Multiplying Barakah to Waliullah: The Quranic Manifestation in a Sociological Context within the Tarekat Community in East Java, Indonesia

Abstract

This research aims to analyze how the meaning and function of Barakah are constructed within a Sufi community in Mojokerto. In Mojokerto East Java, Indonesia, the Sufi community known as SL, under the leadership of Kiai M, venerates him as a holy Waliullah. The community strategically employs Surah Yunus [10]: 62 to reinforce Kiai M's esteemed reputation, with this Surah serving as a Doxa that shapes the beliefs of both long-standing and new adherents. Utilizing Bourdieu’s social practice theory, this study examines the dynamics within the SL community, including the Field, collective Habitus, and various forms of agency Capital. The research reveals that Kiai M emerges as a pivotal figure, engendering collective fervor as members actively seek his blessings and contribute to the enrichment of his symbolic capital. The study highlights how the SL community’s recruitment strategies and the enduring influence of Kiai M’s symbolic capital underscore the need for research on spiritual leadership, recruitment impacts, the evolution of Habitus, and effective legacy management in sustaining communal practices and traditions.