Sufi Approach Research Articles

Dimensions of Hamka's Modern Sufism (A study of the verses of Maqamat in Tafsir Al-Azhar by Hamka)

Seeing the reality of today's society, moral degradation has arisen in humans, so it is essential to improve ourselves by returning humans to their existence as servants of Allah SWT. One alternative is to study and practice the teachings of Sufism. In the teachings, there are spiritual stages (maqâmât) to achieve perfection as a servant of Allah. The focus of this research is to examine Hamka's interpretation style in al-Azhar's tafsir by explaining his interpretation regarding the maqâmât verses so that the dimensions of Sufism and its relevance found in Hamka's al-Azhar tafsir are known. This research aims to find out Hamka's style and interpretation in al-Azhar's interpretation regarding the maqâmât verses and the dimensions of Sufism contained in them so that we can find out whether maqâmât is still relevant or not to be practiced in the present era. The methodology used in this research is qualitative library research (library research) with a mauḍu'i model of the Sufism approach that focuses on maqâmât verses using descriptive-analytical analysis of Hamka's Sufism thought. The results of this discussion show thatHamka's interpretation of the verses of maqâmât is in the style of Sufism by exploring the meaning of zahir and theinner meaning in which there are nuances to society (Adabi Ijtima'i) covering the socio-culture of Indonesianculture so that the dimension of Sufism contained in Hamka's interpretation is still very relevant to modern lifetoday.

SUFISTIC APPROACH IN ISLAMIC EDUCATION TO INCREASE SOCIAL CONCERN AND PEACE

Conflict becomes part of contemporary phenomena that embraces all dimensions of human life, starting from the level of individuals, society, to relations between countries. Conflict in all of its variety, both economic, political conflicts, even conflicts between civilizations, cannot be separated from the “on-name” religion. Islam which teaches love and peace is distorted into Islam that teaches conflict. Islamic education in a broad context is responsible for the formation of logical thinking of humans who like to spread terror and conflict. This paper examines how the Sufism approach in Islamic education plays its part as the Islamic tradition that teaches Islam in the form of love and spreads Peaceful Islam and has A peace of mind with research Library research that uses qualitative descriptive analysis techniques with the results of research that is mystical approach in Islamic education fundamental alternatives in order to reduce conflict and bring peace.

Peran Majelis Shalawat Dhiyaul Hady Dalam Meningkatkan Religiusitas Pada Remaja Kota Tanjung Balai

In various fields, teenagers are the main focus of society. The role of teenagers in forming good character, instilling noble values, and fostering a sense of love for the country is very important. In Tanjungbalai, an interesting phenomenon emerged where many teenagers enthusiastically took part in the Dhiyaul Hady Shalawat Assembly. The uniqueness of this assembly lies in its members, all of whom come from young people, from guides, vocalists, to hadroh players. Before this assembly was established, the condition of the people of Tanjungbalai was quite worrying. Many teenagers fall into negative activities such as nightlife, hanging out without a clear purpose, and drug abuse. The spirit of love for the Prophet was felt to be lacking among the people. Therefore, Ustadz Encev Fariduddin founded the Dhiyaul Hady Shalawat Council. Qualitative research with descriptive-analytic data analysis methods was used to understand the impact of this assembly. Data was obtained through interviews, observation and documentation, then analyzed using a Sufism approach. The research results showed positive changes in the personalities of teenagers who attended the assembly. The congregation feels an increase in religiosity after joining. The Dhiyaul Hady Council consistently and gradually seeks to develop the spiritual life of teenagers in a way that is interesting and suits their tastes. Commitment, motivation, spirit of brotherhood, and regular dhikr, as well as prayers to Allah SWT. be an important part of this development. Apart from spiritual formation, this assembly also encourages and supports teenagers to strengthen their love for Rasulullah SAW and build relationships with ulama and habaib.

