[RSPI Room 4303]Hari ini, kembali saya bertugas untuk menjaga ayah, yang telah memasuki hari ke lima dirawat di RS Pondok Indah, setelah mengalami stroke ringan di Madinah ketika akan pulang ke Indonesia, persis seminggu yl.
Ternyata, ayah saya yang biasanya memiliki tekanan darah yang relatif rendah mengalami stroke karena penyumbatan. Harapan mulai tampak, beliau mulai berbicara lebih jelas tanpa kehilangan memori tentang masa lalu (saya yakin beliau masih dapat mengingat hafalan surah Al Quran, semoga). Sore ini beliau melakukan terapi dan sudah dapat duduk sendiri. Besok terapi berdiri dan insyaAllah jalan kaki.
Semoga beliau cepat sembuh dan kembali seperti sedia kala ... seorang pensiunan hakim (yang pernah bertugas di berbagai daerah sampai di Mahkamah Agung) yang mengajar al Quran dan mengaji di sebuah Masjid di Depok.
Syukur, beliau menjadikan rejeki halal semasa bertugas dikehakiman, sehingga menjadikan anak-anaknya tumbuh dengan kesederhanaan dan insyaAllah berkecukupan.
Wednesday, August 30, 2006
Thursday, August 24, 2006
[Me] ... Sebuah penyesalan
[Nirwana] Tahun 2000 yang lalu, aku menunaikan haji dengan istri, setelah ibu mengingatkan tentang pilihan yang ditawarkan oleh Allah ketika kita sanggup menunaikan haji dan tidak "mau" mengunjungi Baitullah... sebuah pilihan untuk mati sebagai Yahudi, Nasrani atau Majusi. Sedangkan kita tahu pasti bahwa kita tidak tahu kapan, di mana dan bagaimana kita akan mati.
Ketika aku di sana, aku berkeinginan untuk pergi dengan kedua orang tuaku saja, membantu dan berbakti selama menunaikan ibadah di sana. Aku melihat bagaimana anak-anak muda mendorong kursi roda dari ayah atau ibunya melakukan tawaf atau sai. Aku ingin seperti mereka, dan kebetulan ayah ibuku masih dalam keadaan sehat wal afiat.
Tahun 2006, aku berkeinginan untuk menunaikan umroh dengan kedua orang tuaku. Tetapi karena sesuatu halangan aku membatalkannya dan membiarkan kedua orang tuaku berangkat sendiri. Hal yang sudah setiap tahun mereka lakukan. Berdua berangkat, sehari setelah ulang tahun ayahku yang ke 71. Tetapi, kali ini ketika kepulangan ke Jakarta, kami mendapat berita bahwa ayah mengalami stroke ringan - yang tidak ada masalah dengan jantung di sejarah kesehatan beliau, mbak Ida dan kak Affan pagi ini akan menjemput di airport untuk segera dibawa ke RSPI.
Seandainya aku tidak membatalkan, mungkin aku bisa membantu ibuku ketika mengurus ayah di sana. Maafkan aku, ayah dan ibu...
Tuesday, August 08, 2006
[Indonesia] Ketika buta dan bisu lebih baik buat Indonesia
[Arkadia] Break siang saya membaca sebuah berita dari mantan bapak presiden kita yth, Gus Dur Gus Dur: Fatwa NU Soal Infotainment Tak Usah Dipermasalahkan), tentang penolakan beliau tentang fatwa NU yang "mempermasalahkan" infotainment yang mengumbar aib orang di muka publik. Saya sangat setuju bahwa membuka aib orang adalah dosa, dan membiarkan hal itu berlangsung terus menerus merupakan kesalahan sebuah institusi jika tidak mengingatkan. Dosa fitnah bukan lah dosa kecil (saya kasihan kepada para presenter, yang dengan bayar sekian juta rupiah mendapatkan kiriman jutaan dosa - semoga mereka menyadari setelah fatwa NU tsb), saya teringat sebuah hadis dari Rasulullah saw untuk menggambarkan seorang yang bangkrut - yang merupakan orang yang beramal sholeh dengan sekian pahala dari sholat, puasa, haji dsbnya, tetapi menjadi berkurang karena dosa dari melakukan ghibah atau fitnah, hingga semua pahala habis untuk membayar dosa fitnah tersebut dan masih tersisa dosa fitnah. Sehingga seorang yang beramal sholeh harus menjalani siksa dari perbuatan fitnah.
