Implementation of Tarekat Alawiyah Teachings in Developing Students' Spirituality at Madrasah Pertubuhan Kebajikan Al-Muhibbin Melaka, Malaysia
Keywords:
Implementation, Tarekat Alawiyah, SpiritualityAbstract
Implementation of Alawiyah Tarekat Teachings in Developing Student Spirituality at Madrasah Pertubuhan Kebajikan Al-Muhibbin Melaka, Malaysia. This study aims to describe and analyze the implementation of Alawiyah Tarekat teachings in developing students' spiritual intelligence at Madrasah Pertubuhan Kebajikan Al-Muhibbin, Melaka, Malaysia. The Alawiyah Order is understood not merely as a mystical practice but as a spiritual education system that integrates sharia, tarekat, and hakikat based on the Bani Alawi tradition. This study uses a qualitative approach with a case study type. Data were collected through in-depth interviews with madrasah leaders, teachers, and students, as well as through participatory observation and documentation. Data analysis techniques included data reduction, data presentation, and conclusion drawing. The results of the study show that the implementation of the Alawiyah Order is carried out in a structured and consistent manner through the habit of zikir (such as Khulasoh Al-Madad, Ratib Al-Haddad, and Ratib Al-Attas), the Maulid tradition, and majlis ilmu. The cultivation of manners is based on five main principles: knowledge, deeds, fear, sincerity, and humility. The findings reveal that this practice has a significant influence on students' spirituality, which is characterized by the formation of spiritual resilience (resilience in facing trials), reflective religiosity (worship as a spiritual need), and a transformation of character to be more patient and grateful. Despite facing challenges in the form of differences in student backgrounds and the influence of the external environment, the madrasah implements solutions through teacher role modeling (uswah hasanah), philosophical explanations of practices, and educational sanctions. This study concludes that the Alawiyah Order is effective as a means of developing students' spiritual intelligence because of its moderate nature and ease of practice, yet depth of essence.
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