Belief In Destiny Research Articles

‘It takes courage to return’: West African migrants making sense of (In)voluntary return from Morocco amid adventure, failure and destiny

ABSTRACT This paper examines how young West African migrant men decide to enrol in the IOM's voluntary return programme in Morocco and make sense of their return while they wait for it to happen. Through an ethnographic exploration of migrants’ affective and moral economy of mobility, it shows that choosing to return is not a single event but a process that implies self-doubt, family negotiations, daunting emotions such as shame, and the need to find the meaning of a migratory project often interrupted in dramatic circumstances. The narrative of adventure and the belief in destiny offer meaning to return, but they are themselves subject to conflicting interpretations, justifying onward migration or return in terms of pride, resilience or failure. By validating, reinterpreting or rejecting return, would-be returnees struggle to exercise some autonomy, however fragile and interstitial, vis-à-vis the constraints weighing on their (in)voluntary decision. During this complex personal process, most returnees’ experience of the IOM's return programme is limited to administrative matters. Although the IOM commits to migrant-centred response, the daily implementation of the return procedure falls short of engaging with returnees’ circumstances, remaining peripheral to the challenges that (in)voluntary returning entails.

ANALYSIS OF THE LEGAL PROVISION OF ISLAM AND THE MECHANISM OF LIFE INSURANCE

Islamic life insurance is a rapidly growing economic product in the Islamic economic environment. Although there are regulations and fatwas that regulate the mechanism and law of Islamic life insurance, scholars still have differing opinions about its permissibility. This paper aims to analyze Islamic fiqh about the law and mechanism of Islamic life insurance. The research method used is qualitative research with an empirical juridical approach. The analysis results show two main views among scholars regarding the permissibility of Islamic life insurance. Opinions allowing sharia life insurance refer to the principles of sharia and see it as a means of protection that can benefit the community. On the other hand, some opinions reject Islamic life insurance because it is considered to violate the fundamental principles of Islam, such as belief in God's destiny and avoidance of the elements of usury, gharar, and maisir. In the Indonesian context, the National Sharia Council (DSN) of MUI has issued fatwas and regulations related to the mechanism and law of Islamic life insurance. This fatwa is a solution to the two views of fiqh scholars and follows the principles of maqasid sharia.

Supernatural Narratives in the Novels of Gifted Scholars and Beautiful Ladies: A Study Centered on the Works of Tianhuacang Zhuren

Supernatural writing, anchored in a long literary tradition, is a common narrative technique in ancient Chinese novels. Taking the novels of gifted scholars and beautiful ladies by Tianhuacang Zhuren as an example, the supernatural writing phenomena can be categorized into three types: dreams, extraordinary encounters, and visions. Supernatural writing plays a crucial role in plot construction, narrative progression, character development, and spatial expansion in novels. It not only reflects the religious cultural concepts of karma and fate shaped by Buddhism and Taoism but also expresses the strong belief in destiny and a sense of superiority among the literati in traditional Chinese society. Moreover, it mirrors the authors creative psychology.

Greek People, the Orthodox Religion and Resilience in the Time of Crisis

This paper examines the role of religion in supporting health and the significance this has on emotional wellbeing in time of crisis for individuals of Greek Australian background. Melbourne, Australia, has a large Greek community whose oldest members were born in Greece and emigrated to Australia 50-60 years ago. The children and grandchildren of these immigrants were born in Australia but often see themselves as members of a cultural community distinct from the English-speaking mainstream. In addition to language, one of the most significant cultural factors handed down by the immigrant generation is a belief in the importance of religion and religious rituals in maintaining health. These rituals and beliefs are also a powerful tool for coping in times of crisis, illness and other challenges. Its findings are based on several qualitative studies undertaken in Melbourne between 2011-2016. The individuals that participated in these studies relied on religious faith and traditional practices to support them in times of crisis. Their specific beliefs reflect orthodox theology but also folk practices specific to this community and can be applied to wellbeing and resilience shown by this population in times of crisis. They have a strong belief in destiny and generally accept that God provides the means for addressing negative conditions. This paper describes the nature of their beliefs and outlines the ways in which religion serves as the basis for their resilience and ability to cope with adversity. Keywords: Greek people, Orthodox religion, faith, resilience, crisis

