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Islam Transformatif : Journal of Islamic Studies
Core Subject : Religion, Social,
Islam Transformatif : Journal of Islamic Studies is a Scientific Journal published in full online using the Open Journal System with e-ISSN 2599-2171 and p-ISSN 2599-218X since 2016. Articles are published twice in one year. Islam Transformatif Journal is published by Institut Agama Islam Negeri (IAIN) Bukittinggi in collaboration with Himpunan Peminat Ilmu-Ilmu Ushuluddin (HIPIUS) Postgraduate Program under the direct supervision of Rumah Jurnal Institut Agama Islam Negeri (IAIN) Bukittinggi. Islam Transformatif Journal publishes both empirical and normative scientific research journals on everything about Islamic studies such as Islamic Philosophy, Theology and Thought, Islamic Education, Islamic Social and Culture Issues, Islamic Laws Issues, and others.
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Reconstruction of Theological Narrative: Integration of Local Wisdom into Religious Practices for Social Cohesion in Multicultural Societies of Southeast Asia Akhsin Ridho; Aslam Sa'ad
Islam Transformatif : Journal of Islamic Studies Vol. 8 No. 2 (2024): July-December 2024
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30983/it.v8i2.8761

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This paper addresses the integration of local wisdom into theological narratives to enhance social cohesion in multicultural societies. The main question focuses on how religious teachings can adapt to local cultural values, making them more relevant and inclusive. Despite previous studies highlighting the benefits of this integration, a comprehensive analysis of its practical implications remains limited. This research contributes a novel perspective by systematically reviewing existing literature to establish patterns and themes that support social harmony through contextual theology. Using the Systematic Literature Review (SLR) method, the study identifies strategies, challenges, and outcomes of incorporating local traditions into religious practices. The findings of the study suggest that the adaptation of theological narratives to local cultures has the potential to improve social harmony and reduce tensions between groups. This integration also enriches religious practices, making them more inclusive and contextual according to the cultural characteristics of the local community. The conclusion of this study offers new insights into contextual theology in plural societies, where local wisdom plays a vital role in creating peace and social harmony.
Living Hadith: Concept, Role, and Development in Indonesia Edriagus Saputra; Nana Gustianda; Novizal Wendry; Arwansyah bin Kirin; Zakiyah Zakiyah; Afrinaldi Afrinaldi; Amal Syahidin; Alven Putra
Islam Transformatif : Journal of Islamic Studies Vol. 8 No. 2 (2024): July-December 2024
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30983/it.v8i2.8884

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This study aims to explore the development and role of living Hadith in Indonesia. Using qualitative methods and a library research approach, this study highlights living Hadith research through the Dimensions website. The findings reveal that living Hadith plays a crucial role in bridging Islamic teachings with local culture, strengthening regional religious identities, and fostering harmony between religion and local wisdom. Additionally, this approach addresses the limitations of rigid and textual traditional normative methods by exploring the actualization of Hadith in social practices and traditions. Living Hadith research contributes to critically evaluating, improving, and reforming traditions to align with Islamic teachings while promoting religious moderation through tolerant, inclusive, and adaptive understandings of Indonesia's cultural diversity. Searches through Dimensions identified 220 scholarly articles on living Hadith, while VOSviewer analysis found 100 researchers contributing to this field. This study affirms that living Hadith development in Indonesia has significantly advanced since the early 2000s, driven by contributions from academics at UIN, IAIN, and STAIN. It highlights the importance of living Hadith in ensuring the relevance of Islam to contemporary changes while preserving the values of togetherness in a pluralistic society.
