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Suatu hari ada seorang lelaki yang menemui Ibrahim bin Adham.
Dia berkata, "Wahai Aba Ishak! Selama ini aku gemar bermaksiat. Tolong berikan aku nasihat."
Setelah mendengar perkataan tersebut Ibrahim berkata, "Jika kamu mahu menerima lima syarat dan mampu melaksanakannya, maka boleh kamu melakukan maksiat."
Lelaki itu dengan tidak sabar-sabar bertanya. "Apakah syarat-syarat itu, wahai Aba Ishak?"
Ibrahim bin Adham berkata, "Syarat pertama, jika kamu bermaksiat kepada Allah, jangan memakan rezekinya." Mendengar itu dia mengernyitkan kening
seraya berkata, "Dari mana aku mahu makan? Bukankah semua yang ada di bumi ini rezeki Allah?
"Ya!" tegas Ibrahim bin Adham. "Kalau kamu sudah memahaminya, masih mampukah memakan rezekinya, sedangkan kamu selalu berkeinginan melanggar larangan-Nya?"
"Yang kedua," kata Ibrahim, "kalau mahu bermaksiat, jangan tinggal di bumi-Nya! Syarat ini membuat lelaki itu terkejut setengah mati.
Ibrahim kembali berkata kepadanya, "Wahai Abdullah, fikirkanlah, apakah kamu layak memakan rezeki-Nya dan tinggal di bumi-Nya,
sedangkan kamu melanggar segala larangan-Nya?"
"Ya! Anda benar." kata lelaki itu. Dia kemudian menanyakan syarat yang ketiga.
Ibrahim menjawab, "Kalau kamu masih mahu bermaksiat, carilah tempat tersembunyi yang tidak dapat terlihat oleh-Nya!"
Lelaki itu kembali terperanjat dan berkata, "Wahai Ibrahim, ini nasihat macam mana? Mana mungkin Allah tidak melihat kita?"
"Ya, kalau memang yakin demikian, apakah kamu masih berkeinginan melakukan maksiat?" kata Ibrahim. Lelaki itu mengangguk dan meminta syarat yang keempat.
Ibrahim melanjutkan, "Kalau malaikat maut datang hendak mencabut rohmu, katakanlah kepadanya, 'Ketepikan kematianku dulu. Aku masih mahu bertaubat
dan melakukan amal soleh'." Kemudian lelaki itu menggelengkan kepala dan segera tersedar, "Wahai Ibrahim, mana mungkin malaikat maut akan memenuhi permintaanku?"
"Wahai Abdullah, kalau kamu sudah meyakini bahawa kamu tidak boleh menunda dan mengundurkan datangnya kematianmu,
lalu bagaimana engkau boleh lari dari kemurkaan Allah?"
"Baiklah, apa syarat yang kelima?" Ibrahim pun menjawab, "Wahai Abdullah kalau malaikat Zabaniyah datang hendak mengiringmu ke api neraka di hari kiamat nanti,
jangan engkau ikut bersamanya."
perkataan tersebut membuat lelaki itu insaf. Dia berkata, "Wahai Aba Ishak, sudah pasti malaikat itu tidak membiarkan aku menolak kehendaknya.
" Dia tidak tahan lagi mendengar perkataan Ibrahim. Air matanya bercucuran. "Mulai saat ini akut bertaubat kepada Allah." katanya sambil terisak-isak.
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5 Jenis Racun dan 5 Penawarnya;
1. Dunia itu racun, zuhud itu ubatnya.
2. Harta itu racun, zakat itu ubatnya.
3. Perkataan yang sia-sia itu racun, zikir itu ubatnya.
4. Seluruh umur itu racun, taat itu ubatnya.
5. Seluruh tahun itu racun, Ramadhan itu ubatnya.
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"Did you think that We had created you in play, and that you would not be returned unto Us?" The noble Qur'an, Al-Muminoon(23):115.
What Does "Islam" Mean?
The word "Islam" itself means "Submission to Allah." The religion of Islam is not named after a person as in the case of "Christianity" which was named after Jesus Christ, "Buddhism" after Gutama Buddha , "Marxism" after Karl Marx, and "Confucianism" after Confucius.
Similarly, Islam is not named after a tribe like "Judaism" after the tribe of Judah and "Hinduism" after the Hindus. The Arabic word "Islam" means the submission or surrender of one's will to the will of the only true god worthy of worship, "Allah" (known as God "the Father" in Christianity).
Anyone who does indeed submit to the will of Allah as required by Islam is termed a "Muslim," which means one who has submitted to the will of Allah. Many people in the West have developed the sad misinformed trend of calling Islam "Muhammadenism" and it's followers "Muhammadins." This is a totally foreign word to Muslims and unrecognized by them. No Muslim has ever called his religion "Muhammadenism" or called himself a "Muhammadin."
What Is The Basic Concept of Islam?
Islam teaches us that this life is a life of worship. We are placed on this earth in order to worship Allah and obey His command. During this earthly life we are subjected to a series of trials. We have the option of enduring these trials and conforming to certain laws, and our reward will be great in the next life, or we may decline to endure these trials and choose to not conform to the law, then we will be made to regret it in the next life.
Each person will be solely and completely responsible for their own final reward. We are also told that God has designed these laws to make this life a better, safer, and more tolerable one for us. If we elect to conform to them then we will see the result in this life even before moving on to the next.
We are told that the earthly life is a life of faith and work, and the next life is one of reward and no work. We have been placed on this earth to worship God, fast, pray, be industrious, good, kind, respectful, and a source of uprightness and morality. We are told that God has no need of our worship. Our worship can not increase the kingdom of God nor add to His power, however, it is in our best interests both in this life and the next that we do.
Unlike some other religions which claim that God entered in a covenant with a certain group of people and that this group is genetically better than all other human beings, or closer to God, Islam on the other hand teaches that no color, race, tribe, or lineage is better than any other. Islam teaches that all humans are equal in the sight of Allah and that the only thing that can distinguish them in His sight is their piety and worship.
"O humankind! Verily! We have created you from a male and female, and have made you nations and tribes that you may know one another. Verily! the noblest among you in the sight of Allah is the most God-fearing. Verily! Allah is The Knower, The Aware." The noble Qur'an, Al-Hujrat(49):13.
Levels of Islam
Islam consists of three levels, each building upon the lower ones. They are:
1) Islam:
- Testify that there is no god but Allah and that Muhammad is the messenger of Allah
- Establish the daily prayers
- Pay Zakat (Obligatory charity due the poor)
- Observe the fast of Ramadan
- Perform pilgrimage to the Ka'aba (in Makkah ) once in your life if you are able
2) Faith (Iman):
- To believe in Allah
- To believe in His angels
- To believe in His Books (Scriptures)
- To believe in His Messengers
- To believe in the Day of Judgment
- To believe in the Divine Decree (Divine fate) whether good or evil
3) Excellence/Goodness (Ihsan )
To worship Allah (God) as if you see Him, for if you can not see Him, He assuredly sees you.
In Sahih Muslim, Abdullah ibn Umar ibn al-Khattab narrated:
"My father, Umar ibn al-Khattab, told me: One day we were sitting in the company of Allah's Apostle (pbuh) when there appeared before us a man dressed in pure white clothes, his hair was extraordinarily black. There were no signs of travel on him, but none among us recognized him.
This man came and sat beside the Apostle (pbuh) kneeling before him and placing his palms on his thighs. He then said: Muhammad, inform me about al-Islam.
The Messenger of Allah (pbuh) said: Islam implies that you testify that there is no god but Allah and that Muhammad is the messenger of Allah, and you establish prayer, pay Zakat, observe the fast of Ramadan, and perform pilgrimage to the (House) if you are solvent enough (to bear the expense of) the journey.
He (the inquirer) said: You have told the truth.
He (Umar ibn al-Khattab) said: It amazed us that he would put the question and then he would himself verify the truth.
He (the inquirer) said: Inform me about Iman (faith). He (the Holy Prophet) replied: That you affirm your faith in Allah, in His angels, in His Books, in His Apostles, in the Day of Judgment, and you affirm your faith in the Divine Decree, either good and evil.
He (the inquirer) said: You have told the truth. He (the inquirer) again said: Inform me about al-Ihsan (performance of good deeds).
He (the Holy Prophet) said: That you worship Allah as if you are seeing Him, for though you don't see Him, He, verily, sees you. He (the inquirer) again said: Inform me about the hour (of the judgment).
He (the Holy Prophet) remarked: The one who is asked knows no more than the one who is inquiring (about it).
He (the inquirer) said: Tell me some of its indications.
He (the Holy Prophet) said: That the slave-girl will give birth to her mistress and master, and that you will find barefooted, destitute goat-herders vying with one another in the construction of magnificent buildings.
He (the narrator, Umar ibn al-Khattab) said: Then he (the inquirer) went on his way but I stayed with the messenger of Allah for a long while. The prophet Muhammad then, said to me: Umar, do you know who this inquirer was? I replied: Allah and His Apostle know best.
He (the Holy Prophet) remarked: He was Gabriel (the angel). He came to you in order to instruct you in your religion."
What Are The Pillars of Islam?
Islam is built upon five major pillars. A Muslim is taught that anyone who dies observing these five basic pillars will enter heaven. As mentioned, they are:
(1) To bear witness that there is no entity worthy of worship except Allah(God) alone, and that Muhammad (pbuh) was His messenger. This establishes obedience to God Almighty alone.
(2) To perform five prescribed prayers to God every day according to a specific prescribed method and at specific prescribed times. This continually reminds us to bear God in mind in all actions, either before or after any given prayer.
(3) To pay two and a half percent (2.5%) of ones wealth to charity every year if their savings exceed a certain minimum level which is considered above the poverty level. (This is the basic concept, the actual calculation is a little more complex).
(4) To fast the month of Ramadhan (from the Islamic Lunar calendar) every year from sun rise until sunset. This involves not eating, drinking, or having marital relations, from sun rise until sun set.
(5) To perform a pilgrimage to Makkah (in the Arabian Peninsula) once in a Muslim's lifetime if it is financially possible and their health permits. During this period, Muslims come from all over the world to join together for six days in a prescribed set of acts of worship. All Muslim men are mandated to wear the same garment which was designed to be very plain, simple, and cheap to obtain.
Mu'ad ibn Jabal said: I said to Allah's Messenger (peace be upon him): Inform me about an act which would entitle me to enter into Paradise, and distance me from the Hell-Fire. He (the Prophet) said:
"You have asked me about a matter [which ostensibly appears to be] difficult but it is easy for those for whom Allah, the Exalted, has made it easy. Worship Allah and do not associate anything with him, establish prayer, pay the Zakat, observe the fast of Ramadhan and perform Hajj to the House (Ka'aba)." (Narrated by Ahmed, al-Tirmathy, and ibn Majah)
Prophet Muhammad (pbuh)
Muslims are taught that prophets are humans who have been selected by God for a special purpose. They are given miracles to assist them in their message but these miracles are not performed through their own power, but through the power of God. The prophets of God have no divine powers of their own, nor even the power to decide who will go to heaven or to hell. They are merely there to convey the message entrusted to them by God to the best of their ability.
In a similar manner, Muhammad (pbuh) was assisted by God with a number of miracles and entrusted to convey His message to mankind. Muhammad (pbuh) himself, however, was just a regular human being. He could not issue passes to heaven. He could not condemn people to hell. He could not change what was in people's hearts. He could only convey the message and hope that they would believe.
Muhammad (pbuh) lived like any other man or woman of his people. He dressed like they dressed. He ate the same food they ate. He lived in the same manner and in the same sort of houses they did. It would be impossible for someone who did not know him to pick him out of a crowd.
Muhammad (pbuh) taught his followers through example. If he commanded his followers to do something, he would be the first to abide by this command. He never broke his word, he was by far the most charitable man among his people. He was the most God-fearing and the least attached to this life.
