Pappaseng: International Journal of Islamic Literacy and Society
Vol. 3 No. 3 (2024): Pappaseng: International Journal of Islamic Literacy and Society

The Transformation of Rabiah al-Adawiyah and Al-Ghazali's Thought in Islamic Sufism

Muh Idris (Unknown)



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Publish Date
31 Dec 2024

Abstract

This article aims to examine the thoughts of Rabiah Al-Adawiyah and Al-Ghazali. The research method used is Library Research (Literature Study). Primary data is obtained from literature searches related to the thoughts of Rabiah Al-Adawiyah and Al-Ghazali, while secondary data consists of other relevant references discussing these two figures.The research findings indicate that Rabiah Al-Adawiyah's Sufi teachings are centered on the concept of Mahabbah. The term Mahabbah originates from the root words ahabba,yuhibbu,mahabatan, which deeply signify love or profound affection. Additionally, al-mahabbah can also refer to an inclination towards something as a means of fulfilling spiritual needs. Regarding Al-Ghazali's thought, he frequently rejected certain ideas, which later became part of his creed. He criticized philosophy in his book Tahafut al-Falasifah (The Incoherence of the Philosophers), yet he himself engaged with and even supported philosophical ideas. When speaking with the Ash'arites, he appeared to be a pure Ash'arite. In Sufism, he embraced the path of a Sufi. This demonstrates that he often shifted perspectives and did not strictly adhere to a single school of thought. Consequently, Ibn Rushd criticized him, stating:"He did not remain steadfast in a single school of thought in his books. Instead, he became an Ash'arite with the Ash'arites, a Sufi with the Sufis, and a philosopher with the philosophers.

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Pappaseng is a journal that will share works in the field of Islamic studies and Muslim society with various perspectives such as Social Humanities Quran Hadith History Education Dawah Politics Law Economics Public Administration Theology and Philosophy and also Contemporary ...