The Relevance of Sufistic Values in Modern Life: A Study of Shaykh 'Abdul Qādir al-Jīlāni's Interpretation of the Verses of Qitāl in the Qur'ān

Abstract

War is a physical or non-physical conflict that occurs between one or more groups to dominate a contested area. Because it encompasses groups, war usually occurs between tribes, nations and countries. War has occurred since ancient times and was a common occurrence, especially during the early days of Islam. The understanding of the word qitāl in the current context is often misunderstood. Thus, the purpose of this study is to straighten out this understanding and address the Sufistic values of the verses of qitāl in the Quran.  The Sufistic values of the qitāl verses in the Quran are values that need to be known and studied and applied in everyday life. Sufistic values such as patience, ridhā, not exceeding limits, piety, and doing justice in all aspects of life. The problem examined in this study is what are the Sufistic values in the Quran by referring to the interpretation of Shaykh 'Abdul Qādir al-Jīlāni regarding the verses in which there are Sufistic values in the Quran. The results of this study are that the view of Shaykh 'Abdul Qādir al-Jīlāni in his tafsir, namely tafsir aljilani, there are Sufistic values on the verses of qitāl in the Quran. Shaykh 'Abdul Qādir al-Jīlāni's interpretation of the Sufistic values of the verses of qitāl has relevance in modern life today. Sufistic values in the form of patience, ridhā, not exceeding limits, piety, and doing justice can be applied as a guide in running life today. Sufistic values about the verses of qitāl have been explained through the words of Allah SWT in the Quran. The application can be done in the context of modern life today.