Sustainable community well-being through planning and design interventions based on the Book of Hikam
Kesejahteraan komuniti lestari melalui perancangan dan intervensi reka bentuk berasaskan Kitab Al-Hikam
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https://doi.org/10.37231/jimk.2025.26.2.916Keywords:
Sustainability, Community Development, Well-being, Book of HikamAbstract
Community well-being frameworks often emphasize measurable dimensions such as economic growth, healthcare, and social services, yet they frequently overlook the spiritual and psychological aspects that are essential in many cultural and religious contexts. This gap limits the effectiveness of current interventions, particularly in Muslim-majority societies where spirituality plays a central role in shaping values and resilience. This study explores the Book of Hikam by Ibn Ata'illah al-Iskandari as a foundation for interventions promoting sustainable community well-being. Using a qualitative scoping review and thematic analysis, it identifies 21 well-being concepts to guide holistic community programs. Data from classical texts and scholarly works were validated by five experts. The analysis highlights four interlinked well-being dimensions: physical, social, mental, and spiritual, forming a framework that balances external conditions with internal virtues. Insights emphasize self-awareness, empathy, social harmony, mental resilience, and spiritual fulfilment, showing how Hikam-based principles can enrich well-being initiatives. The study calls for integrating these culturally grounded approaches and recommends further empirical research across diverse contexts.
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