Sebenarnya, saya tidak pernah menganggap ucapan Gus Dur, bagi saya buat Gus Dur diamnya adalah emas. Tetapi saya ikut nimbrung masalah "remeh temeh" ini yang dapat berdampak cukup besar di akhirat nanti. Dosa fitnah dari infotainment ini bayangan saya bisa berlaku bagai dosa yang mengalir terus, ketika seseorang mendengar tentang seorang artis melakukan perzinahan/perselingkuhan (di Islam, seseorang hanya bisa dituduh melakukan zinah apabila ada empat saksi dewasa laki-laki yang melihat langsung), dan dugaan perzinahan ini disampaikan di sebuah arisan, orang tersebut langsung mendapatkan dosa sebesar dosa yang difitnahkan. Ketika sebagian peserta arisan menyampaikan berita itu ke keluarga atau teman yang lain, orang tersebut kembali mendapatkan dosa sebesar dosa yang difitnahkan sebanyak orang yang menyebarkan fitnah tersebut. Ternyata, dosa fitnah zaman sekarang jauh lebih besar dan lebih cepat dibanding zaman rasul, karena teknologi mempermudah liputan yang lebih luas dan mobilitas orang yang lebih tinggi.
Sayang Gus Dur tidak akan membaca renungan saya ini, sehingga beliau dapat memahami sebesar apa dosa fitnah di zaman ini. Seandainya saya dapat memohon, Gus Dur dapat membisu karena diam beliau adalah emas dan demi kemaslahatan orang banyak.
Wednesday, August 02, 2006
[Me] Marhabban Ya Rajab
Lord, I put this site for remembering my self about al-makhluk "the creature" need to recite al-Khalik's voice in Quran. I may be still away from good reciter, hope this will make me better to gain His Ridha.
Alfakir - Muiz
For detail check this site: http://www.islamonline.com/cgi-bin/news_service/spot_full_story.asp?service_id=745
The great benefits of reciting the Qur'an
In a new study, Vander Hoven, a psychologist from Netherlands, discovered the effect of reading the Qur'an and repeating the word Allah both on patients and on normal persons.
The Dutch professor confirms his discovery with studies and research applied on many patients over a period of three years. Some of his patients were non-Muslims, others don't speak Arabic and were trained to pronounce the word "Allah" clearly; their result was great, specially on those who suffer from dejection and tension.
Al-Watan, a Saudi daily has reported that the psychologist was quoted to say that Muslims who can read Arabic and who read the Qur'an regularly are enjoying a great chance of protecting themselves from psychological diseases. The psychologist explained how each letter in the word "Allah" affects healing of psychological diseases. He pointed out in his research that pronouncing the first letter in the word "Allah" which is the letter (A), released from the respiratory system, controls breathing. He added that pronouncing the velar consonant (L) in the Arabic way, with the tongue touching slightly the upper part of the jaw producing a short pause and then repeating the same pause constantly, relaxes the aspiration. Also, pronouncing the last letter which is the letter (H) makes a contact between the lungs and the heart and so this contact controls the heartbeat.
What is exciting about this study is that this psychologist is a non-Muslim, but interested in Islamic sciences and searching for the secrets of the Holy Qur'an.
Allah, The Great and Glorious, says in the Qur'an:
"We will show them Our signs in the universe and in their own selves, until it becomes manifest to them that this (Qur'an) is the truth". Qur'an (42:53)
Indeed to reflect on Allah’s verses is a form of worship that will bring one closer to Allah The Most High. This reflection is not a reckless and wandering one, rather it includes a study of the classical explanation of the verses being pondered over, as this would fulfill Ibnul-Qayyim’s great advice, “Such as reflecting over a book which a person has memorised and he expounds it so that he may understand what its author intends by it.”
The Holy Qur'an is not a book like any other, it is the timeless Speech of Allah, a Book for all ages, and it is not a man-created thing, the study guide for life and death and what comes after. Therefore it worth be given the greatest attention in studying rather than anyone else’s speech.
