Open AccessDialectic and Intersection of Sufism and Kalam in the 1st and 2nd Century of Hijri
Author(s) -
Yogi Prana Izza
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
teosofi /teosofi: jurnal tasawuf dan pemikiran islam
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2442-871X
pISSN - 2088-7957
DOI - 10.15642/teosofi.2020.10.1.52-80
Subject(s) - sufism , dialectic , intersection (aeronautics) , doctrine , politics , epistemology , faith , sociology , philosophy , religious studies , theology , law , political science , geography , islam , cartography
This article seeks to examine the dialectic of Sufism orientation and Kalam with a special focus on the intersection between these two realms during the 1st and 2nd centuries of Hijri. This study emphasizes three aspects: the background and chronology of the intersection, the issues arose in it, and the characteristics of this intersection. The study reveals that political and sociological along with intellectual and academic factors became the background of the intersection between Sufism and Kalam in the 1st and 2nd century of Hijri. The main issues developed in this intersection dealt mainly with faith (īmān), infidelity (kufr), the problems of human deeds (af‘āl al-‘ibād), and the relationship of the essence (dhāt) and the divine attributes (ṣifāt) of Allah. There have been three characteristics of the intersection that can be mapped. Firstly, the interrelation of doctrine and political attitudes. This means that there is a strong correlation, even integration, between the doctrine of a sect (firqah) and political attitudes. Secondly, thematic theological interconnection. This means that there are common issues that are discussed in matters of theology. Thirdly, rational debate is based on rational approaches. This means that the conflict of thoughts occurred is essentially a dialogue because it is not on a different study line, but in the same area using a rational approach.