Remembrance (Zikr) Approach to Treat Drug Addiction Problems

The issue of drug addiction is the most common symptom of society's disease right now. The problem of drug addiction has hit all walks of life, especially young people. Drugs undermine economy power and undermine national development by poisoning the minds and spirits of individuals to adapt to current needs and challenges. Drugs can be considered the root cause of all kinds of crime, the evils of domestic, community and national unrest. This is due to the lack of Islamic spiritual values in the addict. This problem is due to the ignorance of Islam and the lack of spiritual appreciation in daily life. This study aims to identify a remembrance approach to treat drug addiction problems at the “Rumah Penawar Drugs Rehabilitation Treatment Center Puncak Alam” to ensure long-term and ongoing recovery. This study is qualitative. The data were collected using the design of interview techniques and document analysis by examining aspects of remembrance and their role and finding them in accordance with the Quran and al-Sunnah. Interviews were conducted with the management of the “Rumah Penawar Drugs Rehabilitation Treatment Center Puncak Alam” and among the trainees. The data obtained were analyzed descriptively. The study found that there are 7 types of spiritual practices practiced at the “Rumah Penawar Drugs Rehabilitation Treatment Center Puncak Alam”. Such practices include remembrance, prayers, and recitation of the Quran, fasting, other circumcision practices, recitation and prayer with teachers. Remembrance elements play a vital role in preventing individuals from getting into drug abuse. Remembrance is one of the greatest spiritual powers of Islam. There is no single worship in Islam that is separate from remembrance. Even the prayer spirit that is the pillar of religion is remembrance (zikrullah). The study concludes that remembrance and other spiritual practices practiced at the “Rumah Penawar Drugs Rehabilitation Treatment Center Puncak Alam” on a regular basis can have a positive effect especially in the treatment and recovery of drug addiction and the personal development of trainees. A good appreciation of spiritual values such as remembrance in life can avoid negative elements, especially drug abuse. Formerly drug addicts are also capable of being good leaders in the future.