The Dimension of Religion in Political Conflict and Violence: An Experience In Indonesia Rasidin, Mhd.; Ramdhani, Indra; Ilahi, Restu Prana; Busni, Darti; Witro, Doli; Alghani, Raid
Islam Transformatif : Journal of Islamic Studies Vol. 7 No. 1 (2023): January-June 2023
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30983/it.v7i1.6146

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This article aims to discuss the religious dimension in political conflict and violence in Indonesia Indonesian society is heterogeneous, especially in religious affiliation. A series of cases of violence in Indonesia involving religion, such as the events in Pekalongan (1995), Situbondo (1996), Poso (1998), Ambon (1999), Tasikmalaya (1996), Sukabumi (2008), and also other violence in several parts of Indonesia . This incident caused various kinds of losses both in terms of community facilities and the many casualties that fell. This is based on an excessive commitment to the religious aspects of Indonesian society... The method used in this article is a qualitative research method that consists of library research. Thus, the data obtained comes from literary sources such as books, scientific articles, research reports, and so on. The data analysis technique is a qualitative data analysis technique of Miles et al. The results of the study show that the religious dimension is the main factor in the various events of political conflict and violence in Indonesia. These religious-based conflicts are used by political elites to gain political power. The various religious and political conflicts and violence is due to hyper commitment in most religious societies and the factor of religious differentiation. 
Critical Voices and the Burden of Free Expression among Arab Intellectuals Yoyo, Yoyo
Islam Transformatif : Journal of Islamic Studies Vol. 7 No. 1 (2023): January-June 2023
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30983/it.v7i1.6187

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This paper analyzes the freedom of expression challenge (ta’bīr al-hurriyyah) through Arab intellectual experiences. Although freedom of expression has doctrinal support and historical factual expertise in Islam, it is still challenging to find its actual implementation within the Arab world, especially in Arab countries with authoritarian systems. Therefore, the paper begins by exploring several examples of intimidation experienced by Arab intellectuals as the consequences of their critical ideas and voices. Specifically, the paper examines freedom of expression among Arab scholars in Syrian as an authoritarian state. The failure of the Arab Spring made it more difficult for freedom of expression to find its free space. As a qualitative study, data was collected by gathering essential information from journals, books, and online websites. The data were then analyzed through critical reading based on formulated research questions. The paper concluded that freedom of expression has its historical doctrine in Arab-Islam. However, this moral doctrine did not lead to absolute freedom of expression. It is proved that most Arab intellectuals experienced bitter life due to their critical voices. In the Syrian context, Arab intellectuals are divided between those who support the regime and maintain opposition to the ruling government. However, the opposition keeps conducting the reform in silence since the voices and protests will lead them to exile or death. Due to this polarization, critical voices in Syria have not successfully become a powerful movement. 
Hizbut Tahrir Indonesia's (HTI) Efforts the Idea of Caliphate and Recruit Members after being Banned by the Government Haq, Andri Moewashi Idharoel
Islam Transformatif : Journal of Islamic Studies Vol. 7 No. 1 (2023): January-June 2023
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30983/it.v7i1.6188

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Abstract This paper examines HTI’s efforts to spread the idea of the Caliphate (Khilafah) and recruit new members after the government dissolved them through Perppu Ormas No. 2 of 2017. This paper uses qualitative method through data collection by observation, interviews, and literature review. The result of this research is the following: although the government has banned the HTI, the activities of the movement are still being carried out in resistance to the government ban. In maintaining its activities, HTI uses strategic changes to avoid government control. The strategy focuses on changing the movement from offline activities to online activities and using small groups and informal networks. This strategy is manifested in the Khilafah campaign activities on the internet, such as movies and Islamic studies programs on YouTube. The use of informalnetworks is manifested in the activities of the Campus Da’wah Institution Coordinating Board (BKLDK), which recruits HTI members among students. Another group, the YukNgaji community, was also created to attract the youth through their popular figure, Felix Siauw. This paper argues that even though the government has banned the movement, it has not prevented HTI from furthering its goals of establishing the Caliphate. Tulisan ini bertujuan untuk mengkaji upaya HTI menyebarkan ide Khilafah dan merekrut anggota baru setelah mereka dibubarkan oleh pemerintah melalui Perppu Ormas No. 2 tahun 2017. Tulisan ini menggunakan metode kualitatif melalui pengumpulan data secara observasi, wawancara, dan kajian literatur. Hasil penelitian ini ialah meskipun status HTI telah dilarang pemerintah, namun aktivitas gerakan HTI masih tetap dilangsungkan sebagai respons atau perlawanan terhadap kebijakan pemerintah yang membubarkannya. Dalam mempertahankan aktivitasnya, HTI menggunakan perubahan strategi untuk menghindari kontrol pemerintah. Strategi yang digunakan berfokus kepada perubahan area gerakan dari offline ke online dan penggunaan kelompok kecil (jaringan informal) gerakan. Strategi ini berwujud pada aktivitas kampanye Khilafah di internet seperti berbentuk film dan kajian Islam di YouTube. Sementara, strategi penggunaan jaringan informal berbentuk pada penugasan aktivis Badan Koordinasi Lembaga Dakwah Kampus (BKLDK) untuk merekrut anggota HTI di kalangan mahasiswa. Pembuatan kelompok lain yaitu komunitas YukNgaji juga dilakukan untuk menarik minat pemuda melalui figur populer HTI, Felix Siauw. Tulisan ini berargumentasi bahwa meskipun suatu gerakan sosial telah dilarang pemerintah, namun tidak menghalangi aktivitasnya untuk melanjutkan cita-citanya. Contoh pada HTI ini membuktikan bahwa meskipun mereka dilarang, namun aktivitasnya untuk mendirikan Khilafah tetap dilanjutkan.
