THE CONCEPT OF ZUHŪD IN SŪRAH AL-KAHFI ACCORDING TO MUTAWALLĪ AS-SYA’RAWĪ(THEMATIC STUDY) Qonitatu Zulfatu Rohmah 422021238152 In modern times, people often focus too much on worldly pleasures, causing an imbalance between material and spiritual life. Many individuals prioritize success in this world without thinking about the afterlife. However, Islam teaches the concept of Zuhud as a way to maintain balance between this world and the hereafter. Sūrah Al-Kahfi contains Zuhud values that can help overcome materialistic lifestyles. This research aims to analyze the meaning of Zuhud and how it is applied in Sūrah Al-Kahfi based on Sya’rawi’s interpretation, especially in addressing materialistic challenges. This study uses library research with a qualitative approach. The primary source is Sya’rawi’s tafsir, along with other works related to Zuhud and materialism. The research applies descriptive and thematic analysis methods to explore the meaning and implementation of Zuhud in Sūrah Al-Kahfi based on Sya’rawi’s interpretation. The results showed that the meaning of Zuhūd according to Sya’rawi, emphasizes awareness of the world’s limitations and the importance of an afterlife orientation. Mutawalli As-Sya’rawi placed great emphasis on the spiritual aspect, particularly in understanding the nature of the world and the hereafter, which aligns with the concept of Zuhud. In his interpretation of five verses from Sūrah Al-Kahfi, namely verses 7, 28, 46, 104, and 110. He explains that Zuhud does not mean completely rejecting the world but rather maintaining a balance between worldly needs while prioritizing the hereafter. Meanwhile, the application of Zuhūd in Sūrah Al-Kahfi is reflected in four worldly aspects: Zuhūd in social life (verse 10) is demonstrated by the Ashabul Kahfi distancing themselves from an environment that could harm their faith by seeking refuge in a cave and relying solely on Allah. Zuhūd in wealth (verse 39) is shown through the gratitude and faith of the believing young man in the Syibhul Jannatain story, as he advises his arrogant friend. Zuhūd in knowledge (verses 60 and 82) is reflected in the story of Prophet Musa and Khidir, who exhibit humility in both their actions and words regarding the knowledge granted by Allah. Zuhūd in power (verse 95) is represented by the refusal of worldly rewards for the sake of the greater good. Therefore, there are several points that the author finds on the interpretation of Sha'rawi. First, he offers the concept of zuhud which leads to a balance between the world and the hereafter by using all worldly aspects that are oriented towards the hereafter. Second, his interpretation on the context of zuhud shows that wisdom in responding to something correctly. Third, Sya'rawi not only offers a theoretical foundation, but also practical through his interpretation of Sūrah Al-Kahfi. Thus, Sha'rawi's view of the context of zuhud in Sūrah Al-Kahfi is relevant in providing spiritual solutions to overcome the challenges of materialism in the modern era. This research is expected to be an initial contribution to the study of Zuhud in certain sūrahs in the Qur'an, so the researcher hopes that further research can explore this concept in other sūrahs, such as Sūrah al-hadid or focus on certain aspects of zuhūd in the history of Qur'an. Keywords: Zuhūd, Sūrah Al-Kahfi, Mutawallī As-Sya'rawī, Thematic