Islamic Coping, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Islam Oriented Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (IO-TF-CBT) in Post-Kahramanmaraş Earthquake Period

The Great Southeast Turkey Earthquakes (GSTE) of February 2023 were not only a physical disaster but also seem to have triggered the onset of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) among survivors in Kahramanmaraş and surrounding areas. This review emphasizes the need for culturally appropriate clinical interventions in PTSD therapies, addressing the psychological impacts left by the earthquakes. The Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) models implemented after the 1999 Marmara earthquake failed to integrate cultural and Islamic thoughts effectively. With this critical perspective, the article advocates for a holistic healing process that integrates Islamic coping mechanisms with clinical psychology. The importance of religious and spiritual practices in PTSD recovery, especially reliance on Allah, patience, the concept of ummah, prayer, almsgiving, and belief in destiny, is highlighted. While analyzing the potential effectiveness of Islamic approaches in PTSD rehabilitation, the study criticizes the inadequacies of current clinical practices and advocates for the adoption of faith-integrated therapeutic strategies. It proposes a structured methodology for Islamic-Oriented TF-CBT that integrates spiritual practices with scientifically supported psychological interventions, highlighting the gaps in current practices. The aim is to bridge the gap between Islamic practices and clinical psychology, offering a treatment approach compatible with the religious values and traditions of the Muslim population affected by the GSTE. This critical perspective strengthens the call for progress towards cultural competency in mental health services, ensuring that PTSD treatments adapt to the diversity and complexity of earthquake victims. The article emphasizes the need to comprehensively address the psychological needs of individuals affected by the GSTE, particularly those battling PTSD. Recognizing PTSD as not only an individual disorder but also a societal issue, the study suggests that treatment processes should consider not only the individual but also the community. The importance of community-based interventions is highlighted, discussing the current shortcomings and areas for development in this field. In conclusion, the article underscores the significance of cultural sensitivity and community-based approaches in PTSD treatment, calling for more research and implementation in this area.

Greek People, the Orthodox Religion and Resilience in the Time of Crisis

This paper examines the role of religion in supporting health and the significance this has on emotional wellbeing in time of crisis for individuals of Greek Australian background. Melbourne, Australia, has a large Greek community whose oldest members were born in Greece and emigrated to Australia 50-60 years ago. The children and grandchildren of these immigrants were born in Australia but often see themselves as members of a cultural community distinct from the English-speaking mainstream. In addition to language, one of the most significant cultural factors handed down by the immigrant generation is a belief in the importance of religion and religious rituals in maintaining health. These rituals and beliefs are also a powerful tool for coping in times of crisis, illness and other challenges. Its findings are based on several qualitative studies undertaken in Melbourne between 2011-2016. The individuals that participated in these studies relied on religious faith and traditional practices to support them in times of crisis. Their specific beliefs reflect orthodox theology but also folk practices specific to this community and can be applied to wellbeing and resilience shown by this population in times of crisis. They have a strong belief in destiny and generally accept that God provides the means for addressing negative conditions. This paper describes the nature of their beliefs and outlines the ways in which religion serves as the basis for their resilience and ability to cope with adversity. Keywords: Greek people, Orthodox religion, faith, resilience, crisis

Study the gender and socio-economic status differences on the variable of religiosity (way of life, belief in rebirth, karma and destiny, existence of power, importance of prayer and purposeful life)

Study the gender and socio-economic status differences on the variable of religiosity (way of life, belief in rebirth, karma and destiny, existence of power, importance of prayer and purposeful life)

Literature at the service of truth: Simone Weil and 'L’Enracinement'

