Konsep Kebahagiaan Shaykh Nawawi al-Bantani dalam Perspektif Hermeneutika Hans-Georg Gadamer

Abstract

This paper delves into the intricate concept of happiness, a topic of pervasive interest spanning various disciplines such as science, philosophy, psychology, and academic discourse. Shaykh Nawāwī al-Bantānī, a revered scholar hailing from Indonesia, offers profound insights into the essence of happiness, positing that it resides in the cultivation of a conscientious heart, resilience in the face of adversity, and finding contentment within one's circumstances. To facilitate a nuanced understanding of textual interpretation, the renowned German philosopher, Hans-Georg Gadamer, introduced a methodological framework known as hermeneutics, emphasizing the importance of historical context and linguistic subtleties. This article adopts a descriptive-analytical approach grounded in library research, predominantly drawing upon Shaykh Nawāwī al-Bantānī’s seminal work, Naṣā’iḥ al-‘Ibād. By applying Gadamer’s hermeneutic theory, the paper delves into the historical milieu surrounding the text and explores innovative interpretations by synthesizing the original text with the interpreter’s perspective. The findings elucidate that the pursuit of happiness entails traversing three fundamental phases: cultivating patience, nurturing a conscientious heart, and embracing contentment (qanā‘ah).