Contemporary Art and Sufi Aesthetics in European Contexts

Kuehn, Sara

doi:10.3390/rel14020196

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“…12 Xavier highlights the continued relevance of the teachings of Jalal al-Din Rumi (1207-1273) through art, music, and the practice of spinning meditation. 13 Similar phenomena can be observed in the discourse of "traditional" Sufism implicit in contemporary European art, 14 including in modern literary context. 15 In line with this, Previato emphasizes the importance of revitalizing studies on the role of Sufism in shaping modern society.…”

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Sufism Revisited: A Comprehensive Analysis of Emha Ainun Najib’s Philosophical Contributions to Modern Society

Robingatun,

Astuti,

Wasik

2024

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This research explores the significant impact of modern Sufi teachings spearheaded by Emha Ainun Najib, or Cak Nun, on the members of Jamaah Maiyah in Indonesia. As a charismatic Muslim intellectual, Cak Nun introduces the concept of Tasawuf into the reality of modern life, emphasizing human values, tolerance, and local cultural heritage. The research employs a qualitative approach with a descriptive method, involving in-depth interviews with members and key figures of Jamaah Maiyah, as well as participatory observation of religious practices in various community activities, such as Pandang Bulan, Bang-bang Wetan, Kedirian, and Kenduri Cinta, held in 2023 in East Java, Indonesia. The findings highlight the positive reception of modern Sufi concepts by Jamaah Maiyah, connected to positive changes in religious practices and daily outlooks. The social and cultural impact manifests in attitudes of tolerance, social concern, and awareness of human values. Cak Nun’s teachings encourage members to engage in personal introspection and achieve a balance between the worldly pursuits and the spiritual endeavors. This research not only demonstrates the relevance of Tasawuf in the modern era but also identifies its contribution in shaping the character and perspectives of religious communities. These findings provide a profound understanding and insights into how modern Sufi teachings can act as a positive force in fostering positive attitudes and values in the contemporary society.

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Sufism Revisited: A Comprehensive Analysis of Emha Ainun Najib’s Philosophical Contributions to Modern Society

Robingatun,

Astuti,

Wasik

2024

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“…Hamzah Fansuri sebagai ekpresi spiritual mistik dengan citra simbol lokal melayu pesisiran menjadi pendobrak sastra melayu sebelumnya (Kuehn, 2023). Ungkapan autobiografis dengan pijakan ayat dan hadis tidak mengabaikan syariat.…”

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“…Laku hidup Hamzah yang terekam dalam karya lebih tepat sebagai gambaran Islam Tasawuf jalan sufi (Drewes, 1966;Hidayati, 2022;Mukaffa, 2018) Ungkapan ungkapan halus melesap dalam syair untuk berdakwah yang dikaitkan dengan pengalaman hidup. Jalan hidupnya menjadi otobiografi spiritual mistik (Kuehn, 2023;Shaikh, 2023). Jika…”

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Syair Hamzah Fansuri sebagai Negasi Tuduhan Wahdatul Wujud

Burhanudin,

Soekarba

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This study explores the work of Hamzah Fansuri (HF) in the early vortex of the entry of Islam into the archipelago. The purpose of the analysis is to describe the various schools and views on the way religion developed through poetry and HF works. This research uses hermeneutics methods by reading, recording, and studying literature. The historical approach of the text is used by emphasizing the problem of wahdatul wujud. The research data is HF's work in the form of poems and books opposed by Nurudin Al-Raniri. The analysis is carried out by looking at the ideas, and concepts of HF's work. The results showed that HF's work was patterned Sufism not as a heresy. The accusation of deviant manifestation by Nur ad-Din Al-Raniri is untrue and tends to be forced. HF as a believer of wahdatul wujud recognizes the oneness of god. HF is not heterodox panties but adheres to mystical Sufism. Sufism HF is evidence of the symbol of Khaliq-Makluq to affirm the influence of the continuous current of Sufism in the network of Islamic intellectuals in the archipelago since the XVI century. The Book of Shaqāq al-Asyiqin formulates the Sufi path of Shari'a, Tariqat, Hakekat, and Makrifat while denying the notion that it is not a deviant form as alleged by Al-Raniri. Keywords: Hamzah Fansuri; Wahdatul Wujud; Sufism

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“…One of the rather understudied areas in studying Sufism in the modern age is the exploration of its aesthetic aspect. Focusing on the embodied aesthetic involvement of contemporary artists with Sufi practices, rituals, and concepts, Sara Kuehn (2023b) looks into the work of seven artists who are based in Europe and mostly have migration backgrounds in Muslim-majority countries. Their familiarity with both traditional Sufi idioms and discourses and Western culture has created a cultural hybridity (Bhabha 1994) that enables them to stretch Sufi vocabulary and imagery beyond its conventional limits.…”

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