The purpose of this article is to elaborate the many literary allusions that Simone Weil used in her ultimate work: L' Enracinement, translated as The Need for Roots, to achieve her goal of encouraging her fellow countrymen to create a new postwar society. Understanding how she used the riches of the French and Western Literary Cannon, less easily grasped by those not educated in the French Education system, enriches the understanding of Weil's purpose and skill in writing on many levels, simultaneously for different target audiences. Underlying her stress on the need for truth and honesty about a county's past and present, with discernable respect for every person, is her foundational belief in the spiritual destiny of every human being. Examining her literary allusions in detail to show her clever subversion of traditionally accepted interpretations brings a new dimension to Simone Weil studies, while underlining the relevance of this essay to contemporary dilemmas.

Humor and Wisdom (Content Analysis of Dakwah by Das’ad Latif on Instagram)

This research aims to determine (1) Das'ad Latif's profile, (2) humor in Dakwah by Das'ad Latif on Instagram, and (3) wisdom in Dakwah by Das'ad Latif on Instagram. This study utilizes content analysis with a descriptive technique and a qualitative approach. To collect data, the researcher employed observation and documentation methods. The results of this study indicate that Das'ad Latif frequently discusses women in his Dakwah due to their occasional inability to maintain proper behavior and morals, which should govern their conduct. On his Instagram account, humorous Dakwah messages containing morals were found, consisting of 5 messages, including morals towards others, morals towards parents, and morals towards partners. In these humorous Dakwah messages, there were 3 Dakwah videos discussing women: "Pertanyaan Dongok," in which the word "ibu" (mother) was mentioned 25 times and "istri" (wife) 7 times, "Tips Hadapi Omelan Istri," mentioning "istri" 5 times, and "Kita yang Cicil Dia yang Ambil," mentioning "istri" 5 times and "ibu" 6 times. Meanwhile, the wisdom-based Dakwah messages included 3 messages related to "akidah" (faith), such as "Allah Maha Penyayang" (Allah is the Most Compassionate), "percaya akan kuasa Allah" (belief in the power of Allah), and "keyakinan terhadap takdir Allah" (belief in Allah's destiny). There was 1 message related to "syariah" (Islamic law), namely "siyasah" (politics), and 2 messages related to "akhlak" (morals), focusing on morals towards others.

Caring for COVID-19’s patients, an opportunity for spiritual transcendence in volunteer nurses: a content analysis study

ABSTRACT Nurses are living in unprecedented times and the first-line against the COVID-19 pandemic. Nurses see controversial issues and face different complications that lead to work-life conflicts and compromise patient safety. Finding volunteer nurses is a fantastic adventure in such a situation. This study attempted to analyze volunteer nurses’ experiences and factors influencing care in the COVID-19 pandemic situation. A qualitative descriptive study was applied from Jun to May 2021 in four different hospitals in Iran. Data was collected by Semi-structured interviews (N:13) with an open-ended question until data saturation. Data were analyzed using qualitative content analysis. The study was approved by the ethics committee of Birjand University medical and science and was conducted in achievement of the moral standards in terms of voluntary participation, the confidentiality of data, anonymity, and verbal informed consent. Two main themes obtained were “A faith-based approach” and “Care, an opportunity for spiritual transcendence.” Five categories are “Belief in a divine destiny,” “Transformation of life meaning”, “spiritual hedonism”, “Wise self-sacrifice”, and “Sacred Defense” and ten subcategories were extracted that indicated volunteer nurses’ perspectives during the COVID-19 outbreak. Cultural and individual factors lead to making decisions in nurses. Themes indicate that spiritual perspectives, ethical issues, and religious points of view are factors that can influence willingness, commitment, and function of nurses. Spiritual transcendence is one of the most valuable humanistic situations that manifest for nurses than normal circumstances. It is pivotal for senior educational and clinical managers to identify, develop, and strengthen the capacity of nurses with such a vision to recruit them in high-responsibility departments, and know-how to transfer these perspectives to the next generation of nurses.