He never in his life accepted charity, but worked for a living. He never lied. It was not at all uncommon for him to spend months on end enduring severe hunger never seeing a single cooked meal. He taught his followers to be merciful to their children and respectful to their elders. He commanded them to never taste alcohol, gamble, engage in usury (interest), fornication, envy, deceit, or back-biting.
Muhammad (pbuh) taught that no human being needs any other human being to intercede for him with God. He showed them that God is within the reach of all his creation. He hears and sees all and answers His servant's prayers.
Muhammad (pbuh) further severely cautioned against promoting any of God's creation or groups thereof to higher levels of divine authority and closeness to God than others, or the excessive glorification of any human being. This includes the prophets of God themselves. He taught that the very best of God's servants are those who continuously seek out knowledge and that God sees all that they do.
Muhammad (pbuh) taught his followers to be industrious and to earn an honest living. He taught them that the best Muslims are those who are not overly obsessed with earthly wealth since excessive wealth usually leads to corruption.
However, he also taught that a wealthy person who is not blinded by his wealth is not condemned by God and may even be able to utilize his wealth in acts of worship not available to the poor. In other words, Muhammad (pbuh) taught moderation in all things.
There is much more that could be said about the teachings of Muhammad (pbuh), however, probably one of the most general summaries made by Muhammad (pbuh) in this regard was:
"Righteousness is good conduct, and sin is that which weaves inside your chest and you hate for it to be revealed to mankind."
No 'Religious' Hierarchy
In Islam, there is no hierarchy of religious leadership such as the people of some other religions may have come to expect. There are no priests, bishops, monks, Popes, ...etc. Muslims define a scholar of Islam as an 'Imam' (not to be confused with the "Imams" of Iran who claim to have boundless supernatural powers and divine attributes). In any given neighborhood, the Imam is the person that a Muslim seeks for religious rulings.
For example, if a Muslim dies and his sons want to distribute his inheritance, they go to the Imam and he presents them with the verses of the Qur'an and the Sunnah which describe the required procedure. This man will also usually give religious lectures to teach the Qur'an and the Sunnah.
The Muslim Imams and scholars have no special divine powers. They cannot forgive sins. They do not receive divine "inspirations." They cannot issue passes to heaven. They do not have knowledge of the unseen. The can not change the law. They are just regular Muslims who have distinguished themselves with their study and their knowledge.
No Monasticism (monkhood)
Islam commands Muslims to obey Allah and follow his command. It specifies acts of worship which are acceptable. It encourages Muslims to work and be industrious. It forbids 'monkhood ' and excessive 'spritualization' or 'Zen' and other such practices. A Muslim is commanded not to forbid upon himself that which was made lawful by Allah, nor to introduce new and innovative acts of worship into the religion.
This means that a Muslim should not decide that even though Islam allows marriage, he will forbid it upon himself and remain celibate (he may choose not to marry, but he can not forbid it upon himself). If he wishes to perform extra worship, there are many avenues open to him, such as nightly prayer, charity, abstinence from sin....etc.
Muhammad (pbuh) once gave the example of two men. One was practicing monasticism and excessive worship, totally detaching himself from this worldly life. The other was working for a living and paying for the food and drink that the "monk" was consuming each day. Muhammad (pbuh) told his followers that the man who was making an honest living and supporting the 'monk' was greater in reward in the eyes of Allah.
The Law
Islam, like Judaism, is a structured set of laws and commandments. The basis of Islam is the five pillars mentioned previously. Anyone who dies observing the five pillars will enter heaven. Anyone who does not may enter Hell (there are exceptions). However, there are many subtle levels both above and below these. These levels are governed by the law.
Islam teaches us that Muslims will be rewarded in proportion to their good deeds, their restraint from evil deeds, and their faith. In this manner we will have people who will enter different levels of heaven, as well as different levels of hell, in direct proportion to their faith and deeds.
We learn about the laws of Islam from the Qur'an and the Sunnah. The Qur'an is the Holy book of Islam which contains the words of Allah Almighty and the broad guidelines of Islam. The Sunnah, is the traditions of the prophet Muhammad (pbuh) which included both his words and his actions.
The Sunnah usually provides the details for those laws which are drawn out in broad outlines in the Qur'an. Each one of these two sources has a dedicated and very complex science associated with it.
"And We have sent down unto you (O Muhammad) the Reminder (one of the names of the Qur'an), that you may clarify to mankind that which was sent down to them" The noble Qur'an, Al-Nahil(16):44
Al-Bukhari narrated upon the authority of Abu Hurairah, that he said: Allah's Messenger (peace be upon him) said:
"Allah said: 'I will declare war against him who shows hostility to a pious worshipper of Mine. And the most beloved things with which My slave draws nearer to Me is that which I have ordained upon him. My slave continues to draw closer to Me through performing 'Nawafil' (supplementary worship) till I love him.
So I become the sense of hearing with which he hears, and the sense of sight with which he sees, and the hand with which he grips, and the leg with which he walks. And if he asks Me, I will give him, and if he asks my protection, I will protect him'"
The Way of Life
Islam is not the same as some other religions from the point of view that it is not confined to a certain place of worship or a certain act, or acts, of worship. Islam teaches it's followers that every single aspect of their life, from eating, to drinking, to sleeping, and everything in-between can be done in one of two ways: Either a way that pleases God, or one that displeases Him.
Islam is also a social, economic, and political way of life. Every single aspect of human existence is governed by the law of Islam. A Muslim is commanded to respect his elders and to show humility and respect to his parents. He is also commanded to show kindness and mercy to those who are younger or weaker than himself as well as all of God's beasts.
A Muslim is commanded to have nothing whatsoever to do with usury, gambling, or alcohol. A Muslim, however, is not passive and weak. He is commanded that if he sees the laws of God being violated or an injustice being committed, he must stand up for the truth and fight to establish the law of God, defend the oppressed, and establish justice and peace.
A Just But Merciful Law
Islam, as mentioned above, involves a structured set of laws and acts of worship. Some are more strict and rigid than others. For instance, there can be no excuse whatsoever for worshipping any entity other than Allah alone. Here there is no room for compromise. On the other hand, Islam is designed to also be flexible and lenient.
For instance, if a Muslim is sick and can not fast during the month of Ramadhan without incurring bodily harm to himself, then even though this is one of the five pillars of Islam , he is not mandated to fast. In fact he is encouraged not to fast. The law allows for leniency in this, and most other cases.
Muslims are taught that each good deed is multiplied by Allah Almighty till it becomes the equivalent of anywhere from ten up to seven hundred similar good deeds (sometimes more). An evil deed, however, is either counted as a single evil deed or is forgiven by Allah.
A Muslim is further taught that as long as there is life there is hope. So long as death has not yet overcome him, he can still repent from his evil deeds and, if his intentions are sincere, Allah is willing to forgive all of his past evil deeds no matter if they exceed the drops of water in the ocean.
Islam teaches Muslims that God holds them responsible for their INTENTIONS and not necessarily for their DEEDS. This is revealed by the prophet Muhammad (pbuh) in the following saying which was narrated by Umar ibn al-Khattab in Sahih Al-Bukhari:
"The Prophet (pbuh) said, "O people! The reward of deeds depends upon the intentions, and every person will get the reward according to what he has intended. So, whoever emigrated for Allah and His Messenger, then his emigration was for Allah and His Messenger, and whoever emigrated to achieve a worldly benefit or for a woman to marry, then his emigration was for that which he emigrated for".
"The good deed and the evil deed are not alike. Repel the evil deed with one which is better" The noble Qur'an, Fussilat(41):34
"Verily! Allah does not forgive that a partner should be ascribed unto Him. He forgives (all) save that to whom He will. Whoso ascribes partners to Allah, he has indeed invented a tremendous sin." The noble Qur'an, Al-Nissa(4):48.
"Whatever of misfortune strikes you, it is what your right hands have earned. And He forgives much." The noble Qur'an, Al-Shurah(42):30
"And those who, when they do an evil thing or wrong themselves, remember Allah and implore forgiveness for their sins. Who forgives sins save Allah only? and they do not knowingly repeat (the wrong) they did. The reward of such will be forgiveness from their Lord, and Gardens underneath which rivers flow, wherein they will abide for ever, a bountiful reward for workers!" The noble Qur'an, A'al-Umran(3):135-136.
"He knows the treachery of the eyes, and that which the chests do hide." The noble Qur'an, Ghafir(40):19.
"He is the One that accepts repentance from His Servants and forgives sins: and He knows all that you do." The noble Qur'an, Al-Shurah(42):25.
"The likeness of those who spend their wealth in Allah's way is as the likeness of a grain which grows seven ears, in every ear a hundred grains. Allah gives manifold increase to whom He will. Allah is All Embracing, All Knowing." The noble Qur'an, al-Bakarah(2):261
"Say: My slaves who have been prodigal to their own hurt! Despair not of the mercy of Allah, Who forgives all sins. Lo! He is the Forgiving, the Merciful. Turn unto Him repentant, and surrender unto Him, before there comes unto you the doom, when you cannot be helped. And follow the better (guidance) of that which is revealed unto you from your Lord, before the doom comes on you suddenly when you know not, Lest any soul should say Alas, my grief that I was unmindful of Allah, and I was indeed among the scoffers! Or should say: if Allah had but guided me I should have been among the dutiful! Or should say, when it sees the doom: Oh, that I had but a second chance that I might be among the righteous! (But now the answer will be): Nay, for My revelations came unto you, but you denied them and were scornful and were among the disbelievers." The noble Qur'an, Al-Zumar(39):53-59.
Abu Hurairah narrated that Allah's messenger (pbuh) said
"When Allah completed the creation, He wrote in His Book which is with Him on His throne: Verily, 'My Mercy has overcome my Anger'." Narrated in Sahih Al-Bukhari.
Abu Hurairah furhter narrated : I heard Allah's messenger (pbuh) saying:
"Allah has divided His Mercy into one hundred parts, and He kept ninety nine parts with Him and sent down one part on the earth, and because of that one single part, His creatures are merciful to each other, so that even the mare lifts up it's hoof away from it's baby animal, lest it should trample it." Narrated in Sahih al-Bukhari.
Names of God
The people of Christianity have been taught to refer to their deity as "God." If you were to ask one of them: "What is your god's name?," they would respond "God!" (there are some exceptions). They object to Muslims worshipping "Allah," and usually picture "Allah" as some pagan god. Some of them will even go so far as to curse "Allah," not realizing that they are cursing "God."
Now the question becomes: where did the name "God" come from? Did Jesus (pbuh) ever say "God"? Did Moses (pbuh) ever say "God"? No! The Jews and Arabs are both Semitic tribes which descended from one father, Abraham (pbuh). Their languages are quite similar.
The Old Testament tells us that Moses (pbuh) referred to God as "El" or "Elohiym." Jesus (pbuh) too, referred to God using a similar construct. Jesus (pbuh) spoke Aramaic, however, the ancient copies of the Gospel available to us today are mostly written in Greek.
Very little of Jesus' actual words have been preserved to this day. However, we do know from Mark 15:34 that Jesus (pbuh) referred to God as "Eloi." "Eloi" is an Aramaic word which means "My God." It is pronounced as {el-o-ee'}. The Arabs would say the same word as "Elahi," pronounced {el-ah-ee'}. So Muslims refer to God with virtually the exact same word Jesus (pbuh) used.
Muslims are taught that Allah Almighty has more than one hundred names, the most well known among them being "Allah." These names are to be found in many places throughout the Qur'an. They embody the major characteristics of Allah Almighty such as "The Gracious," "The Merciful," "The Majestic," "The Supreme"...etc.. These names are usually considered adjectives, unless they are applied to Allah Himself, in which case they are treated as proper nouns. For instance:
"Allah's are the fairest names. Invoke Him by them. And leave the company of those who blaspheme His names. They will be requited what they do." The noble Qur'an, Al-Aaraf(7):180.
