Tasawuf Akhlaki Haris Al-Muhasibi: Alternative Solutions to Face Problems in the Modernization Era

Abstract

This study aims to discuss the Sufism of Akhlaki Haris al-Muhasibi as an alternative solution to the problems in the modernization era. A qualitative method with descriptive analysis is used as its research method. The results and discussion show that Sufism is one of the spiritual dimensions taught in Islam. It is divided into three types. One of them is akhlaqi Sufism. From Haris al-Muhasibi’s perprective, moral Sufism is the core of teachings that focus on promoting good values based on the Qur’an and Sunnah. This is suitable to be applied in the midst of the current modernization era, a time filled with spiritual dryness that resulted the loss of religious values and norms which then makes crime rampant. Furthermore, it can be concluded from this research that Haris al-Muhasibi's moral Sufism can be an alternative solution to overcome various problems in the modernization era. last but not least, this study recommends to all people to start implementing moral Sufism in everyday life in order to reduce various crimes that are increasing in this modern era.