Reading Human Body Through Al-Quran Lens

JAKARTA - Alumni of the Faculty of Nursing, University of Muhammadiyah Jakarta (FIK UMJ), Ns. Agus Purnama, explained how Islamic values can be integrated with health science through a physiological approach in nursing.

He conveyed this presentation in a sharing session at the Halal Bihalal 1446 Hijri and UmJ Muhammadiyah Day held at the KH Ahmad Azhar Basyir Auditorium, the Cendekia UMJ Building, Wednesday, April 30.

Agus emphasized the importance of a proof-based approach in the world of health. He explained that the evidence used in health practices often comes from the latest research results. However, according to him, Al Quran and As Sunnah can also be used as the main references in building scientific grounds.

"We are used to understanding that our main source is the Al Quran and As Sunnah. In fact, in the context of health science there is also scientific proof," he said.

Agus gave an example of a holistic approach that aims to achieve a balance of the body or homeostasis. He mentioned that the homeostasis concept has been contained in the Al Quran, especially in the letter Al Infithar verse 6-7.

He also explained that the anatomy of the human body has been stated in An Nur's letter paragraph 45, Al Mursalat verse 20, and Al Mu'minun verse 13. The three verses, according to him, show that about 60 percent of the human body consists of water.

He also discussed the anatomy and physiological of human skin. Based on the results of the study, the skin contains most of the pain receptors. This, according to Agus, is in line with the explanation in An Nisa's letter paragraph 56 which mentions the function of the skin in the context of pain.

From these various examples, Agus concluded that science is not in charge of proving, but rather explaining what has been proven in the Quran and As Sunnah. The proof has been completed in Al Quran and As Sunnah. The present references and research results only explain the existing evidence," he said.

In addition, Agus also introduced the concept of complementary nursing, namely a non-conventional approach in nursing practices that support comprehensive healing, both physically, emotionally, and spiritually. One example is cupping therapy.

He explained that cupping therapy has been known since the time of the Prophet SAW, and is currently being explained scientifically through the understanding of phasyology and pathogenesis.

According to Agus, this understanding is very important for Muslim health workers to continue to uphold professionalism and think critically.

"With that, the practice of nursing can be part of a charity of worship," he concluded.