Reciting the Qur’an is not limited to just reading as usual. Typically, a person will only study the ilmuttajwid to understand how to correctly read the Qur’anic verses and not deviate from their true meanings (Mahdali, 2020). Meanwhile, reciting the Qur’an melodically (Murottal) differs from the usual way of reading the Qur’an.
As a definition, murottal refers to the beautiful vocal rendition of a Qori (Qur’an reciter) or reader of the Qur’an with a recording (Priyanto & Anggraeni, 2019). Murattal Al-Qur’an has the primary function of harmonizing the recitation of Al-Qur’an according to its definition.
Muliawati (2015) stated that Murattal Al-Qur’an has several advantages, such as providing an increasing sense of relaxation, affecting calmness, treating anxiety, and even bringing about physiological changes. Seeing the various benefits of Murattal Al-Qur’an, many researchers are trying to use it as an alternative therapy for patients with many problems.
The use of Murattal Al-Qur’an as an alternative therapy is called Murattal Al-Qur’an Therapy, which combines the aspects of health and spirituality, providing a unique approach to patients (Adhiwijaya, 2021). Many researchers use Murattal Al-Qur’an as a therapy.
For example, as a complementary therapy to control blood pressure (Anugerah et al., 2022), reduce anxiety during operations (Lismayanti et al., 2021) or during chemotherapy (Saputri, 2018), increase the consciousness of a stroke patient (Safri, 2013), pain reducer for cardio patients (Suwati et al., 2022), additional treats for schizophrenic patients (Gustri, 2021), and so forth.
In other cases, Murattal Al-Qur’an therapy is also being used to control and impact a patient’s consciousness (Yusuf, 2019). Research on the influence of Murattal Al-Qur’an Therapy on patient consciousness is related to the study by Risnah et al. (2020).
She stated that a decrease in the level of consciousness is an emergency problem that can result in impaired brain function, resulting in high morbidity and mortality rates.
According to the research by Yusuf (2019), murattal has the power to impact patients who experience decreased consciousness. Another study also shows the effects of Murattal Al-Qur’an Therapy. Research by Widaryati (2016) shows the impact of the therapy on the patient’s consciousness level.
Safri (2013) explained in his article that Murattal Al-Qur’an could increase consciousness significantly. This research is in line with the Naseri-Salahshour et al. (2015) study, which proved that with the intervention from the sound of the Qur’an, there was a significant increase in the patient’s consciousness.
Summarizing all the above, Murattal Al-Qur’an is not only an alternative way to read Al-Qur’an more beautifully. Murattal Al-Qur’an and its various benefits can also be used as an alternative therapy in many ways.
Murattal al Qur’an is used as an additional therapy in controlling blood pressure, affecting anxiety, reducing pain, and supporting treatment for people with schizophrenia.
The use of Murattal Al-Qur’an Therapy in those studies is in line with its ability as a psychological therapy that combines health and spiritual aspects to create a unique touch for its patients.
Penulis: Ahmad Fathi Al Jundy
Mahasiswa Program Studi Psikologi, Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia
Editor: Ika Ayuni Lestari
Bahasa: Rahmat Al Kafi
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