Eco-sufism in Ammatoa Community: Harmonizing Islamic Values and Local Traditions for Environmental Conservation in Kajang Bulukumba

Gustia Tahir; M.  Ilham; Andi  Asrifan; Barsihannor

doi:10.32350/jitc.151.08

Gustia Tahir Faculty of Adab and Humanities, Alauddin State Islamic University, South Sulawesi, Indonesia http://orcid.org/0000-0002-7577-0590
M. Ilham Sociology of Religion, Faculty of Adab and Humanities, Institute of Islamic Studies Palopo South Sulawesi, Indonesia https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7712-3592
Andi Asrifan English Language Department, State University of Makassar, Indonesia https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9934-6129
Barsihannor Faculty of Adab and Humanities, Alauddin State Islamic University, Indonesia https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1961-3686

DOI: https://doi.org/10.32350/jitc.151.08

Keywords: Ammatoa, eco-sufism, environmental conservation, local tradition, Pasang ri Kajang

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This study investigates the concept of eco-sufism, which combines Islamic Sufism with local wisdom in the Ammatoa community of Kajang-Bulukumba, Indonesia. It focuses on the harmonious relationship between humans and nature, as outlined in the teachings of Pasang ri Kajang. The study argues that Pasang ri Kajang’s life philosophy integrates ‘Sufi’ values from Islam, highlighting the significance of environmental conservation as an aspect of human worship and the responsibility to promote it. Utilizing a qualitative approach, data were gathered through multiple instruments: in-depth interviews, observations, and literature reviews. The findings reveal that eco-sufism plays a crucial role in the Ammatoa community, guiding them to preserve forests, land, and water, which are considered inseparable from their spiritual life. The Islamic Sufi principles in Pasang ri Kajang reinforce the belief that harming nature is a transgression against divine laws, motivating the community to protect the environment consistently. Despite the pressures of modernization, the Ammatoa community continues to uphold these traditional values, that align with Islamic Sufism. Academically, this research contributes significantly to environmental studies by incorporating local wisdom and religious principles, proposing an alternative model for sustainable environmental policies in Indonesia. The integration of Sufism and local traditions is expected to offer a comprehensive solution to the global environmental crisis.

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