The Destiny of Love Rania
CHAPTER 22 (THE ESSENCE OF HUMAN LIFE)
A new life begins to take Sofwa, a new spirit and new hope. He is determined to return to his life which he had left destroyed. He went back to college and met his friends. A beautiful offer was given by Fitra for him, an offer to know Islam in depth because all this time he only knew Islam basically which turned out to be a lot that he did not know about Islam.
Sofwa hopes to gain that new understanding from Fitra, a figure she has admired lately. But, Fitra rejected it subtly. He said there would be a Muslim who would guide him.
“Why not just you?” Ask Sofwa at that time. The day before he returned home.
“Cannot. ikhwan studied with ikhwan and vice versa, akhwat” said Fitra at the time which made Sofwa more confused.
“Why is that? Why is it wrong to be taught with ikhwan?”
“Because Islam is very careful in maintaining the relationship between men and women. Although the initial intention to study and study the science of Islam, but know the devil is very smart to make deceit against humans” explained Fitra.
“Ooh.. sorry my understanding hasn't reached there”
“It's okay Sofwa. That's what we're reviewing” for
Sofwa smiles to herself when she remembers her last meeting with Fitra at the hospital, after which she returns home and has high hopes in her heart, hopefully Fitra will come to see her at home. But, hope is only empty hope because the awaited does not come.
Today Sofwa ventured to contact Fitra. Ask him about his offer to study Islam in depth. Fitra gave him a number and home address of a Muslim woman who would guide him.
“Name Fitri. He's my cousin's brother. Now he lives in a built house near his campus” said Fitra introducing his own cousin to guide Sofwa.
“If you are of the same age. Hopefully you guys match” Fitra said before ending their conversation at the time.
That day Sofwa immediately contacted Fitri and they made an appointment later that afternoon to meet. Sofwa who approached the residence of Fitri. Upon arrival there Sofwa was unexpected because the welcome from Fitri and other friends was so warm and friendly. Though they are new to know and first met, but already considered like his own brother. Sofwa was flattered.
After that they also know each other, ask each other about their families and activities. 1 Hour was enough for them to get to know briefly and then Fitri immediately did the mandate given by Fitra this morning to give a basic material to Sofwa so that his desire to know Islam in a way that depth is getting stronger.
“Sofwa, sorry before.. not the intention to patronize yes, because I am also still in the process of learning.IshaAllah later we will both learn… because as we know, demanding knowledge is an obligation for every Muslim, especially the science related to the religion we profess, namely Islam” Fitri opened their new chat that afternoon.
“It's okay. I'm happy to be able to get new knowledge as well as new friend” Sofwa said with a smile on her thin lips.
“For this first meeting... ahemmm... I was so confused myself ne want to give me what material? Because honestly I also recently learned to write material, hehe..” said Fitri so wrong his own behavior.
“To Fit, the important useful dech. I'm sure you can” Sofwa cheering Fitri on.
“OK.. Bismilbornrahmanirrohim.well I want to invite you to think about a sentence that reads ‘who knows him then he will know his Lord’. The sentence is related to the Self-Knowing Reality. The meaning of the sentence like this, should if we want to see from within us as a creature named man will certainly cross our minds about the beginning of our existence, he said, about where we come from? It is impossible for everything to exist without anyone creating it, right? Likewise, we as humans must have created, namely the creator. We see ourselves, hearing, sight and the other five senses all of which create. Who He. That is the creator. The creator here is God. Therefore, the sentence above confirms who knows himself must know his God. So to know our God Is God very easy is on condition that we must know ourselves first, our origin and the purpose of this life for what?”
“Nah, related in knowing yourself. Actually in humans there are 2 potentials, first the Needs of Instinct or other languages Ghorizah and the second the Needs of the Body or Hajatul Adawiyah”
“Examples of this instinct need are like religious instinct, self-preservation instinct and compassionate instinct while examples of physical needs are like eating, drinking and defecation. The difference between these two potentials is that if the physical needs must be met immediately if not met it can result in death. Aye right? for example, eat...how does it feel if the need for food is not fulfilled? You can die, right? So is drinking and shitting Sof..”.
“Oohh... yes yes... continue if instinct needs how?”
“Well, different from the need for instinct. If not filled will only cause anxiety doank mah, ngak until death” answer casually.
“But...remember!! Behind these two potentials there is something that plays an important role”
“What is it?” Ask Sofwa curiously.
“Akal”
“Akal?”
“Iya... both potentials must run based on our sense. Gini means.. What is the difference between humans and animals? Located in what way? In terms of reason, right? Man is called special because he is endowed by the God of reason and thought so as to distinguish between good and bad. Unlike the animals that were not given the gift at all to them”
“So?”
“Yah.. with that sense we can channel both potentials in a good way and diridhoi Allah” he replied. Fitri paused for a moment and looked at Sofwa's somewhat confused face. It seems like he must be able to sort out the right words so that what he says is on target and Sofwa can understand.
“Begini Sof, I give you an example so you can immediately understand. Ehemmm, for example, about eating and drinking. It's a need tuch has to meet if I don't tell you I can die. But, remember in the fulfillment there are conditions.the first substance or type of food. Is it halal or haram food? Who weighs about halal and haram?”
“Who?” Sofwa asked back.
“And should be remembered also.. in addition to the substance that must be halal. The way to get food should also be halal. For example, the food we eat is halal but we can from the results of stealing so yes haram donk…. The mind also that weighing can be eaten or not?”
“Ooh yes yes... but, how about it with a person who initially sech know it is haram but because of something he was forced to eat or take the haram, how to try” Tanya Sofwa.
