The Role of Sofiy’ā in the Establishment of a Moral and Tolerant Society

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Abstract

Tasaw’uf(mysticism)is a branch of Islamic knowledge which focuses on the spiritual development of the Muslim. Allah sent His final messenger, Prophet Muhammad, as a source of knowledge for the entire Ummah. He was the model of spirituality for the world. His God-consciousness, deep spirituality, acts of worship, and love for Allah were preserved and propagated by an Islamic science called Tasaw’uf(mysticism). After the Prophet (SAW), the scholars carried different branches of knowledge. The aim of the scholars of Tasaw’uf(mysticism)was purification of the heart, and development of consciousness of Allah through submission to the Shariā and Sunnah. The Sofiy’ā have role model to keep the society peaceful. In this paper will be discussed about the role of Tasaw’uf(mysticism) and Sofiy’ā In the establishment of a moral and tolerant society.