The Throb of the Poetic Text from the Formation of the Signifier to the Inclination of the Signified in Lamentation of Abu Al-Fadhil Al-Abbas (peace be upon him)

The poem of lamentation was dominated by the character of consolation, patience, and belief in fate and destiny. The poetry of lamentation is one of the purposes through which the poet expresses his grief for those who lost his family and others, which is the terminology of the people of language and literature, the crying of the dead and the enumeration of his good deeds in poetry and prose. Hence, the research focused on mourning and consoling (Qamar Bani Hashim) Al-Abbas Bin Ali Bin Abi Talib (peace be upon them). This absent present personality and this intangible connection to him because he has unique lofty values that he reinforced with his pure blood to light the way for the living... and this we sensed in the poems of lamentation by the poets of generosity who cried with their wonderful and abundant poems. So I took random samples from poems and elegies of the poets of Al-Joud, and studied the functions of each sample and their implications across different places. Especially in the interrogative functions and their implications, and the functions of the appeal, and its implications, and the functions of introduction and delay and its various implications. The signifier was identified in it, its real meaning, the signified, and its various figurative meanings.

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INTRODUCTIONStalking is generally defined as an intentional pattern of repeated intrusive and intimidating behaviours towards a specific person that causes the target to feel harassed, threatened and fearful. Motivations for stalking include a delusional belief in romantic destiny, a desire to reclaim a prior relationship, a sadistic urge to torment the victim or a psychotic over identification with the victim and the desire to replace him or her. Cyberstalking can be as distressing to victims as physical stalking if not more so, due to the concealment and anonymity afforded by electronic communication.CASE REPORT21 years old male patient had sleeplessness, hearing voices, easy irritability, harming self, breaking articles and sending threatening messages to an unacquainted celebrity actress for 5 months. He was distressed with the voices of the celebrity actress accusing him. He decided to threaten her and followed her social media activities and was cyberstalking for 4 months, sending threatening messages to her Facebook, Instagram and whatsapp accounts and she eventually sorted legal help.While in stalkers, erotomanic delusions are the commonly reported delusions, other delusional fixations like persecutory type are rarely reported.

ANALISIS NILAI MORAL DAN KATA-KATA INSPIRASI DALAM NOVEL “ORANG CACAT DILARANG SEKOLAH” KARYA WIWID PRASETYO

The purpose of this study is to describe: (1) The moral values ​​contained in the novel People with Disabilities Forbidden Schools by wiwid prasetyo. (2) Inspirational words contained in the novel Orang Disabled for Schools by wiwid prasetyo. In conducting this research the method I use is descriptive qualitative method. The main data source in this study comes from the novel Orang Cacat Disarang Sekolah by Wiwid Prasetyo. Data collection in this study uses library techniques with steps. Read and understand novels. Mark a quote. Invest. Clarifying Data. And finally the validity of the data is obtained through triangulation. Data analysis techniques use flow analysis techniques which include data reduction, data presentation, and drawing conclusions. Based on research conducted, it was concluded that this novel depicts an optimistic attitude in living the life of a disabled child with a strong foundation of belief in religion and God's destiny. Strong belief in religion makes the characters in the novel struggle hard to achieve their goals, even though they have physical limitations.

PENERIMAAN DIRI DARI KEGAGALAN AKADEMIK PEREMPUAN PERFEKSIONISME

This research aims to describe how academic perfectionism women rise from failure. This research uses a qualitative method with a case study approach. The number of participants in this study was four people obtained by purposive sampling technique with the characteristics of middle-aged adult women, the type of perfection in completing academic tasks, had experienced academic failure, and were willing to become research participants. In-depth interviews and observations collect data. This study indicates that educated perfectionist women always try to achieve maximum results io doing academic work. They also always have high targets that must be completed in their academic life. When they experience academic failures, at first, they tend to be sad, but after that, they can get up quickly. That is because they have a good self-concept of achievement, emotional maturity, belief in God's destiny, and a sense of optimism in themselves, and they also get reinforced motivation through social support from close relatives.

