Adab Solat dan Puasa Serta Hubungannya dengan Pembangunan Rohani Insan: Analisis Pemikiran al-Sarrāj (M.378 H) dalam Karya al-Luma’ fi Tarikh

The Etiquette of Prayer and Fasting and Their Relationship to Human Spiritual Development: An Analysis of al-Sarrāj’s (d. 378 AH) Thought in al-Lumaʿ fi al-Tasawwuf

Abstract

This article analyzes the thought of Abu Nasr al-Sarraj, a scholar of Ahl al-Sunnah wa al-Jamaʿah who made significant contributions to Islamic scholarship, particularly in the field of Sufism (tasawwuf). The focus of the analysis concerns the Sufi etiquettes discussed by al-Sarraj in his work al-Lumaʿ fi Tarikh al-Tasawwuf al-Islami and their relationship to the perspective of human spiritual development. His views on the etiquette and ethics of the Sufis are important to be read and understood by the Muslim community in order to nurture earnestness in purifying the heart from reprehensible traits, striving (mujahadah) to cultivate praiseworthy character, and ultimately becoming exemplary role models for others. Al-Sarraj adopted the Sufi approach and methodology as the best means for developing the human spirit, particularly through the internalization of proper etiquettes in prayer and fasting. This Sufi-based approach is seen as capable of awakening individuals from heedlessness and serving as a strong safeguard against negative tendencies that undermine one’s identity as a believer and vicegerent (khalifah) of Allah on earth. Al-Sarraj’s ideas and thoughts not only serve as guidance for spiritual development but also strengthen worship and creed, especially in the contemporary era of globalization. It is hoped that this study will contribute to scholarship, particularly in the field of human spiritual development. The findings indicate that al-Sarraj successfully presented a valuable methodology for developing the human spirit through the internalization of noble etiquettes in the practice of prayer and fasting.