Electronic Extractionary Election (Voting): An Islamic Sufi Approach to Improve Democracies

Electronic Extractionary Election (Voting): An Islamic Sufi Approach to Improve Democracies

Penafsiran Eskatologi Wujudi Mulla Sadra

This research This research aims to analyze the eschatological phenomenon in Surah Al-Zalzalah based on the approach of Mulla Sadra's Philosophy of Existence. The eschatological phenomenon described in the Qur'an is an event that can be believed not only through dogmatic methods but also through rational-speculative means. The focus of the events to be discussed here is the Day of Judgment, resurrection (sudur an-nas), and recompense (jaza’). These three events go beyond sensory instruments and scientific testing, making them philosophical issues that are suitable to be understood within a rational-universal framework. Mulla Sadra offers a rational explanation based on the Transcendental Theosophy theory (al-Hikmah al-Muta’aliyyah) to understand the events of the Day of Judgment, resurrection, and recompense. The source of data is taken from Tafsir al-Qur'an al-Karim by Sadra, edited by Khajavi. This research involves a literature review using the Philosophy of Existence theory by Sadra. The results of this study indicate that each eschatological phenomenon is a form of evolution and modulation of existence. Firstly, the Day of Judgment is interpreted as the process of actualization and perfection of material, where the Earth is replaced by another Earth, and every substance undergoes a perfecting movement. Resurrection is the actualization of every potential and the forms of souls toward the original form of each creature. Recompense is the original psychological form of the soul when resurrected, producing either happiness or misery. This interpretation implies a more Sufi approach to religion, attributing every goodness or badness to the condition of the individual soul's form

Pendidikan Agama Islam Pendekatan Sufistik Implikasinya Terhadap Pencegahan Perilaku Bullying

Education aims to increase human intellectual, emotional and spiritual potential. Problems that arise from the world of education, such as brawls between students, murders, especially among teenagers, of course cannot be separated from the bitterness of the knowledge gained. The aim of this article is to discuss efforts to prevent bullying behavior among students using a Sufistic approach. This research method uses descriptive qualitative by obtaining data from scientific literature and campus media sources as research objects. Therefore, in this case, as a step in developing Islamic religious education, it is very important to discuss spiritual aspects which are part of human intelligence through a Sufi approach as a conceptual basis in efforts to prevent bullying behavior. The results of this research explain that the Sufistic approach in learning Islamic religious education can be implemented in stages through riyadlah (soul training) by paying attention to the student's condition. The riyadlah process can be carried out by applying various Sufism or Sufism learning materials which can be an instrument for forming strong character, minimizing inequality and creating an inclusive atmosphere in the educational environment

Public Law: An Islamic Sufi Approach

Public Law: An Islamic Sufi Approach

Relevansi Nilai Tasawuf Sosial di Era Globalisasi Menurut Habib Husein Jafar

Human life in the era of globalization has become easier and faster. However, this convenience comes with negative impacts, leading to increased individualism, excessive consumption, wastefulness, and the rapid spread of hate speech. To address the complex effects of globalization, social Sufi values are applied by figures such as Habib Husein Jafar Al-Hadar. Habib Husein Jafar, an Islamic scholaractively involved in social media-based preaching, consistently applies a Sufi approach in every aspect of his preaching. This research employs a qualitative research approach using a figure's thought study with a literature review, utilizing content analysis techniques. Data collection involves digital and print documentation related to the theme of social Sufism, with digital documentation from the Jeda Nulis channel and the LogIn program, and printed documentation from books authored by Habib Ja’far. The findings emphasize the significance of applying social Sufi values in this era to cultivate individuals who are pious both ritually and socially. Three social Sufi values identified in Husein Ja’far Al-Hadar's thinking include a minimalist lifestyle, a moderate attitude, and practicing good relations(silaturahmi). Minimalist values teach simplicity, avoidance of the forbidden, and acceptance within one's capacity. Moderate attitude and practicing good relations (silaturahmi) create a life that ensures happiness not only in this world but also in the hereafter, fostering harmonious relationships and preventing individualistic, egoistic, and antagonistic behaviors.

