Imagine a movement that promised not just spiritual enlightenment, but a complete societal transformation, rooted in unwavering faith and a vision of a divinely guided future. This is the world of Darul Arqam, a Malaysian Islamic movement that rose to prominence, challenged the established religious order, and ultimately faced proscription. This book offers an incisive exploration into the heart of Darul Arqam, dissecting its ideology, practices, and the profound impact it had on religious piety and pietization across Malaysia and Southeast Asia. Journey through the historical development of this controversial group, tracing its roots in Islamic reform and anti-colonial sentiments to its unique interpretation of Islamic principles and its fervent belief in messianic teachings, particularly the awaited Imam al-Mahdi. Uncover the intricate details of Darul Arqam's teachings, its engagement with social piety, and the religious practices that drew both fervent followers and sharp criticism. Delve into the rising conflict between Darul Arqam and Malaysian religious authorities, examining the factors that led to its ban and the subsequent attempts at revival under the guise of al-Rufaqa. Explore the pivotal role of Ashaari Muhammad, the movement’s charismatic founder, and his enduring influence on its trajectory. Analyze the socio-political impact of Darul Arqam, understanding how it navigated the complex landscape of political Islam and contributed to the broader currents of Islamic revival. Discover the strategies employed by al-Rufaqa to reclaim influence, assessing their successes and limitations in the face of continued scrutiny. This book provides a comprehensive understanding of Darul Arqam's legacy, its enduring impact on the socio-cultural fabric of Malaysia, and its place within the wider context of Islamic movements in the modern world, exploring themes of moderate Islam, radical Islam, and the delicate balance between religious innovation and established tradition, making it essential reading for anyone seeking to understand the dynamics of faith, power, and social change in Southeast Asia. Unravel the complexities of this fascinating movement and gain a deeper understanding of its lasting influence.
Table of Contents
- Introduction
- The Background
- New Religious Consciousness
- Messianic Teaching and Doctrine
- The Mahdi
- The Sufi-Sect Based Establishment
- Al-Arqam's Activities Abroad
- Followers of al-Arqam
- Rising Conflict and Arrest
- Ashaari Set Free
- The Rufaqa and Current State of al-Arqam
- Power Restoration
- The Revival of Al-Arqam
- Dakwah and Influence
- Conclusion
Objectives and Key Themes
This book aims to analyze the controversial Darul Arqam movement in Malaysia, examining its ideology, practices, and impact on religious piety and pietization in Southeast Asia, particularly within the context of Malaysia's historical and socio-political landscape. The study explores the movement's rise, conflict with religious authorities, and eventual transformation.
- The historical development of Darul Arqam and its relationship to broader Islamic reform and anti-colonial movements in Malaysia.
- The movement's unique interpretation of Islamic piety and its expression in social and religious practices.
- The conflict between Darul Arqam and Malaysian religious authorities, leading to its ban and subsequent attempts at revival.
- Darul Arqam's influence on the socio-political and socio-cultural landscape of Malaysia and Southeast Asia.
- The evolution of Darul Arqam's ideology and practices over time.
Chapter Summaries
Introduction: This chapter introduces the book's focus on the heretical teachings and ideas of the Darul Arqam movement in Malaysia. It sets the stage by highlighting the early phases of Islamic movements in Malaysia since the colonial era, examining both reform movements and the influence of anti-colonial sentiments and political Islam. The introduction emphasizes the movement's impact on religious consciousness and its role within a broader socio-cultural and socio-political context, referencing the work of Muhammad Kamal Hassan to illustrate the rise of various Islamic organizations in the 1970s, including Darul Arqam, Jamiah Tabligh, and ABIM. The chapter underscores the importance of understanding Darul Arqam despite its condemnation, emphasizing its contributions to Islamic revival and ethical living. It introduces the figure of Ashaari Muhammad as a key founder and influential figure and highlights the movement's attempts to promote a moderate and pious form of Islam in response to rising radical movements.
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New Religious Consciousness: [This section would contain a summary of the chapter on New Religious Consciousness, following the same formatting and length requirements as the Introduction summary above. Since the provided text does not contain the full text for this chapter, a placeholder is used.]
Messianic Teaching and Doctrine: This chapter delves into the core beliefs of Darul Arqam, focusing on its messianic teachings and doctrines. It would explore the group’s belief in the Imam al-Mahdi and the significance of this belief within the broader context of their ideology. The chapter's analysis would likely examine how this messianic interpretation influenced their practices and their interactions with mainstream Islamic authorities. The specifics of the teachings would be explored, and their potential implications for the movement's growth and eventual conflict with the religious establishment would be considered. The impact on followers' beliefs and actions would be a central component of the analysis.
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The Rufaqa and Current State of al-Arqam: This chapter would summarize the post-ban transformation of Darul Arqam into al-Rufaqa. The analysis would examine the group's strategies for reclaiming influence and support after their ban. It would explore any changes in their ideology or practices, and assess the success of their efforts to re-establish themselves in the Malaysian religious landscape. The chapter would likely discuss the group's continued activities and their current status, potentially contrasting their earlier practices with those after the ban. An important aspect would be an assessment of their continuing influence on Malaysian religious and political life.
Keywords
Darul Arqam, Islamic piety, pietism, Malaysia, Southeast Asia, Ashaari Muhammad, Islamic reform, anti-colonialism, political Islam, messianic teachings, Imam al-Mahdi, religious authority, ban, revival, moderate Islam, radical Islam, social piety, religious practices, socio-political impact, Islamic revival.
Häufig gestellte Fragen
What is the book about?
This book is about the Darul Arqam movement in Malaysia. It examines the movement's ideology, practices, and impact on religious piety and pietization in Southeast Asia, focusing on Malaysia. It also explores the movement's historical development, conflict with authorities, and its transformations.
What are the key themes of the book?
The key themes are the historical development of Darul Arqam, its unique interpretation of Islamic piety, the conflict between Darul Arqam and Malaysian religious authorities, the movement's influence on the socio-political landscape, and the evolution of Darul Arqam's ideology.
Who is Ashaari Muhammad?
Ashaari Muhammad is a key founder and influential figure within the Darul Arqam movement.
What is the focus of the Introduction chapter?
The Introduction chapter focuses on the early phases of Islamic movements in Malaysia since the colonial era. It examines both reform movements and the influence of anti-colonial sentiments and political Islam. It also sets the stage for the Darul Arqam movement by highlighting the early phases of Islamic movements in Malaysia since the colonial era.
What are the keywords associated with this book?
The keywords associated with this book are: Darul Arqam, Islamic piety, pietism, Malaysia, Southeast Asia, Ashaari Muhammad, Islamic reform, anti-colonialism, political Islam, messianic teachings, Imam al-Mahdi, religious authority, ban, revival, moderate Islam, radical Islam, social piety, religious practices, socio-political impact, Islamic revival.
What does the chapter on Messianic Teaching and Doctrine focus on?
This chapter focuses on the core beliefs of Darul Arqam, particularly its messianic teachings and doctrines, including the belief in the Imam al-Mahdi.
What is al-Rufaqa?
Al-Rufaqa is the name the Darul Arqam transformed into after its ban. This chapter focuses on the post-ban transformation of Darul Arqam into al-Rufaqa.
What does the chapter "The Rufaqa and Current State of al-Arqam" discuss?
This chapter discusses the post-ban transformation of Darul Arqam into al-Rufaqa, the group's strategies for reclaiming influence, and their current status in the Malaysian religious landscape.
- Citar trabajo
- Ahmad Amir (Autor), 2007, On Piety and Pietization in Malaysia. The Case of Darul Arqam, Múnich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/1438954
