Konsep Maqâmât dalam Tradisi Sufistik K.H. Ahmad Asrori al-Ishaqy

Abstract

The article discusses the concept of sufistic thinking
of K.H. Ahmad Asrori al-Ishaqy, the  murshid  (the spiritual
guide) of al-Qâdirîyah wa al-Naqshabandîyah  tariqa  and the
founder of al-Fithrah Islamic Boarding School in Kedinding
Lor 99 Kenjeran Surabaya. In this article, the writer focuses
mostly on the stages of the sufistic thinking of Kiai Asrori,
because there are many sufistic concept that he stated. In
addition, the writer tries to unveil Kiai Asrori?s concepts on
sufistic realm which are implemented in daily lives, not only
by himself, but also by his pupils and his followers. The
purpose of this research is to describe the sufistic concept of
Kiai Asrori, focusing on the stage (maqâmat) which has been
stated in his public sermon, his statement stated for certain
people, and also by his scipts. Besides, the purpose of this
research is also to describe about how to implement his
concepts in daily lives. The writer argues that the concept of
the  maqâmat  stated by Kiai Asrori is different from other
Islamic mysticism figure before him not only in terms of
numbers but also in orders. The most significant difference is
that the followers do not have to follow the stage step by step.
According to him, his followers may choose the  maqâmat
which are suitable with their ability.