Digital Sufism: Redefining Religious Communication through Tirakat, Ngalap barokah, and Manut Dalane Gusti
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Digital Sufism, Tirakat, Ngalap barokah, Manut Dalane GustiAbstract
Digital Sufism represents the transformation of traditional Sufi practices into online spaces, reshaping religious communication in the era of hyperconnectivity. In the Javanese-Islamic context, key spiritual concepts such as tirakat (ascetic discipline), ngalap barokah (seeking blessings), and manut dalane Gusti (submission to God’s will) acquire new forms through digital mediation. Online platforms host virtual dzikir, livestreamed rituals, and interactive guidance from Sufi masters, creating hybrid spiritual experiences that merge mysticism with technology. Tirakat, once an intensely private practice, becomes a shared journey through testimonies and digital communities, while ngalap barokah expands beyond physical proximity as followers engage in virtual ijazah and remote blessings. The principle of manut dalane Gusti manifests in adapting faith to digital rhythms, where divine guidance is interpreted through networked interactions. This study argues that digital Sufism does not dilute tradition but redefines spiritual authority, communal bonds, and the circulation of barokah, highlighting how Javanese Sufi values negotiate continuity and change within the digital public sphere.
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