ISSUES AND CHALLENGES OF ISLAMIC MENTAL-COGNITIVE PROCESS IN EMPOWERING ADOLESCENTS

This study shows that the Islamic psychosocial level of adolescent offenders is at a low level. It is understood that Islamic psychosocial refers to the strength of the Islamic spirit within an individual to interact with the community around him. This is the nature of empathy and it is solely from the encouragement of Allah's universal mercy. The low level of psychosocial is due to the person's poor Islamic mentalcognitive process. The level of thinking of mental-cognitive process plays an important role in developing one's psychosocial (compared with Gadd & Jefferson 2007). The study also reveals the positive influence between Islamic mental-cognitive process and Islamic psychosocial. In Islam one should always prioritize the needs of others above oneself. Islam does not recognize individualization and capitalization. Islam only recognizes the fact that genuine individuals are the ones who sacrifice themselves and their property to uphold the truth of Allah. Throughout the history of the prophets and righteous people, the trait that stands out within them are their philanthropic and egalitarian ways. These two traits will reveal intelligence when facing the problems of human life, especially for adolescents who are in their transitioning period.