Sufism as a Collection of Rich Resources for Interpreting Tradition: The Case of Ibn al-ʽArabī
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Abstract:
A Sufi or Mystic is someone who has an opportunity or has access to download more meanings. Using the interpretation, which is adapted by those most stepped in the spiritual tradition of Islam, i.e., Sufism, does not mean that it denies the importance of the other exegetical genres—linguistic, legal, philosophical or theological; each has its place in the overall matrix of interpretation and application. But today we are more urgently in need of a return to the spiritual source of Islam than ever before; thus, special attention should be paid to mystical, spiritual and metaphysical dimensions of the revelation, and to those authorities within the tradition who probe and disclose the depths of meaning within the Scripture. Ibn al-‘Arabī is acclaimed to be one of the greatest Sufi masters of all the time. With respect to scriptural hermeneutics, he appears to be convinced in the infinite potential for meaning inherent in the nature of divine revelation, especially in the form of sacred scripture. Such an understanding of the nature of scripture can be invaluable in dialogue to create a peaceful coexistence because it demands that the person of faith not only take a stance of conviction within the teachings of his or her sacred texts, but also that they realize that this conviction—however deep it may be—does not restrict or exhaust in any way the potential meaning of these texts.
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Syafaatun Almirzanah
State Islamic University Sunan Kalijaga Yogyakarta, Indonesia