Construction of Ibn 'Aṭāillāh al-Sakandarī's Tafsir: Tracing Sufistic Epistemology in Qur’anic Interpretation

This study aims to reveal the interpretation of Ibn 'Aṭāillāh, spread in his Sufism books. Apart from a historical approach, this library research applies a hermeneutic approach to understand the form of Ibn 'Aṭāillāh's Sufistic interpretation. The results reveal that Ibn ‘Aṭāillāh's tafsir product includes 630 verses from 89 surahs. The tafsir epistemology applied by Ibn 'Aṭāillāh uses a Sufism approach to reveal the wisdom of the Qur'an. His motivation is to provide guidance for the salik or spiritual travellers and position the Quran as a source of wisdom and the basis for the concept of Sufism. Ibn 'Aṭāillāh Sufistic interpretation complements other tafsir products and emphasises that the style of interpretation is determined by the approach used by the mufassir and the importance of positioning the Qur'an as a source for understanding religion.Contribution: This research contributes to revealing the Sufistic style of interpretation, which is not limited to verses dealing with ethics. The interpretation style lies in the approach rather than in the theme discussed. All verses can be approached from a Sufistic perspective, as conducted by Ibn 'Aṭāillāh.

Religion and Reason in Contemporary Islamic Ethics: A Comparative Study of Syed Muhammad Naquib al-Attas and Taha Abderrahmane Thought

The current research was based on a comparative study of the views of two prominent Islamic intellectual figures, namely Syed Muhammad Naquib al-Attas and Taha Abderrahmane regarding the position of reason and religion in contemporary Islamic ethics. As library-based research, the current study applied a comparative and textual analytical method to study the primary sources obtained from al-Attas' and Taha's works as well as supplemented by secondary sources from journals and books that are relevant to the topic of discussion. This study concluded that the difference between them was more obvious than the similarities. Through a philosophical lens of virtue ethics, al-Attas viewed ethics as an endeavor to cultivate and refine one's character and spirit by honing the key virtues, wisdom, courage, temperance, and justice, guided by the practical reasoning informed by the overarching influence of theoretical reason. Meanwhile, Taha rejects virtue ethics because for him to limit human actions to only a few elements of virtue cannot be justified since humans are ethical creatures who produce limitless actions. Through the conception of supported reason, which combines theory, praxis, and living experience, he strives for comprehensive ethics based on Sufi approach. However, they share the same opinion that in ethical decisions, the reason is dependent on religion, which they elaborate on through their respective arguments.

TASAWUF DALAM ERA DIGITAL

Sufism, as one of the branches in Islamic tradition, plays a significant role in maintaining individual spiritual awareness. However, with the rapid advancement of digital technology, we find ourselves amidst a constant flow of information and distractions. The purpose of this research is to explore how Sufism can play a relevant role in this digital era to assist individuals in preserving their spiritual awareness. Additionally, this article highlights the importance of Sufism education in the digital era. This article involves conceptual analysis and literature review on Sufism and the impact of digital technology on spiritual awareness. The research findings indicate that the unavoidable technological wave can pose significant challenges for individuals who seek to maintain their spiritual awareness. Distortions of spiritual experiences, neglect of ethical values, and dependence on the virtual world can obscure the understanding and practice of Sufism. However, Sufism also offers relevant and beneficial tools to confront these challenges. Practices such as meditation, introspection, and self-control can assist individuals in strengthening their spiritual awareness in the digital era. Furthermore, a Sufi approach centered on the relationship with God and universal love can help individuals view technology as a tool that can be wisely utilized to enhance spiritual awareness, rather than a source of distraction.

Perspektif Tasawuf terhadap Kematian

Abstract This article raises the issue of human fear of death. Fear of death will be a problem if it is excessive and does not encourage someone to prepare for death. Therefore, there is a need for study of death from sufism perspective to look again at the essence of death so that the unnatural fear of death can at least be reduced. This study uses a qualitative method with an irfani analysis technique that is adjusted to meet the need of sufism approach in this study. The result of this paper is that death is the separation of humans from what has been entrusted to humans in the world because of a moving from the world to a completely different realm. As for the destruction of body through death, it is not followed by the death of spirit. It causes spirit is created from God’s spirit, the human spirit by nature always yearns and always wants to return to where it came from. In order for the nature of spirit's longing for God to be maintained, a servant is required to always control or at least reduce worldly desires that can prevent a servant from having an inclination towards God. Keywords: Death, Body, Human Longing, Human Spirit

Sufism A Peace-building and Resilient Strategy to Curb Violent Extremism in Pakistan

