The Effectiveness of Murotal Al-Quran Therapy in Reducing Excessive Anxiety

Abstract

Murottal Al-Qur'an is a form of music therapy with the sound of the Al-Qur'an which has a positive influence on the listener. Anxiety is an emotional condition that is usually characterized by worry, anxiety and fear. This research aims to determine the effectiveness of Al-Quran Murottal Therapy in Reducing Anxiety. Using a qualitative approach with a descriptive case study design. Data collection was carried out through interviews and direct observation, equipped with the Hamilton Anxiety Rating Scale questionnaire by Max Hamilton in 1959. The subject in this research was one person who had met the specified criteria. Subjects were given therapy by listening to surah Al-Fatihah, Al-Baqarah verse 225, AL- Ikhlas, Al-Falaq, and An-Nas. Done according to directions and ability for 10 minutes before going to bed at night. The instrument in this research was a smartphone to provide therapy listening to the Al-Quran.