"Say (unto mankind): Supplicate unto Allah, or supplicate unto the 'Rahman' (Compassionate/Merciful/Gracious), unto whichever you supplicate (it is the same). His are the most beautiful names." The noble Qur'an, al-Isra(17):110.
"Allah! There is no god save Him. His are the most beautiful names." The noble Qur'an, Taha(20):8.
"Not equal are the Companions of the Fire and the Companions of the Garden: The companions of the Garden, they are the triumphant. Had We sent down this Qur'an on a mountain verily you would have seen it humble, rent asunder for fear of Allah. Such are the similitudes which We propound to humanity that they may reflect. He is Allah, other than whom there is no other god, He is the 'Knower' of (all things) both the unseen and the seen; He is the 'Gracious' the 'Merciful'. He is Allah, other than whom there is no god, the 'Sovereign' the 'Holy One' the (source of) 'Peace,' the 'Guardian of Faith' the 'Overseer,' the 'Majestic,' the 'Irresistible,' the 'Supreme': Glory be to Allah! (highly exalted is He) above the partners they attribute to Him. He is Allah the 'Creator,' the 'Innovator,' the 'Fashioner'. His are the Most Beautiful Names: Whatever is in the heavens and on earth do glorify Him: and He is the 'Mighty' the 'Wise'." The noble Qur'an, al-Hashir (59):20-24.
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"Did you think that We had created you in play, and that you would not be returned unto Us?" The noble Qur'an, Al-Muminoon(23):115.
What Does "Islam" Mean?
The word "Islam" itself means "Submission to Allah." The religion of Islam is not named after a person as in the case of "Christianity" which was named after Jesus Christ, "Buddhism" after Gutama Buddha , "Marxism" after Karl Marx, and "Confucianism" after Confucius.
Similarly, Islam is not named after a tribe like "Judaism" after the tribe of Judah and "Hinduism" after the Hindus. The Arabic word "Islam" means the submission or surrender of one's will to the will of the only true god worthy of worship, "Allah" (known as God "the Father" in Christianity).
Anyone who does indeed submit to the will of Allah as required by Islam is termed a "Muslim," which means one who has submitted to the will of Allah. Many people in the West have developed the sad misinformed trend of calling Islam "Muhammadenism" and it's followers "Muhammadins." This is a totally foreign word to Muslims and unrecognized by them. No Muslim has ever called his religion "Muhammadenism" or called himself a "Muhammadin."
What Is The Basic Concept of Islam?
Islam teaches us that this life is a life of worship. We are placed on this earth in order to worship Allah and obey His command. During this earthly life we are subjected to a series of trials. We have the option of enduring these trials and conforming to certain laws, and our reward will be great in the next life, or we may decline to endure these trials and choose to not conform to the law, then we will be made to regret it in the next life.
Each person will be solely and completely responsible for their own final reward. We are also told that God has designed these laws to make this life a better, safer, and more tolerable one for us. If we elect to conform to them then we will see the result in this life even before moving on to the next.
We are told that the earthly life is a life of faith and work, and the next life is one of reward and no work. We have been placed on this earth to worship God, fast, pray, be industrious, good, kind, respectful, and a source of uprightness and morality. We are told that God has no need of our worship. Our worship can not increase the kingdom of God nor add to His power, however, it is in our best interests both in this life and the next that we do.
Unlike some other religions which claim that God entered in a covenant with a certain group of people and that this group is genetically better than all other human beings, or closer to God, Islam on the other hand teaches that no color, race, tribe, or lineage is better than any other. Islam teaches that all humans are equal in the sight of Allah and that the only thing that can distinguish them in His sight is their piety and worship.
"O humankind! Verily! We have created you from a male and female, and have made you nations and tribes that you may know one another. Verily! the noblest among you in the sight of Allah is the most God-fearing. Verily! Allah is The Knower, The Aware." The noble Qur'an, Al-Hujrat(49):13.
Levels of Islam
Islam consists of three levels, each building upon the lower ones. They are:
1) Islam:
- Testify that there is no god but Allah and that Muhammad is the messenger of Allah
- Establish the daily prayers
- Pay Zakat (Obligatory charity due the poor)
- Observe the fast of Ramadan
- Perform pilgrimage to the Ka'aba (in Makkah ) once in your life if you are able
2) Faith (Iman):
- To believe in Allah
- To believe in His angels
- To believe in His Books (Scriptures)
- To believe in His Messengers
- To believe in the Day of Judgment
- To believe in the Divine Decree (Divine fate) whether good or evil
3) Excellence/Goodness (Ihsan )
To worship Allah (God) as if you see Him, for if you can not see Him, He assuredly sees you.
In Sahih Muslim, Abdullah ibn Umar ibn al-Khattab narrated:
"My father, Umar ibn al-Khattab, told me: One day we were sitting in the company of Allah's Apostle (pbuh) when there appeared before us a man dressed in pure white clothes, his hair was extraordinarily black. There were no signs of travel on him, but none among us recognized him.
This man came and sat beside the Apostle (pbuh) kneeling before him and placing his palms on his thighs. He then said: Muhammad, inform me about al-Islam.
The Messenger of Allah (pbuh) said: Islam implies that you testify that there is no god but Allah and that Muhammad is the messenger of Allah, and you establish prayer, pay Zakat, observe the fast of Ramadan, and perform pilgrimage to the (House) if you are solvent enough (to bear the expense of) the journey.
He (the inquirer) said: You have told the truth.
He (Umar ibn al-Khattab) said: It amazed us that he would put the question and then he would himself verify the truth.
He (the inquirer) said: Inform me about Iman (faith). He (the Holy Prophet) replied: That you affirm your faith in Allah, in His angels, in His Books, in His Apostles, in the Day of Judgment, and you affirm your faith in the Divine Decree, either good and evil.
He (the inquirer) said: You have told the truth. He (the inquirer) again said: Inform me about al-Ihsan (performance of good deeds).
He (the Holy Prophet) said: That you worship Allah as if you are seeing Him, for though you don't see Him, He, verily, sees you. He (the inquirer) again said: Inform me about the hour (of the judgment).
He (the Holy Prophet) remarked: The one who is asked knows no more than the one who is inquiring (about it).
He (the inquirer) said: Tell me some of its indications.
He (the Holy Prophet) said: That the slave-girl will give birth to her mistress and master, and that you will find barefooted, destitute goat-herders vying with one another in the construction of magnificent buildings.
He (the narrator, Umar ibn al-Khattab) said: Then he (the inquirer) went on his way but I stayed with the messenger of Allah for a long while. The prophet Muhammad then, said to me: Umar, do you know who this inquirer was? I replied: Allah and His Apostle know best.
He (the Holy Prophet) remarked: He was Gabriel (the angel). He came to you in order to instruct you in your religion."
What Are The Pillars of Islam?
Islam is built upon five major pillars. A Muslim is taught that anyone who dies observing these five basic pillars will enter heaven. As mentioned, they are:
(1) To bear witness that there is no entity worthy of worship except Allah(God) alone, and that Muhammad (pbuh) was His messenger. This establishes obedience to God Almighty alone.
(2) To perform five prescribed prayers to God every day according to a specific prescribed method and at specific prescribed times. This continually reminds us to bear God in mind in all actions, either before or after any given prayer.
(3) To pay two and a half percent (2.5%) of ones wealth to charity every year if their savings exceed a certain minimum level which is considered above the poverty level. (This is the basic concept, the actual calculation is a little more complex).
(4) To fast the month of Ramadhan (from the Islamic Lunar calendar) every year from sun rise until sunset. This involves not eating, drinking, or having marital relations, from sun rise until sun set.
(5) To perform a pilgrimage to Makkah (in the Arabian Peninsula) once in a Muslim's lifetime if it is financially possible and their health permits. During this period, Muslims come from all over the world to join together for six days in a prescribed set of acts of worship. All Muslim men are mandated to wear the same garment which was designed to be very plain, simple, and cheap to obtain.
Mu'ad ibn Jabal said: I said to Allah's Messenger (peace be upon him): Inform me about an act which would entitle me to enter into Paradise, and distance me from the Hell-Fire. He (the Prophet) said:
"You have asked me about a matter [which ostensibly appears to be] difficult but it is easy for those for whom Allah, the Exalted, has made it easy. Worship Allah and do not associate anything with him, establish prayer, pay the Zakat, observe the fast of Ramadhan and perform Hajj to the House (Ka'aba)." (Narrated by Ahmed, al-Tirmathy, and ibn Majah)
Prophet Muhammad (pbuh)
Muslims are taught that prophets are humans who have been selected by God for a special purpose. They are given miracles to assist them in their message but these miracles are not performed through their own power, but through the power of God. The prophets of God have no divine powers of their own, nor even the power to decide who will go to heaven or to hell. They are merely there to convey the message entrusted to them by God to the best of their ability.
In a similar manner, Muhammad (pbuh) was assisted by God with a number of miracles and entrusted to convey His message to mankind. Muhammad (pbuh) himself, however, was just a regular human being. He could not issue passes to heaven. He could not condemn people to hell. He could not change what was in people's hearts. He could only convey the message and hope that they would believe.
Muhammad (pbuh) lived like any other man or woman of his people. He dressed like they dressed. He ate the same food they ate. He lived in the same manner and in the same sort of houses they did. It would be impossible for someone who did not know him to pick him out of a crowd.
Muhammad (pbuh) taught his followers through example. If he commanded his followers to do something, he would be the first to abide by this command. He never broke his word, he was by far the most charitable man among his people. He was the most God-fearing and the least attached to this life.
He never in his life accepted charity, but worked for a living. He never lied. It was not at all uncommon for him to spend months on end enduring severe hunger never seeing a single cooked meal. He taught his followers to be merciful to their children and respectful to their elders. He commanded them to never taste alcohol, gamble, engage in usury (interest), fornication, envy, deceit, or back-biting.
Muhammad (pbuh) taught that no human being needs any other human being to intercede for him with God. He showed them that God is within the reach of all his creation. He hears and sees all and answers His servant's prayers.
Muhammad (pbuh) further severely cautioned against promoting any of God's creation or groups thereof to higher levels of divine authority and closeness to God than others, or the excessive glorification of any human being. This includes the prophets of God themselves. He taught that the very best of God's servants are those who continuously seek out knowledge and that God sees all that they do.
Muhammad (pbuh) taught his followers to be industrious and to earn an honest living. He taught them that the best Muslims are those who are not overly obsessed with earthly wealth since excessive wealth usually leads to corruption.
However, he also taught that a wealthy person who is not blinded by his wealth is not condemned by God and may even be able to utilize his wealth in acts of worship not available to the poor. In other words, Muhammad (pbuh) taught moderation in all things.
There is much more that could be said about the teachings of Muhammad (pbuh), however, probably one of the most general summaries made by Muhammad (pbuh) in this regard was:
"Righteousness is good conduct, and sin is that which weaves inside your chest and you hate for it to be revealed to mankind."
No 'Religious' Hierarchy
In Islam, there is no hierarchy of religious leadership such as the people of some other religions may have come to expect. There are no priests, bishops, monks, Popes, ...etc. Muslims define a scholar of Islam as an 'Imam' (not to be confused with the "Imams" of Iran who claim to have boundless supernatural powers and divine attributes). In any given neighborhood, the Imam is the person that a Muslim seeks for religious rulings.
For example, if a Muslim dies and his sons want to distribute his inheritance, they go to the Imam and he presents them with the verses of the Qur'an and the Sunnah which describe the required procedure. This man will also usually give religious lectures to teach the Qur'an and the Sunnah.
The Muslim Imams and scholars have no special divine powers. They cannot forgive sins. They do not receive divine "inspirations." They cannot issue passes to heaven. They do not have knowledge of the unseen. The can not change the law. They are just regular Muslims who have distinguished themselves with their study and their knowledge.
