SEJARAH PERTUMBUHAN DAN PERKEMBANGAN TASAWUF DALAM ISLAM

Abstract

Sufism as a spiritual branch of Islam, has its roots in the lives of the Prophet Muhammad SAW and his companions who upheld simplicity and focused on getting closer to Allah SWT. Its development began in the early centuries of Islam, with Sufis spreading their teachings from the Arabian Peninsula to Europe. Figures such as Hasan Al-Basri, Rabi'ah Al-Adawiyah, Al-Junaid, and Al-Ghazali played an important role in deepening and developing Sufism thought, even though they also faced challenges from fiqh scholars and changing times. Furthermore, Sufism was institutionalized in Sufi orders, such as the Qadiriyah and Naqsyabandiyah, which spread its teachings to various levels of society. Until now, Sufism remains relevant and contributes to the spiritual life of Muslims.