Tentang Belajar

"Dinda, kanda disini malas belajar." "Kok malas? Jangan malas dunk Kanda...Masa' udah jauh-jauh ninggalin anak-istri malas belajar? Dinda di sini juga belajar." "Belajar apa? Dinda kan ga' kuliah, cuman kerja." "Ya belajar jadi ummi. Jangan kalah sama Afifah dunk sayang."

Usianya baru tiga bulan, tapi sudah nampak perubahan-perubahan yang signifikan. Sungguh menggemaskan putri kami yang pertama ini. Dari bayi merah yang tak bisa apa-apa, kini sudah terlihat perkembangannya yang cukup menggembirakan. Dari tidak bisa melihat, bisa melihat dari jauh, tertawa dan menjawab dengan "baby language-nya", bahkan kini sudah pintar mengajak ngobrol orang yang ada di dekatnya-masih dengan bahasanya tentunya. Dari tak bisa menggerakkan tangan dengan benar, kini gerakannya sudah mulai terkoordinasi. Dalam gendongan, Afifah sudah bisa menarik-narik jarik yang dipakai untuk menggendongnya. Apapun yang didekatkan padanya berusaha untuk diraihnya, tanpa menyerah, tak lain untuk dilihat, dipegang dan kemudian dimasukkan ke dalam mulutnya. Afifah ingin merasakan semuanya. Dan kini, Afifah sedang sibuk belajar untuk tengkurap. Tengkurap sih bisa, hanya saja masih sangat kesulitan untuk menarik tangan kiri yang tertindih badannya. Hup, akhirnya bisa juga, meskipun baru dua kali. Ummi yakin, kau pasti bisa sayang... Subhanallah, betapa agungnya kekuasaanMu ya Allah yang telah mengajari makhluk-makhlukmu dengan ilmuMu.. Afifah bukan satu-satunya bayi yang sibuk belajar. Semua bayi, bahkan kita sendiri pada waktu bayi adalah seorang pembelajar keras yang tak kenal putus asa. Tak sadarkah kita bahwa dulu kita tak bisa apa-apa? Jangankan untuk membaca, pipis dan saja masih ngompol di popok. Kita dulu hanyalah bayi merah yang tak bisa dan tak tahu apa-apa. Berkat rahmat Allah, usaha keras kita dan tentunya ketelatenandan kesabaran orang tua kita akhirnya bisa seperti sekarang. Tadinya kita tak bisa apa-apa, lalu sedikit demi sedikit akhirnya kita bisa tersenyum, ngoceh, tertawaa, tengkurap, duduk, merangkak, berjalan dan berlari. Bahkan lebih dari itu, kini kita bisa membaca, menulis, berhitung. Lebih jauh lagi, akhirnya kita bisa mempunyai keahlian khusus. Tuhkan, ternyata manusia memang terlahir untuk menjadi pribadi pembelajar. Belajar itu tak kenal usia, tak kenal henti. Pernah kan dengar ungkapan-ungkapan seperti, "Belajar dari buaian hingga liang kubur" " Tuntutlah ilmu sampai ke negeri Cina" Bahkan Allah memerintahkan lewat sabda Nabi Muhammad saw : "Menuntut ilmu adalah kewajiban bagi seorang muslim laki-laki dan muslim perempuan." Jadi, jangan berhenti belajar. Jangan malas belajar. AYO BELAJAR Special written 4 Kakanda, SMANGAT YA SAYANG...

Anugerah Pernikahan...

