THE ROLE OF REPETITIVE DHIKR AS A SPIRITUAL THERAPY FOR ADDICTION RECOVERY
International Journal of Education Psychology and Counseling June 5, 2025 Rozeeda Kadri, Zaifuddin Md Rasip
A proposed recovery model for substance abuse should integrate spiritual elements alongside biological, social, and psychological factors, particularly for Asian populations in Malaysia, Indonesia, and Thailand where divinity is central to daily life. The paper argues that Western models overlook these spiritual dimensions. Zikr repetition, a meditative and spiritual practice, is suggested as a healing tool for substance abuse recovery.