Cosmological Dimensions in The Teachings of The Naqshabandi Sufi Order

Nunu, Burhanuddin and Usman, Syihab (2019) Cosmological Dimensions in The Teachings of The Naqshabandi Sufi Order. KALAM, 13 (2). pp. 143-166. ISSN 2540-7759

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Abstract

In general, studies about tariqa have put more emphasis on aspects related to the ritual teachings and spiritual experience of the Sufi leaders. Little has been studied so far about how the teachings of a Sufi order are related to cosmological concepts. This paper aims to analyze the cosmological concepts that are taught in the teachings of the Naqshbandi Sufi order in the district of Pauh, the city of Padang, West Sumatra. Data for this research are gathered through interviews, observations and documentation. These data are then analyzed with content analysis method. The research finds that the Naqshbandi order perceives the notion of sharia as one that is intimately related to divine revelation and the universe's law of order, a holistic approach that regards the deeds of a sālik (a Sufi traveler) as part of the cosmic order. The existing seven types of sharia law outline seven layers of heaven and earth. Thus, a mystic attitude of martabah essence (degree of reality) represents seven layers of heaven and earth, which are manifested through amaliah lathāif (inner 'worship' rituals) - all of which are attributed to the internal parts of the human soul, such as brain, heart, spleen, liver, lungs and all internal parts of the human physical body. Within the Naqshbandi Sufi order, all sālik are developed to be able to attain a close relationship with God, and to become an imagery of human's mystical potentials in their everyday lives' activities. which are manifested through amaliah lathāif (inner 'worship' rituals) - all of which are attributed to the internal parts of the human soul, such as brain, heart, spleen, liver, lungs and all internal parts of the human physical body. Within the Naqshbandi Sufi order, all sālik are developed to be able to attain a close relationship with God, and to become an imagery of human's mystical potentials in their everyday lives' activities. which are manifested through amaliah lathāif (inner 'worship' rituals) - all of which are attributed to the internal parts of the human soul, such as brain, heart, spleen, liver, lungs and all internal parts of the human physical body. Within the Naqshbandi Sufi order, all sālik are developed to be able to attain a close relationship with God, and to become an imagery of human's mystical potentials in their everyday lives' activities.

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