Implementation of Rehabilitation for Drug Abuse Victims at the Amelia Rehabilitation Foundation in North Sumatra

Abstract

This study aims to analyze the implementation of drug rehabilitation programs through the lens of maqāṣid al-sharī‘ah, emphasizing the protection of the five essential objectives of Islamic law. The research focuses on the rehabilitation practices at the Amelia Foundation in North Sumatra as a case study. A qualitative approach was employed, combining conceptual and case study methods. Data were collected through in-depth interviews with counselors and residents, as well as documentation of the rehabilitation activities. The findings reveal that the Therapeutic Community (TC) model applied at the foundation aligns with the five principles of maqāṣid al-sharī‘ah: hifẓ al-dīn (protection of faith) through spiritual development and worship guidance; Hifẓ al-nafs (protection of life) through medical care and social support; hifẓ al-‘aql (protection of intellect) through counseling and mental education; hifẓ al-nasl (protection of progeny) through family responsibility formation; and hifẓ al-māl (protection of wealth) through vocational training and entrepreneurship programs. This study contributes to the development of a holistic rehabilitation framework that integrates spiritual, moral, and economic dimensions. It highlights the significance of maqāṣid al-sharī‘ah as an alternative Islamic paradigm for sustainable and meaningful drug recovery programs.