No Monasticism (monkhood)
Islam commands Muslims to obey Allah and follow his command. It specifies acts of worship which are acceptable. It encourages Muslims to work and be industrious. It forbids 'monkhood ' and excessive 'spritualization' or 'Zen' and other such practices. A Muslim is commanded not to forbid upon himself that which was made lawful by Allah, nor to introduce new and innovative acts of worship into the religion.
This means that a Muslim should not decide that even though Islam allows marriage, he will forbid it upon himself and remain celibate (he may choose not to marry, but he can not forbid it upon himself). If he wishes to perform extra worship, there are many avenues open to him, such as nightly prayer, charity, abstinence from sin....etc.
Muhammad (pbuh) once gave the example of two men. One was practicing monasticism and excessive worship, totally detaching himself from this worldly life. The other was working for a living and paying for the food and drink that the "monk" was consuming each day. Muhammad (pbuh) told his followers that the man who was making an honest living and supporting the 'monk' was greater in reward in the eyes of Allah.
The Law
Islam, like Judaism, is a structured set of laws and commandments. The basis of Islam is the five pillars mentioned previously. Anyone who dies observing the five pillars will enter heaven. Anyone who does not may enter Hell (there are exceptions). However, there are many subtle levels both above and below these. These levels are governed by the law.
Islam teaches us that Muslims will be rewarded in proportion to their good deeds, their restraint from evil deeds, and their faith. In this manner we will have people who will enter different levels of heaven, as well as different levels of hell, in direct proportion to their faith and deeds.
We learn about the laws of Islam from the Qur'an and the Sunnah. The Qur'an is the Holy book of Islam which contains the words of Allah Almighty and the broad guidelines of Islam. The Sunnah, is the traditions of the prophet Muhammad (pbuh) which included both his words and his actions.
The Sunnah usually provides the details for those laws which are drawn out in broad outlines in the Qur'an. Each one of these two sources has a dedicated and very complex science associated with it.
"And We have sent down unto you (O Muhammad) the Reminder (one of the names of the Qur'an), that you may clarify to mankind that which was sent down to them" The noble Qur'an, Al-Nahil(16):44
Al-Bukhari narrated upon the authority of Abu Hurairah, that he said: Allah's Messenger (peace be upon him) said:
"Allah said: 'I will declare war against him who shows hostility to a pious worshipper of Mine. And the most beloved things with which My slave draws nearer to Me is that which I have ordained upon him. My slave continues to draw closer to Me through performing 'Nawafil' (supplementary worship) till I love him.
So I become the sense of hearing with which he hears, and the sense of sight with which he sees, and the hand with which he grips, and the leg with which he walks. And if he asks Me, I will give him, and if he asks my protection, I will protect him'"
The Way of Life
Islam is not the same as some other religions from the point of view that it is not confined to a certain place of worship or a certain act, or acts, of worship. Islam teaches it's followers that every single aspect of their life, from eating, to drinking, to sleeping, and everything in-between can be done in one of two ways: Either a way that pleases God, or one that displeases Him.
Islam is also a social, economic, and political way of life. Every single aspect of human existence is governed by the law of Islam. A Muslim is commanded to respect his elders and to show humility and respect to his parents. He is also commanded to show kindness and mercy to those who are younger or weaker than himself as well as all of God's beasts.
A Muslim is commanded to have nothing whatsoever to do with usury, gambling, or alcohol. A Muslim, however, is not passive and weak. He is commanded that if he sees the laws of God being violated or an injustice being committed, he must stand up for the truth and fight to establish the law of God, defend the oppressed, and establish justice and peace.
A Just But Merciful Law
Islam, as mentioned above, involves a structured set of laws and acts of worship. Some are more strict and rigid than others. For instance, there can be no excuse whatsoever for worshipping any entity other than Allah alone. Here there is no room for compromise. On the other hand, Islam is designed to also be flexible and lenient.
For instance, if a Muslim is sick and can not fast during the month of Ramadhan without incurring bodily harm to himself, then even though this is one of the five pillars of Islam , he is not mandated to fast. In fact he is encouraged not to fast. The law allows for leniency in this, and most other cases.
Muslims are taught that each good deed is multiplied by Allah Almighty till it becomes the equivalent of anywhere from ten up to seven hundred similar good deeds (sometimes more). An evil deed, however, is either counted as a single evil deed or is forgiven by Allah.
A Muslim is further taught that as long as there is life there is hope. So long as death has not yet overcome him, he can still repent from his evil deeds and, if his intentions are sincere, Allah is willing to forgive all of his past evil deeds no matter if they exceed the drops of water in the ocean.
Islam teaches Muslims that God holds them responsible for their INTENTIONS and not necessarily for their DEEDS. This is revealed by the prophet Muhammad (pbuh) in the following saying which was narrated by Umar ibn al-Khattab in Sahih Al-Bukhari:
"The Prophet (pbuh) said, "O people! The reward of deeds depends upon the intentions, and every person will get the reward according to what he has intended. So, whoever emigrated for Allah and His Messenger, then his emigration was for Allah and His Messenger, and whoever emigrated to achieve a worldly benefit or for a woman to marry, then his emigration was for that which he emigrated for".
"The good deed and the evil deed are not alike. Repel the evil deed with one which is better" The noble Qur'an, Fussilat(41):34
"Verily! Allah does not forgive that a partner should be ascribed unto Him. He forgives (all) save that to whom He will. Whoso ascribes partners to Allah, he has indeed invented a tremendous sin." The noble Qur'an, Al-Nissa(4):48.
"Whatever of misfortune strikes you, it is what your right hands have earned. And He forgives much." The noble Qur'an, Al-Shurah(42):30
"And those who, when they do an evil thing or wrong themselves, remember Allah and implore forgiveness for their sins. Who forgives sins save Allah only? and they do not knowingly repeat (the wrong) they did. The reward of such will be forgiveness from their Lord, and Gardens underneath which rivers flow, wherein they will abide for ever, a bountiful reward for workers!" The noble Qur'an, A'al-Umran(3):135-136.
"He knows the treachery of the eyes, and that which the chests do hide." The noble Qur'an, Ghafir(40):19.
"He is the One that accepts repentance from His Servants and forgives sins: and He knows all that you do." The noble Qur'an, Al-Shurah(42):25.
"The likeness of those who spend their wealth in Allah's way is as the likeness of a grain which grows seven ears, in every ear a hundred grains. Allah gives manifold increase to whom He will. Allah is All Embracing, All Knowing." The noble Qur'an, al-Bakarah(2):261
"Say: My slaves who have been prodigal to their own hurt! Despair not of the mercy of Allah, Who forgives all sins. Lo! He is the Forgiving, the Merciful. Turn unto Him repentant, and surrender unto Him, before there comes unto you the doom, when you cannot be helped. And follow the better (guidance) of that which is revealed unto you from your Lord, before the doom comes on you suddenly when you know not, Lest any soul should say Alas, my grief that I was unmindful of Allah, and I was indeed among the scoffers! Or should say: if Allah had but guided me I should have been among the dutiful! Or should say, when it sees the doom: Oh, that I had but a second chance that I might be among the righteous! (But now the answer will be): Nay, for My revelations came unto you, but you denied them and were scornful and were among the disbelievers." The noble Qur'an, Al-Zumar(39):53-59.
Abu Hurairah narrated that Allah's messenger (pbuh) said
"When Allah completed the creation, He wrote in His Book which is with Him on His throne: Verily, 'My Mercy has overcome my Anger'." Narrated in Sahih Al-Bukhari.
Abu Hurairah furhter narrated : I heard Allah's messenger (pbuh) saying:
"Allah has divided His Mercy into one hundred parts, and He kept ninety nine parts with Him and sent down one part on the earth, and because of that one single part, His creatures are merciful to each other, so that even the mare lifts up it's hoof away from it's baby animal, lest it should trample it." Narrated in Sahih al-Bukhari.
Names of God
The people of Christianity have been taught to refer to their deity as "God." If you were to ask one of them: "What is your god's name?," they would respond "God!" (there are some exceptions). They object to Muslims worshipping "Allah," and usually picture "Allah" as some pagan god. Some of them will even go so far as to curse "Allah," not realizing that they are cursing "God."
Now the question becomes: where did the name "God" come from? Did Jesus (pbuh) ever say "God"? Did Moses (pbuh) ever say "God"? No! The Jews and Arabs are both Semitic tribes which descended from one father, Abraham (pbuh). Their languages are quite similar.
The Old Testament tells us that Moses (pbuh) referred to God as "El" or "Elohiym." Jesus (pbuh) too, referred to God using a similar construct. Jesus (pbuh) spoke Aramaic, however, the ancient copies of the Gospel available to us today are mostly written in Greek.
Very little of Jesus' actual words have been preserved to this day. However, we do know from Mark 15:34 that Jesus (pbuh) referred to God as "Eloi." "Eloi" is an Aramaic word which means "My God." It is pronounced as {el-o-ee'}. The Arabs would say the same word as "Elahi," pronounced {el-ah-ee'}. So Muslims refer to God with virtually the exact same word Jesus (pbuh) used.
Muslims are taught that Allah Almighty has more than one hundred names, the most well known among them being "Allah." These names are to be found in many places throughout the Qur'an. They embody the major characteristics of Allah Almighty such as "The Gracious," "The Merciful," "The Majestic," "The Supreme"...etc.. These names are usually considered adjectives, unless they are applied to Allah Himself, in which case they are treated as proper nouns. For instance:
"Allah's are the fairest names. Invoke Him by them. And leave the company of those who blaspheme His names. They will be requited what they do." The noble Qur'an, Al-Aaraf(7):180.
"Say (unto mankind): Supplicate unto Allah, or supplicate unto the 'Rahman' (Compassionate/Merciful/Gracious), unto whichever you supplicate (it is the same). His are the most beautiful names." The noble Qur'an, al-Isra(17):110.
"Allah! There is no god save Him. His are the most beautiful names." The noble Qur'an, Taha(20):8.
"Not equal are the Companions of the Fire and the Companions of the Garden: The companions of the Garden, they are the triumphant. Had We sent down this Qur'an on a mountain verily you would have seen it humble, rent asunder for fear of Allah. Such are the similitudes which We propound to humanity that they may reflect. He is Allah, other than whom there is no other god, He is the 'Knower' of (all things) both the unseen and the seen; He is the 'Gracious' the 'Merciful'. He is Allah, other than whom there is no god, the 'Sovereign' the 'Holy One' the (source of) 'Peace,' the 'Guardian of Faith' the 'Overseer,' the 'Majestic,' the 'Irresistible,' the 'Supreme': Glory be to Allah! (highly exalted is He) above the partners they attribute to Him. He is Allah the 'Creator,' the 'Innovator,' the 'Fashioner'. His are the Most Beautiful Names: Whatever is in the heavens and on earth do glorify Him: and He is the 'Mighty' the 'Wise'." The noble Qur'an, al-Hashir (59):20-24.
Source: http://www.islamia.com/what_is_islam.htm
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Allah (God)
Islam is the complete submission and obedience to Allah (God). The name Allah (God) in Islam never refers to Muhammad (peace be upon him), as many Christians may think; Allah is the personal name of God.
What do Muslims believe about Allah?
1. He is the one God, Who has no partner.
2. Nothing is like Him. He is the Creator, not created, nor a part of His creation.
3. He is All-Powerful, absolutely Just.
4. There is no other entity in the entire universe worthy of worship besides Him.
5. He is First, Last, and Everlasting; He was when nothing was, and will be when nothing else remains.
6. He is the All-Knowing, and All-Merciful,the Supreme, the Sovereign.
7. It is only He Who is capable of granting life to anything.
8. He sent His Messengers (peace be upon them) to guide all of mankind.
9. He sent Muhammad (peace be upon him) as the last Prophet and Messenger for all mankind.
10. His book is the Holy Qur'an, the only authentic revealed book in the world that has been kept without change.
11. Allah knows what is in our hearts.
These are some of the basic guidelines Muslims follow in their knowledge of God:
1. Eliminate any anthropomorphism (human qualities) from their conception of Allah. His attributes are not like human attributes, despite similar labels or appellations.
