Factors of Suicide Attempts: A Case Study According to Islamic Perspective Counseling

Abstract

Lately, the issue of suicide in Malaysia has increasing, especially after the Covid-19 pandemic. Data from the Malaysian Ministry of Health reports that suicide is among the 10 leading causes of death in the world and the fourth leading cause of death for those aged 15 to 29 years. This article explains how the life of a respondent who tried to commit suicide. The objective of this study is to explore the factors that cause suicide attempts and suicide laws according to the Islamic perspective. The methodology of this study uses a qualitative approach that is by using case studies. Snowball sampling is used in this study by focusing on a respondent who has a history of suicide attempts. The participant is a male student studying at IPTS in Kedah. The analysis of the data obtained from the respondents shows that the occurrence of family factors, love break-ups, failure in academics, being influenced by the media that spread the news of suicide, lack of knowledge related to aqidah and not understanding the concept of tests. These factors can be used to help counselors formulate strategies according to an Islamic perspective that are effective to help this special population either at the level of protection, prevention, or recovery.