Suatu hari teman seangkatan saya mengirimkan pesan singkat : "Na, aku sebenarnya udah siap nikah, insya Allah. Kamu bisa ga bantu aku? Aku percaya ma kamu Na.." Ini bukan pertama kalinya saya menerima sms seperti itu. Sms serupa juga pernah datang beberapa dari teman akrab yang lain. Tiba-tiba saya jadi tersadar, betapa pernikahan adalah sesuatu yang sangat didamba-dambakan bagi yang masih sendiri. Bahkan satu setengah tahun yang lalu saya juga merasakan apa yang dirasakan oleh teman-teman. Feeling lonely, jauh dari keluarga dan teman-teman setia karena ditempatkan di daerah yang jauh dari tempat kita dibesarkan. Bahkan saat bertemu keluarga dalam momen lebaran pun rasanya ada yang kurang. Kuliah sudah, kerja juga sudah. Penghasilan ada walau tak begitu besar. Lalu apa lagi? Hmm,...Ya, pasangan hiduplah yang saat itu begitu saya rindukan. Saya rindu menikah. Sudah saatnya saya menikah. Kemana harus kucari engkau, Pangeranku? Dalam doa yang kupanjatkan selalu kuselipkan pinta agar Allah berkenan mempertemukanku dengan pasangan hidupku. Dan betapa riang gembiranya hati ini saat akhirnya Allah pertemukan kami dalam sebuah pernikahan. Saat itu, saya merasa menjadi orang yang paling berbahagia seantero dunia. Kini, setelah satu setengah tahun berlalu baru saya sadari bahwa saya kurang mensyukuri ni'mat pernikahan yang dulu amat saya inginkan. Ada saja yang saya keluhkan. Kekurangan pasangan, kekurangan uang, repot mengurus anak, tidak bebas lagi seperti dulu sewaktu masih sendiri, tidak cocok dengan kakak ipar, mertua yang tidak kurang pengertian, dan sederet keluhan lain yang pasti amat panjang jika saya tulis semuanya di sini. Padahal semua yang saya keluhkan bukannya datang tiba-tiba tanpa sebab. Semua itu adalah konsekunsi dari sebuah pernikahan yang sudah pernah saya pikirkan dengan matang. Padahal semua itu adalah bagian tak terpisahkan dari sebuah pernikahan. Padahal... Duh Gusti, betapa tak bersyukurnya hambaMu ini. Betapa banyak ni'mat telah Kau berikan pada Kami, sedangkan kami adalah hamba yang penuh dengan kelalaian. Duh Gusti, ampuni kami... Astaghfirullah... Jadi ingat dengan ayat yang diulang-ulang dalam surat yang sudah satu tahun ini saya belum juga hafal karena kemalasan saya sendiri. Fabiayyi aalaa i robbikuma tukadzdzibaan... " Dan ni'mat Tuhan yang manakah yang kamu dustakan.." Special for:

1. my beloved husband, i really miz u...
2. sahabat-sahabat yang belum bertemu dengan setengah jiwanya, bersabar dan berdolah, Allah Maha Tahu yang terbaik untuk hambaNya..

