The Influence of Suluk on the Morals of Students at the Darussalam Islamic Boarding School Saran Kabun

Abstract

This study examines the influence of Suluk Tarekat Naqsyabandiyah on 
students' moral formation at Darussalam Islamic Boarding School Saran 
Kabun. Through a qualitative method with a case study approach. Data 
were collected through observation, documentation, and in-depth 
interviews with mursyid, ustadz/ustadzah, students, and alumni. The 
results of the study show that the implementation of suluk, which is 
required for students, especially in the month of Ramadan, makes a 
significant contribution in three main aspects. First, suluk improves the 
spiritual quality of students through intensive dhikr practices (khafi, 
lathaif, nafi isbat), which foster peace of mind and closeness to Allah. 
Second, suluk effectively forms mahmudah (praiseworthy) morals such 
as patience, discipline, honesty, and humility, which are internalized in 
daily behavior. Third, this practice encourages a shift from individual 
piety to social piety, in which students become more concerned with and 
responsible for their social environment. It is concluded that suluk 
functions as a means of character education and comprehensive 
purification of the soul (tazkiyatun nafs), forming the personality of 
students with noble character in line with Islamic sharia values.