This paper aims to emphasize the need to develop a counter-narrative strategy by the state of Pakistan in order to dismantle and deconstruct Taliban’s proliferating ideology that is currently challenging the writ of the state. The mindset and ideology of Taliban legitimize the use of violence or cause terror by harming or endangering people’s life and security and promote legal impunity against them. The phenomenon of global terrorism was surfaced after the 9/11 terrorist attacks on US and Pakistan had to confront the long-term consequences of its unconditional support as a frontline ally of US to fight the global war against terrorism. On the other hand, the ideological contours of Taliban focus on two key agendas that are abhorrence towards the anti-Islamic and imperialist states and to entice and recruit new supporters to the cause. On the other hand, the state and society are failed to construct an effective counter-narrative. The state’s approach to tackle the issue by using hard power and military strength led towards the birth, growth and proliferation of terrorist outfits. However, the use of traditional kinetic approach to curb violent religious extremism has been proved unsuccessful. Resultantly, the US after spending several billion dollars and tons of state of the art military weapons, had to withdraw its forces for the second time by terminating the longest physical and military mission in Afghanistan after two decades without achieving success. The paper tries to explore that Sufi approach instead of traditional hard military power can prevent and counter violent religious extremism (P/CVRE) in Pakistan and can bring peace and stability.

Problemlerle Başa Çıkmada Sûfî Tecrübe

All the movements that occur in the daily life of the individual are life events. These life events can be positive or negative. Individuals may show different reactions to such events. The religious way of looking at these events that happen to people is called religious coping. Religious coping can be achieved through many methods, such as repentance, gratitude, patience, tawakkul, consent to fate, and surrender to Allah. People who adopt any way of Islamic mysticism/sect can approach the problems they are exposed to according to their religious coping methods. The COVID-19 pandemic experienced in the past years, the wars in our nearby geography, the rapid increase in social migration events, and the economic crises experienced have increased the importance of the response to be put forward in dealing with the problems. People can show different reactions to such severe problems they are exposed to, depending on the diversity of their lifestyles and ways of understanding. From the perspective of Sufism, the concepts of patience and gratitude were the most used among religious coping methods in the literature. The Sufis who lived in the period starting from the time of the Prophet Muhammad and following the Companions and their successors were aware of the transience of this World. Still, the hereafter is eternal life, and according to this fact, they were always patient and grateful for the tests, troubles, calamities, or blessings that befall them. In addition, Sufis accept whatever Allah has manifested in the title of "Jalal and Jamal" and get that it would be beneficial for this situation to happen to them. Moreover, since mystics believe that calamities are a blessing that leads to attaining divine love, they can happily endure all kinds of ordeals in the hope that the lover will meet his beloved. Allah has created man in the most beautiful way with intelligence and will. In the name of religious coping, it is necessary for a person to use his mind and will in the face of difficulties, to learn lessons from the Qur'an, to read about their lives from the first Prophet to Prophet Muhammad, and to shed light on his path in this way. In the study, the issue of coping with problems was handled this way; a literature review was made based on concepts, and the approach of mystics to the subject was examined. In addition, in 2022, oral interviews were conducted with 20 people selected by random sampling method, who were in the gathering centers of Sufis in the Keçiören district of Ankara, and the behavior of the Sufis in the face of the problem was examined. In the interviews conducted with the participants who are members of any Sufi branch/sect and adopt a mystical lifestyle, individuals talked about the difficulties they experienced in various periods of their lives (family, environmental, economic, social, etc.) and described their reactions to these difficulties. Participants generally answered the questions as “patience, gratitude, consent, rebelling, coping with by thinking of their guides, coping with asking for spiritual help from their mentors, coping with their mentors visitation, etc.”, and their coping styles were analyzed based on these terms. According to these results, it was tried to understand the Sufi approach in the face of difficulties. It has been determined that the general approach of the Sufis is within the framework of surrender to Allah.

Konseling Sufistik sebagai Upaya Pengembangan Fitrah Manusia

Human nature is a gift from God that must be well-developed. Sufistic counselling is an alternative to developing human nature. The purpose of this study is to explain the importance of Sufistic counselling in developing human nature. The research method used is the literature method with a qualitative approach. Data collection techniques using literature study.Data analysis technique using content analysis. The results of the study show that Sufistic counselling as a counselling approach can help develop human nature as well as solve various problems faced by the Sufism approach. Sufistic counselling can help people realize their existence as creatures of God and also as caliphs of God, help develop religious nature and make people closer to God.

