Year: 2026
Type: article
Abstract: This article examines three important pillars in Muhammadiyah's thought and movement, namely spirituality (morals and Sufism), arts and culture, and the concept of nationality. This study aims to describe how Muhammadiyah integrates spiritual values into righteous deeds (amal saleh), views arts and culture as a medium of da'wah that aligns with Islamic values, and positions itself as a civil society through the concept of Dar al-Ahdi wa al-Syahadah. The method used is library research by analyzing various primary and secondary literature, including official organizational documents such as the Islamic Life Guidelines for Muhammadiyah Members (PHIWM) and the decisions of the Tarjih National Congress. The results of the study indicate that: 1. Muhammadiyah's spirituality focuses on "Sharia Spirituality" or tazkiyatun nafs, where soul purification is not achieved through exclusive rituals (tariqa), but manifested through the purity of worship and a high social work ethic (righteous deeds). 2. Arts and culture are viewed as a natural gift whose original ruling is permissible (mubah) as long as they do not lead to corruption (fasad), harm (dlarar), disobedience (isyyan), or distance one from Allah, and can be optimally functioned as a medium of da'wah. 3. In the concept of nationality, Muhammadiyah consistently plays its role as a civil society through the independence of its charitable efforts (Amal Usaha) and the application of High Politics (politics of values). Through the consensus of Dar al-Ahdi wa al-Syahadah, Muhammadiyah affirms that the Unitary State of the Republic of Indonesia (NKRI) based on Pancasila is final as a mutual agreement (Dar al-Ahdi), which must then be filled with real and positive contributions to the nation's progress (Dar al-Syahadah).
DOI: 10.63822/nnspyz91
Institution: Universitas Muhammadiyah Jakarta
Language: English
Subfield: Religious studies
Field: Arts and Humanities
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W7225384115