Humans and Satan: A Perpetual Battle

By Sayed Qutb Muslim Intellectual — Egypt

Hard on the heels of the scene ending with Satan's expulsion from Heaven follows a scene in which we see Allah looking at Adam and his wife. Only at this point do we realize that Adam has a wife of his own species. We do not know how she came to exist. The passage that relates this story of the creation of humans and similar passages in the Qur'an do not tell us anything about the creation of the female human being. All the reports that speak of her being created out of Adam's rib belong to Israelite literature. As such, they are not totally reliable. What we can say without fear of being contradicted is that Allah created for Adam a spouse of his own type to make them a couple. Making all species in couples is a law applicable to all creation. Allah says in the Qur'an, [And of all things We have created pairs so that you may reflect.) (Adh-Dhariyat 51:49) Keeping this rule in mind, it seems that this was not long before Eve was created and that this creation of Eve must have been in the same manner as Adam's creation.[1] Be that as it may, both Adam and his wife are now addressed to outline Allah's commandment to them. They are to be given their experiences so that they are prepared for the fulfillment of their basic role for which they have been created. This is the role of vicegerency on earth, as is stated clearly in the Qur'an: [And when your Lord said to the angels, "I will create a vicegerent on earth.") (Al-Baqarah 2:30) InParadise, there have been rules for Adam and his wife to live by: [And (as for you), Adam, dwell you and your wife in the Garden and eat, both of you, whatever you may desire, but do not come near this tree,for then you will be of the unjust.) (Al-A`raf 7:19) The Qur'an remains silent about what kind of tree it was, because providing any specific information on this point does not add any particular information about the purpose of prohibition. Withholding such information lends weight to the view that the prohibition itself was the objective. Allah has permitted Adam and his wife the enjoyment of what He has made lawful and commanded them to steer away from what has been forbidden. It was necessary to identify something as forbidden so that the human race could learn that people must not exceed their limits. Thus, humans' will is created such that they can control their desire and caprice. Humans are thus able to elevate themselves above the level of animals who respond involuntarily to their desires and cannot control them. This is indeed the quality that distinguishes humans from animals. Now Satan begins to play the role for which he dedicated himself — a role against a unique creation whose birth was so graciously announced by Almighty Allah Himself before the Supreme Society in a grand celebration. Furthermore, Almighty Allah ordered the angels to prostrate themselves to Adam and expelled Satan from heaven on his account. We are told how Allah has created humans with a dual nature. They are capable of following both the right and wrong paths. They have inherent weaknesses and desires that can lead them astray, unless they observe Allah's commandments. Thus, Satan saw his chance and began to play on human desires: [But Satan whispered to them both so that he might show them their nakedness, of which they had been unaware. He said, "Your Lord has forbidden you this tree lest you two should become angels or immortals." And he swore to them both, "I am indeed your sincere adviser.") (Al-A`raf 7:20–21) We do not know how the whisperings of Satan took place because we do not even know Satan's nature or from what he is made, let alone that we do not understand how he acts. We cannot say how he establishes his contact with humans or how he tempts them. But we know for certain, based on the Qur'an, that temptation to do what is forbidden does actually happen in order to encourage humans to do what is evil. Such temptation relies on the weaknesses in the human nature, but such weaknesses can be transformed into strengths through faith and remembrance of Allah. None of Satan's schemes can be of any effect with a believer who remains conscious of his Lord. Thus, Satan whispered to them in order to show them their nakedness. This was his aim. They certainly had unsightly parts of which they were unaware because they were made not to see them. We will soon learn from the Qur'anic passage that these were, in their physical constitution, requiring to be covered. Hence, we may understand this as a reference to their private parts. Satan did not reveal to them his objective but continued to play on their desires: [He [Satan] said, "Your Lord has forbidden you this tree lest you two should become angels or immortals.")(Al-A`raf 7:20) He knew the inner desires of humans: They love to be immortal or at least to have a very long life; they also love to be angels who are not limited to a short lifespan. In the Qur'anic text, the Arabic word that refers to angels is also read in a different form so as to make it mean kings. Only a change of a short vowel, which is not always written in Arabic script, is needed to make the word denote either meaning. This second reading is further supported by the statement reporting Satan's whispers to Adam in Surat Ta-Ha: [O Adam, shall I lead you to the tree of immortality and to a kingdom that never decays?)(Ta-Ha 20:120) According to this reading, the temptation offered by Satan was that of everlasting wealth and immortality. These represent humans' two strongest desires. It can be said that sexual desire itself is only a means to fulfill a desire for immortality — a desire to perpetuate human existence one generation after another. If we take the first reading, which makes Satan's words refer to angels, then the temptation is slightly different. He is tempting them with the removal of the limitations of their bodies so that they can become angels with unending life. Although the second reading, which speaks of an everlasting kingdom, is less well known, it is more in line with the other Qur'anic statement quoted above and fits more perfectly with Satan's scheming when he tries to play on humans' desires. Fall From Heaven Wicked as he is and knowing that the prohibition of that tree was firmly rooted in Adam's and Eve's minds, Satan thought to shake their firmness by assuring them that they had nothing to fear. He coupled that with tempting them with the fulfillment of their desires. He swore to them that he gave them only sound advice and that he was sincere in that advice: [ And he swore to them both, "I am indeed your sincere adviser") (Al-A`raf 7:21) Tempted by the influence of their desires and the