2. Have unwavering faith in exactly what Allah and Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) described Allah to be, no more, no less.
3. Eradicate any hope or desire of learning or knowing the modality of His names and attributes.
4. Believe totally in all the names and attributes of Allah; one cannot believe in some and disbelieve the others.
5. One cannot accept the names of Allah without their associated attributes, i.e. one cannot say He is Al-Hayy - 'The Living' and then say that He is without life.
6. Similarity in names (or meanings) does not imply similarity in what is being described (referents). As a robotics arm differs from a human arm, so the "hand" of Allah is nothing like a human hand, His speech is nothing like human speech, etc.
7. Certain words are ambiguous or vague in their meanings, and thus may be susceptible to misinterpretation. Only those meanings that are in accordance with what is specified by Allah and His Prophet (peace be upon him) are acceptable.
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Keluasan Neraka
Betapa kasihnya Rasulullah kepada umatnya....
Yazid Arraqqasyi dari Anas bin Malik ra. berkata: Jibrail datang
kepada Nabi saw pada waktu yg ia tidak biasa datang dalam keadaan berubah mukanya, maka ditanya oleh nabi s. a. w.: "Mengapa aku melihat kau berubah muka?" Jawabnya: "Ya Muhammad, aku datang kepadamu di saat Allah menyuruh supaya dikobarkan penyalaan api neraka, maka tidak layak bagi orang yang mengetahui
bahawa neraka Jahannam itu benar, dan siksa kubur itu benar, dan siksa Allah itu terbesar untukbersuka-suka sebelum ia merasa aman daripadanya."
Lalu nabi s. a. w. bersabda: "Ya Jibrail, jelaskan padaku sifat Jahannam."
Jawabnya: "Ya. Ketika Allah menjadikan Jahannam, maka dinyalakan selama seribu tahun, sehingga merah, kemudian dilanjutkan seribu tahun sehingga putih, kemudian seribu tahun sehingga hitam, maka ia hitam gelap, tidak pernah padam nyala dan baranya.
Demi Allah yg mengutus engkau dengan hak, andaikan terbuka sebesar lubang jarum nescaya akan dapat membakar penduduk dunia semuanya kerana panasnya. Demi Allah yg mengutus engkau dengan hak, andaikan satu baju ahli neraka itu digantung di antara langit dan bumi nescaya akan mati penduduk bumi kerana panas dan basinya.
Demi Allah yg mengutus engkau dengan hak, andaikan satu pergelangan dari rantai yg disebut dalam Al-Qur'an itu diletakkan di atas bukit, nescaya akan cair sampai ke bawah bumi yg ke tujuh.
Demi Allah yg mengutus engkau dengan hak, andaikan seorang di hujung barat tersiksa, nescaya akan terbakar orang-orang yang di hujung timur kerana sangat panasnya,
Jahannam itu sangat dalam dan perhiasannya besi, dan minumannya air panas campur nanah, dan pakaiannya potongan-potongan api.
Api neraka itu ada tujuh pintu, tiap-tiap pintu ada bahagiannya yang tertentu dari orang laki-laki dan perempuan.
" Nabi s. a. w. bertanya: "Apakah pintu-pintunya bagaikan pintu-pintu rumah kami?"
Jawabnya: "Tidak, tetapi selalu terbuka, setengahnya di bawah dari lainnya, dari pintu ke pintu jarak perjalanan 70,000 tahun, tiap pintu lebih panas dari yang lain 70 kali ganda." (nota kefahaman: iaitu yg lebih bawah lebih panas)
Tanya Rasulullah s. a. w.: "Siapakah penduduk masing-masing pintu?"
Jawab Jibrail: "Pintu yg terbawah untuk orang-orang munafik, dan orang-orang yg kafir setelah diturunkan hidangan mukjizat nabi Isa a. s. serta keluarga Fir'aun sedang namanya Al-Hawiyah.
Pintu kedua tempat orang-orang musyrikin bernama Jahim, pintu ketiga tempat orang shobi'in bernama Saqar.
Pintu ke empat tempat Iblis dan pengikutnya dari kaum majusi bernama Ladha,
pintu kelima orang yahudi bernama Huthomah.
Pintu ke enam tempat orang nasara bernama Sa'eir."
Kemudian Jibrail diam segan pada Rasulullah s. a. w. sehingga ditanya: "Mengapa tidak kau terangkan penduduk pintu ke tujuh?"
Jawabnya: "Di dalamnya orang-orang yg berdosa besar dari ummatmu yg sampai mati belum sempat bertaubat."
Maka nabi s. a. w. jatuh pengsan ketika mendengar keterangan itu, sehingga Jibrail meletakkan kepala nabi s. a. w. di pangkuannya sehingga sedar kembali dan sesudah sedar nabi saw bersabda: "Ya Jibrail, sungguh besar kerisauanku dan sangat sedihku, apakah ada seorang dari ummat ku yang akan masuk ke dalam neraka?"
Jawabnya: "Ya, iaitu orang yg berdosa besar dari ummatmu." Kemudian nabi s. a. w. menangis, Jibrail juga menangis, kemudian nabi s. a. w. masuk ke dalam rumahnya dan tidak keluar kecuali untuk sembahyang kemudian kembali dan tidak berbicara dengan orang dan bila sembahyang selalu menangis dan minta kepada Allah.
(dipetik dari kitab "Peringatan Bagi Yg Lalai")
Dari Hadith Qudsi: Bagaimana kamu masih boleh melakukan maksiat sedangkan kamu tak dapat bertahan dengan panasnya terik matahari Ku. Tahukah kamu bahawa neraka jahanamKu itu:
1. Neraka Jahanam itu mempunyai 7 tingkat
2. Setiap tingkat mempunyai 70,000 daerah
3. Setiap daerah mempunyai 70,000 kampung
4. Setiap kampung mempunyai 70,000 rumah
5. Setiap rumah mempunyai 70,000 bilik
6. Setiap bilik mempunyai 70,000 kotak
7. Setiap kotak mempunyai 70,000 batang pokok zarqum
8. Di bawah setiap pokok zarqum mempunyai 70,000 ekor ular
9. Di dalam mulut setiap ular yang panjang 70 hasta mengandungi lautan
racun yang hitam pekat.
10. Juga d i bawah setiap pokok zarqum mempunyai 70,000 rantai
11. Setiap rantai diseret oleh 70,000 malaikat
Mudah-mudahan dapat menimbulkan keinsafan kepada kita semua.
Wallahua'lam.
Mafhum Ayat Al-Quran:
" Sesungguhnya orang-orang yang menyembunyikan apa yang telah Kami turunkan dari keterangan-keterangan dan petunjuk hidayat, sesudah Kami menerangkannya kepada manusia di dalam Kitab Suci, mereka itu dilaknat oleh Allah dan dilaknat oleh sekalian makhluk." Dari Abdullah bin 'Amr R. A, Rasulullah S. A. W bersabda:" Sampaikanlah pesanku biarpun satu ayat. Al-Quran Surah Al- Baqarah Ayat 159
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wasiat al-imam assyabil rahamatullah
Adalah di hikayatkan bahawa al-imam assyabil rahmatullah, telah berkhidmat kepada 4 ratus orang guru. dan beliau juga berkata : aku telah membaca 4 ribu buah hadith, kemudian aku pilih daripada bilangan itu sebuah hadith yang benar-benar aku amalkan dan aku tinggalkan yang daripadanya. kerana aku telah memperhatikan yang aku pilih ini dan aku telah mendapati didalamnya ada keselamatanku dan kesejahteraanku dan telah terkandung didalamnya segala ilmu orang2 dahulu dan ilmu segala orang kemudian maka aku merasa cukup dengan berpegang teguh dengannya. hadith itu ialah sebuah hadith yang pernah diwasiatkan oleh rasul saw kepada salah seorang daripada sahabatnya, hadith itu berbunyi:
Mahfumnya;
berkerjalah untuk duniamu sekadar mana engkau akan tinggal didalamnya. dan beramallah kerana Allah sekadar mana engkau berhajat kepadanya. dan buatlah sebarang amalan yang akan memasukkan engkau kedalam api neraka sekadar mana engkau sabar menahan seksaannya.
wahai anakku yang tercinta
apabila engkau mengetahui hadis ini, maka sebanarnya engkau sudah tidak perlu lagi kepada ilmu yang banyak.
kitab wahai anakku yang tercinta
karangan al-imam hujjatul islam abu hamad muhammad bin muhammad al ghazali ra.
22/11/2011
Mahfumnya;
berkerjalah untuk duniamu sekadar mana engkau akan tinggal didalamnya. dan beramallah kerana Allah sekadar mana engkau berhajat kepadanya. dan buatlah sebarang amalan yang akan memasukkan engkau kedalam api neraka sekadar mana engkau sabar menahan seksaannya.
wahai anakku yang tercinta
apabila engkau mengetahui hadis ini, maka sebanarnya engkau sudah tidak perlu lagi kepada ilmu yang banyak.
kitab wahai anakku yang tercinta
karangan al-imam hujjatul islam abu hamad muhammad bin muhammad al ghazali ra.
22/11/2011
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Terdapat seorang pemuda yang kerjanya menggali kubur dan mencuri kain kafan untuk dijual. Pada suatu hari, pemuda tersebut berjumpa dengan seorang ahli ibadah untuk menyatakan kekesalannya dan keinginan untuk bertaubat kepada Allah s. w. t.
Dia berkata, “Sepanjang aku menggali kubur untuk mencuri kain kafan, aku telah melihat 7 perkara ganjil yang menimpa mayat-mayat tersebut. Lantaran aku merasa sangat insaf atas perbuatanku yang sangat keji itu dan ingin sekali bertaubat.”
” Yang pertama, aku lihat mayat yang pada siang harinya menghadap kiblat. Tetapi pabila aku menggali semula kuburnya pada waktu malam, aku lihat wajahnya telahpun membelakangkan kiblat. Mengapa terjadi begitu, wahai tuan guru?” tanya pemuda itu.
” Wahai anak muda, mereka itulah golongan yang telah mensyirikkan Allah s. w. t. sewaktu hidupnya. Lantaran Allah s. w. t. menghinakan mereka dengan memalingkan wajah mereka dari mengadap kiblat, bagi membezakan mereka daripada golongan muslim yang lain,” jawab ahli ibadah tersebut.
Sambung pemuda itu lagi, ” Golongan yang kedua, aku lihat wajah mereka sangat elok semasa mereka dimasukkan ke dalam liang lahad. Tatkala malam hari ketika aku menggali kubur mereka, ku lihat wajah mereka telahpun bertukar menjadi babi. Mengapa begitu halnya, wahai tuan guru?”
Jawab ahli ibadah tersebut, ” Wahai anak muda, mereka itulah golongan yang meremehkan dan meninggalkan solat sewaktu hidupnya. Sesungguhnya solat merupakan amalan yang pertama sekali dihisab. Jika sempurna solat, maka sempurnalah amalan-amalan kita yang lain,”
Pemuda itu menyambung lagi, ” Wahai tuan guru, golongan yang ketiga yang aku lihat, pada waktu siang mayatnya kelihatan seperti biasa sahaja. Pabila aku menggali kuburnya pada waktu malam, ku lihat perutnya terlalu gelembung, keluar pula ulat yang terlalu banyak daripada perutnya itu.”
” Mereka itulah golongan yang gemar memakan harta yang haram, wahai anak muda,” balas ahli ibadah itu lagi.
” Golongan keempat, ku lihat mayat yang jasadnya bertukar menjadi batu bulat yang hitam warnanya. Mengapa terjadi begitu, wahai tuan guru?”
Jawab ahli ibadah itu, ” Wahai pemuda, itulah golongan manusia yang derhaka kepada kedua ibu bapanya sewaktu hayatnya. Sesungguhnya Allah s. w. t. sama sekali tidak redha kepada manusia yang menderhakai ibu bapanya.”
