MIQOT: Jurnal Ilmu-ilmu Keislaman
Vol 50, No 1 (2026)

RECONFIGURING SUFISM EDUCATION IN THE 21st CENTURY: Exploring Spiritual Crossroads among Millennials in Padang City

Siregar, Eliana (Universitas Islam Negeri Imam Bonjol Padang)
Susilawati, Susilawati (Universitas Islam Negeri Imam Bonjol Padang)



Article Info

Publish Date
17 Apr 2026

Abstract

Sufism education has long been a cornerstone of Islamic spirituality, yet in the 21st century it faces new challenges from globalization, digitalization, and shifting youth religiosity. This study explores how Sufism education is transformed and rearticulated among millennials in Padang City, Indonesia, highlighting the interaction between traditional teachings and contemporary learning environments. Using qualitative methods, data were collected through in-depth interviews, participant observation, and analysis of digital Sufi discourse. Findings reveal a hybrid model: traditional institutions such as pesantren, majlis dzikr, and university study circles remain central for transmitting texts, spiritual discipline, and mentorship, while digital platforms—social media, online lectures, and virtual study groups—expand access and engagement. Millennials reinterpret Sufi practices in psychological and self-developmental terms, framing dzikr as a tool for mindfulness, emotional regulation, and spiritual well-being. These results suggest that digital and traditional modes complement one another, offering flexible pathways for spiritual formation and shaping the evolving spiritual identities of urban Muslim youth.

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Journal Info

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MIQOT

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Subject

Religion Arts Humanities

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MIQOT: Jurnal Ilmu-Ilmu Keislaman is a peer reviewed academic journal, established in 1976 as part of the State Islamic University of North Sumatra Medan (see: video), dedicated to the publication of scholarly articles in various branches of Islamic Studies, by which exchanges of ideas as research ...