Tazkiyatun Nafs Terminology: Buya Hamka's View

Abstract

Humans need tazkiyatun Nafs in life for the process of approaching oneself to Allah so that life is always directed. Buya Hamka is a figure who is concerned about tazkiyatun nafs in the human soul. This study discusses the terminology of tazkiyatun nafs in Buya Hamka's view, namely the purification of the soul. The human soul has good and bad qualities, so it needs to be purified so that its good qualities stand out more. The way to purify the soul according to Buya Hamka is by worshiping, praying for Allah's guidance, doing dhikr, reading the Koran, seeking knowledge, and muhasabah or self-introspection. The result of tazkiyatun nafs is the emergence of commendable qualities in a person such as sincerity, gratitude, patience, willingness, optimism, enthusiasm, generosity, and so on. According to Buya Hamka, tazkiyatun nafs is very important for every Muslim to have noble morals and character, so that he becomes a better human being and is useful to others. This study uses the library research method, namely research studies and studies of various books, literature, notes or reports that are related to the topic we are discussing. Data obtained comes from various documentation, references, related articles. So that the creation of this scientific work can provide new views and knowledge regarding the concept of tazkiyatun nafs, further related to the concept of tazkiyatun nafs terminology, Buya Hamka's views, Buya Hamka's thoughts, as well as getting to know more about the figure of Buya Hamka. Many of these studies have been discussed, but this study examines in more depth the terminology of tazkiyatun nafs, in order to create maturity of perception regarding tazkiyatun nafs according to buya hamka.