Coping With Corruption Phenomena From The Perspective Of Al Ghazali (An Analysis Of Zuhud Therapy In Islam)
Keywords:
Zuhud, Imam Abu Hamid Al-Ghazali, CorruptionAbstract
The phenomenon of corruption in Indonesia has become entrenched in various aspects of life, while countermeasures have not been effective due to weak moral and spiritual awareness, even among the educated. This paper offers the concept of zuhud in Islam as an alternative therapy, particularly through the thought of Imam Al-Ghazali. Zuhud is seen as a method of purifying the soul that can prevent greed and corrupt behavior. Using a library research approach, the analysis examines Al-Ghazali’s works such as Ihya’ Ulum al-Din and compares them with the views of other scholars such as Shaykh Abdus Shamad al-Falimbani, Hamka, and Nawawi al-Bantani. The findings indicate that faith-based zuhud can serve as a preventive solution in shaping an anti-corruption personality.
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