Sami Ayed Alshammary
King Fahad Medical City, Riyadh
Title: The satisfaction of Ruqyah on cancer patients
Biography
Biography: Sami Ayed Alshammary
Abstract
Ruqyah defined in Islam as the recitation of the Quran seeking the refuge in Allah, remembrance and supplications that are used as a means of treating sicknesses and other problems as the Quran is a source of healing. Cancer is a life-threatening disease that often has a tremendous impact on patient’s quality of life, also is associated with the experience of uncertainty, vulnerability, hopelessness, isolation, fear, shock, depression, anger and expectation of healing versus death. Cancer is one of the leading causes of mortality worldwide. It places considerable mental, physical and emotional stress on patients and requires them to make significant adjustments in many key areas of their lives. The aim of this study was to explore the impact of Ruqyah on cancer patients among patients admitted to the Comprehensive Cancer Center (CCC) in KFMC, Riyadh, to explore the significance of Ruqyah on cancer patients. Ruqyah satisfaction as part of the religious and cultural influences on general heath well-being of Muslims and provides a better understanding of Ruqyah practice and its implications for counseling and spiritual interventions. The data to validate this satisfaction is lacking; Few study has been done in Muslim countries. Dling this study will provide an understanding the significant Ruqyah.