Abstract:

Ibn al-Arabi divides the religion into two parts in Fusus al-Hikam: the religion with Allah, and the religion with people, which Allah considers validity. The religion with Allah consists of Sharia and the law (al namus). The religion with people is the wise rules that people invented in order to seek the pleasure of God. This is explained by the verse from Hadid, 57/27 in the Quran. For example, monasticism is not something that any prophet brought from God through the revelation. The puplic interest and wisdom that existed in the religion with people is appropriate for what is in the divine religion. Allah will reward those who believe that they will the approval of Allah through the monasticism. Commentators also agree with this idea, but some say that the religion with people is only valid for the period between two prophets as well as some include into religion with people sufi's practice such as like little talk, little sleep, etc. According to the next group, this is appropriate to the sharia for purpose. For this reason it is not Islamic innovation (bid'ah), but it is a nice way. We believe that the thought of “religion with people” is important. Today, most of the rules set for the good and interest of people are largely similar to the purpose of the sharia. On the other hand, it contributes to the enrichment of religious life.

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