Contestation of Religious Discourse Among Muslim Dawah Activists in Contemporary Indonesia Muhlis, Achmad; Hannan, Abd
Islam Transformatif : Journal of Islamic Studies Vol. 7 No. 1 (2023): January-June 2023
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30983/it.v7i1.6326

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This study examines the phenomenon of religious contestation among Muslim preachers in contemporary Indonesia. This study is a qualitative research and uses the digital ethnography (netnography) approach. This study uses two sources of data, namely, primary data, in the form of text, visuals, videos, and images obtained from several social media platforms, and secondary data in the form of literature data from previous studies. This study finds that the contestation of religious discourse among Muslim preachers in Indonesia, in particular that which have taken place on social media, has revolved around four major issues, namely, the controversies of “rendang babi” (pork rendang), “pawang hujan” (the rain shaman), the regulation of sound amplifiers in mosques and prayer spaces, and the art of wayang (puppetry). The religious contestation among Muslim preachers in Indonesia follows two patterns. The first is the substantive-inclusive religious narrative pattern, which emphasizes the core and principles of a problem. Next is the exclusive legal-formalist narrative, which tends to be normative and rigid. This last narrative is typically associated with Muslims preachers who have conservative views. Keyword : Religious contestation, social media, religious figure, Muslim preacher. Studi ini bertujuan melakukan kajian terhadap media sosial dan fenomena kontestasi keagamaan di kalangan pendakwah Muslim di Indonesia kontemporer. Kajian ini merupakan penelitian kualitatif dengan menggunakan pendekatan etnografi digital (netnografi). Sumber data penelitian ini ada dua, data primer berupa teks, visual, video, dan gambar yang diperoleh dari sejumlah media sosial, serta data sekunder berupa data-data kepustakaan yang didapat dari hasil kajian sebelumnya. Berdasarkan analisa data lapangan, studi ini mendapati temuan bahwa kontestasi wacana keagamaan antarpendakwah muslim di Indonesia yang selama ini berlangsung di kanal media sosial, itu tergambar dalam empat isu besar, yakni isu rendang babi, pawang hujan, aturan terkait pengeras suara di masjid dan musala, dan terakhir adalah isu tentang seni wayang. Berdasarkan narasinya, kontestasi keagamaan di kalangan pendakwah Muslim di Indonesia memiliki dua pola, yakni narasi agama berpola subtantif-inklusif, lebih menekankan pada isi, inti, dan pokok suatu permasalahan. Berikutnya, yaitu eksklusif-legal formalis, narasi keagaman yang cenderung normatif dan kaku. Bentuk narasi ini lazimnya identik dengan aktor agama atau pendakwah muslim beraliran paham konservatif..Kata Kunci : Kontestasi Agama, Media Sosial, Aktor agama, Pendakwah Muslim.
