Tariqa Shattariyya (TS) and Spiritual Tourism in Pariaman, Indonesia

Tariqa Shattariyya (TS) is a transnational spiritual flow that has become part of the Pariaman community’s culture in Indonesia. This movement exists at all levels of the people, and is exemplivied in the Basapa ceremony, which is an example of spiritual tourism in the TS tradition. The Basapa ceremony has succeeded in engaging the local community and visitors in a range of spiritual activity performances. This study aims to evaluate Tariqa Shattariyya (TS) in Pariaman, Indonesia. A qualitative approach is used to explore, understand, and interpret the data obtained. The data collected were sourced from pilgrims, grave managers, traders, and local government. The results show that TS has attractive features, particularly the Basapa tradition, where various rituals are carried out, such as prayer and remembrance activities, which have different meaning for pilgrims. As a spiritual tourism activity, the tradition also affects the cultural development and community economic empowerment in the region

SUFISM AND ECONOMIC RESILIENCE: TRAJECTORY OF TAREKAT NAQSYABANDIYAH-KHALIDIYAH BABUSSALAM (TNKB)

This article provides updated information on the tarekat following the death of entrepreneurs in the Tarekat Naqsybandiyah-Khalidiyah Babussalam (TNKB). This study charts the TNKB trend regarding the spiritual institution’s economic toughness. This research asks how TNKB will be able to continue operating if its founder no again walks away from entrepreneurs and what other economies may emerge in his place. Findings from the study show that the “death” of TNKB entrepreneurs is strongly tied to the conflict of the leader, which is exacerbated by Tuan Guru’s need to concentrate on other issues. Uang salam originated as a substitute for a new economic source to preserve the TNKB. Uang salam is a practice that persists until it eventually makes room for commodification. Commodification is a tactic used by TNKB as part of its survival plan after entrepreneurs “died” so that it can continue to exist and advance up to the present

SUFISM AND VIRTUAL PIETY: A Narration of the Millennial Murshid in North Sumatra

The millennial murshid comprises young tariqah leaders, who are well-versed in the latest information technology. Sufism identity has changed under the millennial murshid due to the development of information technology and their participation in social media which tries to revive the doctrine and ritual in the changing global reality. This condition has fostered Sufistic activism in a new direction from a “quiet road” to a “public road” in cyberspace. This article has explored the intersection between Sufism and social media based on the narration of the millennial murshid of Tariqa Naqshabandiyya-Khalidiya Serambi Babussalam. The findings illustrate that the phenomenon of virtual Sufism that has emerged from the intersection between Sufism and social media has given birth to a new expression of piety called as virtual piety. It is a simplification of piety from the original form of Sufistic tradition that emphasizes symbolic-esoteric aspects and is likely as opposed to individual piety. Additionally, the millennial murshid has successfully used social media, particularly Facebook, to reach out to the online community and gain followers

PERAN SUFI BATAK DALAM PERSAUDARAAN LINTAS IMAN DI TANAH BATAK: STUDI KASUS TAREKAT NAQSYABANDIYAH-KHALIDIYAH SERAMBI BABUSSALAM (TNKSB)

Tulisan ini membahas peran sufi Batak dalam membangun persaudaraan lintas iman di Tanah Batak dengan referensi khusus Tarekat Naqsyabandiyah-Khalidiyah Serambi Babussalam (TNKSB). Penelitian ini menjelaskan fenomena hubungan antar iman di tengah masyarakat Batak yang diyakini terkait dengan peran sufi Batak. Pengkajian ini mempelajari bagaimana sufi Batak membangun persaudaraan lintas iman dan struktur sosial akibat interaksi keduanya. Penelitian menemukan bahwa hubungan ini dibangun karena sufi Batak sebagai pemimpin spiritual dan tradisional yang memiliki peran dalam interaksi agama, sosial dan budaya, sehingga Islam dan Kristen dianggap sebagai ‘saudara kandung’ dalam ikatan persaudaraan Batak. This paper discusses the Batak sufis role in building interfaith relationship in the Batak region (Tanah Batak) with a special reference to Tarekat Naqshabandiyya-Khalidiyya Serambi Babussalam (TNKSB). This research was conducted with regard to the phenomenon of interfaith relationship happened in the middle of the Batak which are believed to be related to the role of sufis Batak. It studied how the Batak sufis built interfaith relationship and the consequent structure of their social interaction. It was found that such relationship was easily built because the Batak sufis were regarded both as spiritual and traditional leaders who had roles in Batak religious, social and cultural interactions. Islam and Christian were considered as ‘sibling’ religions within the fold of Batak brotherhood

GEN-Z MUSLIMS, SOCIAL MEDIA AND FORMLESS-SPIRITUAL: An Explorative Study of Mosque Youth in Medan City

The article discusses spiritual understanding in the Gen-Z Muslim group, which is explored through Mosque Youth in Medan City. Spiritual issues for the Gen-Z Muslim group are considered important because they are believed to be able to bring a more guided direction. This study poses research questions about who Gen-Z Muslims are, what spiritual sources and how Gen-Z Muslim groups understand spiritual forms. The research method uses a qualitative method that describes a phenomenon in a descriptiveanalytical manner. This type of research is explorative, which seeks to deepen knowledge or discover new theories. The primary source of data is Mosque youth in Medan City. Data collection by observation, focus group, and documentation. Then, data analysis was done through reduction to summarize the data found to be grouped and presented through in-depth analysis. This research found that Gen-Z Muslims, as a group of youth mosques which are still students, gain religious knowledge from recitation and involvement with religious organizations and are shaped by social media. Sources of spiritual knowledge still need to be more authoritative. Finally, the research confirms that Gen -Z Muslims spiritual does not have a clear form because not resourced from resource authoritative

FROM RU’YAH AL-HILAL TO MALIEK BULAN: THE DETERMINATION OF RAMADAN IN THE TAREKAT SYATTARIYAH (TS)

This article presents ru’yah al-hilal as a marker for implementing Ramadan fasting among the Tarekat Syattariyah (TS). Ru’yah al-hilal is important for TS because it is one of the doctrines that must be implemented. The ru’yah al-hilal doctrine inspired the birth of the maliek bulan tradition, which is carried out openly every year by TS adherents and the general public. To understand the ru’yah al-hilal doctrine in TS, a research question is asked how the ru’yah al-hilal doctrine can become a maliek bulan tradition among TS. This study found that the doctrine of ru’yah al-hilal originates from the al-Qur’an and hadith, which speak of ru’yah al-hilal as the precursor of the beginning of Ramadan. However, this normative doctrine is still general. To understand the doctrine of ru’yah al-hilal, the TS group interprets it through the maliek bulan tradition, which is carried out every year to ensure the fasting time of Ramadan. The results of the maliek bulan will be conveyed to all TS networks in various regions in Indonesia to serve as a guideline for the start of the implementation of Ramadan fasting