According to Bukhari Is "Destiny"Condition of faith? An Analysis in the Context of "Jibril’s Hadith

Belief in destiny is counted among the conditions of belief in the creed books of Ahl Al-Sunnah. The basis of this belief is the phrase "believing in destiny" in the hadith, known as Jibril’s hadith in reply to the prophet Muhammad PBUH, stating that Iman/belief in destiny is out of Iman. Yet imam Bukhari did not relate to any hadith stating the phrase “belief in destiny” in his Sahih. In addition, the Bukhari related to the phrase “belief in destiny” in one of his works named "Halku Efali'l-Ibad", in which he dealt with the subject of destiny separately, made it necessary to examine his opinion on destiny. This research aims to examine the reasons that led Imam bukhari not to relate to the hadiths that stated “belief in destiny” phrases, beside highlighting his own belief in believing in destiny under the mentioned Jibril’s Hadith.

Indic Religiosity Scale: Developing and Validating an Indian Religiosity Scale

The religiosity of one of the world's most populous countries and of its people who constitute the largest diaspora in the world – India, has been ill-researched and ill-captured. A religiosity scale that is grounded in a theoretical understanding of the Indic religions – religions which originated in India – needs to be developed. This scale should demonstrate validity and reliability, besides being parsimonious. An Indic Religiosity Scale based on the commonalities of the major Indic religions – Hinduism, Jainism, Sikhism and Buddhism – is developed and validated as a measure for crosscultural studies on religiosity. A 15-item construct with five factors emerged as a valid and reliable measure of religiosity. The five factors include Way of Life; Belief in Rebirth, Karma and Destiny; Existence of Supreme Power; Importance of Prayer and Purposeful Life. The Indic Religiosity Scale (IRS) – with its parsimony and ease of use – can be used in multiple managerial contexts and organizational settings including cross-cultural settings, involving religiosity as a construct.

Barriers and facilitators towards colonoscopy: a qualitative systematic review.

Colonoscopy is integral in the early detection of colorectal cancer (CRC), be it for screening, diagnostic or therapeutic intentions. Despite the presence of multiple screening modalities, colonoscopy remains integral in providing a definitive CRC diagnosis. However, uptake rates remain low worldwide with minimal understanding towards stakeholders' perspectives. This systematic review is the first to outline the barriers and facilitators faced by providers and patients in receiving colonoscopy specifically. Using PRISMA guidelines, our systematic review consolidates findings from Medline, Embase, CINAHL, PsycINFO and Web of Science Core collection. All perceptions of healthcare providers and screening participants aged 45 and above towards colonoscopy were included. Forty-five articles were included in our review. Five major analytical themes were identified - procedural perceptions, personal experiences, thoughts and concerns, societal influences, doctor-patient relationship and healthcare system. The discrepancies in knowledge between patients and providers have evidently reduced in the present decade, potentially attributable to the rising influence of social media. The sharing of providers' personal experiences, involvement of patients' family in colonoscopy recommendations and propagation of patients' positive recounts were also more apparent in the past compared to the present decade, highlighting the need to reevaluate the balance between medical confidentiality and personal touch. Additionally, Asian patients were reportedly more apathetic towards CRC diagnosis due to their strong belief in destiny, a crucial association consistent with present studies. This study highlights pertinent gaps in our healthcare system, providing crucial groundwork for interventions to be enacted in engendering higher colonoscopy uptake rates.

The Relationship between Belief and Trust in God from the Point of Kalām and Sūfism