The Role of PWNU Yogyakarta in Constructing Aswaja an Nahdiyah in Social Activist During the Covid-19 Fathorrahman, Fathorrahman
Islam Transformatif : Journal of Islamic Studies Vol. 7 No. 1 (2023): January-June 2023
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30983/it.v7i1.6340

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This paper aims to describe the Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) volunteering task force role in Yogyakarta during the Covid-19 pandemic. This research focuses on two issues. It examines The NU regional committee of Yogyakarta (PWNU) involvement in managing volunteer performance that addresses the NU Executive Board (PBNU) policies and fulfills community needs. What was the role of PWNU Yogyakarta in regulating NU volunteers during the Covid-19 pandemic period? How do NU volunteers internalize the values of ahlus sunnah wal jamaah (traditionalist Sunni Islam) in social activism during the Covid-19 pandemic? These two questions are analyzed using a sociological approach based on Peter L. Berger's social construction theory. Methodologically, to obtain the data, this research uses case studies by meeting and interviewing key informants. From this research, it was found that first, NU volunteers followed the policy of handling Covid-19 cases submitted by PWNU. This policy map shows a pattern of systemic policy derivation carried out by PWNU. Second, in carrying out volunteer duties, volunteers expressed the responsibility of internalizing NU values in their social activism. This is because volunteers need to show their ideological commitment while at the same time manifesting NU values in dealing with societal problems during a pandemic Tulisan ini bertujuan menguraikan peran satuan tugas NU dalam menjalankan kerelawanannya di Yogyakarta selama masa Pandemi covid 19. Dengan mengkaji keterlibatan PWNU dalam mengatur kinerja kerelawanan yang sinergis antara kebijakan PBNU dengan kebutuhan masyarakat, penelitian ini fokus pada dua masalah. Yaitu, pertama, bagaimana peran PWNU Yogyakarta dalam mengatur pola aktifisme sosial relawan NU dalam menghadapi masa pandemi covid 19. Kedua, bagaimana nilai-nilai Ahlus Sunnah wal Jamaah NU diinternalisasi para relawan NU dalam melakukan aktifisme sosial di masa pandemi covid 19. Kedua pertanyaan ini dianalisis dengan pendekatan sosiologis yang berbasis pada teori konstruksi sosial Peter L Berger. Secara metodologis, untuk memperoleh datanya, penelitian ini menggunakan studi lapangan dengan cara menemui beberapa informan kunci dan informan penting untuk diwawancarai. Dari penelitian ini, ditemukan bahwa Pertama, relawan NU mengikuti kebijakan penanganan covid 19 yang disampaikan oleh PWNU. Dari peta kebijakan ini, ada pola derivasi kebijakan secara sistemik yang dilakukan oleh PWNU dalam menjelaskan pembagian tugas kepada para relawan. Kedua, Dalam melakukan tugas kerelawanan, para relawan mempunyai tanggung jawab sosial dalam menginternalisasi nilai-nilai ke NU an dalam aktivisme sosialnya. Sebab, para relawan perlu menunjukkan komitmen ideologisnya sekaligus memanfestasikan nilai-nilai ke NU an yang bercorak fleksible dan dinamis dalam menghadapi problem masyarakat di masa pandemi.
Family Quality of Life as A Determinant of The Environmental Attitude in Muslim Students Hasbullah, Hasbullah; Raudatussalamah, Raudatussalamah; Mukhlis, Mukhlis; Jannah, Putri Miftahul; Salmiyati, Salmiyati
Islam Transformatif : Journal of Islamic Studies Vol. 7 No. 2 (2023): July-December 2023
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30983/it.v7i2.6942

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AbstractEnvironmental Attitude is a positive or caring attitude that influences individual behavior to engage in activities related to the surrounding environment. Family Quality of Life (FQOL) is one of the main factors that influence students to have a caring attitude toward their environment, especially at school. This research aims to examine the role of family quality of life (FQOL) on environmental awareness (environmental attitude) among high school students in Riau Province. The subjects in this research were 734 students from 5 high schools who lived with their parents in Riau Province. The selection of schools in this research was carried out using non-probability sampling techniques based on accidental sampling. The data collection technique in this research was carried out by administering an environmental attitude and Family Quality of Life (FQOL) scale. Data analysis in this research was carried out using multiple regression techniques. Based on the results of the analysis that has been carried out, it shows a significant influence between the Family Quality of Life (FQOL) variable on Environmental Attitude. This means that the quality of family life for students can greatly influence their attitude of caring for the environment, especially at school. Environmental Attitude merupakan sikap positif atau kepedulian yang mempengaruhi perilaku inidividu untuk terlibat dalam aktivitas yang berkaitan dengan lingkungan sekitarnya. Kualitas kehidupan dalam keluarga atau Family Quality of Life (FQOL) menjadi salah satu faktor utama yang dapat mempengaruhi siswa memiliki sikap peduli terhadap lingkungannya terutama di sekolah. