Kalimah: Jurnal Studi Agama dan Pemikiran Islam

Purification of Sufism According to Hamka

Muhammed Nur Kaplan — 2024-09-30

This research investigates Hamka's concept of Modern Sufism as a significant effort to purify and reform traditional Sufism. The study begins by exploring the historical context of Sufism in Indonesia, where it played a pivotal role in the dissemination of Islam but was later influenced by mystical, materialistic, and hedonistic elements. These influences often deviated from the foundational principles of Islam, necessitating a return to its purest form. The study adopts a descriptive and inductive research design, analyzing Hamka's seminal works. The research focuses on Hamka's critique of practices like saint veneration, excessive grave visitation, and misinterpretations of concepts like waḥdah al-wujūd. Hamka's approach emphasizes tawḥīd (the Oneness of God) as a cornerstone of Sufi practice, advocating for a direct and immanent relationship with Allah without intermediaries. The findings reveal that Hamka redefined wealth and poverty in Sufism. Wealth, according to Hamka, is not inherently negative but should be seen as a trust from Allah, to be used for good deeds and social welfare. True poverty, on the other hand, lies in detachment from material possessions, even amidst abundance, reflecting the principle of zuhd (asceticism). Furthermore, Hamka's Modern Sufism rejects hedonistic tendencies by promoting self-control and prioritizing social engagement as essential aspects of a successful Sufi life. The study concludes that Hamka’s Modern Sufism bridges spirituality with societal needs, offering a dynamic and pragmatic framework for addressing the spiritual crises of modern society. His approach not only restores Sufism to its monotheistic roots but also ensures its relevance in contemporary contexts, balancing worldly and spiritual aspirations.

Dialog Antar Umat Beragama Dalam Agama Katolik (Analisis Terhadap Pemikiran Franz Magnis Suseno)

Andika Andika — 2024-09-30

This research aims to describe the concept of dialogue between religious communities based on culture. Franz Magnis Suseno, a Catholic theologian in Indonesia has unique thoughts about building dialogue between religious communities based on culture which has implications for strengthening religious identity and multiculturalism. In analyzing the problems above, this research uses a qualitative approach through literature study. The results of this research show that the theological and cultural-based concept of inter-religious dialogue built by Franz Magnis Suseno is motivated by the spirit of culturation which is divided into three concepts, namely the concept of inculturation dialogue, interiority dialogue, and integral dialogue. This research concludes that the concept of dialogue between religious communities based on theology and culture is relevant in building harmonious religious life in Indonesia.

Transformasi Spiritual dalam Haul Wali: Perspektif Fenomenologi Alfred Schutz Pada Jemaah Abah Guru Sekumpul

Muhammad Yogy Qorri Dwi Pratama — 2025-01-01

The tradition of Haul KH. Muhammad Zaini Bin Abdul Ghani (Abah Guru Sekumpul) in Martapura, south Kalimantan is a phenomenon of contemporary religiousness in Indonesia. This haul tradition has attracted the attention of muslims from various religious, cities dan countries. Abah Guru Sekumpul is a charismatic figure that some muslims believe as a guardian, so that after his death, thousands of muslims attended his haul. This article aims to discover the aspects of spiritual transformation in the congregation by focusing o the personal motives of congregations using the phenomenological theory of Alfred Schutz. This research method uses qualitative research methods. The case study approach became the basis of this study by using data from observations and interviews on key sources of a number of six people. The results of this study show that there are aspects that influence the spiritual transformation of the congregation based on personal motives. There are aspects that affect the spirituality of the congregation both subjectively and objectively. The haul tradition has spiritual motives and financial motives.