Activities of Islamic Education in Women’s Mysticism Consultations at Babussalam Langkat
Lailan Syahfitri Siregar, Salminawati Salminawati, Yusnaili Budianti
JMKSP September 4, 2023 DOI: 10.31851/jmksp.v8i2.12971 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Qualitative study Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Population | Tuan Guru, Mu'allimah Thariqat Naqsyabandiyah participants, and female salik in Babussalam Langkat |
| Topics | Mysticism |
| Key findings | The authors report that women's participation in Naqsyabandiyah mystical practices at Babussalam Langkat has evolved historically and involves a sequence of activities including intention, repentance, seeking forgiveness, ablution, remembrance, communication with the Mu'allimah, dream interpretation struggles, congregational prayer, spiritual focus, and inner refinement. They contend these practices yield inner tranquillity, closeness to Allah SWT, heightened worship enjoyment, and sincerity and kindness, with educational implications for women's spiritual development. |
Abstract
This research investigates the activities of Islamic education within the context of women’s mysticism consultation at Babussalam Langkat using a qualitative approach with a phenomenological lens. Drawing on data from observations, interviews, documentation studies, and triangulation involving Tuan Guru, Mu’allimah Thariqat Naqsyabandiyah participants, and female salik in Babussalam Langkat, the study aims to shed light on the multifaceted dynamics of this spiritual practice. Findings unveil the historical evolution of female participation activities within the Naqsyabandiyah Order of Babussalam Langkat. Activities encompass intentions, repentance, seeking forgiveness, ablution, remembrance, communication with the Mu’allimah, dream interpretation struggles, congregational prayers, spiritual focus, and inner refinement. Outcomes include inner tranquillity, proximity to Allah SWT, heightened worship enjoyment, and fostering sincerity and kindness. The outcomes contribute to an enriched comprehension of mystical practices within the socio-cultural milieu while delving into the educational implications for women in their journey toward inner peace and spiritual enlightenment.
Comparable studies
Other qualitative studies on mysticism, most cited first.
| Study | Year | Design | Participants |
|---|---|---|---|
| Qualitative and Quantitative Features of Music Reported to Support Peak Mystical Experiences during Psychedelic Therapy Sessions Individuals with extensive experience administering psilocybin or psilocybin-containing... | 2017 | Survey and qualitative/quantitative analysis | n = 10 |
| Common Core Thesis and Qualitative and Quantitative Analysis of Mysticism in Chinese Buddhist Monks and Nuns Chinese Pure Land and Chan Buddhist monks and nuns | 2011 | Mixed-methods study | n = 139 |
| Do Drugs Have Religious Import? A 40-Year Retrospective | 2004 | Interview | |
| Narratives of the mystical among users of psychedelics Psychedelic drug users | 2021 | Qualitative study | n = 50 |
| Auras in mysticism and synaesthesia: a comparison. Synaesthetes who experience colors in response to human faces and figures | 2012 | Qualitative study | n = 4 |