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The world's transition to an endemic phase has had a significant impact on the global community's mental health. The World Health Organization (WHO) predicts a silent pandemic related to mental health due to Covid-19 during this phase. This can be attributed to the increased pressures of post-pandemic life, including economic aspects and changes in daily routines. Mental health issues such as stress, anxiety, depression, and burnout have been identified. Therefore, initiatives like complementary psychotherapy are crucial for maintaining mental well-being. Thisstudy aimsto discuss the theoretical dimensions of complementary psychotherapy in Tafsir al-Qurtubi. The focus is on a compilation of interpretations of 18 verses related to tafakkur (contemplation) found in 13 surahs. Using a qualitative method with a thematic content analysis approach, the study reveals that Imam al-Qurtubi's compilation of interpretations of āyāt al-tafakkur is comprehensive and aligns with several dimensions of psychotherapy. These dimensions include the recovery of traumatic experiences, reeducation, reassurance, and psychological support. The combination of interpretations clearly demonstrates Imam al-Qurtubi's contribution to developing a complementary approach for preserving psychological well-being. In conclusion, the compilation of interpretations of āyāt al-tafakkur by Imam al-Qurtubi deserves recognition as a valuable part of the theoretical foundation of complementary psychotherapy in managing mental well-being during the endemic phase. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) was contagious and a pandemic was declared in early first quarter of 2020. The effect of the rapid infection caused the Malaysian government to impose a Movement Control Order (PKP) throughout the country. After a year, the current conditions left a negative effect on the people, especially involving the economic sector, so that many lost their livelihood. This situation encourages some women to help out in earning a living to ease the burden of the family. However, the difficulty of sexual harassment, depression, excessive workload, childcare problems are becoming more serious among female workers owing to the new normative work culture. The question is, what is the solution that can be put forward to curb the crisis? Thus, this investigation seeks to identify and highlight ethics for working women, adapted from the story of two Madyan girls recorded in surah al-Qasas (28: 23-25). Based on the study of this story, this study found that the ethics of women in career and economic activities can be summarized into 8M, namely: mas’uliah (responsibility); muru’ah (maintaining self-esteem); ma’rifah (having knowledge); maharah (having skills); ma’manah (keeping safe); muhadathah (communication), muwanah (teamwork); and mushawarah (consultation). The work ethics outlined are able to provide a positive impact in meeting some of the conditions and good practices in the career or working world. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The issue of the psychological well-being of society is a discourse that is increasingly given universal attention in the aftermath of the covid-19 pandemic. In the fourth quarter of 2020, a study by the Malaysian Public Service Department reported that the interpretation of the Malaysian psychological well-being index was at a moderate level with an overall score of 7.2. Among the key elements that are a measure of psychological well-being are emotional quality, self-actualization, life satisfaction, psychological functionality and the ability to interact with the environment. In this regard, initiatives to control the sustainability of psychological wellbeing are being actively pursued by various parties. Thus, the purpose of this study is to present a proposal for the control of psychological well-being control based on the method of altafakkur in the Quran. The study in the form of theory application is worked on the basis of qualitative methods through content analysis approach. The results of the study found that the discourse of the method of al-tafakkur in the Qur'an is holistic. The combination of the understanding is able to control and stabilize the mind or emotions. In conclusion, the Quranbased method of al-tafakkur should be dignified as part of the complementary mechanism of psychological well-being control. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]