Qudus International Journal of Islamic Studies
Vol 13, No 1 (2025)

Balanced Engagement: Kiai Ihsan Jampes’ Adaptive Zuhud Framework for Spiritual Transformation in the Digital Era

Amir Maliki Abitolkha (State Islamic University (UIN) Sunan Ampel Surabaya)
Taufik Alamin (Institut Agama Islam Negeri (IAIN) Kediri, Indonesia)
Nur Hadi Ihsan (Universitas Darussalam Gontor, Indonesia)
Melania Sarah Huwaida (Universitas Darussalam Gontor, Indonesia)



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Publish Date
09 Sep 2025

Abstract

Digital advancement has intensified materialistic orientations among contemporary youth, creating tensions with ascetic values in Islamic thought. This study examines spiritual transformation through Kiai Ihsan Jampes' zuhud teachings among digital-generation Muslims in Kediri, Indonesia. Using phenomenological methodology, data were collected through textual analysis of Kiai Ihsan Jampes's works, particularly Siraj al-Thalibin, complemented by observational studies at Pesantren Al-Ihsan Jampes in Kediri and supplementary interviews with santris. The study reveals Kiai Ihsan Jampes's distinctive interpretation of zuhud as balanced engagement—maintaining worldly participation while detaching the heart from material dependency. This approach differs from classical ascetic withdrawal by advocating active social engagement guided by spiritual principles. The findings demonstrate that zuhud internalization enables spiritual resilience against digital materialism through practical frameworks for ethical consumption. This study contributes to digital spirituality discourse by presenting an indigenous Islamic response to contemporary spiritual challenges, offering theoretical insights for religious adaptation in digital contexts.

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QIJIS

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The focus of QIJIS is to provide scientific article of islamic studies that developed in attendance through the article publications, research reports, and book reviews. QIJIS journal welcome papers from academicians on theories, philosophy, conceptual paradigms, academic research, as well as ...