RELIGIOUS MODERATION THROUGH INTERNALIZATION OF THORIQOH KHOLWATIYAH PRACTICE

Abstract

This article aims to explore the phenomenon of how religious moderation can be achieved through the practice of Thoriqah Khalwatiyah. The author employs a qualitative approach, specifically a case study, to extract data from the Caretaker, Administrators, and students of the Pondok Pesantren Pendidikan dan Perguruan Agama Islam (PPAI) Ketapang Kepanjen Malang, as well as alumni of the pesantren who are members of the Ikatan Keluarga Santri (IKS) community, through interviews, observations, and documentation. The research findings reveal the development of the Thoriqah, which is a blessing from KH. Moch Said, where he emphasizes on the Islamic law (fiqh), but also practices Thariqah Khalwatiyah with its book Khulashah Dzikr al-‘Ammah wa al-Khasshah, which was founded by Sheikh Khalwati. In practicing Thoriqoh Khalwatiyah, the students are initiated (baiat) by a spiritual guide (mursyid), and then they engage in continuous and consistent activities throughout the day with full responsibility until they become patient, generous, exhibit ascetic behavior, are cautious (wara'), humble (tawadhu), and sincere (ikhlas) only to Allah.