Actualization of Sufism Teachings in Environmental Conservation: Lessons from Tarekat Rowobayan

Tohari, Ilham and Faruq, Umar (2022) Actualization of Sufism Teachings in Environmental Conservation: Lessons from Tarekat Rowobayan. Peradaban Journal of Religion and Society, 1 (1). pp. 41-54. ISSN ISSN 2962-7958

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Abstract

The tarekat's involvement in environmental conservation efforts has not been explored much. It is because tarekat is generally only associated with efforts to strengthen spirituality. Sufism and Tarekat are often not involved in discussions on social and ecological issues. This article aims to examine the Rowobayan congregation related to environmental ethics and environmental conservation efforts. Rowobayan is a tarekat whose validity is recognized by the majority of Muslims and has a substantial role in the development of the tarekat in Indonesia. Thus, his teachings on environmental ethics can be ensured by Islamic law. So, the assumption that environmental ethics in it is influenced by the syncretistic mysticism movement that is widely developing in Indonesia. The study found that the values of environmental preservation in the teachings of Sufism in the Tarekat Rowobayan are based on the concept of the unity of existence, the caliphate and servitude, the values of universal compassion (rahmatan lil'alamin), and the zuhud. The actualization of these values in environmental conservation is by being wise and respecting nature, being active in taking roles and responsibilities to preserve nature, loving and having good character in interacting with nature, and simplicity in the consumption and management of natural resourcesThe tarekat's involvement in environmental conservation efforts has not been explored much. It is because tarekat is generally only associated with efforts to strengthen spirituality. Sufism and Tarekat are often not involved in discussions on social and ecological issues. This article aims to examine the Rowobayan congregation related to environmental ethics and environmental conservation efforts. Rowobayan is a tarekat whose validity is recognized by the majority of Muslims and has a substantial role in the development of the tarekat in Indonesia. Thus, his teachings on environmental ethics can be ensured by Islamic law. So, the assumption that environmental ethics in it is influenced by the syncretistic mysticism movement that is widely developing in Indonesia. The study found that the values of environmental preservation in the teachings of Sufism in the Tarekat Rowobayan are based on the concept of the unity of existence, the caliphate and servitude, the values of universal compassion (rahmatan lil'alamin), and the zuhud. The actualization of these values in environmental conservation is by being wise and respecting nature, being active in taking roles and responsibilities to preserve nature, loving and having good character in interacting with nature, and simplicity in the consumption and management of natural resources.

Item Type:	Article
Subjects:	22 PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES > 2204 Religion and Religious Studies > 220405 Religion and Society
Divisions:	Dosen IAIN Kediri
Depositing User:	Muhamad Hamim
Date Deposited:	20 Apr 2023 03:47
Last Modified:	20 Apr 2023 03:47
URI:	http://repository.iainkediri.ac.id/id/eprint/940

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