Tuesday, 25 October 2011

ILMU/KNOWLEDGE

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DENGAN NAMA ALLAH YANG MAHA PENGASIH LAGI MAHA PENYAYANG

ALL PRAISE IS FOR ALLAH, THE EXALTED.  MAY ALLAH'S PEACE AND BLESSINGS BE ON MUHAMMAD, ON HIS FAMILY, AND ON HIS COMPANIONS

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SELDOM EVER WAS ANY KNOWLEDGE GIVEN TO KEEP, BUT TO IMPART; THE GRACE OF THIS RICH JEWEL IS LOST IN CONCEALMENT - JOSEPH HALL 

KNOWLEDGE IS A COMFORTABLE AND NECESSSARY RETREAT AND SHELTER FOR US IN ADVANCE AGE, AND IF DO NOT PLANT IT  WHILE YOUNG, IT WILL GIVE US NO SHADE WHEN WE GROW OLD - CHESTERFIELD 






SURAH 31 * LUQMAN

The surah derives its title from a sage mentioned by name in verse 12.  We learn that when Prophet Muhammad was asked about Luqman he gave the Arabs of Makkah an account of a set of succinct but powerful instructions Luqman had given his son, which are rich in wisdom and sensible advice.  

The surah says:  "We gave wisdom to Luqman that he should be thankful to God.  He that is thankful shall reap the fruit thereof, but whoever denies God's favours (should know that) He is Self-Sufficient, Praiseworthy" (12).  God has no need for man's praise or glorification, those who acknowledge God's grace and give thanks do so for their own benefit, otherwise they would lose out.

Luqman's advice to his son begins thus:  '"My son, serve no other deity besides God, for polytheism.  (Arabic: shirk) is a grave transgression'" (13)..  This is followed by a bidding to be kind to one's parents who are, apart from God, immediately responsible for one's existence.  It is interesting to note that modern society does not care very much for the welfare of parents.  The majority of them in their old age find themselves leading lonely lives in old people's homes.  But this is expected in a society which has all but forgotten God althogether.

The advice continues: '"My son, observe the prayer, enjoin what is good and forbid what is evil.  Endure with fortitude whatever befalls you.  That is a duty incumbent on all.  And turn not your cheek away from people in (false) pride, and walk not haughtily on earth: for, behold, God does not love anyone who, out self-conceit, acts in a boastful manner'" (17-18).

It closes with the statement: '"Be modest in your bearing and lower your voice:  the harshest of voices is the braying of the ass"' (19).  The testament  is a wonderful collection of profound wisdom and high religious and moral principles, which people of all generations ought to learn and observe. 


       

Friday, 21 October 2011

IBU BAPA PROFESSIONAL

Ibu bapa professional boleh diertikan sebagai "ibu bapa yang mempunyai kemampuan serta kemahiran melaksanakan tanggungjawab keibubapaan kepada anak-anak secara yang cekap lagi teratur."  Secara dasarnya, bagi melaksanakan tugas ini, ibu bapa memerlukan ilmu yang mantap, sikap yang betul serta kemahiran yang jitu.

Dalam surah Luqman, diutarakan beberapa kaedah penting berhubung dengan pendidikan anak-anak.  Antara kaedah ini adalah:

1.  Mendidik berbekalkan hikmat.  Dalam surah Luqman ayat 12, Tuhan menjelaskan bahawa Luqman dikurniakan hikmat.  Iman Ibn Kathir mentafsirkan hikmat sebagai "kefahaman, ilmu dan tadbir (iaitu  pengurusan yang baik)."   Justeru, ibu bapa perlu menguasai dan memahami ilmu, terutamanya ilmu agama berlandaskan Quran dan sunah.  Penguasaan ini perlu disusuli dengan pengurusan hidup yang baik.  Tanpa ilmu dan kefahaman, ibu bapa menjadi seperti musafir yang berjalan tanpa peta.


2. Komunikasi berkesan.  Luqman menasihati anaknya secara terus tanpa rasa kekok.  Ini menunjukkan, bapa memainkan peranan yang penting dalam pendidikan anak-anak.  Semasa memberikan nasihat, Luqman menggunakan perumpamaan bagi memudahkan kefahaman.  Ini dapat dilihat dalam surah Luqman ayat 16 dan 19.  Di samping itu, beliau menentukan keutamaan seperti yang dinyatakan dalam surah Luqman ayat 17.  Ini menunjukkan Luqman mempunyai kemahiran berkomunikasi.  Antara aspek penting yang perlu ada semasa berkomunikasi adalah kelembutan.  Mengikut Imam Ahmad dan Baihaqi, nabi berkata, "Jika Allah menghendaki kebaikan bagi sesebuah keluarga di berikan sifat lemah lembut dalam keluarga itu."

