Menyikapi Kematian dengan Optimisme: Studi Komparasi Pemikiran Jalaludin Rakhmat dan Komaruddin Hidayat

Abstract

Death, an inevitable reality for every living being, has a deep and diverse meaning in human views. This article examines the meaning of death with an optimistic approach through a comparative study of the views of two Indonesian thinkers, Jalaluddin Rakhmat and Komaruddin Hidayat. Jalaluddin Rakhmat, in his book Memaknai Kematian, considers that death is a purification process for the soul to a holy place. Meanwhile, Komaruddin Hidayat, in his book Psikologi Kematian, states that death is a gateway to continuing a new, quality life. Jalaluddin Rakhmat's view of death illustrates that death is something that is closest, certain, and faithfully waiting for the next day. For humans, death is an unavoidable certainty. If someone considers death as a frightening threat, he tends to forget about it by being immersed in the pleasures of the world. However, if one longs for God, all good deeds will be prepared to achieve ultimate happiness after death. Meanwhile, Komaruddin Hidayat interprets death as a process that will make humans more perfect, bringing positive news for self-awareness rather than haunting themselves with excessive fear. Death is considered a cleansing moment that will make humans more holy, take a higher degree, get closer to God, and increase the spirit of worship