Sufism's Contribution to Social Peace through the Spirit of Futuwwa
Journal Title: Journal of the Human and Social Science Researches - Year 2016, Vol 5, Issue 4
Abstract
The Sufi discipline, with knowledge of the human being and the Creator its central aim, aims to elevate the human being to the pinnacle of noble conduct and character. This endeavour in the Sufi parlance is futuwwa. It can be argued that the concept of futuwwa, or spiritual chivalry, which encompasses such moral qualities as self-sacrifice, altruism, goodness, assistance, philanthropy, acceptance of others and self-discipline, rests on such concepts as ihsan (perfect goodness), mahabba (love) and ithar (selflessness). On this account, the Sufi is not only someone who maintains their relationship with God, but who is simultaneously a productive member of society. As such, believers who have succeeded in rendering such a spirit their temperament and morality were exceptionally adapted into their societies and became exemplary personalities. It is thus possible to argue that Sufism's contribution to social peace needs to be sought in the spirit of futuwwa.
Authors and Affiliations
Mehmet Yavuz ŞEKER| Yrd. Doç. Dr., Mustafa Kemal Üniversitesi İlahiyat Fakültesi myavuzseker@hotmail.com
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