Journal of Contemporary Islam and Muslim Societies
Vol 5, No 1 (2021)

THE ROLE OF TAUHID TASAWUF STUDY COUNCIL IN PREACHING THE TAWHÎD AND TASHAWWUF IN ACEH, INDONESIA

Abdul Manan (Lecturer Adab and Humanities Faculty Ar-Raniry State Islamic University Banda Aceh 23111, Indonesia)



Article Info

Publish Date
28 Jul 2021

Abstract

Abstract: Majelis Pengkajian Tauhid Tasawuf (MPTT)-The Council for the Study of Tawhîd and Tashawwuf- is a religious institution which in principally related the aspects of tawhîd and tashawwuf initiated by sûfî Shaykh Haji Amran Wali al-Khalidy. The primary aim of this institution is to preach the teachings of monotheism and Sufism in the midst of society. Even though its teaching is not accepted by all segment of societies, MPTT continues to diffuse its teachings, even to several countries in Southeast Asia. This research is a qualitative study to critically examine the existence of the MPTT in terms of tawhîd and tashawwuf in Aceh. The data was collected through observation, interviews and documentation which then analyzed using Analysis Interactive Model. The results showed that MPTT plays an important role in bringing positive changes to Acehnese society both in the fields of worship and morals. MPTT is able to propagate Sufism teachings by balancing the world’s issues and the hereafter. Keywords: MPTT roles, preaching, teaching of tawhîd and tashawwuf, Aceh

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Abbrev

JCIMS

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Subject

Social Sciences

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Journal of Contemporary Islam and Muslim Societies (JCIMS) is a peer reviewed academic journal, established in 2016 as part of the Universitas Islam Negeri (UIN) Sumatera Utara, Medan, dedicated to the publication of scholarly articles in various branches of contemporary Islam and Muslim societies ...