Shifting orientation in Sufism: its development and doctrine adjustment in history

One of Islamic cultures that is constantly able to evolve and adapt to the various condition is Sufism. In the process of development, Sufism has always been a solution to various issues in society, and it is also aimed at achieving closed relation to the Lord. Shifting orientation of Sufism has occurred in any kind of its theology, politics, philosophy, and organization. The present studies of Sufism development lead to medical issues. Some experts call it Sufi Healing. It is interesting to discuss it since the shifting orientation brings something positive to the development of Sufism. However, there are many things that need to be reviewed, namely the provision of the proposition for any behavioral recovery which seemed a merely justification. This article is presented by using a historical and a phenomenological approach that emphasizes on the existence of its phenomenon. Through this article, it is expected to obtain an understanding of Sufism and its various efforts in developing the doctrine of al-ihs} an> in Islam in he context of digital era. Salah satu hasil kebudayaan Islam yang senantiasa mampu berkembang dan beradaptasi secara kondisional adalah tasawuf. Dalam proses perkembangannya itu, tasawuf selalu menjadi solusi bagi pelbagai persoalan masyarakat, dan mengarahkannya pada kedekatan diri dengan Tuhan. Pergeseran orientasi terjadi di setiap perubahan bentuk, mulai dari teologis, politis, filosofis, organisatoris. Studi tentang perkembangan tasawuf akhir-akhir ini, mulai mengarah pada persoalan medis. Para ahli menyebutnya Sufi Healing. Hal ini menarik untuk dibahas, karena pergeseran orientasi ini membawa hal positif bagi perkembangan tasawuf. Akan tetapi, ada hal yang nampaknya perlu dikaji ulang, yakni pemberian dalil atas setiap perilaku penyembuhan, yang seolah-olah merupakan justifikasi belaka. Tulisan ini disajikan dengan menggunakan pendekatan sejarah; Analisisnya menggunakan pendekatan fenomenologis. Melalui tulisan ini, diharapkan dapat diperoleh pemahaman tentang tasawuf dan berbagai upayanya dalam mengembangkan ajaran al-ih}sa>n dalam Islam dalam konteks era digital.