” Ku lihat ada pula mayat yang kukunya amat panjang, hingga membelit-belit seluruh tubuhnya dan keluar segala isi dari tubuh badannya,” sambung pemuda itu.
” Anak muda, mereka itulah golongan yang gemar memutuskan silaturrahim. Semasa hidupnya mereka suka memulakan pertengkaran dan tidak bertegur sapa lebih daripada 3 hari. Bukankah Rasulullah s. a. w. pernah bersabda, bahawa sesiapa yang tidak bertegur sapa melebihi 3 hari bukanlah termasuk dalam golongan umat baginda,” jelas ahli ibadah tersebut.
” Wahai guru, golongan yang keenam yang aku lihat, sewaktu siangnya lahadnya kering kontang. Tatkala malam ketika aku menggali semula kubur itu, ku lihat mayat tersebut terapung dan lahadnya dipenuhi air hitam yang amat busuk baunya,”
” Wahai pemuda, itulah golongan yang memakan harta riba sewaktu hayatnya,” jawab ahli ibadah tadi.
” Wahai guru, golongan yang terakhir yang aku lihat, mayatnya sentiasa tersenyum dan berseri-seri pula wajahnya. Mengapa demikian halnya wahai tuan guru?” tanya pemuda itu lagi.
Jawab ahli ibadah tersebut, ” Wahai pemuda, mereka itulah golongan manusia yang berilmu. Dan mereka beramal pula dengan ilmunya sewaktu hayat mereka. Inilah golongan yang beroleh keredhaan dan kemuliaan di sisi Allah s. w. t. baik sewaktu hayatnya mahupun sesudah matinya.”
Ingatlah, sesungguhnya daripada Allah s. w. t kita datang dan kepadaNya jualah kita akan kembali. Kita akan dipertanggungjawabkan atas setiap amal yang kita lakukan, hatta amalan sebesar zarah. Wallahua’lam..
Dia berkata, “Sepanjang aku menggali kubur untuk mencuri kain kafan, aku telah melihat 7 perkara ganjil yang menimpa mayat-mayat tersebut. Lantaran aku merasa sangat insaf atas perbuatanku yang sangat keji itu dan ingin sekali bertaubat.”
” Yang pertama, aku lihat mayat yang pada siang harinya menghadap kiblat. Tetapi pabila aku menggali semula kuburnya pada waktu malam, aku lihat wajahnya telahpun membelakangkan kiblat. Mengapa terjadi begitu, wahai tuan guru?” tanya pemuda itu.
” Wahai anak muda, mereka itulah golongan yang telah mensyirikkan Allah s. w. t. sewaktu hidupnya. Lantaran Allah s. w. t. menghinakan mereka dengan memalingkan wajah mereka dari mengadap kiblat, bagi membezakan mereka daripada golongan muslim yang lain,” jawab ahli ibadah tersebut.
Sambung pemuda itu lagi, ” Golongan yang kedua, aku lihat wajah mereka sangat elok semasa mereka dimasukkan ke dalam liang lahad. Tatkala malam hari ketika aku menggali kubur mereka, ku lihat wajah mereka telahpun bertukar menjadi babi. Mengapa begitu halnya, wahai tuan guru?”
Jawab ahli ibadah tersebut, ” Wahai anak muda, mereka itulah golongan yang meremehkan dan meninggalkan solat sewaktu hidupnya. Sesungguhnya solat merupakan amalan yang pertama sekali dihisab. Jika sempurna solat, maka sempurnalah amalan-amalan kita yang lain,”
Pemuda itu menyambung lagi, ” Wahai tuan guru, golongan yang ketiga yang aku lihat, pada waktu siang mayatnya kelihatan seperti biasa sahaja. Pabila aku menggali kuburnya pada waktu malam, ku lihat perutnya terlalu gelembung, keluar pula ulat yang terlalu banyak daripada perutnya itu.”
” Mereka itulah golongan yang gemar memakan harta yang haram, wahai anak muda,” balas ahli ibadah itu lagi.
” Golongan keempat, ku lihat mayat yang jasadnya bertukar menjadi batu bulat yang hitam warnanya. Mengapa terjadi begitu, wahai tuan guru?”
Jawab ahli ibadah itu, ” Wahai pemuda, itulah golongan manusia yang derhaka kepada kedua ibu bapanya sewaktu hayatnya. Sesungguhnya Allah s. w. t. sama sekali tidak redha kepada manusia yang menderhakai ibu bapanya.”
” Ku lihat ada pula mayat yang kukunya amat panjang, hingga membelit-belit seluruh tubuhnya dan keluar segala isi dari tubuh badannya,” sambung pemuda itu.
” Anak muda, mereka itulah golongan yang gemar memutuskan silaturrahim. Semasa hidupnya mereka suka memulakan pertengkaran dan tidak bertegur sapa lebih daripada 3 hari. Bukankah Rasulullah s. a. w. pernah bersabda, bahawa sesiapa yang tidak bertegur sapa melebihi 3 hari bukanlah termasuk dalam golongan umat baginda,” jelas ahli ibadah tersebut.
” Wahai guru, golongan yang keenam yang aku lihat, sewaktu siangnya lahadnya kering kontang. Tatkala malam ketika aku menggali semula kubur itu, ku lihat mayat tersebut terapung dan lahadnya dipenuhi air hitam yang amat busuk baunya,”
” Wahai pemuda, itulah golongan yang memakan harta riba sewaktu hayatnya,” jawab ahli ibadah tadi.
” Wahai guru, golongan yang terakhir yang aku lihat, mayatnya sentiasa tersenyum dan berseri-seri pula wajahnya. Mengapa demikian halnya wahai tuan guru?” tanya pemuda itu lagi.
Jawab ahli ibadah tersebut, ” Wahai pemuda, mereka itulah golongan manusia yang berilmu. Dan mereka beramal pula dengan ilmunya sewaktu hayat mereka. Inilah golongan yang beroleh keredhaan dan kemuliaan di sisi Allah s. w. t. baik sewaktu hayatnya mahupun sesudah matinya.”
Ingatlah, sesungguhnya daripada Allah s. w. t kita datang dan kepadaNya jualah kita akan kembali. Kita akan dipertanggungjawabkan atas setiap amal yang kita lakukan, hatta amalan sebesar zarah. Wallahua’lam..
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DUA BELAS BARISAN DI AKHIRAT
Suatu ketika, Muaz b Jabal ra mengadap Rasulullah SAW dan bertanya:
“Wahai Rasulullah, tolong huraikan kepadaku mengenai firman Allah SWT:
“Pada sangkakala ditiup,maka kamu sekalian datang berbaris-baris”
Surah an-Naba’:18
Mendengar pertanyaan itu, baginda menangis dan
basah pakaian dengan air mata.Lalu menjawab:
“Wahai Muaz, engkau telah bertanyakan kepada aku,
perkara yang amat besar, bahawa umatku akan digiring,
dikumpulkan berbaris-baris menjadi 12 barisan,
masing-masing dengan pembawaan mereka sendiri….”
Maka dinyatakan apakah 12 barisan tersebut :-
BARISAN 1
Di iring dari kubur dengan tidak bertangan dan berkaki.
Keadaan mereka ini dijelaskan melalui satu seruan dari sisi Allah Yang Maha Pengasih:
“Mereka itu adalah orang-orang yang sewaktu hidupnya menyakiti hati jirannya,
maka demikianlah balasannya dan tempat kembali mereka adalah neraka…”
BARISAN 2
Diiring dari kubur berbentuk babi hutan.
Datanglah suara dari sisi Allah Yang Maha Pengasih:
“Mereka itu adalah orang yang sewaktu hidupnya meringan-ringankan solat,
maka inilah balasannya dan tempat kembali mereka adalah neraka…”
BARISAN 3
Mereka berbentuk keldai, sedangkan perut mereka penuh dengan ular dan kala jengking.
“Mereka itu adalah orang yang enggan membayar zakat, maka inilah balasannya
dan tempat kembali mereka adalah neraka…”
BARISAN 4
Diiring dari kubur dengan keadaan darah seperti air pancutan keluar dari mulut mereka.
“Mereka itu adalah orang yang berdusta di dalam jualbeli,
maka inilah balasannya dan tempat mereka adalah neraka…”
BARISAN 5
Diiring dari kubur dengan bau busuk daripada bangkai.
Ketika itu Allah SWT menurunkan angin sehingga bau busuk itu mengganggu ketenteraman di Padang Mahsyar.
“Mereka itu adalah orang yang menyembunyikan perlakuan derhaka takut diketahui oleh manusia tetapi tidak pula rasa takut kepada Allah SWT, maka inilah balasannya dan tempat kembali mereka adalah neraka…”
BARISAN 6
Diiring dari kubur dengan keadaan kepala mereka terputus dari badan.
“Mereka adalah orang yang menjadi saksi palsu, maka inilah balasannya dan tempat kembali mereka adalah neraka…”
BARISAN 7
Diiring dari kubur tanpa mempunyai lidah tetapi dari mulut mereka mengalir keluar nanah dan darah.
“Mereka itu adalah orang yang enggan memberi kesaksian di atas kebenaran, maka inilah balasannya
dan tempat kembali mereka adalah neraka…”
BARISAN 8
Diiring dari kubur dalam keadaan terbalik dengan kepala ke bawah dan kaki ke atas.
“Mereka adalah orang yang berbuat zina, maka inilah balasannya dan tempat kembali mereka adalah neraka…”
BARISAN 9
Diiring dari kubur dengan berwajah hitam gelap dan bermata biru
sementara dalam diri mereka penuh dengan api gemuruh.“Mereka itu adalah orang yang makan harta anak yatim dengan cara yang tidak sebenarnya,
maka inilah balasannya dan tempat kembali mereka adalah neraka…”
BARISAN 10
Diiring dari kubur mereka dalam keadaan tubuh mereka penuh dengan penyakit sopak dan kusta.
“Mereka adalah orang yang derhaka kepada orang tuanya,
maka inilah balasannya dan tempat kembali mereka adalah neraka…”
BARISAN 11
Diiring dari kubur mereka dengan berkeadaan buta mata-kepala,
gigi mereka memanjang seperti tanduk lembu jantan,
bibir mereka melebar sampai ke dada dan lidah mereka terjulur memanjang sampai ke perut mereka
dan keluar beraneka kotoran.
“Mereka adalah orang yang minum arak, maka inilah balasannya dan tempat kembali mereka adalah neraka…”
BARISAN 12
Mereka diiring dari kubur dengan wajah yang bersinar-sinar
laksana bulan purnama. Mereka melalui titian sirat seperti kilat.
Maka, datanglah suara dari sisi Allah Yang Maha Pengasih memaklumkan:
“Mereka adalah orang yang beramal soleh dan banyak berbuat baik.
Mereka menjauhi perbuatan derhaka, mereka memelihara solat lima waktu,
ketika meninggal dunia keadaan mereka sudah bertaubat,
maka inilah balasannya dan tempat kembali mereka adalah syurga,
mendapat keampunan, kasih sayang dan keredhaan Allah Yang Maha Pengasih…”
pilih birisan mana yang anda ingin sertai…
Suatu ketika, Muaz b Jabal ra mengadap Rasulullah SAW dan bertanya:
“Wahai Rasulullah, tolong huraikan kepadaku mengenai firman Allah SWT:
“Pada sangkakala ditiup,maka kamu sekalian datang berbaris-baris”
Surah an-Naba’:18
Mendengar pertanyaan itu, baginda menangis dan
basah pakaian dengan air mata.Lalu menjawab:
“Wahai Muaz, engkau telah bertanyakan kepada aku,
perkara yang amat besar, bahawa umatku akan digiring,
dikumpulkan berbaris-baris menjadi 12 barisan,
masing-masing dengan pembawaan mereka sendiri….”
Maka dinyatakan apakah 12 barisan tersebut :-
BARISAN 1
Di iring dari kubur dengan tidak bertangan dan berkaki.