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengkaji peran kualitas hidup keluarga (FQOL) terhadap kepedulian lingkungan (environmental attitude) pada siswa SLTA di Provinsi Riau. Subjek dalam penelitian ini sebanyak 734 siswa dari 5 SLTA yang tinggal bersama orangtua di Provinsi Riau. Pemilihan sekolah dalam penelitian ini dilakukan dengan menggunakan teknik random sampling dan pengambilan sampel dilakukan dengan menggunakan teknik non probability sampling berdasarkan aksidental sampling. Teknik pengumpulan data dalam penelitian ini dilakukan dengan mengadministrasikan instrumen penelitian skala environmental attitude dan Family Quality of Life (FQOL). Analisis data dalam penelitian ini dilakukan dengan menggunakan teknik regresi berganda. Berdasarkan hasil analisis yang telah dilakukan menunjukkan hasil bahwa terdapat pengaruh yang signifikan antara variabel Family Quality of Life (FQOL) terhadap Environmental Attitude. Artinya bahwa kualitas dalam kehidupan keluarga bagi siswa dapat memberikan pengaruh besar terhadap sikap kepeduliannya dengan lingkungan terutama di sekolah.
The Effectiveness of the Hadtissoft Application in Learning Hadith at the Department of Hadith Studies, UIN Sayyid Ali Rahmatullah Tulungagung Aljauhari, Shofwan; Baihaqi, Mohammad Wildan; As'adah, Rifqi
Islam Transformatif : Journal of Islamic Studies Vol. 7 No. 2 (2023): July-December 2023
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30983/it.v7i2.6981

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AbstractCurrently, technology is always evolving. With the development of technology, all education must be able to keep up with its development. Especially the Department of Hadith. In education in the Department of Hadith Science, the text of the hadith can't change, because the text of the hadith must be connected to the Prophet Muhammad. But even so, the texts of the hadith are in various books. So the theory of digitization of hadith emerged, where the digitization of hadith is very necessary to maintain the trend of hadith in this era. This article focuses on one application called HaditsSoft. The important question emerges regarding this issue. Do students agree that the HaditsSoft application is effective in its use as it can be used easily, quickly, and accurately. With this question, researchers found that student of Hadith studies at State Islamic University Sayyid Ali Rahmatullah are already familiar with the application. This study also found that from 13 respondents, nine people (69,2%) said they agree with the easiness and speed of HaditsSoft, four person (30,8%) really agree. Meanwhile, there are eight person (around 61,5%) agree enough with the text accuracy of HaditsSoft application. Dalam pergolakan zaman saat ini, teknologi selalu berevolusi. Dengan berkembangnya teknologi membuat seluruh pendidikan harus dapat mengikuti perkembangannya. Khususnya jurusan Ilmu Hadis. Dalam pendidikan di jurusan Ilmu Hadis tidak mungkin teks hadis berubah-ubah, karena teks hadis harus tersambung kepada Nabi Muhammad. Namun walaupun demikian teks-teks hadis tersebut berada di berbagai kitab. Sehingga muncullah teori digitalisasi hadis, di mana digitalisasi hadis ini sangat diperlukan untuk menjaga tren hadis di zaman sekarang. Dalam artikel ini peneliti memfokuskan ke dalam satu aplikasi HaditsSoft. Oleh karena itu peneliti menemukan beberapa pertanyaan yang menjadi langkah awal dalam penelitian ini yakni, Setujukah bahwa aplikasi HaditsSoft efektif dalam penggunaannya seperti dapat digunakan dengan mudah, cepat, dan akurat? Dengan pertanyaan-pertanyaan tersebut peneliti mendapatkan hasil bahwa mahasiswa Ilmu Hadis Universitas Islam Negeri Sayyid Ali Rahmatullah sudah mengenal aplikasi-aplikasi hadis tersebut, tentunya aplikasi HaditsSoft. Juga aplikasi HaditsSoft cukup efektif dalam membantu perkembangan pembelajaran di jurusan Ilmu Hadis Universitas Islam Negeri Sayyid Ali Rahmatullah Tulungagung. Di mana dari 13 responden yang telah dipastikan pernah menggunakan aplikasi HaditsSoft mengatakan bahwa 9 (69,2%) orang di antaranya mengatakan sangat setuju dengan kemudahan dan kecepatan aplikasi HaditsSoft, dan 4 (30,8%) di antaranya mengatakan sangat setuju dan 8 (61,5%) memngatakan cukup setuju dengan ketepatan teks hadis dalam dalam aplikasi HaditsSoft.