Kontekstualisasi Uzlah Di Tengah Masyarakat Modern

The purpose of this study is to analyze the concept of uzlah in the book of Kifayah al-Atqiya and then contextualize it in modern society. This type of research is library research with a Sufism approach. Data collection using documentation and interview methods. The primary source is the book of Kifayah al-Atqiya chapter uzlah. While the secondary data is in the form of books, journals and field data which have relevant studies as a support for the primary data. The findings of this study generally consist of two things; First, Uzlah is a human need that wants to get as close to Allah as possible and be safe from slander and environmental damage. Second, some uzlah practices in the midst of modern life such as Allah Conscious Prayers at the Patrap Surakarta hermitage, Meditation at the Darul Afkar Islamic boarding school and Suluk congregation of the Naqsyabandiyah congregation at the al-Manshur Islamic boarding school Popongan Klaten, Central Java.

Teologi Kebahagiaan menurut Al-Ghazali (Kajian terhadap Kitab Kimiyatus Sa’adah)

This paper describes the concept of happiness in al-Ghazali's thought. Al-Ghazali's concept of happiness is focused on the book of chemistry al-Sa'adah which is al-Ghazali's review of happiness using a Sufism approach. The method used in this research is literature study. This type of research is included in qualitative research. The main source of this research is al-Sa'adah chemistry book by al-Ghazali. Supporting sources in this study are books on the philosophy of happiness and several related articles on happiness. The results of this study came to the conclusion that happiness in al-Ghazali's view is the achievement of cleanliness in the soul and heart. Happiness in al-Ghazali's view is not happiness based on physical or worldly. The human condition that still bases happiness on worldly things will fall into a pit of disappointment in the form of emptiness. Therefore, to achieve true happiness, humans must be able to do several things including repentance, patience, poverty, love, trust and sincerity.

Metodologi Studi Tasawuf: Wahdatul Wujud Hamzah Fansuri

Metodologi Studi Tasawuf: Wahdatul Wujud Hamzah Fansuri

TASAUF SEBUAH PENDEKATAN PENDIDIKAN AKHLAQUL KARIMAH DALAM KONTEKS PEMIKIRAN QUR’ANI

Talking about Sufism, of course, cannot be separated from the efforts of a servant of Allah in his efforts to purify his personality with good deeds to produce good morals through worship to draw him closer to Allah S.W.T. based on the teachings of the Qur'an al-Karim as a guideline of his life in this world. Al-Qur'an as a way of life for all mankind is able to teach eternal goodness and as the main model that is truly perfect for moral education in order to shape the good morals of the Muslim human person, especially for those who believe in him by always studying and practicing all the contents of his teachings alone. Sincere eyes hope for the pleasure of Allah so that with Allah's permission, humans who are haqqul sure to practice it truly will certainly be able to lead them to glory and happiness both physically and mentally in this world and the safety of happiness in the hereafter. In relation to moral education for humans in the Sufism approach, it can actually be said that their efforts are trying to purify themselves which will not break away from the guidance and guidance of the Qur'an as the main basis for improving human morality so that they become obedient and ethical servants of God. karimah. Sufism as a science can be a movement of Islamic teachings that teach knowledge about how to purify the soul and clarify morals in order to build the body and mind of humans so that they can obtain true happiness in the world and also eternal happiness in the hereafter.

Strengthening Character Education for Gen Z ‎ in the Era of Disruption through a Personal-Constructive Sufi Approach

This study aims to find out how educational institutions prepare strategies and concepts for their students in the current era of disruption, especially in strengthening character formation in Generation Z. An era that offers acceleration in various areas of life, one of them is acceleration in uprooting the established foundations of life. The research method used in this research is library research with an analytical descriptive approach. The results of this study are that education must be able to present linear strategies and concepts with the characteristics of the Z-generation. One of these concepts is through a personal-constructive approach in strengthening the character education of students, especially the Z-generation. This approach was carried out as the Sufis in ancient times tried to improve their morals in totality before God and humans, namely through self-awareness of their spiritual potential and concrete actions that focused on fundamental things such as repentance, patience, sincerity, etc.