Sama’ dalam Tradisi Tasawuf
Abstract: Sama‘ in Tasawuf has
been a very important element in the dissemination of this spiritual dimension
of Islam. Yet, it has received very little both from the practitioners of
Tasawuf and its intellectuals. This paper tries to expose this simply in a hope
to make it heard in the academic and popular circle. Here, samâ‘ is not only
understood as a form of music, as many would do, but also as an art of
listening of which music is certainly part. The paper will explore the meaning
and definition of this term, putting emphasis on its many-faceted function in
the formation and development of one’s soul and spirituality. It is argued that
soul is musical and artistic. Using art and music to talk to soul is therefore
the proper way and means. The paper will also try to show that samâ‘ is also an
indispensable part of spiritual method to reach and know God. Knowledge of God
in other words, can be gained through this practice. Hence, samâ‘ is treated
not only as a form of entertainment, but also a kind of practical epistemology.
Keywords: Samâ'; soul;
spirituality; practical epistemology
Penulis: Said Aqil Siradj
Kode Jurnal: jpperadabanislamdd130051