The Existence and Contribution of Sufism in Resolving Religious Conflicts Efendi, Efendi; Putri, Endrika Widdia; Amril, Amril; Gazali, Gazali
Islam Transformatif : Journal of Islamic Studies Vol. 7 No. 2 (2023): July-December 2023
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30983/it.v7i2.7022

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Abstract This article aims to explore the existence of sufism and its contribution to resolving religious conflicts. As part of Islamic science, sufism is an esoteric dimension of Islamic teachings that discusses aspects of spirituality. In this context, sufism is used as an approach to achieve peace of mind for its followers. This article uses qualitative methods and literature studies.Datas are collected from various books and other scientific articles analyzed using exploratory, interpretive, and analytical methods. The research results show that the history of the development of sufism has always experienced dynamics and ups and downs. Differences in views always accompany its development between those who recognize and reject sufism as an Islamic science. The struggle between Sunni and Falsafi Sufism cannot be avoided. However, this is not a real problem because the main problem is not the material differences of Sunni and Falsafi Sufism, but rather the political, power, economic, and social intrigue accompanying it. Despite this arrangement, sufism continues to exist to this day and has given rise to the latest developments such as perennial sufism. Perennial sufism is an approach used in sufism to build harmony among humans. In this context, the perennial approach in sufism can be used to resolve religious conflicts. In other words, perennial sufism has contributed as an approach to reducing religious conflict in the modern era with the spirit of religion and the values of tolerance contained in it. Artikel ini bertujuan untuk mengeksplorasi eksistensi tasawuf dan konstribusinya bagi penyelesaian konflik keagamaan. Sebagai bagian dari ilmu keislaman, tasawuf merupakan dimensi esoteris ajaran Islam yang membahas aspek spritualitas. Dalam konteks ini, tasawuf dijadikan sebagai pendekatan untuk meraih ketenangan jiwa pengikutnya. Artikel ini menggunakan metode kualitatif dan studi kepustakaan, sehingga data-data bersumber dari berbagai buku dan artikel-artikel ilmiah lainnya yang dianalisis dengan metode eksploratif, interpretatif dan analitis. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa sejarah perkembangan tasawuf selalu mengalami dinamika dan pasang surut. Perbedaan pandangan senantiasa mengiringi perkembangannya antara yang mengakui serta menolak tasawuf sebagai keilmuan Islam. Pergulatan antara tasawuf sunni dan falsafi tidak dapat dihindarkan. Hal demikian bukan masalah, karena permasalahan pokok bukan pada materi tasawuf sunni dan falsafi, melainkan intrik politik, kekuasaan, ekonomi dan sosial yang mengiringinya. Terlepas dari pengaturan itu, tasawuf tetap eksis hingga hari ini dan memunculkan perkembangan terbaru seperti tasawuf perenial. Tasawuf perenial adalah sebuah pendekatan yang digunakan dalam tasawuf untuk membangun harmonisasi sesama manusia. Dalam konteks ini pendekatan perenial dalam tasawuf dapat dijadikan sebagai bentuk penyelesaian konflik keagamaan. Dengan kata lain, tasawuf perenial memiliki kontribusi sebagai salah satu pendekatan dalam meredakan konflik keagamaan pada era modern dengan spirit agama dan nilai- nilai-nilai toleransi yang terkandung padanya.