207. https://doi.org/10.21580/sa.v12i2.1709
Santoso, A., & Lestari, N. B. (2008). Peran Serta Keluarga Pada Lansia yang Mengalami Post Power Syndrome. Media Ners, 2(1), 1–44.
Siregar, E. V. (2015). Hubungan Kecerdasan Emosi dengan Penerimaan Diri (Self Acceptance) pada lansia di Panti Sosial Guna Budi Bakti. Universitas Medan Area.
Sukandar, W. (2025). “Dhikr as a Psychospiritual Therapy for the Elderly: A Phenomenological Study at the Elderly Boarding School of Madrasah Ibnu Mas’ud, Segamat, Johor, Malaysia.” Jurnal Kajian Dan Pengembangan Umat, 8(1), 97–108.
Wangsanata, S. A., Supriyono, W., & Murtadho, A. (2020). Professionalism of Islamic spiritual guide. Journal of Advanced Guidance and Counseling, 1(2), 101. https://doi.org/10.21580/jagc.2020.1.2.5919
Book
BPS. (2023). Statistik Penduduk Lanjut Usia 2023 (Vol. 10). Badan Pusat Statistik. https://www.bps.go.id
Hurlock, E. B. (1998). Psikologi Perkembangan. Erlangga.
Jahju Hartanti. (2022). Bimbingan Kelompok. UD Duta Sablon.
Kasrida, A. (2018). Kesehatan Lansia (Kajian Teori Gerontologi dan Pendekatan Asuhan pada Lansia). Intimedia.
Musmanar, T. (1992). Dasar-Dasar Konseptual Bimbingan dan Konseling Islami. UII Press.
Sudirman, T. (2007). Meditasi Sufistik. Pustaka Irvan.
Sutoyo, A. (2013). Bimbingan dan Konseling Islami (Teori dan Praktik) (Ed. 1). Pustaka Pelajar.
Syukur, A. (2006). Tasawuf Bagi Orang Awam (Menjawab Problematika Kehidupan). LPK-2 Suara Merdeka.
Published
2025-11-04
How to Cite
Reghifa Khalimatus Syadiyah, Komarudin, K., Hidayanti, E., & Mintarsih, W. (2025). Islamic Guidance and Counseling in Developing Self-Reflection (Muhasabah An-Nafs) Among The Elderly. Proceedings Of International Conference On Islamic Counseling Studies (ICONICS), 2, 459-468. Retrieved from https://proceedings.uinsa.ac.id/index.php/ICONICS/article/view/3551
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