Praktik Air Doa Sebagai Terapi Religius: Studi Etnografi Qur’ani pada Masyarakat Labuhan Bilik

Abstract

This research investigates the tradition of prayer water in Labuhan Bilik using a Living Qur’an framework, focusing on how local residents receive and interpret the sacred verses integrated into the practice, alongside its underlying meanings. Employing a descriptive qualitative methodology combined with field study techniques such as participant observation, in-depth interviews, and documentation the investigation gathers data from key informants, including religious figures who prepare the prayer water and community members who utilize it for healing and well-being. The findings reveal that this tradition constitutes a functional reception of the Qur’an, where scriptural verses serve as conduits for prayer, physical and spiritual restoration, safety, and divine grace. This ritual is firmly anchored in the conviction that ultimate health and providence originate from Allah SWT, with the treated water acting purely as a spiritual medium. Furthermore, the custom highlights an active engagement between the populace and the holy text, transitioning from mere textual recitation to concrete socio-religious execution. Ultimately, the study asserts that the prayer water ritual in Labuhan Bilik exemplifies the Living Qur’an paradigm, demonstrating the scripture's dynamic presence in everyday life and enriching spiritual and cultural dimensions, provided it remains strictly aligned with Islamic monotheistic principles that recognize Allah SWT as the absolute healer and provider.