3.  Menekankan akidah.  Berhubung dengan ini, Luqman menjelaskan, apabila ada suatu benda yang kecil seperti biji sawi, disembunyikan di langit, di dalam bumi, di dalam batu yang besar ataupun di tempat tempat lain, Tuhan tetap mengetahui tentangnya.  Hal ini disebutkan dalam surah Luqman ayat 16.  Pendidikan Luqman ini bertujuan melahirkan perasaan muraqabah, iaitu merasai Tuhan sentiasa melihat gelagat hambanya  di mana sahaja hamba itu berada.  Apabila perasaan ini menguasai hati individu, ia menjadi penasihat dan penyelamat bagi individu itu.

4. Sembahyang dipentingkan.  Dalam surah Luqman ayat 17, Luqman menyuruh anaknya menegakkan sembahyang secara berterusan dengan memelihara waktu-waktu dan tatacaranya, di samping mementingkan khusyuk semasa sembahyang.  Sembahyang ada pengaruhnya ke atas anak-anak.  Dalam surah al-Ankabut ayat 45.  Tuhan menyatakan, "Sesungguhnya sembahyang dapat mencegah seseorang dari perbuatan keji dan mungkar."

5.  Berdakwah dan berperanan.  Anak-anak perlu dididik supaya berperanan dengan mengaja rakan-rakan mereka kepada makruf dan mencegah mereka daripada kemungkaran.  Hal ini disebutkan dalam surah Luqman ayat 17. Dengan nilai dan sikap yang betul ini, anak-anak tidak akan menjadi golongan yang terpengaruh.  Sebaliknya menjadi golongan yang mempengaruhi.

6. Sabar dalam ujian.  Dalam surah Luqman ayat 17, Luqman mengingatkan anaknya berkenaan kepentingan sabar dalam hidup.  Sabar berkait rapat dengan sikap positif. Dengan penekanan ini, anak-anak cekal mengharungi pancaroba dan liku-liku dalam hidup.  Anak-anak juga perlu diingatkan bahawa sabar adalah  proses ke arah kejayaan.  Nabi berkata, "Sesungguhnya kejayaan bersama-sama dengan kesabaran, kelapangan bersama-sama dengan kesusahan dan sesungguhnya berserta dengan kepayahan adalah kesenangan."  Hadis ini dinyatakan oleh Imam Tirmizi.

7.  Mementingkan akhlak.  Dalam surah Luqman ayat 18 dan 19, Luqman menasihati anaknya supaya bersikap tawaduk dan tidak sombong semasa bergaul dengan manusia.  Beliau juga mengingatkan anaknya supaya bersederhana dalam hidup dan tidak meninggikan suara semasa  bercakap.  Sesungguhnya seburuk-buruk suara adalah suara keldai.  Akhlak mulia berkait rapat dengan iman individu.  Sehubungan dengan ini, nabi pernah ditanya, "Ya Rasulullah, mukmin manakah yang lebih utama imannya?"  Baginda menjawab, "Yang terbaik akhlaknya."

Apabila kita menganalisis formula pendidikan Luqman ini, kita dapat simpulkan bahawa formula ini mengandungi enam ciri penting iaitu penekanan terhadap ilmu, akidah, ibadah, fikiran positif, akhlak mulia dan dakwah.


Tuesday, 4 October 2011

SURAH 28 AL-QASAS (THE STORY) - PHARAOH

PHARAOH RULED WITH TYRANNY IN THE LAND AND DIVIDED ITS PEOPLE INTO CASTES, ONE GROUP OF WHICH HE PERSECUTED, KILLING THEIR SONS AND SPARING ONLY THEIR DAUGHTERS.  TRULY, HE WAS AN EVIL  MAN. (Verse 4)  

The surah relates an episode from the story of Moses and his people as an illustration that the laws of history retain their validity despite the passage of time.  It says:  "These are the verses of the perspicuous Book.  We truthfully recount to you tales of Moses and Pharaoh for the benefit of those who believe" (2-3).  The Pharaoh referred to here is most likely to be Ramses II who ruled Egypt around the thirteenth century BC and whose kingdom extended to the Danube river in south-east Europe.   

The surah also related confrontation between Moses and the Pharaoh.  The latter ordered his chief right-hand man, Haman to help him find the God to whom Moses had referred:

And Pharaoh said, "Nobles, you have no other god that I know of except myself.  Haman, build me a tower from bricks of clay that I may climb and see the god of Moses.  I suspect that he is definitely lying ." (38)

The foolish Pharaoh believed that God resided in the sky or somehow sat above the clouds.  Although this notion may sound comical or silly, it is a belief still held surprisingly by some people today.

The Pharaoh and his like, who deny the existence of God shall: "Lead others to the fire, and on Resurrection Day shall have none to help them.  In this world We laid Our curse on them, and on Resurrection Day they shall be held in dishonour" (41-42).

The Pharaohs could have ruled with justice and glory.  On the other hand, their subjects could have resisted and refused to submit to their tyranny.