"The doctrine of Sufism on Ittihad"

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Proposed to satisfy the task subjects

Character of Sufism

Supervisor:

Dr. H. Hamzah Tualeka ZN, M.Ag

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By

Saidatur Rohmah E72211038

DEPARTMENT COMPARATIVE faith

FACULTY Ushuluddin

State Islamic Institute Sunan Ampel SURABAYA

2011

A. Preliminary

Ittihad is that the level of a Sufi once felt himself one with God. Ittihad is seen because it combines the doctrinal teachings of the existence of 2 separate beings (wahdah al-existent). this can be contrary to the concept of Unity of Being (wahdah al-existent). If understood as a "unity", Ittihad employed in the sense that everything is de facto gone, and therefore the existence of Allah. This word conjointly refers to the expertise of unity with God.

Ittihad doctrine is one amongst many vital Sufi teachings, notably those from Abu Yazid al-Bustami. Not solely Ittihad, mortal and baqa conjointly some of the foremost vital Sufi teachings. Between them have a detailed relationship, the inner or religious union with God, for the aim of it's transitory and baqa Ittihad. in order that no mere mortal and baqa that are vital to a Sufi, Ittihad was conjointly thus on ittihadlah somebody will reach union with God.

Ittihad is additionally thought to be contrary to Islamic ideology, thus not abundant to speak regarding it. but Ittihad could be a level that ends up in a mystic mix with the Lord.

B. Understanding of the doctrine of Sufism Ittihad

If a Sufi has been in an exceedingly state of mortal or loss of consciousness of himself as somebody's being, then that is when he was one with God, thus his eternal wujudiyah or al-baqa.

Meaningful teaching of the doctrine itself (asa political, religious, etc..) Are applying, within the preparation of state policy. To Sufism means that a religious life that's human nature so as to attain the next nature, are close to or as shut as doable to purify the soul by God, by releasing the soul from the confines of his body is awake to solely the fabric life, whereas conjointly releasing his soul from the stain- staining properties and disgraceful acts. whereas Ittihad is one amongst the degree to that a mystic has felt himself united with God, one amongst the degree to that a loving and loved ones became one. in order that the {meaning|which means that|that means} of the doctrine of Sufism on Ittihad means a flow experienced by an individual to attain the next nature, are near as near the Lord, that he had felt he had been united together with his Lord.

Ittihad is seen in exactly one type, the exchange between the love and be loved (between Sufi and God). though there are literally 2 separate beings from each other. This happens as a result of the seen and felt just one type. thus it'll be exchange of roles between the love and be loved. Moreover, in an exceedingly mystic sense Ittihad that identity has been lost and has become one attributable to the fana' her unconscious once more and spoke with the name of God.

Thus there's no marvel that the mystic and God's decision with the words "Hi I". within the words of Arabic text reads:

فيقول الواحد للاخر يا ا نا

Then one to the opposite saying "I".

Thus for instance if a Sufi saying Glory to me, in order that meant i used to be on it's own isn't a mystic, however mystic who has mental and religious unity with God, through the mortal and baqa.

Ittihad faculties are for those that are tolerant, seen as a diversion (inhiraf), except for those that cling to faith harsh, it's seen because the kufuran. that is why this can be within the field Ittihad are underexposed. the students of Islamic law even looked Ittihad is contrary to Islam.

Ittihad drawback, hulul, and monotheism isn't abundant mentioned, is as a result of murder Sufi al-Hallaj is accused of getting understood "Hulul". numerous Sufi leaders who are afraid to question it, thus as to not have a similar fate.

C. Ittihad leaders

One figure who unfold the teachings and convey Ittihad was Abu Yazid al-Bustami. He was born in Persia in 874 Bistam M, and died at the age of seventy three years. His given name is Thaifur. His mother was an ascetic and Abu Yazid terribly obedient to him. though his folks are one amongst the spiritual leaders in Bistam, however Abu Yazid place life in simplicity and compassion to the poor. Abu Yazid isn't out of Bistam and when he was told that individuals are craving for nature is usually moving from one place to a different, he replied: "My friend (who is that the God) never traveled and so i will be able to not move from here". Most of the time he used to worship and praise God. He perpetually wished to be near God, that began with the onset of mortal understanding and baqa in Sufism. He gave manner the way to be shut within the presence of God. He explained that he had a dream one night, saying:

يا خدا كيف الطريق اليك? فقال دع نفسك وتعالى

Meaning:

"My God, what's the thanks to return to thee? He said: Leave yourself and are available ".

Abu Yazid when learning the method of approach to God, through the mortal he left himself into God's presence. The existence of what he will be seen to be shut or to not God through "SYATAHAT" is pronounced. The utterances Syatahat is issued by a mystic on the surface he was on the gate Ittihad, as he remarks:

لست اتعجب من حبى لك فاناعبد فقير ولكن اتعجب من حبك لى وانت مالك قدير

Meaning:

"I'm not shocked to ascertain my love for thee since i used to be a lowly servant, however i used to be shocked to ascertain thy like to me as a result of you're the Almighty King."

D. Conclusion

According to Abu Yazid al-Bustami there are some Sufi teachings erpenting is mortal, baqa, and Ittihad. When a mystic is in an exceedingly state of mortal or loss of consciousness of himself as somebody's being, then that is when he was one with God, that eternal wujudiyahnya or al-baqa. Among mortals, baqa, and Ittihad's interconnected, ie, inner or religious union with God, for the aim of it's transitory and baqa Ittihad. in order that no mere mortal and baqa that are vital to a Sufi, Ittihad was conjointly thus on ittihadlah somebody will reach union with God.

In distinction to the transitory and baqa that numerous Sufi leaders who quote it, Ittihad thought to be contrary to Islamic ideology that's not most to speak regarding Sufi figures. Nevertheless there's still a Sufi saint called

spreaders and carriers of the teachings of Abu Yazid Ittihad al-Bustami.

E. Feedback

Thus this paper, if there's a slip speakers apologize profusely. as a result of there's no ivory that's not cracked still with this paper.

Hopefully this paper will be helpful, particularly for the speakers themselves. so the speakers expect a critique and suggestions which can be engineered next paper.

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