Deconstruction of Sufism: An Analysis of Buya Hamka's Thought on Modern Tasawuf and Its Relevance to Contemporary Akhlak
Keywords:
Buya Hamka, Tasawuf Modern, Sufism Deconstruction, Islamic Moral Education, AkhlakAbstract
This study investigates Buya Hamka's intellectual deconstruction of classical Sufism in his seminal work, Tasawuf Modern, and examines its relevance to contemporary akhlak (moral character) cultivation. Hamka argued that orthodox Sufism had drifted from its Quranic foundations into quietist tendencies incompatible with modern society. Employing a qualitative approach based on library research and content analysis, this study systematically examines Hamka's primary texts alongside literature on Islamic ethics. The findings reveal that Hamka's reformist Sufism rests on three pillars: reintegrating inner spiritual purification (tazkiyatun nafs) with active social engagement, rejecting fatalistic world-denial for productive worldly stewardship, and grounding moral conduct in rational theological reflection. These principles remain highly pertinent for addressing moral crises in contemporary Muslim societies, particularly within higher education and organizational contexts. The study concludes that Hamka's thought offers a viable framework for a spiritually grounded yet socially responsive moral pedagogy, effectively bridging the tension between personal piety and public virtue in Islamic ethical discourse.
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