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Ecological Crisis: Seyyed Hossein Nasr’s Thought on Theophany Muannas; Nasution, Muhammad Ali Azmi; Endang Ekowati
Sufiya Journal of Islamic Studies Vol. 2 No. 1 (2025): Sufiya Journal of Islamic Studies
Publisher : Yayasan Bayt Shufiya Nusantara

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The current global ecological crisis reflects not only material environmental degradation but also a profound spiritual crisis of modern humanity. This article aims to analyze the concept of theophany in the thought of Seyyed Hossein Nasr as a metaphysical foundation for establishing an ecological ethic rooted in Islamic spirituality. The study employs a philosophical-interpretative approach with a qualitative hermeneutic method, reviewing primary and secondary literature, including Nasr’s major works. Thematic and hermeneutic analyses reveal the ontological, epistemological, ethical, and socio-theological dimensions of theophanic perspectives on nature. Findings indicate that, for Nasr, all reality manifests God (theophany), making nature a reflection of the Divine presence that must be safeguarded with moral and spiritual responsibility. Modern ecological crises arise from the loss of theophanic awareness, leading to the exploitation of nature without recognition of its sacred dimension. Restoring human consciousness to a sacred cosmic order positions theophany as the foundation of ecological ethics that integrates faith, knowledge, and daily practices. This study underscores that addressing environmental crises requires not only technological or policy interventions but a spiritual revolution that affirms humanity’s cosmic relationship with God and creation. The article contributes to the development of contemporary Islamic ecological philosophy and offers a conceptual framework for environmentally responsible practices grounded in transcendent values.
Spiritual Happiness: A Phenomenological Study of the Congregation Members of the Pengajian Tauhid in Medan City Mhd.Fajar Fadhillah; Syukri, Syukri; Endang Ekowati
Sufiya Journal of Islamic Studies Vol. 2 No. 2 (2025): Sufiya Journal of Islamic Studies
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This study aims to uncover the subjective experience of spiritual happiness among members of the Pengajian Tauhid at Jalan Suluh, Gang Sabir No. 2, Medan City. The research focuses exclusively on participants’ lived experiences derived from tauhid teachings as conveyed through lectures by the preacher (mualim). Employing Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis (IPA), the study explores the lived experience of both long-standing senior members and younger participants, each bringing distinct life challenges. Data were collected through participant observation and in-depth interviews with purposively selected key informants who differed in their duration of involvement in the study circle.vFindings reveal four superordinate themes that constitute their spiritual happiness: (1) inner tranquility, (2) emotional stability, (3) discovery of life direction, and (4) the role of the majelis as a protective social identity fortress against negative peer influences. These experiential elements mutually reinforce one another, producing a holistic lived experience. Participants describe spiritual happiness as a profound sense of peace accompanied by a firm conviction that Allah will always provide a “way out” from every life difficulty.vThe study concludes that tauhid-centred religious study circles can serve as powerful spaces for cultivating spiritual well-being, offering an authentic expression of life’s meaning rooted in Allah that effectively alleviates existential anxiety, fortifies the self against harmful influences, and enables adaptive emotional self-regulation in the face of modern existential challenges.