THE ROLE OF TASAWUF IN MEMORIZING THE QUR'AN

Abstract

Sufism is a branch of Islamic knowledge that focuses on spiritual aspects such as ethics, spirituality and self-knowledge. Memorizing the Koran is the obligation of every Muslim. Koran memorization is the ability to memorize and repeat verses of the Koran precisely and accurately. Even though Sufism and memorizing the Koran appear to be closely related, research on their relationship is still very limited. This article aims to fill this knowledge gap by providing a comprehensive overview of Sufism research and Quran memorization. The research in this article uses library research methods, namely a series of activities related to library data collection, reading, and note-taking. Material management (Tazkiyatun Nafs) can help someone become more focused and directed, while at the same time prioritizing noble morals. Memorizing the Qur'an requires Sufism, just as memorizing requires discipline and patience. The steps to purify the soul (tazkiyatun nafs) are as follows. Getting rid of despicable qualities, Filling the soul with praiseworthy qualities. The negative characteristics of memorizing the Al-Quran can be cured with repentance, wala, patience, istikama, asceticism, mujahada, mahabah, while memorizing the Al-Quran can be cured with steps to purify the soul (tazqiyatn nafs). healed. So that the act of memorizing the Qur'an is not dominated by negative qualities, it must be healed through repentance, wala, patience, istikama, asceticism, mujahada, and mahabba.