Keadaan mereka ini dijelaskan melalui satu seruan dari sisi Allah Yang Maha Pengasih:
“Mereka itu adalah orang-orang yang sewaktu hidupnya menyakiti hati jirannya,
maka demikianlah balasannya dan tempat kembali mereka adalah neraka…”
BARISAN 2
Diiring dari kubur berbentuk babi hutan.
Datanglah suara dari sisi Allah Yang Maha Pengasih:
“Mereka itu adalah orang yang sewaktu hidupnya meringan-ringankan solat,
maka inilah balasannya dan tempat kembali mereka adalah neraka…”
BARISAN 3
Mereka berbentuk keldai, sedangkan perut mereka penuh dengan ular dan kala jengking.
“Mereka itu adalah orang yang enggan membayar zakat, maka inilah balasannya
dan tempat kembali mereka adalah neraka…”
BARISAN 4
Diiring dari kubur dengan keadaan darah seperti air pancutan keluar dari mulut mereka.
“Mereka itu adalah orang yang berdusta di dalam jualbeli,
maka inilah balasannya dan tempat mereka adalah neraka…”
BARISAN 5
Diiring dari kubur dengan bau busuk daripada bangkai.
Ketika itu Allah SWT menurunkan angin sehingga bau busuk itu mengganggu ketenteraman di Padang Mahsyar.
“Mereka itu adalah orang yang menyembunyikan perlakuan derhaka takut diketahui oleh manusia tetapi tidak pula rasa takut kepada Allah SWT, maka inilah balasannya dan tempat kembali mereka adalah neraka…”
BARISAN 6
Diiring dari kubur dengan keadaan kepala mereka terputus dari badan.
“Mereka adalah orang yang menjadi saksi palsu, maka inilah balasannya dan tempat kembali mereka adalah neraka…”
BARISAN 7
Diiring dari kubur tanpa mempunyai lidah tetapi dari mulut mereka mengalir keluar nanah dan darah.
“Mereka itu adalah orang yang enggan memberi kesaksian di atas kebenaran, maka inilah balasannya
dan tempat kembali mereka adalah neraka…”
BARISAN 8
Diiring dari kubur dalam keadaan terbalik dengan kepala ke bawah dan kaki ke atas.
“Mereka adalah orang yang berbuat zina, maka inilah balasannya dan tempat kembali mereka adalah neraka…”
BARISAN 9
Diiring dari kubur dengan berwajah hitam gelap dan bermata biru
sementara dalam diri mereka penuh dengan api gemuruh.“Mereka itu adalah orang yang makan harta anak yatim dengan cara yang tidak sebenarnya,
maka inilah balasannya dan tempat kembali mereka adalah neraka…”
BARISAN 10
Diiring dari kubur mereka dalam keadaan tubuh mereka penuh dengan penyakit sopak dan kusta.
“Mereka adalah orang yang derhaka kepada orang tuanya,
maka inilah balasannya dan tempat kembali mereka adalah neraka…”
BARISAN 11
Diiring dari kubur mereka dengan berkeadaan buta mata-kepala,
gigi mereka memanjang seperti tanduk lembu jantan,
bibir mereka melebar sampai ke dada dan lidah mereka terjulur memanjang sampai ke perut mereka
dan keluar beraneka kotoran.
“Mereka adalah orang yang minum arak, maka inilah balasannya dan tempat kembali mereka adalah neraka…”
BARISAN 12
Mereka diiring dari kubur dengan wajah yang bersinar-sinar
laksana bulan purnama. Mereka melalui titian sirat seperti kilat.
Maka, datanglah suara dari sisi Allah Yang Maha Pengasih memaklumkan:
“Mereka adalah orang yang beramal soleh dan banyak berbuat baik.
Mereka menjauhi perbuatan derhaka, mereka memelihara solat lima waktu,
ketika meninggal dunia keadaan mereka sudah bertaubat,
maka inilah balasannya dan tempat kembali mereka adalah syurga,
mendapat keampunan, kasih sayang dan keredhaan Allah Yang Maha Pengasih…”
pilih birisan mana yang anda ingin sertai…
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Mewujudkan sebuah perkahwinan adalah merupakan satu langkah yang sangat murni dan sangat-sangat dituntut oleh islam, agama yang fitrah,
dalam surah an-nur ayat 32, mahfum firman Allah swt ,Dan kahwinkanlah orang yang sendirian antara kamu dan orang yang layak (berkahwin) daripada hamba sahayamu yang lelaki dan hamba sahayamu yang perempuan. Jika mereka miskin Allah akan memampukan mereka dengan kurnia-Nya. Dan Allah Maha luas pemberian-Nya lagi Maha Mengetahui.” (Surah an-Nur, ayat 32).
Perkahwinan atau ikatan pernikahan adalah sebuah sunnah yang mulia yang telah dilakukan oleh para Nabi
dan Rasul serta generasi awal dan akhir yang mengikuti petunjuk mereka.
Mengadakan majlis walimah untuk pernikahan sepasang pengantin merupakan anjuran dan sunnah Rasulullah SAW kerana dengan adanya majlis walimah, sesuatu perkahwinan itu boleh diumumkan kepada khalayak, demikian juga para tetamu undangan boleh menghadirinya sambil bersilaturrahim dan mendoakan kebahagiaan pasangan pengantin.
Maka di sini timbullah sebuah persoalan, iaitu sejauh manakah sebenarnya majlis perkahiwnan yang benar-benar dianjurkan oleh Syari’at sebagaimana yang ditunjukkan oleh al-Qur’an dan as-Sunnah yang sahih? Adakah majlis perkahwinan itu perlu diadakan dengan pelbagai aturcara seperti upacara sarung cincin, persandingan, iringan muzik, dan sesi mengambil gambar? Selanjutnya, adakah bentuk-bentuk aturcara walimah seperti ini benar-benar menepati kehendak syari’at dan merupakan suatu yang dibenarkan atau sebaliknya?
Defenisi Walimatul urus
Menurut Imam ash-Shan’ani:
Kata walimah (وَلِيْمَة) diambil dari kata asal (ولم) yang bererti perhimpunan, kerana pasangan suami isteri (pada ketika itu) berkumpul sebagai mana yang dikatakan oleh imam az-Zuhri dan yang lainnya. Bentuk kata kerjanya adalah awlama yang bermakna setiap makanan yang dihidangkan untuk menterjemahkan kegembiraan. Dan walimatul urus adalah walimah untuk pernikahan yang menghalalkan hubungan suami isteri dan perpindahan status kepemilikan. (Imam Muhammad bin Ismail ash-Shan’ani, Subulus Salam, jil. 2, Bab
Nikah, m/s. 724, Darus Sunnah)
Nikah, m/s. 724, Darus Sunnah)
Imam Zarkasyi menyatakan 'Hampir tidak ada majlis (kenduri kahwin) yang wajib dihadiri pada hari ini.' Dalam Bahasa Arab, majlis kenduri kahwin disebut sebagai Majlis Meraikan Persetubuhan (Walimah ad-Dukhl) tetapi kesopanan masyarakat Islam Melayu menamakannya sebagai Majlis Perkahwinan.
Menurut Abu Malik Kamal as-Sayyid Salim:
Al-Walimah ertinya adalah makanan yang biasa disajikan (dihidangkan) pada pesta (majlis) pernikahan secara khusus. (Abu Malik Kamal as-Sayyid Salim, Ensiklopedi Fiqh Wanita, jil. 2, Bab Nikah, m/s. 310, Pustaka Ibnu Katsir)
Dari dua penjelasan ini dapat kita fahami bahawa yang dimaksudkan dengan walimatul urus itu adalah jamuan makan yang diadakan disebabkan berlangsungnya ikatan perkahwinan (pernikahan).
Ini adalah sebagaimana hadis yang diriwayatkan oleh Anas radhiyallahu ‘anhu, di mana beliau berkata:
“Ketika tiba waktu pagi hari setelah Nabi Shallallahu ‘alaihi wa Sallam menjadi seorang pengantin dengan Zainab bin Jahsy, beliau mengundang orang-orang, lalu mereka dijamu dengan makanan dan setelah itu mereka pun bersurai.” (Hadis Riwayat al-Bukhari, no. 1428)
Juga perkataan Nabi Shallallahu ‘alaihi wa Sallam kepada ‘Abdurrahman bin ‘Auf apabila Nabi mengetahui ‘Abdurrahman baru sahaja bernikah:
“Laksanakanlah walimah walaupun hanya dengan seekor kambing.” (Hadis Riwayat al-Bukhari, no. 5169)
Dari Anas radhiyallahu ‘anhu, beliau berkata:
“Ketika Rasulullah Shallallahu ‘alaihi wa Sallam menikahi seorang perempuan, beliau mengutuskan aku untuk mengundang beberapa orang untuk makan.” (Hadis Riwayat at-Tirmidzi, no. 3219)
Hukum Mengadakan Walimatul Urus
Imam ash-Shan’ani rahimahullah menjelaskan:
“Imam Ahmad berkata, “Walimah itu hukumnya sunnah”. Menurut jumhur, walimah itu disunnahkan (mandub). Ibnu Baththal berpendapat, “Aku tidak tahu apabila ada ulama yang mewajibkan, mungkin dia tidak tahu perbezaan ulama tentang hukum tersebut”.
Jumhur mengatakan hukumnya sunnah berdasarkan pendapat asy-Syafi’i rahimahullah.” (Imam Muhammad bin Ismail ash-Shan’ani, Subulus Salam, jil. 2, Bab Nikah, m/s. 726, Darus Sunnah)
Manakala sebahagian pendapat mengatakannya sebagai wajib seperti pendapat mazhab Zahiri sebagaimana yang dijelaskan di dalam Subulus Salam, asy-Syafi’i di dalam al-Umm, dan juga pendapat Syaikh al-Albani di dalam Adabuz Zifaf.
Ada pun pendapat yang terpilih adalah sebagaimana yang dijelaskan oleh Ibnu Qudamah rahimahullah:
“Tiada perbezaan pendapat di antara ahli ilmu, bahawasanya hukum walimah di dalam majlis perkahwinan adalah sunnah dan disyari’atkan (sangat dituntut), bukan wajib.” (Ibnu Qudamah, al-Mughni, jil 7, m/s. 2)
Siapa Yang Mengadakan Walimah
Walimah dilaksanakan dan diselenggarakan oleh Suami. Ini adalah sebagaimana perbuatan Nabi Shallallahu ‘alaihi wa Sallam sendiri dan turut dicontohi oleh para sahabat-sahabatnya yang lain.
Dari Anas radhiyallahu ‘anhu, beliau berkata:
“Ketika Rasulullah Shallallahu ‘alaihi wa Sallam menikahi seorang perempuan, beliau mengutuskan aku untuk mengundang beberapa orang untuk makan.” (Hadis Riwayat al-Bukhari, at-Tirmidzi, no. 3219)
Juga dari Anas radhiyallahu ‘anhu, beliau menjelaskan:
“‘Abdurrahaman berkata: “Wahai Rasulullah, sesungguhnya aku baru sahaja bernikah dengan seorang wanita dengan mahar satu nawat emas (emas sebesar biji kurma)”. Rasulullah Shallallahu ‘alaihi wa Sallam bersabda:
“Semoga Allah memberkahimu, adakanlah walimah walau pun hanya dengan menyembelih seekor kambing”.” (Hadis Riwayat al-Bukhari, no. 5169)
Berdasarkan hadis ini, Rasulullah telah memerintahkan ‘Abdurrahman bin ‘Auf supaya mengadakan walimah.
