Analysis of the Limitations of Karomah from the Perspective of Sufis and Theologians

Abstract

In every era, whether classical or modern, the world will still be filled with groups who are hated and loved by Allah. Guardians are a group of servants who receive the gift of karamah which is a form of love from Him. The term karamah wali has been deeply embedded in the life of the Muslim community from the past until today. This article will examine the concept of karomah and its limitations according to the views of Sufies such as al-Junayd, Abu Yazid al-Busthami and al-Qusyairy, from theologians such as al-Isfirainy, al-Laqqany and Al-baijury. This article will also touch a little on guardianship. Although the term “karamah” is not explicitly mentioned in the Koran, various verses imply it. privileges and grace that Allah gives to His righteous servants. As enshrined in the Koran such as QS. An-Naml:40 and QS. Ali Imran:37 Etc. Which in Islamic tradition is then interpreted as a blessing for the saints. And the research method used in this study is the library research method in this study, we collect data or information that is truly real, which is related to the main topic of the problem studied in this study. And with a historical textual approach. The results of the study show that the word wali is indeed clearly embedded in the Qur'an and As-Sunnah, however, there are differences of opinion among scholars regarding blessings and the limits of blessings themselves. Which There are two schools of thought regarding the limits of blessings, the first opinion of the majority of scholars asserts that: There is no specific limit to blessings, just like miracles. The second opinion says that blessings are limited, and the unlimited is only miracles.