reassuring effect of Satan's oath, Adam and his wife forgot that Satan was their enemy who would never point out something good to them. They became oblivious of the fact that Allah had issued a commandment to them, which they had to obey, whether they recognized its purpose or not. They further forgot that everything takes place in accordance with Allah's will. If it is Allah's will that they should not be immortal or should not have an everlasting kingdom, then they will have neither. They forgot all this and yielded to Satan's temptation: [So by deceit he [Satan] brought about their fall. And when they both had tasted of the tree, their nakedness became apparent to them and they began to cover themselves with leaves from the Garden. Their Lord called out to them, "Did I not forbid you that tree and tell you both that Satan is your open enemy?) (Al-A`raf 7:22) The temptation was thus complete and yielded its bitter fruit. With this violation, Satan brought them down from the level of obeying Allah to that of disobeying Him. Thus he caused their delusion: [ So by deceit he brought about their fall) (Al-A`raf 7:22). Now they realized that they were naked after they were unaware of those bodily parts that should remain covered. They began to gather leaves from the trees of heaven and patch them together to cover their nakedness. The way all this is expressed in the Qur'an suggests that this is a reference to the physical private parts, which human beings are naturally too shy to expose. They expose these parts only when their nature is corrupted under the pressure of the traditions and practices that prevail in the societies of jahiliyyah (pre-Islamic ignorance). The Lord called out to them, [Did I not forbid you that tree and tell you both that Satan is your open enemy?) (Al-A`raf 7:22) They heard their Lord's reproach for their disobedience and for their heedlessness of His advice. As to how this reproach was made and how they heard it, these are matters of which we have no knowledge other than that they took place. We accept that as we accept the statement that their Lord spoke to them the first time and also spoke to the angels and to Iblis (Satan). Allah does what He wants. With this address from on high, the other side of human nature is revealed. Humans are liable to forget and to err. They have weaknesses that give Satan the opportunity to delude them. They do not always maintain the right path. However, they recognize their mistakes and regret them. They seek Allah's help and forgiveness. They are ready to turn back to Allah. They neither insist on disobedience as Satan did nor request their Lord to help them sink deeper into error: [They said, "Our Lord, we have wronged ourselves, and unless You grant us forgiveness and bestow Your mercy upon us, we shall certainly be of the losers.) (Al-A`raf 7:23) This is one of humans' main characteristics: establishing bonds with their Lord. This opening of the doors leading to their Lord involves admitting error, hastening on repentance, seeking forgiveness, feeling one's weakness, and seeking Allah's help and mercy. Humans should be certain all the time that their own power is of no avail unless Allah helps them and bestows His mercy on them; otherwise they are lost. Thus, the first experience is completed. Humans' main characteristics are thus outlined. They have become aware of these characteristics, and they have gone through this experience. It all provides them with the necessary equipment to fulfill their task as vicegerents on earth. They can now enter into the battle against their enemy, which is meant to be an unabated battle: [He [Allah] said, "Get you down hence [and be henceforth] enemies to one another, and there is for you in the earth an abode and a provision for a time." He [Allah] said, "There shall you live, and there shall you die, and from there shall you be brought forth [on the Day of Resurrection]."] (Al-A`raf 7:24-25) They all fell down and descended to this earth. But where were they? Where is Heaven? All that belongs to the realm that remains unknown to us except insofar as Allah, Who holds the keys to that realm, tells us. Any attempt to discover that realm after revelations have ceased is bound to be futile. Any denial of it based on what is familiar or what is known today to human beings is a mark of arrogance. Humans' knowledge certainly falls short of trying to discover this unknown world without the proper tools and means. Humans are both conceited and arrogant when they deny the existence of that undeniable realm that lies beyond the perception of their senses. In the world of matter, which is within humans' own world, what is unknown is much greater than what is known. All of them — Adam and his wife and Iblis and his ilk — fell down to earth where they began their fight fuelled with hostility. The battle rages between two natures; one of them is completely devoted to evil, while the other has a dual aspect that responds to good and evil. Thus, the test begins and Allah's will is done. Adam and his offspring are destined to remain on earth where they have the power to build it and to enjoy its comforts for a while. On earth they live and they die before they are resurrected; it is when they return to their Lord at the end of their great journey. He then assigns them either to Heaven or to Hell. The first round in the battle is over, but it is to be followed by numerous rounds. Humans will be victorious when they seek help from their Lord and follow the path He has shown them. They will end up in defeat whenever they defer to their enemy. [1] Editor's Note: The scholars of tafseer (exegesis of Qur'an and Sunnah) are of the view that Eve was created from Adam's rib, as Almighty Allah says, (O humankind, be careful of your duty to your Lord Who created you from a single soul and from it created its mate and from them twain has spread abroad a multitude of men and women)(An-Nisaa' 4:1). Also, the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said, "Treat women kindly, for women were created from a bent rib" (Al-Bukhari). * This article is based on the English translation of the author's work Fi Zilal Al-Qur'an (In the Shade of the Qur'an), Volume VI, translated and edited by Adil Salahi and published by the Islamic Foundation and IslamOnline.net. Sayed Qutb(1906-1966) was a prominent and influential Muslim intellectual and writer. He wrote many books about Islam and its distinctive features as a comprehensive way of life. Among his most important works is his exegesis of the Qur'an In the Shade of the Qur'an, which was widely welcomed among Muslims and established itself as one of the best references in Qur'an exegesis. Adopted from www.islamonline.net