“Well, that is the importance of us knowing God and being bound by the law of Shara’ Him. If our faith is steady plus our intellect supports it perfectly, I am sure there will be no reason to do so because we already understand the sins and consequences that we will receive in the end of”
“That's ya”
“Iya Sof, and ... furthermore, it is about the physical needs that must be met but must be considered by the intellect regarding halal and haramnya. The second is about the need for instinct. The needs of this instinct are further divided into 3 kinds of Sof, first the religious Instinct or Tadayun, the second the Baqo Instinct or self-defense and the third the compassionate instinct or nawu’.”
“This is when not filled will not die it yes?”
“Yups. Right!”
“We discuss one by one yach.. Tadayun Instinct... this is fitrah, every human being must have a sense of divine something so it is impossible there are atheist humans who do not acknowledge God. It means that he denies the instincts that God has given him. For example, he worshiped statues, stones or others. He thinks it's his God. Means explain there is indeed an instinct even though the application is the wrong way. And again...here is the role of reason to lead to the right thing, to whom do we worship, to God or to stone?”
“To Allah lah” Sofwa replied.
“Alhamdulilah if our aqidah has been radiated like that. But what about the fate of people who still consider their god other than Allah? It's sad, isn't it?”
“Iya, pathetic once”
“After that we enter with the second instinct, namely the baqo instinct, the self-defense instinct. Feel powerful.The appearance encourages humans to carry out various activities in order to preserve survival. Based on this then in humans there is fear, desire to dominate, love in the nation and others.”
“And the last instinct nawu’... this is rather sensitive yes..”.
“Sensitive why?”
“Because it is related to feeling issues…. Human feelings, feelings are closely related to likes, affection, longing for even love towards the opposite sex. So this is Sofwa's nature, just relax. This is not forbidden and automatically does not sin. But.. There is a tapinya Loh. This should be based on the law of the shara’, the commandments and prohibitions of Allah.so when it arises from the inside of the liking of the opposite sex, it is not, can we see how the human being responds to his normal feelings? Is it in accordance with God's commandments or is it in violation? Must be careful Sofwa, this feeling problem is sensitive once”
“Then again the sense that can control the feeling of like. In order for the feeling to be guided by Allah, the mind takes the path that approaches the pleasure of Allah, namely by marriage. That is the best way to apply love. But, if reason is inferior to feelings let alone excessive feelings, which run without being in the land of faith, we will certainly take the demonic step by making courtship a ritual to apply these feelings, he said, true or true....???”
For a few seconds Sofwa was stunned, trying to permeate the last sentence thrown by Fitri. Regarding feelings, which he said were very sensitive. The same is true of his current feelings, also sensitive. Her memory of Sofwa suddenly drifted to Fitra. What is he doing right now? Did he really miss that guy? He really likes her? But in what way should he channel this sense of longing? This liking? Or even his love? Sofwa doesn't know. In his heart he always amenkan that Fitra also has the same feelings for him, but what if not? Sofwa wouldn't know what would happen next for her? It feels like he wants to get married soon...married with Fitra of course....but when is that time? The time when Fitra came to propose to her? Should he be the one to reveal the Messiah? Suddenly Sofwa felt terrible so that he no longer listened to Fitri's next explanation.
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In the next meeting Fitri again connected the material about ma’rifah to Allah which is associated with the thought process of Prophet Ibrahim. How Abraham knew and sought his Lord.
“Nah, Sofwa. let us both listen to a story in the letter of Abraham, here it is said that Prophet Ibrahim As. When it uses its mind and mind to seek God. Previously he was concerned about the state of his people and including his family who worshiped idols. Though the idols and statues are their own, Prophet Abraham thought? Did God not create? Not even created? He felt strange about the habits of his family and society at that time. So by gathering the courage of the youth went to his own father who was working as an idolater, then he expressed his concern and disapproval about the idols they worship. Then, his father scolded him and told him to submit to the habits of their ancestors. Abraham rejected it. Because it was all out of logic, he was not satisfied with his father's explanation. He was told to obey without having to think whether it was true or not? Then... Ibrahim again thought... think..... he was very curious who sech actually God? One night, Abraham was amazed by the stars in the sky. He thought it was God. But then he was disappointed that the moon was bigger than the stars. He thought that the moon was his true God. But when the morning of the Prophet Abraham was surprised because the stars and the moon that was believed last night as God was lost from view. Abraham was disappointed again. Then came the sun that shone brighter and bigger.I a assume that the sun is the Lord. Once again Prophet Abraham as disappointed because the sun is also lost because of the night arrived.Finally the prophet ibrahim as knowing that Allah is the only God who has the right to be worshiped.”
“Well, that's what Sofwa is like. We are noble beings said God. Because given the mind and mind to think and contemplate, different from other creatures. Therefore, Allah burdens us with sin and reward, because of the potential of the mind that we have it is. whether we want to be servants of God in the stamp of Khairul Insan or vice versa… that is the choice in our lives.” said Fitri enthusiastically.
“How Sofwa can you understand my explanation?” Ask Fitri.
“Ehem…. Alhamdulilah.. I have been quite clear and understand Fit, Thank you very Fit... many new knowledge that I found from you.”.
“Sama-sama Sofwa, oya.. you don't forget to thank also with bang Fitra.. right he who knows you as me..” said Fitri.
“Iya Fit, InsyaAllah.. obviously I also have to thank him... he was... a huge influence.... for my life..” Sofwa replied slowly while looking straight ahead.
“Means?” Ask Fitri with a suspicious tone.
“Oohh.. ngak. ngak means nothing..” Said Sofwa as if made aware of his words a little slurred, just empty….
“Oohh... kirain.. Yes already... InsyaAllah.... next week we continue the study Yes? Oya... if there are events that you provide come?”
“Yup.. God willing... I want” Sofwa replied enthusiastically.
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