Implementasi Nilai-Nilai Tasawuf Akhlaki Dalam Pembinaan Karakter Generasi Z

Abstract

Generation Z, born between the mid-1990s and early 2010s, has grown up in a fast-paced and dynamic digital environment. Widespread access to information offers significant learning opportunities, but it also presents psychosocial and moral challenges, such as identity crises, psychological stress, and a decline in moral values. This study aims to examine the application of ethical Sufi values in shaping the character of Generation Z through a literature review. The approach used is descriptive qualitative with a literature review method, including narrative analysis of books, scientific articles, journals, and classical Sufi literature. The research findings indicate that the application of ethical Sufi values is carried out through an internalization process encompassing the stages of takhalli, tahalli, and tajalli, which aim to eliminate undesirable traits, instill virtuous qualities, and internalize divine values in daily behavior. Implementation strategies include integrating Sufi values into character education curricula, fostering regular worship practices, providing spiritual guidance, and utilizing digital culture as an educational tool. Families and social environments play a significant role as moral models, while challenges such as resistance to traditional values, the influence of negative digital content, and limitations in educators’ competencies require adaptive and collaborative strategies. In conclusion, the values of ethical Sufism can serve as an effective framework for shaping the character of Generation Z—making them resilient, principled, and dignified—while also offering practical and theoretical contributions to the development of character education in the digital age.