Andris Nurita, Muhammad Sholihin, Shonhaji Shonhaji, Mohammad Lutfianto, Umarul Faruq

Understanding Of Sufism Hadith In The Tarekat Agung Tulungagung Islamic Boarding School

Introduction

Understanding of sufism hadith in the tarekat agung tulungagung islamic boarding school. Explore Sufism Hadith interpretations at Tarekat Agung Tulungagung Islamic boarding school. This study examines hadiths on mu'amalah, worship, and ethics, confirming their understanding aligns with scholarly views.

Abstract

The current issue is the emergence of subjective interpretations of hadith in the Tarekat Agung Tulungagung Islamic boarding school and the prevalence of mystical teachings among the community. Therefore, this article will examine the interpretation of hadiths related to mu’amalah, worship, and ethics, which are the pillars of the teachings of the tarekat at the Tarekat Agung Tulungagung Islamic Boarding School. The research method used is qualitative. The theories employed in this article are as follows critical history theory, theory of intertextual interpretation and theory of contextual interpretation. Several findings were obtained through data collection techniques such as interviews and observations at the Pondok Pesulukan Tarekat Agung Tulungagung. First, the hadith about mu'amalah narrated by Ibn Shihāb is understood by the mursyids and santris at the Tarekat Agung Tulungagung Islamic boarding school that in joining a tarekat, one must become a person who is useful to others as a means of getting closer to Allah. Second, the hadith about worship narrated by Imam al-Harith is understood that as a salik, one must always worship and devote oneself wholeheartedly to Allah through the guidance of the mursyid. Third, the hadith about morality narrated by Imam Bukhari is understood that a salik must possess three essential moral qualities: morality toward Allah, toward fellow human beings, and toward the entire universe. Thus, the understanding of hadith at the Tarekat Agung Tulungagung Islamic boarding school does not contradict the interpretations of hadith by scholars or academic experts.

Review

This paper addresses a highly pertinent issue concerning the interpretation of Sufism Hadith within the specific context of the Tarekat Agung Tulungagung Islamic Boarding School. It identifies a contemporary problem stemming from perceived subjective interpretations of hadith and the prevalence of mystical teachings, framing the research as essential for understanding how these religious texts are understood and applied in a traditional Indonesian Sufi setting. The study's clearly articulated aim to examine hadith interpretations related to mu’amalah, worship, and ethics directly responds to this identified societal and theological challenge. The methodology employed is qualitative, utilizing a robust theoretical framework encompassing critical history theory, intertextual interpretation, and contextual interpretation, which appear well-suited for a nuanced analysis of religious textual understanding within a specific community. Data collection through interviews and observations at the Pondok Pesulukan Tarekat Agung Tulungagung further strengthens the empirical basis. The findings present three distinct understandings: hadith on mu'amalah is interpreted as being useful to others for closeness to Allah; hadith on worship emphasizes wholehearted devotion through the mursyid's guidance; and hadith on morality highlights essential qualities towards Allah, fellow humans, and the entire universe. The study makes a valuable contribution by offering specific insights into the practical application and understanding of Hadith within a living Sufi tradition. Its strength lies in providing empirical data from a specific tarekat, potentially dispelling misconceptions surrounding mystical teachings and their alignment with mainstream Islamic scholarship. The concluding assertion that the tarekat's hadith understanding "does not contradict the interpretations of hadith by scholars or academic experts" is a significant finding that validates traditional practices within an academic framework. Future readers would benefit from a more detailed exposition of the "critical history theory" application and the specific examples of how intertextual and contextual interpretations informed the analysis of each Hadith category.

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