Sufism as a Therapy in the Modern Life International Journal of Nusantara Islam Vol. 07 No. 01 2019: (34-39) DOI : 10.15575/ijni.v7i1.4883 34 SUFISM AS A THERAPY IN THE MODERN LIFE Hoerul Umam Program Studi Pendidikan Agama Islam Universitas Islam Nusantara Bandung, Indonesia Email: umamkhairul.uin2016@gmail.com Iyad Suryadi Program Studi Komunikasi dan Penyiaran Islam Fakultas Agama Islam Universitas Islam Nusantara Bandung, Indonesia Email: iyadsuryadi@uninus.ac.id Abstract Sufism or Taṣawwuf is an ancient fruit of Islamic civilization, but experienced revitalization in this modern era. His presence was increasingly meaningful when he was able to become an "oasis in the desert" for modern people who are experiencing a spiritual crisis. In the form of a particular tarekat (ṭarīqah) or a modified form, Sufism has become a medicine for modernization with all its adverse effects. Sufism with spiritual teachings and noble character increasingly plays an important role. He who was once accused of the cause of Islamic decline, and negatively addressed by some Islamic experts, is now increasingly gaining a place in modern society. It is a solution that is anticipated for the problems of contemporary society. By using a literature study, this article was written to contribute to the phenomenon. Its findings, in addition to using scientific and technological instruments, modern life should also be accompanied by mental, spiritual instruments and morality, which are explained in Sufism. Keywords: Sufism; modern society, spiritual crisis, moral character A. INTRODUCTION The progress of science and technology that has penetrated in various aspects of human life (Burke, Asimov, & Bergman, 2012, p. 2), both social, economic, cultural, and political, requires individuals to adapt to changes that occur quickly and inevitably (Grey, 2010, p. 55). Even though in reality, not all individuals can do it, so what happens in society or people who save a lot of problems (Phelps & Hassed, 2012, p. 89). Not everyone can adapt; the result is individuals who store a variety of psychological and physical issues, so an effective way to overcome them is needed (Galipeau, 2011, p. 49). In this context, Sufism is one of the treasures of Muslim intellectuals whose presence is now increasingly felt. Historically and theologically Sufism escorts and guides the life journey of the people to survive the world and the hereafter (Nata, 2012, p. xiii). Sufism is one of the fields of Islamic studies that focuses on cleansing aspects of human spirituality (Nasr, 1991, p. 70), which in turn raises the virtues of noble character (Frager, 2013, p. 31). Cleansing the spiritual aspect of man is then known as the esoteric dimension of the human self (Muhaimin, 2006, p. 247). Through Sufism someone can find out about ways to do self-cleaning and practice it, and appear as a human who can control himself, can maintain the honesty of his heart, sincerity, and responsibility.