Summary of "SEMINAR NASIONAL TASAWUF PSIKOTERAPI - FAKULTAS USHULUDDIN DAN DAKWAH UIN SYEKH WASIL KEDIRI"

Summary of the Video: SEMINAR NASIONAL TASAWUF PSIKOTERAPI

Fakultas Ushuluddin dan Dakwah UIN Syekh Wasil Kediri

Main Ideas, Concepts, and Lessons Conveyed

The video documents a National Seminar on Sufism and Psychotherapy held at the Faculty of Ushuluddin and Da’wah, UIN Syekh Wasil Kediri. The seminar’s theme was:

“The Integrative Paradigm of Contemporary Sufism and Psychotherapy: Psychosophistic Construction and Ecosophism as a Holistic Solution to the Ecological Existential Crisis of Modern Society.”

Key Themes and Concepts

Integration of Sufism and Psychotherapy Sufism and psychotherapy are presented as complementary fields addressing mental health and spiritual well-being. The program aims to integrate Islamic spiritual sciences with contemporary psychological methods to provide holistic healing and peace of mind.
Historical and Philosophical Foundations
- Reference to Imam Al-Ghazali’s concepts like tazkiyatun nafs (purification of the soul) as early forms of psychotherapy.
- Discussion on the separation and later reintegration of Islamic sciences and general (Western) sciences, emphasizing that all knowledge originates from God.
- Use of the maqasid sharia (objectives of Islamic law) framework to explain the balance between spiritual and worldly needs.
Psychosophistic and Ecosophistic Construction
- Psychosophistic: Fusion of psychological and Sufi spiritual approaches to mental health.
- Ecosophism: Integration of ecological awareness with spirituality, highlighting human responsibility towards nature as part of divine stewardship.
Challenges of Modern Society Modern issues such as materialism, pragmatism, identity crisis, alienation, stress, depression, and ecological destruction are discussed. The seminar stresses the need for spiritual and psychological approaches to address these crises holistically.
Scientific Validation of Sufi Practices
- Presentation of research on neurological, immunological, and psychological benefits of Islamic spiritual practices like tahajjud prayer, dhikr (remembrance), and fasting.
- Explanation of spiritual neuroscience and psychoimmunology showing how spiritual practices impact brain waves, stress hormones, and immune responses.
Educational and Institutional Context
- The Sufism and Psychotherapy study program is one of ten study programs in the Faculty of Ushuluddin and Da’wah at UIN Syekh Wasil Kediri.
- The university is undergoing transformation to become an internationally recognized institution integrating Islamic and general sciences.
Practical and Ethical Guidance in Sufism
- Emphasis on the stages of spiritual development: takhalli (cleansing), tahalli (illumination), and tajalli (manifestation).
- Importance of balancing spiritual awareness with social and ecological responsibilities.
- Critique of ego, greed, and materialistic desires as root causes of personal and environmental crises.
Community and Ecological Responsibility
- The concept of “Green Sufism” or ecological Sufism that promotes environmental preservation as a spiritual and ethical duty.
- Recognition of the irony that many Muslim-majority countries face environmental and social challenges despite Islamic teachings advocating care for the earth.
Audience Engagement and Q&A Questions raised about the development of intuitive knowledge (makrifat), scientific study of Islamic practices, and the practical mission of Green Sufism. Responses emphasized the need for developing intuition beyond traditional methods, recognizing multiple types of knowledge (empirical, philosophical, mystical), and the importance of applying Islamic teachings authentically.

Methodology / Instructions Presented

Integrative Approach to Sufism and Psychotherapy
- Combine empirical clinical methods with spiritual practices for holistic mental health treatment.
- Train students to master both rational/sensory knowledge and spiritual/intuition-based knowledge.
- Use riyadah (spiritual exercises), mujahadah (striving), and dhikr (remembrance) alongside psychological methods.
Stages of Spiritual Development
1. Takhalli (Cleansing): Remove negative traits and impurities of the soul.
2. Tahalli (Illumination): Cultivate positive spiritual traits.
3. Tajalli (Manifestation): Experience divine presence and unity.
Scientific Research Framework for Sufi Practices
- Conduct empirical studies measuring physiological markers (e.g., cortisol, brain waves) before and after spiritual practices.
- Validate traditional spiritual practices like tahajjud prayer through neuroscience and psychoimmunology.
- Promote interdisciplinary collaboration between Islamic studies and medical/psychological sciences.
Educational Recommendations
- Maintain balance between Islamic jurisprudence (fiqh), theology, and Sufism in curriculum.
- Encourage intellectual rigor alongside spiritual development.
- Develop new methods to cultivate intuition beyond conventional dhikr and riyadah.
Ecological and Social Ethics
- Foster awareness of human impact on the environment through spiritual teachings.
- Promote simplicity, contentment, and responsible stewardship to combat greed and environmental degradation.
- Apply maqasid sharia principles to balance individual, social, and ecological welfare.

Speakers / Sources Featured

Prof. Dr. H. Muhammad Asror Yusuf, M.Ag. Professor of Islamic Philosophy at UIN Syekh Wasil Kediri. Delivered material on the epistemology of Sufism, maqasid sharia, and integration of spiritual and empirical knowledge.
Prof. Dr. H. Muhammad Saleh, M.Pd. Professor at the Faculty of Psychology and Health, UIN Sunan Ampel Surabaya. Presented on neuroscience, psychoimmunology, and scientific validation of Sufi spiritual practices.
Associate Prof. Dr. H. R. Wijaya, M.Si. Chairman of the Indonesian Psychotherapy Sufism Consortium. Spoke on ecological Sufism (Green Sufism), social responsibility, and spiritual causes of environmental and societal issues.
Prof. Dr. K.H.A. Halil Thair, M.Hi. Dean of the Faculty of Ushuluddin and Da’wah, UIN Syekh Wasil Kediri. Provided opening remarks and discussed the importance of integrating fiqh with Sufism.
Moderator: Dr. Dian Siti Nurjana, S.Psi, M.Ag. Bachelor of Islamic Psychology, Master of Religion. Guided the seminar proceedings and facilitated Q&A.
MC: Fai Rizal Rahman Hosted the opening and closing of the seminar.
Choir Performers: Salma, Salwa, and Niko Kristianto Provided musical performances related to Sufism and spirituality.

Additional Notes

The seminar included Quranic recitations, musical interludes by the university choir, and formal opening protocols.
Emphasis was placed on maintaining a respectful and solemn atmosphere, including requests to silence mobile devices.
Participants included representatives from multiple Islamic universities across Indonesia, Islamic boarding schools, and partner institutions.
The event concluded with a group photo session and expressions of gratitude to all participants and speakers.

Conclusion

In essence, the seminar highlighted the urgent need to bridge Islamic spiritual wisdom with modern psychotherapy and scientific methods to address the mental, social, and ecological crises facing contemporary society. It called for a balanced, integrative, and compassionate approach rooted in both faith and reason.