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Title Analytical Study of Tasawwuf as an Agent of Personal Reformation and Social Growth

Author(s) Mr. Shoeb Ali

Abstract Tasawwuf is a spiritual tradition of Islam that focuses on the purification of the heart and the attainment of closeness to Allah. The method adopted by Tasawwuf is claimed to be derived from the teachings of the Quran and the Sunnah, in the guidance of the righteous predecessors (salaf) who embodied the essence of Islamic spirituality. Tasawwuf has a long and rich history that spans over many centuries. The origins of Tasawwuf can be traced back to the early ascetic and pious Muslims who practiced self-discipline, meditation, and trust in God as a way of purifying their souls and preparing for the Day of Judgment. Tasawwuf has played an important role in the history of Islam, both as a source of spiritual inspiration of an individual and as a force of social and cultural change. Likewise, Tasawwuf has contributed to the spread of Islam to new regions and peoples through missionary activities and interfaith dialogue. The following study focuss analyzing the role of Tasawwuf in self-purification of individulas & social growth of society. There are five chapters in this thesis. In the first chapter, is the introduction to the topic of research and Research Methodology in details. While in the second chapter, origin and evoluation of Tasawwuf, along-with the basic principles and objectives have been discussed comprehensively. In third chapter, role of Tasawwuf in personalality development and the methods of improvement pertaining to personal reformation are debated. In the fourth chapter, role of Tasawwuf in society is pondered over. Final chapter is analysis and conclusion. Furthermore, all references in dissertation are fully drawn out of primary and reliable secondary sources. References of authentic Hadith are fully given from books of ahadith. It is worth mentioning here that there are some traditions which are present in books of Tasawwuf like Mathnavi Rumi, Kashf al-Mahjub, Kitab al-Luma, Guniat al-Talibeen, Sirul Asrar etc have been quoted from them since they could not be found in traditional canonical books of ahadith, however the authenticity of such traditions is verified. This is also pertinent to mention here that traditional Tafseer books like Tafsir Ibn Abbas, Tafsir Jalalayn, and Tafsir ibn Kathir etc have been referred along with esoteric books of commentaries such as Tafseer Sahl Tustari, Tafsir Ibn Arabi (Tafsir Abdul Razzak Kashani) etc. Last but not the least, authentic translation work of basic sources has been used and presented in dissertation in the form of reference. Descriptive and Analytical methods of research with exploratory and qualitative approach have been applied. Online research method, also referred to as internet research method or digital/web-based research method, has been adopted at large. For data collection of topic and research questions, library research method was also used. Keywords: Spirituality, Tazkia, Ihsan, Sufism, Taqwa, Marifah, Morality, Individual & Social ethics of Tasawwuf

Type Thesis/Dissertation PhD

Faculty Social Sciences

Department Islamic thought & Culture

Language English

Publication Date 2023-09-20

Subject Islamic Studies

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