Teosofia: Indonesian Journal of Islamic Mysticism
Vol. 14 No. 1 (2025)

Integrating Sufism and Environmental Ethics: A Comparative Study of Al-Qushayrī and Holmes Rolston III

Muhammad, Afda Alif (Unknown)
-, Muhammad Ihza Fazrian (Unknown)
Waryani Fajar Riyanto (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
13 Jun 2025

Abstract

Abstract: The environmental damage in the modern era highlights the need for new conceptual approaches to address it. This study examines the differences and connections between Sufism and environmental ethics. Regarding their interconnection, the study uses the concepts of tazkiyya al-nafs in al-Qushayrī's Sufism and the systemic values in Holmes Rolston III. This qualitative research employs document analysis, focusing on al-Qushayrī's Lat}a>if al-Isha>ra and Holmes Rolston III's Environmental Ethics as primary sources analyzed through a comparative framework, supported by secondary data. The study investigates the concepts of zuhd, khawf, and qanā‘a in Sufism alongside biodiversity, organisms, and biosystemic values in environmental ethics. It proposes the integrative concepts of “prevent-repair,” “care-guard,” and “conviction-kindness” as key outcomes. These findings emphasize the urgency of environmental ethics, personal spirituality, and intrinsic awareness, offering both theoretical and practical insights. Contribution: Theoretically, this study advances the integration of Sufism and environmental ethics by connecting tazkiyya al-nafs (internal) with systemic values (external). Practically, it provides a framework for cultivating a balanced attitude and a conscious relationship with God, humans, and nature, grounded in both Qur'anic principles and ecological awareness.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

teosofia

Publisher

Subject

Religion Arts Humanities Social Sciences

Description

This journal provides a scholarly forum for sustained discussion of Islamic Mysticism and covers Humanities studies; Philosophy, Critical Thought, Cultural Studies, Art, Sociology, Anthropology, and Ethics. It presents developments of the related issues through publication of articles as well as ...