Aligning shariah principles with essential soft skills in patient care: a systematic review

Jamaludin, Thandar Soe Sumaiyah and Nurumal, Mohd. Said and Che Abdullah, Che Azunie and Mat Isa, Rif'atunnailah and Che Hasan, Muhammad Kamil and Firdaus, Mohd Khairul Zul Hasymi and Suhardi, Mohd Iman Saiful and Mohd Fadzil, Suhaiza and Win, Kyu Kyu and Ariyanto, Heri (2026) Aligning shariah principles with essential soft skills in patient care: a systematic review. Journal of Advanced Research in Social and Behavioural Sciences, 44 (1). pp. 331-342. ISSN 2462-1951

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Abstract

Soft skills such as communication, teamwork, leadership, ethical decision-making, and interpersonal interaction are essential components of quality patient care. In Islamic healthcare settings, these competencies should align with Shariah principles to ensure that healthcare delivery is ethically, culturally, and spiritually appropriate. This systematic review aimed to identify the key Shariah principles that align with essential soft skills in patient care within Islamic healthcare contexts. This review was conducted according to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines. Literature was retrieved from Scopus, PubMed, Web of Science, Al-Manhal, and Index Islamicus databases using predefined keywords related to Shariah-compliant healthcare, Islamic ethics, nursing soft skills, and Maqasid Shariah. The quality of included studies was assessed using the Critical Appraisal Skills Programme (CASP) checklist. A total of 15 studies met the inclusion criteria and were included in the final synthesis. The findings identified five dominant Shariah principles namely rahmah (compassion), ‘adl (justice), niyyah (intention), amanah (trust), and karamah (human dignity), which were closely associated with nine essential soft skills in patient care. Rahmah was strongly associated with communication and interpersonal skills, while ‘adl supported ethical decision-making and critical thinking. Niyyah reinforced leadership and social responsibility, whereas amanah promoted teamwork and collaborative problem-solving. Karamah emphasized patient dignity, ethical sensitivity, and accuracy in clinical practice. The integration of Shariah principles with soft skills provides a holistic framework for culturally sensitive and ethically grounded patient care. These findings support the incorporation of Shariah-based soft skill development into nursing education and healthcare practice, particularly in Muslim-majority healthcare settings.

Item Type:	Article (Journal)
Additional Information:	This research was supported by funding from the Sultan Ahmad Shah Medical Centre @IIUM (SASMEC @IIUM) Research Grant 2024 (SRG 2024) under project ID number SRG25-086-0086 with project title “Developing A Soft Skills Framework for Healthcare Providers by Integrating Shariah Compliance for Patient Care at SASMEC @IIUM.
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Shariah principles; soft skills; Islamic ethics; nursing education; patient care; Maqasid Shariah
Subjects:	R Medicine > RT Nursing
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Kulliyyah of Nursing > Department of Medical Surgical Nursing Kulliyyah of Nursing Kulliyyah of Nursing > Department of Critical Care Nursing Kulliyyah of Nursing > Department of Professional Nursing Studies Kulliyyah of Medicine Kulliyyah of Medicine > Department of Internal Medicine
Depositing User:	Dr. Thandar Soe @ Sumaiyah Jamaludin
Date Deposited:	17 Jul 2026 16:56
Last Update:	17 Jul 2026 16:56
Queue Number:	2026-07-Q4213
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/130125

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