Ölümün Yorumlanması, Ölüme İyimserlikle Bakmak: Kamaruddin Hidayet’in Düşüncelerinin Analizi

Year 2025, Volume: 2 Issue: 3, 62 - 78, 29.12.2025

Retno Kartini Savitaningrum Imansah , Daud Rasyid , Siti Atieqoh , Dewi Nurani , Aisyah Daud Rasyid

Abstract

Bu araştırma makalesi, saygın Endonezyalı İslam alimi Kamaruddin Hidayet’in ölüm konusunu nasıl ele aldığını incelemektedir. Makale, genellikle tabu olarak kabul edilen ve olumsuz bir şekilde algılanan ölümün, iyimser bir bakış açısıyla ele alınabileceğini savunmaktadır. Hidayet, ölümü olumlu bir zihniyetle kabul edilmesi gereken doğal bir geçiş olarak yeniden tanımlamamızı teşvik etmektedir. Yazar, bütüncül bir yaklaşımla, Kuran ve Hadis'ten alıntılar ve anlatılarla destekleyerek ölümün felsefi, manevi ve psikolojik yönlerini ele almaktadır. Çalışma, Hidayet’in Ölümle Barışmak: Ölümü İyimser Bir Şekilde Karşılamak adlı eserini incelemek için kitap analizi metodolojisini kullanmaktadır. İçerik analizi, yazarın görüşlerinin daha derinlemesine incelenmesi için kullanılmaktadır. Hidayet’in görüşleri üç ana bölüme ayrılmıştır. İlk bölüm olan Yaşam Festivali, yaşamı amaçlı yaşanması gereken bir kutlama olarak tasvir etmektedir. Bu bölümde, yaşamın üç temeli ve renkli dünya gibi kavramlar ele alınmakta ve yaşam boyunca anlamlı faaliyetlerde bulunmanın önemi vurgulanmaktadır. İkinci bölüm olan Sonsuz Festival Yok ise ölümün kaçınılmazlığını ele almakta ve zihinsel ve manevi hazırlığın önemini vurgulamaktadır. Ana konular arasında Yaşlılığa Kadar Tanrı'yı Tanımayı Öğrenmek ve Nimetlerin Kaynağı Olarak Aile yer almakta ve bireylerin hayatlarını nasıl zenginleştirebilecekleri ve yolculuklarının sonuna nasıl hazırlanabilecekleri üzerine düşünülmektedir. Son bölüm olan Assalamu'alaikum ya Izrail ise ölüme yaklaşmayı ve onu kabul etmeyi ele almaktadır. Hidayet, örnekler vererek ölümün ürkütücü bir son değil, güzel bir eve dönüş olarak algılanabileceğini göstermektedir. Amacı, okuyucuları ölüm için zihinsel ve ruhsal olarak hazır olmaya teşvik etmek ve hayatın bu doğal parçasını zarif bir şekilde kabul etmelerini sağlamaktır. Hidayet’in anlaşılır yazım stili, bu karmaşık temayı günlük hayata uygun hale getirmektedir.

Keywords

Din Psikolojisi , Ölüm , İyimserlik , Pozitif zihniyet , Maneviyat.

Interpretation of Death, Facing Death with Optimism: Dissecting Komarudin Hidayat's Thought

Abstract

The research paper examines the theme of death as addressed by Komaruddin Hidayat, an esteemed Islamic scholar from Indonesia. It argues that death, often regarded as a taboo subject and viewed negatively, can be approached with optimism. Hidayat encourages a reframing of death as a natural transition to be accepted with a positive mindset. The author employs a holistic framework, considering philosophical, spiritual, and psychological dimensions of death, supported by narratives and quotations from the Al-Qur'an and Hadiths. This study uses book analysis methodology to dissect Hidayat's work entitled “Berdamai dengan Kematian: Menyambut Kematian dengan Optimis” (Making Peace with Death: Welcoming Death Optimistically). Content analysis is used to dissect and analyze the author's views in a more insightful way. Hidayat's insights are organized into three main sections. The first section, Festival of Life, portrays life as a celebration that should be lived with purpose. It discusses concepts such as the Three Pillars of Life and The Colorful World, emphasizing the necessity of engaging in meaningful activities throughout one's life. The second section, No Endless Festival, addresses the inevitability of death, highlighting the significance of mental and spiritual preparation. Key topics include Learning to Know God Until Old Age and Family as a Source of Blessings, which reflect on how individuals can enrich their lives and prepare for the end of their journey. The final section, Assalamu 'alaikum ya Izrail, delves into the process of approaching death and accepting it with joy. Hidayat provides examples illustrating that death can be perceived as a beautiful return home, rather than a daunting conclusion. He aims to inspire readers to cultivate mental and spiritual readiness for death, fostering a graceful acceptance of this natural part of life. Hidayat's accessible writing style effectively renders this complex theme relevant to everyday experiences.

Keywords

Psychology of Religion , Death , Optimism , Positive mindset , Spirituality.

Ethical Statement

Research Ethics Statement (Ethical Clearance Statement) For the Needs of Scientific Article Publication I, the undersigned: Name : Retno Kartini Savitaningrum Imansah Institution : National Research and Invasion Agency, Social Sciences and Humanities Research Organization Center for Religion and Belief Research Doctoral Candidate in Da'wah Science at As-Syafi'iyah Islamic University, Faculty of Islamic Studies Article Title : Interpretation of Death, Facing Death with Optimism: Dissecting Komarudin Hidayat's Thought Research Type : Systematic Literature Review / Research Desk Hereby declare that this article is prepared as part of academic scientific work that does not involve human subjects and does not require primary data collection in the form of interviews, observations, or surveys. This research uses relevant secondary sources and has been legally published. Thus, this article does not require formal ethical review from the Research Ethics Committee, but has been prepared by considering the principles of academic ethics, including: a. Scientific honesty and integrity of writing, b. Respect for intellectual property rights, c. Accuracy in the use of reference sources, d. Adherence to scientific publication rules. This statement is made to fulfill the administrative requirements in submitting articles to international scientific journals and as a form of commitment to research ethics. Acknowledged and agreed, Jakarta, 1 July 2025 Supervisor / Head of Study Program Prof. Dr. Daud Rasyid, MA. Yours faithfully, Retno Kartini Savitaningrum Imansah

Supporting Institution

As-Syafi'iyah Islamic University, Faculty of Islamic Education, Department of Da'wah

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