SHEIKH YUSUF AL-MAKASSARI'S METHOD OF DA‘WA  IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF ISLAM IN SOUTH SULAWESI (An Overview of Psychology of Da'wa)

Sitti Rahmatiah; Muzdalifah Sahib; Islahul Amal

Universitas Islam Negeri Alauddin Makassar Proceedings, International Seminar Da'wah and Communication 2022

SHEIKH YUSUF AL-MAKASSARI'S METHOD OF DA‘WA IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF ISLAM IN SOUTH SULAWESI (An Overview of Psychology of Da'wa)

Sitti Rahmatiah, Muzdalifah Sahib, Islahul Amal

Last modified: 2023-02-17

Abstract

This paper discusses Sheikh Yusuf al-Makassari's method of da'wa in the development of Islam in South Sulawesi from da’wa psychological perspective. The purpose of this paper is to describe Sheikh Yusuf's method of da'wa in the development of Islam in South Sulawesi, especially in Makassar. This type of study is using Library Research, namely by examining various kinds of references related to his method da'wa. The study conveyed historical approach, and the Psychology of Da'wa by looking at the psychological condition of the people in South Sulawesi who tend to understand religion with mysticism or Sufism mindset. The results of study show that Sheikh Yusuf's method of da'wa in spreading Islamic teachings in South Sulawesi, especially in Makassar, is using the lecture method, the written method and the community empowerment method. Sheikh Yusuf was a scholar, Sufi, leader of Sufi order and as a well-known hero. The concrete evidence of his struggle is not only known in South Sulawesi but also in four countries, namely the Sultanate of Banten (West Java), Buginese Land (South Sulawesi), Ceylon (Sri Lanka) and Cape Town (South Africa). The conclusion of this study is that the method of da'wa used by Sheikh Yusuf in the development of Islam in South Sulawesi, especially in Makassar, is the lecture method, written works and community empowerment with a da'wa psychological approach. The implication of this study is that it is hoped that Muslims, especially in South Sulawesi, will remain consistent and continue their struggle in spreading Islam throughout the world so that Islam will always be victorious and provide coolness and peace everywhere.

Keywords

Method of Da'wa; Development of Islam; Psychology of Da’wa; Sheikh Yusuf al-Maqassari

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