As a matter of fact reciting and pondering over the Holy Qur'an, the Words of Allah, devoting your time regularly to its study and implementation has tremendous benefits in this life and the hereafter. And here we will go through some of the verses to bring ourselves more close to Allah and understand the Majestic Words. Each benefit stands as enough of an encouragement to shun any laziness we have and dedicate ourselves to the Qur’an.
Here are Nine Great benefits for reciting the Holy Qur'an:1 - Reading and reflecting over the Qur’an fulfils an Islamic duty.
Prophet Mohammad (PBUH) summarized this Religion (Islam) when he said:
“The Religion is sincerity (Naseeha)!” So then Tameem ibn Aws (may Allah be pleased with him) said: “We asked, ‘To whom?’” He said: “To Allah, HIS BOOK, His Messenger, the leaders of the people, and their common folk.”
The sincerity that is due to the Book of Allah includes its regular recitation, learning the rules of reciting it correctly and beautifully, learning its explanation, and the reasons for its revelation, affirming that it is the Truth, the perfect Speech of Allah, honoring it and defending it, abiding by the orders and prohibitions found in it, teaching it and calling to it.
Thus by reading and pondering over the Qur’an, one fulfills an obligation and is rewarded for that. Upon fulfilling this obligation, the Qur’an then becomes a proof for him on the Day of Judgment! This takes us to the second benefit.
2 - The Qur’an will be a proof for us on the Day of Judgment.
This is due to the Hadith of Prophet Mohammad (PBUH):
“And the Qur’an is a proof for you or against you.”
So on the Day of Judgment, the Qur'an will either be in your favor, or it will be a proof against you. Who could be saved from the terrors of that Day if Allah’s own Speech is against him?!?! Think carefully, and consider your position with the Qur’an! Are you neglecting it, contradicting it, ignoring its orders and prohibitions, are you thinking deeply over it?! Will it be on your side on the Day of Judgment.?!
3 - The Qur’an will intercede for us on the Day of Judgment.
A proof for that: Abu Umaamah narrated that Prophet Mohammad (PBUH) said:
“Read the Qur’an, for verily it will come on the Day of Standing as an intercessor for its companions.”
4 - Your status in this life will be raised.
In Saheeh Muslim, there is this beautiful story, that shows how a man from the people of Jannah (Paradise), ‘Umar ibn Al-Khattab, understood this principle. Some men came to question him during his khilaafah (reign)about the leadership of Mekkah, they asked, “Who do you use to govern Mekkah?” He said, “Ibn Abzaa.” They asked, “And who is Ibn Abzaa?” Umar replied, “A freed slave from those we freed.” They remarked, “You left a freed slave in charge of the people of the Valley (the noble tribes of the Quraysh)!?!?” So he answered them, “Verily he is a reader of the Book of Allah and is knowledgeable about the obligations of the Muslims. Haven’t you heard the statement of your Messenger?
“Verily Allah raises some people by this Book and lowers others by it.”
5 - You will be from the best of the people.
Uthman Ibn Affan (may Allah be pleased with him) said that Prophet Mohammad (PBUH) said:
“The best of you are the ones who learn the Qur’an and teach it to others”
6 - There are ten rewards for each letter you recite from the Qur’an.
Prophet Mohammad (PBUH) said:
“Whoever reads a letter from the Book of Allah, he will have a reward. And that reward will be multiplied by ten. I am not saying that “Alif, Laam, Meem” is a letter, rather I am saying that “Alif” is a letter, “laam” is a letter and “meem” is a letter.”
So try to recite as much verses of the Qur'an as you can.
7 – Those who recite the Qur’an will be in the company of the noble and obedient angels.
Aicha (may Allah be pleased with her) narrated that Prophet Mohammad (PBUH) said:
“Verily the one who recites the Qur’an beautifully, smoothly, and precisely, he will be in the company of the noble and obedient angels. And as for the one who recites with difficulty, stammering or stumbling through its verses (because he doesn't know how to read it but is trying to), then he will have TWICE that reward.”
So dedicate yourself to the Book of Allah, whether you are an ‘Arab or not! The excuses have been eliminated and the pathway has been cleared for you to embrace the Book of Allah without holding back or offering excuses!
