Shifting orientation in Sufism: its development and doctrine adjustment in history

Abstract

One of Islamic cultures that is constantly able to evolve and adapt to the various<br />condition is Sufism. In the process of development, Sufism has always been a<br />solution to various issues in society, and it is also aimed at achieving closed<br />relation to the Lord. Shifting orientation of Sufism has occurred in any kind of its<br />theology, politics, philosophy, and organization. The present studies of Sufism<br />development lead to medical issues. Some experts call it Sufi Healing. It is<br />interesting to discuss it since the shifting orientation brings something positive to<br />the development of Sufism. However, there are many things that need to be<br />reviewed, namely the provision of the proposition for any behavioral recovery<br />which seemed a merely justification. This article is presented by using a<br />historical and a phenomenological approach that emphasizes on the existence<br />of its phenomenon. Through this article, it is expected to obtain an understanding<br />of Sufism and its various efforts in developing the doctrine of al-ihs} an&gt; in Islam in<br />he context of digital era.<br />Salah satu hasil kebudayaan Islam yang senantiasa mampu berkembang dan<br />beradaptasi secara kondisional adalah tasawuf. Dalam proses perkembangannya<br />itu, tasawuf selalu menjadi solusi bagi pelbagai persoalan masyarakat, dan mengarahkannya pada kedekatan diri dengan Tuhan. Pergeseran orientasi terjadi<br />di setiap perubahan bentuk, mulai dari teologis, politis, filosofis, organisatoris.<br />Studi tentang perkembangan tasawuf akhir-akhir ini, mulai mengarah pada<br />persoalan medis. Para ahli menyebutnya Sufi Healing. Hal ini menarik untuk<br />dibahas, karena pergeseran orientasi ini membawa hal positif bagi perkembangan<br />tasawuf. Akan tetapi, ada hal yang nampaknya perlu dikaji ulang, yakni pemberian<br />dalil atas setiap perilaku penyembuhan, yang seolah-olah merupakan justifikasi<br />belaka. Tulisan ini disajikan dengan menggunakan pendekatan sejarah; Analisisnya<br />menggunakan pendekatan fenomenologis. Melalui tulisan ini, diharapkan dapat<br />diperoleh pemahaman tentang tasawuf dan berbagai upayanya dalam<br />mengembangkan ajaran al-ih}sa&gt;n dalam Islam dalam konteks era digital.