Bu makalenin amacı kadere iman ve tevekkül ilişkisini kelâm ve tasavvuf disiplinleri açısından incelemektir. Tevekkül İslâm ahlâkında imanın olumlu özelliklerinden birisi olarak kabul edilir. İnsanın her şeye gücünün yetmediği gerçeğinden hareketle, insanın işinde bir başkasına dayanma ve güvenme ihtiyacı vardır. Dini açıdan bu varlık Tanrı’dır. Özellikle tasavvuf ilminde insan-Tanrı ilişkisi açısından tevekkül, kullukta önemli bir göstergedir. Bununla birlikte kavramın içeriği kelâmda kader inancıyla yakın ilişkilidir. Kadere iman ile kişinin sorumluluklarını taşıması ve üzerine düşeni yapması arasında ince bir çizgi vardır. Tasavvufî tevekkül anlayışında kulluğun zirve hâli olarak nitelenen iradeyi terk, teslimiyet ve tevekkül hâli, kelâmda her şeyin ilâhî kaderle olduğu inancıyla birleştiğinde, olumlu bir ahlâki tutum olan tevekkül, bir anda problemli bir olguya dönüşebilmektedir. Son iki asır İslâm toplumlarının geri kalmışlığında söz konusu problemin etkisi yadsınamaz. Ancak gerek tasavvuf gerekse Sünni kelâm literatüründe gelenekselleşmiş kadere imanın sağlıklı yorumu, insana ve topluma cesaret ve direnç veren bir tevekküle neden olabileceği de düşünülmelidir. Bu çalışmada kelâm ilminde irade, kudret, kazâ-kader inancı bakımından tevekkül kavramı ele alınmış ve kadere imanla tevekkülün olumlu ilişkisi sorgulanmıştır.

Qadariyah, Jabariyah dan Ahlus Sunnah (Studi Komparatif Merespon Kebijakan Pemerintah dan Ulama Mencegah Merebaknya Covid-19)

This study elaborated one phenomenon that occurs in Indonesia, particularly after the appeal issued by Indonesian Government and Indonesian Council of Ulama (MUI) for people to avoid crowded places including the mosques. People responses vary greatly so is with community leaders; of course, the response is the result of their understanding so far. This research used a descriptive qualitative method by using data related to theology that develops in Islam, namely Qadariyah, Jabariyah, and Ahlussunnah in particular in response to the policy of government and scholars on preventing the outbreak of Covid-19. The results of this study show that there are three groups who address the issue of destiny in different ways. First, Jabariyah is a group that only relies on Allah, but denies effort. Second, Qadariyyah, is a group that denies destiny, only does efforts but forget the reliance on God. Third is the middle group, Ahlu Al Sunnah wal Jamaah, which combine reliance with effort in matters of destiny. If it is analyzed carefully, among the three theological schools, the easiest one to support the maximization of government policy and the instructions of scholars in Indonesia is Ahlusunnah wal Jamaah. They combine belief in destiny with effort to maximize the achievement of the reliance process towards destiny.

THE ORIGIN OF AN IMPERIAL CONSCIOUSNESS IN THE UNITED STATES

The article examines the origins of Imperial discourse formation in American political culture and geopolitics. At the end of XX - beginning of XXI century it took disguised forms - “nonterritorial Empire”, “informal Empire”, “positive Empire”, “cultural hegemony”. The latency of the US Imperial consciousness is due to a number of reasons. First, the historical fact of the struggle for liberation from the colonial rule of Britain left a deep trace in the “political imaginary” of the American people and gave rise to the belief that the United States itself has never been, is not and cannot be an Empire. The second factor was the semantic evolution that occurred in the American interpretation of power. In fact, America has not passed the historical path that developed the idea of a “monopoly on legitimate violence” in Europe. The idea of “dispersal” of power has rooted in the public consciousness the priority of the power factor, coupled with the admissibility of the use of force at own discretion. Inside, both motives were regarded by the public consciousness as democratic. The third component of imperialism became a powerful Messianic argument, the belief in the special destiny of the American nation to create an ideal society This Faith brought with them in the “terra nullis” (on “no man's land”) immigrants of the New World. This thesis has become fundamental to the public opinion and to all the leaders of America. The justification of the concept of “soft power” and “cultural hegemony” did not detract from the importance of the “power factor”, which gave rise to new forms of imperialism - the deployment of military bases and economic dictatorship. The range of American domination is characterized by great flexibility - from mutually beneficial cooperation in Europe (“Empire by invitation”) to direct military intervention into the “rogue States”.