Abrahamic Religions: Jurnal Studi Agama-Agama
Vol. 6 No. 2 (2026)

The Concept of Tazkiyat al-Nafs in Sufism as a Solution to the Moral Crisis in the Digital Age

Arini, Eka Silfia (Unknown)



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Publish Date
01 Sep 2026

Abstract

This study originated from a research question regarding the moral crisis in the digital age, characterized by phenomena such as FOMO, social media addiction, the culture of flexing, hoaxes, post-truth, and cyberbullying all of which undermine the integrity, empathy, and spiritual resilience of the younger generation. The research question posed is how the concept of tazkiyatun nafs in the Sufi tradition can be implemented as a solution to this digital moral crisis. The method used is qualitative research employing a library research approach, through a systematic analysis of classical Sufi literature, Islamic ethics, and modern media psychology. The results indicate that tazkiyatun nafs, with its three stages: takhalli, tahalli, and tajalli can serve as a conceptual framework that bridges digital exposure with moral behavior. Takhalli is manifested as a spiritual digital detox process that purifies undesirable traits in online interactions; tahalli plays a role in fostering virtuous traits through digital moral practices that cultivate empathy, honesty, and responsibility; while tajalli brings about divine awareness that guides every digital activity, thereby fostering emotional stability and inner peace. The findings of this study confirm that tazkiyatun nafs is not only theologically relevant but also applicable in the context of contemporary digital psychology, and can be implemented through digital muhasabah, online zikir communities, and technology-based religious education. Thus, this study makes a tangible contribution to strengthening the moral integrity, spiritual well-being, and mental resilience of the younger generation as they face the challenges of the digital age

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abrahamic

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Religion Arts Humanities Social Sciences

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Abrahamic Religions: Journal of Religious Studies is open access and peer review research journal published by the Study Program of Religions, UIN Ar-Raniry Banda Aceh. Abrahamic Religions is a Journal of the Study Program of Religions and Religions as a forum for researchers, academics, ...