Memiliki Allah

Semalam dalam Golden Ways-nya Pak Mario Teguh, seorang audience bertanya, apakah hidup akan berhasil hanya jika kita menyerahkan segalanya pada Tuhan? Pak Mario kemudian menjawab dengan menggambar sketsa seorang laki-laki yang memiliki segalanya, istri yang cantik, rumah mewah, lahan yang luas, bawahan yang banyak dan semuanya yang membuat orang itu menjadi orang berpunya. Satu persatu kemudian Pak Mario menghapus gambar-gambar yang ada kecuali gambar laki-laki yang tinggal seorang diri. Lalu kemudian Pak Mario berkata, sekarang apa yang dimiliki oleh laki-laki ini? Laki-laki ini sekarang tidak punya apa-apa, selain Tuhan. Allah, Tuhan kita semua adalah pemilik segalanya. Apa yang kita punya sebenarnya hanya titipan belaka. Semua adalah miliknya. Anak, istri, suami, orang tua, kekayaan yang berlimpah, jabatan dan segalanya bukanlah milik kita. Bahkan diri kita sendiri bukanlah milik kita. Dia berhak mengambil apa saja dari kita, kapan saja, dimana saja. Betapa Maha Besarnya Allah yang Maha Kaya. Lalu apa yang membuat kita menjadi angkuh dan sombong hidup di alam fana ini, jika kita tak punya apa-apa? Sungguh hanya Allah-lah yang kita miliki dengan pasti. Itulah mengapa saat tertimpa musibah, dalam Al Quran Allah memuji orang-orang yang berkata Inna lillahi wa inna ilaihi roji'un. Segala sesesuatu berasal dari Allah dan akan kembali kepada Allah. Dan apa yang terjadi jika kita tak mau memiliki Allah? Itu sama saja artinya dengan kita tak punya apa-apa, karena Allahlah pemilik segalanya..

Gelisah....

Disaat jiwa ini kering dalam menghadapi kehidupan, seorang terindah disana membukakan mata hatiku dengan mengirimkan sebuah pesan singkat :

" Don't say Oh God, I have many problems but just say hey problems, I have a God. Believe in God that he will solve all of our Problems. Everything comes from Allah and will be back to Allah.."

