Will discuss the meaning of Sufism according to etymology and according to experts along with the basis of Sufism in the holy book of the Qur'an.

Definition of Sufism

According to Etymology

There are differences in the etymological understanding of Sufism as well as other approaches. Between these differences, of course, there is a red line or a common thread that can be drawn.

Derived from the word Shuffah

Sufism comes from the term shuffah. Shuffah means porch seat. Suffah originated in the porch of the mosque of Madinah which is provided for those who do not yet have a place to live or a house and from the people of the emigrants who were in the time of the Prophet SAW. They are called Ahli Suffah or Owners of Sufah because in the porch of the mosque of Madinah that is their place.

Derived from the word Shaf

The term tawasuf also comes from the word Shaf. Shaf means line. This term is attached to Sufism because of the Sufis, have strong faith, pure soul and heart, sincere, clean, and always be at the forefront when performing congregational prayers or in waging war.

Derived from the words Shafa and Shuafanah

The term Sufism is said to come from the word shafa which means clean or clear and the word shufanah which means a type of wood that is able to survive growing in arid desert areas..

Derived from the word Shuf

The meaning of Sufism also comes from the word Shuf which means fleece. This understanding arises because Sufis often wear clothes made of coarse sheep's wool. This symbolizes that they uphold humility and avoid boasting. Apart from that, it is also a symbol of effort in order to leave worldly affairs. People who wear sheep's clothing are called Mutashawwif and their behavior is called Sufism.

In general

Sufism or Sufism is the science of knowing how to purify the soul, clarify morals, build dzohir and inner and to get eternal happiness. Sufism was originally a movement of asceticism away from worldly things in Islam, and in its development gave birth to the tradition of Islamic mysticism. Order (various streams in Sufism)

According to Terminology

The definition of Sufism according to the terminology of Sufi experts also has different variants. This can be explained from the following Sufi views::

According to Imam Junaid

According to a Sufi from Baghdad named Imam Junaid, Sufism has a definition as taking the noble nature and abandoning every low nature.

According to Sheikh Abul Hasan Asy-Syadzili

Sheikh Abul Hasan Asy-Syadzili is a sheikh from North Africa. As a Sufi he defined Sufism as a process of practice and self -training through a deep love for worship and devotion to God..

Sahal Al-Tustury

Sahal Al Tustury defines Sufism as a disconnection with humans and views gold and pebbles. This is certainly shown to be in continuous contact and build a deep love for Allah SWT.

Sheikh Ahmad Zorruq

According to Sheikh Ahmaz Zorruq who is from Morocco, Sufism is a science that can repair the heart and make it solely for Allah SWT by using existing knowledge about the Islamic way. This knowledge is specialized in the knowledge of fiqh and that has to do with improving the practice and maintaining it in accordance with the limits of Islamic law.. This is intended so that wisdom becomes a real thing.

The foundation of Sufism in the Qur'an

About Sufism, some Sufis base their understanding and principles on the verses of the Qur'an. The teachings of Sufism are identified with the teachings of Islam although other religions also have the same thing with Sufism. Here are some verses of the Qur'an related to the basis of Sufism according to the Sufis:

QS Al Baqoroh ayat 115

“And to Allah belong the east and the west, So wherever you turn, there is the face of Allah. Lo! Allah is All -Embracing (His grace) yet All -Knowing.”

QS Al Baqarah verse 186

“And when My servants ask you about Me, then (please answer), that I am near. I grant the request of the person who prays when he appeals to Me, then let them fulfill (all my orders) and let them believe in Me, that they may always be in the truth.”

QS Qof ayat 16

"And verily We have created man and know what his heart whispers, and We are nearer to him than his jugular vein.”

QS Al Kahfi ayat 65

"Then they met a servant among the servants of Our servants, to whom We have given mercy from Us, and which We taught him knowledge from Our side.”

In the implementation of Sufism, Of course, humans should not forget and leave also how life activities are based on the Purpose of Human Creation , The Nature of Human Creation , Human Creation Process , The Concept of Man in Islam, and Human Nature in accordance with the function of Islam.

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