PERANAN DAKWAH DALAM PENGEMBANGAN ILMU TASAWUF

Abstract

Tasawuf  is  symbolized  as  a  magnet  that  is  not  perceptible
itself  but  has  a  remarkable  strength  power  that  the  potential  can  be used  for  anything  in  the  modern  life  that  is  always  material.  Tasawuf can be developed to the constructive direction that is related not only to personal  life  but  also  social  because  tasawuf  is  one  of  the  aspect  of
Islamic teaching that must be preached and developed in the community so that the diversity of moslem’s society life being balanced between the world  and  hereafter.  Proselytizing  plays  an  important  part  in tasawuf development  including;  first,  introducing  tasawuf  as  a  branch  of Islamic  science  that  must  be  known  by  Moslems  so  that  this  science
does not become a rare thing for Islamic society. Second, arousing the society to actively learn, understand, grasp and practice the teaching of tasawuf in the society life reality. Third, giving an understanding to the society about the materials that is contained in tasawuf so that they are familiar toward the terms that are used to be applied in this teaching. Fourth,  giving  motivation  to  the  society  to  make  tasawuf  as  a  part  of
their daily life.

Keywords: Proselytizing, Tasawuf