Terkadang kita sering melupakan bahwa segala permasalahan yang kita hadapi adalah datang dari Allah semata yaitu, dalam rangka menguji sampai sejauh mana kekuatan iman seseorang. Allah berfirman dalam surat Al-'Ankabut ayat 2 :

"Apakah manusia itu mengira bahwa mereka dibiarkan (saja) mengatakan: "Kami telah beriman", sedang mereka tidak diuji lagi? " (Q.S.29:2)

Semoga kita bisa menjadi orang yang selalu mengembalikan setiap masalah kepada Allah sebagai konsekuensi kita yang menyatakan diri sebagai makhluk yang beriman kepada-Nya.

Ahh,, Subhanallah.. terima kasih Allah, Engkau telah memberikanku anugerah dengan mengirimkannya untukku di dunia ini.. Semoga Allah selalu menyertai jalanmu, dan memberikan kemudahan dalam menghadapi setiap ujian yang kita lalui.

with Allah luv..

Tentang Golput

Golput alias golongan adalah istilah yang sering kita dengar menjelang pemilu. Ditengah maraknya kampanye para caleg, ada pihak yang apatis dengan apa yang mereka kampanyekan. Apatis, tak peduli dan tak mau memilih siapapun dengan alasan tak ada caleg yang baik yang bisa mewakili suara mereka. Tak ada caleg yang baik dalam pandangan mereka. Berita-berita media yang mengungkap keburukan satu-demi satu aleg membuat mereka menjadi semakin antipati sehingga akhirnya tak mau memilih dan memutuskan "aku mau golput saja". Mungkin Anda salah satu dari mereka. Memang tak dipungkiri ada aleg yang bejat, serakah, mementingkan golongannya dan kerjanya hanya tidur saat sidang. Tapi tak semuanya begitu. Namanya juga manusia, ada yang baik ada yang jahat. Yang baik saja tidak bisa sempurna. Bayangkan jika sebagian besar pemilih memilih golput. Bisa saja nanti yang memilih malah orang-orang yang lebih mementingkan golongannya. Atau kalau mau contoh ekstrimnya begini. Jika semua umat muslim di Indonesia yang merupakan bagian terbesar negeri ini memilih golput. Itu artinya tidak akan ada anggota legislatif muslim yang terpilih. Maka duduklah orang-orang nonmuslim di kursi legislatif, dan tunggu saja apa yang akan terjadi selanjutnya... Ada sebuah analogi menarik. Jika memilih caleg sama dengan memilih celana yang kita punya. Celana yang ini kependekan, yang itu kepanjangan, yang anu warnanya tidaik sesuai keinginan, yang lain lagi modelnya ketinggalan zaman. Semua celana kita coba tapi tak ada ynag sesuai dengan selera kita, lalu apakah kita lebih memilih telanjang tak bercelana dari pada memakai salah satunya untuk menutup aurat kita? Ingat... 1.caleg juga manusia 2.semua perbuatan kita, termasuk memilih atau pun golput dalam pemilu akan dimintai pertanggungjawaban.

Israel Hantam Sekolah PBB

Bukti bahwa Israel tak punya hati. Beberapa jam yang lalu, dua buah tank Israel memborbardir sebuah sekolah milik PBB di Jalur Gaza. Dilaporkan sekitar 40 orang Palestina yang tengah berlindung di dalamnya tewas karena serang ini.

Sekolah tersebut sudah dipakai untuk tempat pengungsian bagi warga Jabalya, sebelah utara Jalur Gaza. Ratusan orang terluka parah. Israel menghantam apapun yang ada di jalur Gaza; masjid, rumah sakit, gedung dan rumah.

Mereka membunuh siapa saja termasuk perempuan dan anak-anak. Setidaknya sampai saat ini, korban tewas hasil dari tangan keji Israel sudah mencapai 598 orang Palestina.(sa/reu)

Sumber:

http://www.eramuslim.com/berita/dunia/israel-hantam-sekolah-milik-pbb-40-orang-syahid.htm