The network of middle eastern and archipelagic sufi scholars: Tracing the dynamics of sufism development in Indonesia

Marsuki, Marsuki, Sumbulah, Umi and Syaifuddin, Helmi (2024) The network of middle eastern and archipelagic sufi scholars: Tracing the dynamics of sufism development in Indonesia. Teosofia: Indonesian Journal of Islamic Mysticism, 13 (2). pp. 355-376. ISSN 23028017; eISSN 25408186

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ABSTRACT

The network of Middle Eastern and archipelagic Sufi scholars can be traced from various dimensions. The Islamic arrival history in Indonesia was brought by Arab, Persian, and Indian merchants, as well as scholars. This study aims to disclose the formation of the network between Middle Eastern and archipelagic Sufi scholars and uncover the dynamics of the development of Sufi teachings in Indonesia. The method applied is qualitative-descriptive with library research. The data sources are books and scientific works. The data were then analysed using Miles and Huberman, consisting of three activities simultaneously: datareduction,datadisplay, and conclusion. This study revealed that the network of Middle Eastern and Archipelagic Sufi scholars was created through trade, da'wah, marriage, arts, culture, and education. Therefore, the process of Islamization in Indonesia was mostly carried out through the Sufi path because of the cultural similarities between the two. The impact of the network form of these two Sufi scholars shows the dynamics of the development of Sufism from groups that (1) sympathise, those who believe that Sufism is a teaching from the Prophet, and (2) those who are antipathetic and reject the presence of Sufism and tariqa teachings, especially in Indonesia because the Prophet never exemplify these teachings.

Item Type:	Journal Article
Keywords:	nusantara; middle east; sufi scholars; development
Subjects:	16 STUDIES IN HUMAN SOCIETY > 1607 Social Work > 160799 Social Work not elsewhere classified 22 PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES > 2204 Religion and Religious Studies > 220403 Islamic Studies
Divisions:	Faculty of Sharia and Law > Department al-Ahwal al-Syakhshiyyah
Depositing User:	Mufid Mufid
Date Deposited:	17 Oct 2025 11:29

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