منظور التصوف العرفاني لجلال الدين رحمت في سياق الوسطية الدينية في إندونيسيا

Abstract

This study explores the compatibility of Jalaluddin Rahmat's Irfani Sufism with religious moderation in Indonesia. Sufism, integral to Islamic thought, particularly within the Shiite tradition, emphasizes unity, tolerance, and pluralism. The Irfani perspective, rooted in Islamic Shiite heritage, utilizes an integrated qualitative methodology, merging field data and desk research. Observational research on IJABI group activities and interviews with the Consultative Council of IJABI provided field data, complemented by desk data from relevant sources on Irfani Sufism, including Rahmat's writings. Data analysis, utilizing hermeneutics and phenomenology, aims to reveal the correlation between Irfani Sufism and religious moderation. The outcomes aim to foster a comprehensive understanding among the public and governmental entities, promoting harmonious religious coexistence in Indonesia. Jalaluddin Rahmat, as the founder of Indonesia's largest Shiite organization, actively contributes to the pursuit of religious moderation through his diverse works. The presented Irfani Sufism perspective underscores the importance of comprehending the esoteric and intuition in religious practices, offering a mechanism to counteract extremism, rigidity, and tension in religious thought. This study is poised to positively contribute to the recognition of the potential of Irfani Sufism as a theoretical foundation for comprehending and implementing religious moderation in Indonesia.