TOFEDU: The Future of Education Journal
Vol 5 No 3 (2026)

The Relevance of Sufi Values in the Al-Hikam to Modern Human Life

Abdul Manaf (UIN Syarif Hidayatullah Jakarta)
Yuminah Rohmatullah (UIN Syarif Hidayatullah Jakarta)



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Publish Date
03 Sep 2026

Abstract

The development of science and technology in the modern era has brought significant changes to human life. While providing various conveniences, these developments have also given rise to a range of spiritual challenges, including increasing anxiety, materialism, individualism, and a crisis of meaning in life. This condition highlights the importance of strengthening the spiritual dimension as an effort to achieve a balance between the material and spiritual aspects of human life. One of the important works in the Islamic Sufi tradition that contains teachings on spiritual purification, closeness to Allah, and moral development is Al-Hikam by Ibn 'Ata'illah al-Sakandari. This study aims to identify the Sufi values contained in Al-Hikam and analyze their relevance to contemporary human life. The study employed a qualitative approach using a library research method. Primary data were obtained from Al-Hikam, while secondary data were drawn from books, scholarly articles, and other relevant literature. The data were analyzed using content analysis through the stages of data reduction, categorization, interpretation, and conclusion drawing. The findings indicate that Al-Hikam contains several fundamental Sufi values, including sincerity (ikhlas), reliance on God (tawakkul), patience (sabr), gratitude (shukr), contentment (rida), asceticism (zuhd), divine love (mahabbah), and spiritual vigilance (muraqabah). These values contribute to the development of virtuous character, the strengthening of spiritual resilience, the enhancement of mental well-being, and the cultivation of harmonious social relationships. Furthermore, the Sufi teachings of Al-Hikam remain relevant to contemporary life by reinforcing awareness of the importance of balancing personal effort, reliance on Allah, and social responsibility. Therefore, the Sufi values contained in Al-Hikam have significant relevance as a foundation for spiritual, moral, and social development in contemporary human life.

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Education Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media Mathematics Other

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TOFEDU Journal is a scientific journal related to research results, conceptual studies, critical/comprehensive studies in the field of education. The results of the work of the researchers are expected to make a positive contribution in the field of education in order to achieve equitable, inclusive ...