8 - Your position in Paradise is determined by the amount of Qur’an you memorize in your life!
A proof for that:
Abdullah ibn ‘Amr ibn Al-’Aas heard Prophet Mohammad (PBUH) saying:
“It will be said to the companion of the Qur’an: Read and elevate (through the levels of the Paradise) and beautify your voice as you used to do when you were in life! For verily, your position in the Paradise will be at the last verse you recite!”
9 - The Qur’an will lead you to Paradise!
Prophet Mohammad (PBUH) said:
“The Qur’an is an intercessor, something given permission to intercede, and it is rightfully believed in. Whoever puts it in front of him, it will lead him to Paradise; whoever puts it behind him, it will steer him to the Hellfire.”
Thus, know that these nine benefits can only be attained by a sincere commitment to the Holy Qur'an, not by a person’s mere statement, “I love the Qur’an, it’s beautiful.” Rather the heart must be sincerely attached to Allah’s Book and the limbs and tongue will follow in this attachment.
Alfakir - Muiz
For detail check this site: http://www.islamonline.com/cgi-bin/news_service/spot_full_story.asp?service_id=745
The great benefits of reciting the Qur'an
In a new study, Vander Hoven, a psychologist from Netherlands, discovered the effect of reading the Qur'an and repeating the word Allah both on patients and on normal persons.
The Dutch professor confirms his discovery with studies and research applied on many patients over a period of three years. Some of his patients were non-Muslims, others don't speak Arabic and were trained to pronounce the word "Allah" clearly; their result was great, specially on those who suffer from dejection and tension.
Al-Watan, a Saudi daily has reported that the psychologist was quoted to say that Muslims who can read Arabic and who read the Qur'an regularly are enjoying a great chance of protecting themselves from psychological diseases. The psychologist explained how each letter in the word "Allah" affects healing of psychological diseases. He pointed out in his research that pronouncing the first letter in the word "Allah" which is the letter (A), released from the respiratory system, controls breathing. He added that pronouncing the velar consonant (L) in the Arabic way, with the tongue touching slightly the upper part of the jaw producing a short pause and then repeating the same pause constantly, relaxes the aspiration. Also, pronouncing the last letter which is the letter (H) makes a contact between the lungs and the heart and so this contact controls the heartbeat.
What is exciting about this study is that this psychologist is a non-Muslim, but interested in Islamic sciences and searching for the secrets of the Holy Qur'an.
Allah, The Great and Glorious, says in the Qur'an:
"We will show them Our signs in the universe and in their own selves, until it becomes manifest to them that this (Qur'an) is the truth". Qur'an (42:53)
Indeed to reflect on Allah’s verses is a form of worship that will bring one closer to Allah The Most High. This reflection is not a reckless and wandering one, rather it includes a study of the classical explanation of the verses being pondered over, as this would fulfill Ibnul-Qayyim’s great advice, “Such as reflecting over a book which a person has memorised and he expounds it so that he may understand what its author intends by it.”
The Holy Qur'an is not a book like any other, it is the timeless Speech of Allah, a Book for all ages, and it is not a man-created thing, the study guide for life and death and what comes after. Therefore it worth be given the greatest attention in studying rather than anyone else’s speech.
As a matter of fact reciting and pondering over the Holy Qur'an, the Words of Allah, devoting your time regularly to its study and implementation has tremendous benefits in this life and the hereafter. And here we will go through some of the verses to bring ourselves more close to Allah and understand the Majestic Words. Each benefit stands as enough of an encouragement to shun any laziness we have and dedicate ourselves to the Qur’an.
Here are Nine Great benefits for reciting the Holy Qur'an:1 - Reading and reflecting over the Qur’an fulfils an Islamic duty.
Prophet Mohammad (PBUH) summarized this Religion (Islam) when he said:
“The Religion is sincerity (Naseeha)!” So then Tameem ibn Aws (may Allah be pleased with him) said: “We asked, ‘To whom?’” He said: “To Allah, HIS BOOK, His Messenger, the leaders of the people, and their common folk.”
The sincerity that is due to the Book of Allah includes its regular recitation, learning the rules of reciting it correctly and beautifully, learning its explanation, and the reasons for its revelation, affirming that it is the Truth, the perfect Speech of Allah, honoring it and defending it, abiding by the orders and prohibitions found in it, teaching it and calling to it.
