The Relation of Shari'a, Tariqat, and Haqiqat in the Perspective of Badiuzzaman Said Nursi

Abstract

This study aims to describe how Badiuzzaman Said Nursi views the relation of shari'a, tariqat, and haqiqat and how the concept of Badiuzzaman Said Nursi in his Sufism journey and what is behind the birth of the concept of Sufism. The method used in this research is qualitative with the type of library research. The study results show that Nursi's view of the relation of shari'a, tariqat, and haqiqat cannot be separated from one another because all three are three paths with one goal. Nursi abbreviated several concepts in his Sufism journey with four concepts sourced from the Qur'an, including weakness (al-'Ajz), poverty (al-Faqr), and compassion (al-Syafaqah), thinking and contemplating (Tafakkur). Something behind Badiuzzaman Said Nursi in his Sufism revitalization discourse is due to the rampant deviations committed by Sufistic practitioners in Turkey.

Methods of Badiuzzaman Sa’id Nursi to Understand Hadith in Kitab Rasail Al-Nur

“…To the residents of Makkah whose average profession is as a trader. The Prophet (peace be upon him) insisted on continuing to use scales (Syamsuri et al, 2022;Syauqi, 2017). Thus, this shows that the Prophet (peace be upon him) gave legitimacy to the traditions prevailing in Medina and Mecca.…”

“…According to Sa'id Nursi, there are a number of known stories in the midst of society where the story becomes a kind of parable (Alatas, 2010;Syamsuri et al, 2022). But what is seen in the parable is not the true meaning, but the purpose behind it.…”