Walau pun begitu, walimah tidaklah semestinya dilakukan dengan seekor kambing tetapi ia dilakukan bersesuaian dengan kemampuan suami. Ini adalah kerana Nabi Shallallahu ‘alaihi wa Sallam sendiri pernah melaksanakan walimah untuk Shafiyah dengan menyediakan campuran kurma tanpa biji yang dicampur dengan keju dan tepung di atas sumbangan para sahabat yang hadir. (Rujuk Hadis Riwayat al-Bukhari, no. 2048)
Waktu Walimah
Imam al-Mawardi dari mazhab asy-Syafi’i menjelaskan bahawa waktunya adalah setelah selesai akad pernikahan dan setelah kedua pasangan bersama.
Ibnu as-Subki berkata:
“Yang diriwayatkan dari perbuatan Nabi Shallallahu ‘alaihi wa Sallam bahawa walimah itu diselenggarakan setelah berhubungan (pasangan bersama), berdasarkan hadis pernikahan di antara Nabi dengan Zainab binti Jahsy iaitu berpandukan perkataan Anas “di pagi harinya” (rujuk hadis di atas), iaitu ketika Nabi menjadi pengantin dengan Zainab, beliau mengundang kaum muslimin, perbuatan Nabi ini dijadikan bab oleh al-Baihaqi sebagai “Bab Waktu Walimah”. (Imam Muhammad bin Ismail ash-Shan’ani, Subulus Salam, jil. 2, Bab Nikah, m/s. 727, Darus Sunnah)
Menurut Abu Malik Kamal as-Sayyid Salim, walimah tidak diadakan ketika perjalanan akad nikah berlangsung atau sebaik akad nikah, tetapi adalah setelah pasangan bersama (bersetubuh). (Rujuk: Abu Malik Kamal as-Sayyid Salim, Ensiklopedi Fiqh Wanita, jil. 2, Bab Nikah, m/s. 311, Pustaka Ibnu Katsir)
Begitu juga sebagaimana yang dijelaskan oleh Amru Abdul Mun’im Salim:
“Seseorang hendaklah menyelenggarakan walimah setelah ia berkumpul dengan isterinya.” (Amru Abdul Mun’im Salim, Panduan Lengkap Nikah Menuju Keluarga Sakinah, m/s. 177, Dar an-Naba’)
Disunnahkan Memberi Hadiah dan Membantu Melaksanakan Walimah
Dari Anas radhiyallahu ‘anhu, beliau berkata:
“Setelah Nabi Shallalalhu ‘alaihi wa Sallam menikahi Shafiyah, pada pagi harinya Nabi pun berkata: “Sesiapa yang memiliki sesuatu untuk disumbangkan, hendaklah disumbangkan”. Beliau pun menghamparkan lembaran kulit yang disamak (sebagai bekas). Ada orang yang menyumbang keju, ada yang menyumbang kurma, dan ada yang memberikan minyak samin. Mereka pun membuat hais (campuran kurma tanpa biji, keju, tepung dan minyak).” (Hadis Riwayat al-Bukhari, no. 2048)
Berdasarkan hadis ini, Syaikh al-Albani rahimahullah menyatakan:
“Orang-orang kaya dan yang memiliki kelebihan (bekalan) dianjurkan untuk memberikan sumbangan di dalam majlis walimah saudaranya.” (al-Albani, Adabuz Zifaf, m/s. 139, Media Hidayah)
Demikianlah sesebuah majlis walimah (walimatul urus) yang ditunjukkan oleh Sunnah Rasulullah Shallallahu ‘alaihi wa Sallam dan diamalkan oleh para sahabat dan generasi awal umat Islam lainnya. Ianya begitu mudah dan ringkas.
Hukum Menghadiri Undangan Walimah
Hukum menghadiri undangan walimah adalah wajib. Ini adalah sebagaimana hadis yang diriwayatkan dari Ibnu ‘Umar radhiyallahu ‘anhu, beliau berkata, Rasulullah Shallallahu ‘alaihi wa Sallam bersabda:
“Apabila seseorang di antara kamu diundang ke majlis walimah, hendaklah dia menghadirinya.” (Hadis Riwayat al-Bukhari, no. 5173
Pendapat yang menjelaskan wajibnya menghadiri undangan walimah juga turut dijelaskan oleh Ibnu ‘Abdil Barr, imam asy-Syafi’i, Imam Ahmad, Ibnu Hazm, Imam an-Nawawi, dan pendapat inilah yang telah menjadi kesepakatan para ulama.
Daripada Abu Hurairah radhiyallahu ‘anhu, Rasulullah Shallalalhu ‘alaihi wa Sallam bersabda:
“Dan barangsiapa yang meninggalkan undangan, maka dia telah melakukan maksiat kepada Allah dan Rasul-Nya.” (Hadis Riwayat al-Bukhari, no. 5177)
Walau pun begitu, undangan ke majlis walimah boleh ditinggalkan sekiranya memiliki uzur. Ini adalah sebagaimana penjelasan berikut:
1 – Apabila di dalam walimah tersebut mengandungi perkara-perkara maksiat seperti jamuan khamar (arak), gambar-gambar makhluk bernyawa, dan permainan alat-alat muzik dan nyanyian. Sekiranya ini berlaku, maka seseorang tidak perlu menghadirinya melainkan dengan tujuan untuk mencegah kemungkaran tersebut. Sekiranya dia berjaya mencegahnya, maka itu adalah satu kebajikan, dan sekiranya tidak berjaya, hendaklah dia segera beredar.
Ini adalah sebagaimana hadis ‘Ali radhiyallahu ‘anhu, beliau berkata:
“Aku membuat makanan, lalu aku mengundang Rasulullah Shallallahu ‘alaihi wa Sallam, kemudian beliau tiba, lalu beliau pun segera pulang. Aku pun segera bertanya, “Wahai Rasulullah, Ibu dan Bapaku sebagai tebusan, apakah yang membuatkan engkau pulang?”
Beliau menjawab:
“Sesungguhnya di dalam rumah ada kain penutup yang bergambar, dan sesungguhnya para malaikat tidak akan memasuki ke dalam sesebuah rumah yang di dalamnya mengandungi gambar-gambar.” (Hadis Riwayat Ibnu Majah, no. 3359. Dinyatakan sahih oleh al-Albani di dalam Shahih Sunan Ibnu Majah dan Adabuz Zifaf)
Juga hadis dari ‘Umar al-Khaththab radhiyallahu ‘anhu, Rasulullah Shallallahu ‘alaihi wa Sallam bersabda:
“Sesiapa beriman kepada Allah dan hari Akhir, maka janganlah duduk di meja makan yang di sana dihidangkan minuman keras (khamar).” (Hadis Riwayat Ahmad dan at-Tirmidzi. Rujuk: al-Albani, Adabuz Zifaf, m/s. 152, Media Hidayah)
Walau pun begitu, undangan ke majlis walimah boleh ditinggalkan sekiranya memiliki uzur. Ini adalah sebagaimana penjelasan berikut:
1 – Apabila di dalam walimah tersebut mengandungi perkara-perkara maksiat seperti jamuan khamar (arak), gambar-gambar makhluk bernyawa, dan permainan alat-alat muzik dan nyanyian. Sekiranya ini berlaku, maka seseorang tidak perlu menghadirinya melainkan dengan tujuan untuk mencegah kemungkaran tersebut. Sekiranya dia berjaya mencegahnya, maka itu adalah satu kebajikan, dan sekiranya tidak berjaya, hendaklah dia segera beredar.
Ini adalah sebagaimana hadis ‘Ali radhiyallahu ‘anhu, beliau berkata:
“Aku membuat makanan, lalu aku mengundang Rasulullah Shallallahu ‘alaihi wa Sallam, kemudian beliau tiba, lalu beliau pun segera pulang. Aku pun segera bertanya, “Wahai Rasulullah, Ibu dan Bapaku sebagai tebusan, apakah yang membuatkan engkau pulang?”
Beliau menjawab:
“Sesungguhnya di dalam rumah ada kain penutup yang bergambar, dan sesungguhnya para malaikat tidak akan memasuki ke dalam sesebuah rumah yang di dalamnya mengandungi gambar-gambar.” (Hadis Riwayat Ibnu Majah, no. 3359. Dinyatakan sahih oleh al-Albani di dalam Shahih Sunan Ibnu Majah dan Adabuz Zifaf)
Juga hadis dari ‘Umar al-Khaththab radhiyallahu ‘anhu, Rasulullah Shallallahu ‘alaihi wa Sallam bersabda:
“Sesiapa beriman kepada Allah dan hari Akhir, maka janganlah duduk di meja makan yang di sana dihidangkan minuman keras (khamar).” (Hadis Riwayat Ahmad dan at-Tirmidzi. Rujuk: al-Albani, Adabuz Zifaf, m/s. 152, Media Hidayah)
2 – Apabila terdapat pengkhususan undangan di mana orang yang mengundang membeza-bezakan di antara yang kaya dengan yang miskin atau fakir, makanan yang dihidangkan mengandungi syubhat, dan seumpamanya. Ini adalah sebagaimana yang dijelaskan oleh Imam ash-Shan’ani di mana diizinkan untuk tidak memenuhi undangan walimah “apabila adanya uzur di antaranya, apabila makanan yang dihidangkan mengandungi syubhat (tidak jelas kehalalannya), atau diperuntukkan kepada orang-orang kaya sahaja, atau ada orang yang tidak senang dengannya...” (Imam Muhammad bin Ismail ash-Shan’ani, Subulus Salam, jil. 2, Bab Nikah, m/s. 729, Darus Sunnah)
Dari Abu Hurairah radhiyallahu ‘anhu, Rasulullah Shallallahu ‘alaihi wa Sallam bersabda:
“Seburuk-buruk makanan adalah makanan walimah, yang mana di dalam walimah tersebut tidak mengundang orang yang memerlukan (fakir), dan hanya mengundang orang yang tidak memerlukan (orang kaya)...” (Hadis Riwayat al-Bukhari, no. 5177)
Di antara uzur lain yang dibenarkan untuk tidak hadir ke undangan walimah adalah seperti uzur yang dengannya seseorang boleh meninggalkan solat Juma’at, seperti terjadinya hujan yang sangat lebat, jalan yang bermasalah, kerana takutkan musuh, takut hilangnya harta, dan yang lain yang seumpama. (Abu Malik Kamal as-Sayyid Salim, Ensiklopedi Fiqh Wanita, jil. 2, Bab Nikah, m/s. 314, Pustaka Ibnu Katsir)
Digalakkan Mengundang Orang Bertaqwa (Soleh)
Ini adalah sebagaimana hadis berikut:
“Janganlah kamu bersahabat kecuali dengan orang yang beriman, dan janganlah makanan kamu dimakan melainkan oleh orang-orang yang bertaqwa.” (Hadis Riwayat Abu Daud, no. 4811. Hadis ini hasan menurut penilaian al-Albani)
Daripada Anas radhiyallahu ‘anhu, Rasulullah Shallallahu ‘alaihi wa Sallam berdoa kepada Sa’ad bin ‘Ubaidah yang menghidangkan kismis untuknya:
“Semoga orang-orang yang baik memakan makananmu, para malaikat mendoakanmu, dan orang-orang yang puasa berbuka di tempatmu.” (Hadis Riwayat Ahmad. Lihat: al-Albani, Adabuz Zifaf, m/s. 157, Media Hidayah)
Dan jangan sekali-kali hanya mengundang orang-orang yang kaya lalu melupakan orang-orang yang memerlukan.
Dari Abu Hurairah radhiyallahu ‘anhu, Rasulullah Shallallahu ‘alaihi wa Sallam bersabda:
“Seburuk-buruk makanan adalah makanan walimah, yang mana di dalam walimah tersebut tidak mengundang orang yang memerlukan (fakir), dan hanya mengundang orang yang tidak memerlukan (orang kaya)...” (Hadis Riwayat al-Bukhari, no. 5177)
Kesimpulan..
Tidak salah, untuk kita mengadakan majlis perkhawinan. Namun, , elok lah kita mengadakan majlis perkhawinan mengikuti telunjuk islam, bagi memastikan perkara suci(walimatul urus) tidak dicemari oleh perkara-perkara yang mungkar..
“Islam the way of life”
