Sinopsis
Iffah Nizar's For the Heart That's Still Hurting serves as a beautiful, profoundly comforting asset for faith-inclusive bibliotherapy, speaking with extraordinary empathy to those anchored to the phantom pains of past betrayals. By exploring the messy, non-linear realities of resentment and emotional fragmentation, the text acts as a non-judgmental clinical mirror that directly validates the reader's resistance to toxic, superficial forgiveness. Its therapeutic power rests in its delicate pairing of poignant illustrations with active, scriptural self-reflection exercises, changing a solitary reading experience into an interactive dialogue of self-discovery. For any reader suffocating under the heavy, invisible weight of anger, vengeance, or emotional stagnation, this book offers a sanctuary of absolute psychological safety. It gently guides them to reframe their brokenness, step away from isolating grudges, and return the keys of their emotional and spiritual wellbeing to the divine.
| Nombor Buku | 158.1 |
| Tempat Terbitan | KAJANG, SELANGOR |
| Penerbit | BUKU IMAN (UMUM) SDN BHD |
| Ukuran Tinggi Buku | 9786299628521 |
Sasaran Biblioterapi
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Individuals carrying deep emotional wounds, lingering anger, or trauma from a past betrayal or broken relationship who find it difficult to move forward. |
The text directly tackles the internal conflict of letting go, stating, "Forgive and forget? Not that easy. I'm the one who's hurting... Why do forgiving and letting go feel like erasing everything we went through?". This speaks directly to readers trapped in their own grief and resentment. |
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Spiritual seekers, particularly Muslim readers, looking for a faith-centered, reflective path to emotional healing. |
The author explicitly incorporates Islamic theology into the recovery journey, utilizing reflections on Surah verses and direct pleas to Allah Al-Ghaffur (The All-Forgiving). It includes structured interactive spaces, such as a reflection bingo table, tailored for readers seeking an active, faith-based healing journal. |
Perkembangan Diri
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Deconstruction of the "Forgive and Forget" Fallacy |
The text teaches the reader that processing betrayal does not mean minimizing past trauma or blindly forgetting the offence. By validating the heart’s resistance to an "unfair" peace, the book guides readers to develop cognitive emotional clarity, allowing them to decoupling forgiveness from weakness. |
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Relinquishing Emotional Control Through Spiritual Surrender |
The author illustrates that the true root of lingering pain is attempting to force an internal fix by relying entirely on oneself, noting, "I was trying to fix my heart without asking for Allah SWT who holds it to heal it.". Absorbing this perspective helps readers cultivate existential humility and patience, releasing the burden of emotional control to a higher power. |
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Intentional Processing via Structured Creative Reflection |
Rather than encouraging passive consumption, the book embeds interactive therapeutic tasks directly into its layout. By filling out the Surah-themed reflection tables, the reader is pushed to actively audit their emotional shortcomings, safely externalize their inner grudges, and take daily measurable steps toward self-restoration. |