Thus by reading and pondering over the Qur’an, one fulfills an obligation and is rewarded for that. Upon fulfilling this obligation, the Qur’an then becomes a proof for him on the Day of Judgment! This takes us to the second benefit.
2 - The Qur’an will be a proof for us on the Day of Judgment.
This is due to the Hadith of Prophet Mohammad (PBUH):
“And the Qur’an is a proof for you or against you.”
So on the Day of Judgment, the Qur'an will either be in your favor, or it will be a proof against you. Who could be saved from the terrors of that Day if Allah’s own Speech is against him?!?! Think carefully, and consider your position with the Qur’an! Are you neglecting it, contradicting it, ignoring its orders and prohibitions, are you thinking deeply over it?! Will it be on your side on the Day of Judgment.?!
3 - The Qur’an will intercede for us on the Day of Judgment.
A proof for that: Abu Umaamah narrated that Prophet Mohammad (PBUH) said:
“Read the Qur’an, for verily it will come on the Day of Standing as an intercessor for its companions.”
4 - Your status in this life will be raised.
In Saheeh Muslim, there is this beautiful story, that shows how a man from the people of Jannah (Paradise), ‘Umar ibn Al-Khattab, understood this principle. Some men came to question him during his khilaafah (reign)about the leadership of Mekkah, they asked, “Who do you use to govern Mekkah?” He said, “Ibn Abzaa.” They asked, “And who is Ibn Abzaa?” Umar replied, “A freed slave from those we freed.” They remarked, “You left a freed slave in charge of the people of the Valley (the noble tribes of the Quraysh)!?!?” So he answered them, “Verily he is a reader of the Book of Allah and is knowledgeable about the obligations of the Muslims. Haven’t you heard the statement of your Messenger?
“Verily Allah raises some people by this Book and lowers others by it.”
5 - You will be from the best of the people.
Uthman Ibn Affan (may Allah be pleased with him) said that Prophet Mohammad (PBUH) said:
“The best of you are the ones who learn the Qur’an and teach it to others”
6 - There are ten rewards for each letter you recite from the Qur’an.
Prophet Mohammad (PBUH) said:
“Whoever reads a letter from the Book of Allah, he will have a reward. And that reward will be multiplied by ten. I am not saying that “Alif, Laam, Meem” is a letter, rather I am saying that “Alif” is a letter, “laam” is a letter and “meem” is a letter.”
So try to recite as much verses of the Qur'an as you can.
7 – Those who recite the Qur’an will be in the company of the noble and obedient angels.
Aicha (may Allah be pleased with her) narrated that Prophet Mohammad (PBUH) said:
“Verily the one who recites the Qur’an beautifully, smoothly, and precisely, he will be in the company of the noble and obedient angels. And as for the one who recites with difficulty, stammering or stumbling through its verses (because he doesn't know how to read it but is trying to), then he will have TWICE that reward.”
So dedicate yourself to the Book of Allah, whether you are an ‘Arab or not! The excuses have been eliminated and the pathway has been cleared for you to embrace the Book of Allah without holding back or offering excuses!
8 - Your position in Paradise is determined by the amount of Qur’an you memorize in your life!
A proof for that:
Abdullah ibn ‘Amr ibn Al-’Aas heard Prophet Mohammad (PBUH) saying:
“It will be said to the companion of the Qur’an: Read and elevate (through the levels of the Paradise) and beautify your voice as you used to do when you were in life! For verily, your position in the Paradise will be at the last verse you recite!”
9 - The Qur’an will lead you to Paradise!
Prophet Mohammad (PBUH) said:
“The Qur’an is an intercessor, something given permission to intercede, and it is rightfully believed in. Whoever puts it in front of him, it will lead him to Paradise; whoever puts it behind him, it will steer him to the Hellfire.”
Thus, know that these nine benefits can only be attained by a sincere commitment to the Holy Qur'an, not by a person’s mere statement, “I love the Qur’an, it’s beautiful.” Rather the heart must be sincerely attached to Allah’s Book and the limbs and tongue will follow in this attachment.
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