CHAPTER 7 : TAWAKAL

Tawakal (Arabic:tokkul‎) or tawakkul means to delegate or submit. In the Islamic religion, tawakal means surrendering oneself completely to God in facing a job, or waiting for the consequences of a situation.

As a summary of the definition of tawakkal as follows, "Tawakal is surrendering oneself and being steadfast with good patience to Allah swt when faced with a job, test, difficulty, tyranny accompanied by a calm and peaceful soul. And not rebelling.

Why do we need to have complete faith in God? This is because, God holds the crown of every creature, God is very close and understands the difficulties, abilities and requests of his creatures. He is the Creator who created everything. All the power of heaven and earth is in His hands. Therefore why do we not cling to Him.

When we falter, remember a time in the past when we faced difficulties. The situation is difficult, no one or anything can help. Suddenly God sent His help. Therefore, for what reason now do not trust? Go back to God, the God who created you and let's not give up, while we still have God to pray to.

The Tawakkal of the general public and the Tawakkal of the (special) believers are different and His grace is also different. For example, the public believes that toothache medicine can relieve pain (only temporarily, such is the grace of the world). A (special) believer who has gone through some severe trials that caused him to rely only on God, he believes that God with His power can remove the pain and the blessing of the disappearance of the pain is better.

Tawakkal does not prevent believers from trying. A believer, he does something on the basis of sincerity, there is no other reason. Example If you want to be good at learning and trust. Some people misunderstand, if God wants me to be smart, then God is the one who made me smart. That is not tawakkal, it can be counted as laziness to try, and is just looking for an excuse.

Indeed, the devil has no power over those who believe and put their trust in God, because Believers submit themselves, are pleased with God, and have determined that God is their protector and helper, and they are not easily disappointed because they have a good opinion of their Lord.

Say (O Muhammad): "Nothing will ever befall us except what God has decreed for us. He is the Protector who saves us, and (with that belief) then in God should the believers put their trust." .

(At-Taubah 9:51)

CHAPTER 7 : PIETY AND HIGH DIGNITY

Among the highest ranks, is the rank of pious people. People of faith People who do righteous deeds, People who do good deeds are called to piety.

WHAT IS FEAR?

TAKWA is a practice or way of life that cleanses, purifies people from the abyss of sin, from evil. In simpler words, submit to all His orders, leave all His prohibitions and do not mix sins and rewards.

Attitude of pious people:

1) Feeling that God is always watching over him, that's why he doesn't pretend to be righteous in front of believers, and when in a hidden state he commits immorality or commits evil.

2) People who are straight, don't use tricks or tricks.

Example: the debt is RM 10, paid RM 10 not "Sir I pay RM 9, the RM 1 is halal". Example: clothing that covers the aurat is good, but clothing that is religious is better. Wearing a robe is good, but the color is bright, flowery, laced with lace so that it attracts and captivates the hearts of those who see it. This dress does not reach the degree of piety.

3) People who live their lives with the phrase, "I Obey and I Obey", do not rebel, do not ask why the law is like this and like this.

4) People who behave justly. Put everything in its place. Fairness is close to piety.

5) People who are able to hold their anger and forgive.

6) People who are patient and trust in God. Life is not always good, for example in war, in a state of injury and persecution and he is patient and trusts in God.

7) People who believe in the pillars of faith, give charity to their loved ones, perform prayers, pay zakat and fulfill promises.

SUMMARY

TAKWA is cleaning oneself, heart, practice, worship from all sins, doubts, insincerity, injustice and acting straight. And perform worship well. God prepares the Hereafter with a great and good reward for the pious. And the good end is only for the pious.

CHAPTER 7 : PATIENCE

Patience is refraining from anger over something bad that happens. Such as pain, calamity, disturbances, difficulties, being oppressed and so on. Patient attitude, they are not in a hurry, calm and not pushy. The attitude of patient people is able to restrain the heart from releasing (sadness, anger) and try to calm down.

There are 3 levels. At first, holding back anger, sadness, confusion over what happened. In the middle, he felt stronger, less burdened and more satisfied. In the end, he was satisfied and surrendered to God, no longer struggling, and found ways to resolve or make peace. Tests come to make us more mature.

Indeed, PATIENCE is among the most powerful helpers of believers. So that if there are 100 patient people they will be able to defeat 200 infidel enemies. Thalut's chosen army had defeated Jalut, consisting of patient people, refraining from drinking water from the river, and their number was very small, but they were able to win.

A characteristic of Sabar people, when misfortune strikes them, they say Innalillahiwainnailaihirojiun. And a patient person is categorized as a person who does good deeds and a leader who can be trusted in giving guidance (because his decisions and actions are not rushed)

The benefits obtained by those who are patient:

1) Obtaining forgiveness 2) Obtaining a great reward and being perfected with unlimited reward 3) Bestowed with good qualities 4) They are people whom God loves 5) Among the people of heaven, are those who are patient.

HOW TO FACE A BAD SITUATION?

Therefore we need to develop a personality, what kind of attitude when faced with a bad situation:

1) We should be calm, only a peaceful, contented, sincere soul can achieve real peace.

2) Thinking positively, that is, everything that happens has already been written. Therefore Redha with destiny is the best path.

3) He should be silent, from complaining and telling people about the fate that befell him. This is because, this attitude only attracts more darkness.

4) He should remember that all this time, God's blessings are abundant on him, be grateful. And the situation is still good. Just given a little test. Maybe all this time we have forgotten to be grateful to those who give us sustenance. Be thankful

5) Be patient with good patience. Patience is part of faith. Maybe by being patient, we can draw closer to God.

6) Pray to God humbly asking for forgiveness and guidance, goodness and help from Him.

7) Find the cause of the problem, and find the remedy. Determine the direction and take the necessary action, the way out.

8) Relying and surrendering completely to God.

CHAPTER 7 : HUMILITY

Usually people like to take care of their appearance, soft spoken, good behavior, not arrogant so we are attracted to them. Alhamdulillah it is a good example of morality. But, some of it is just wood leaning, strong on the outside, rotting inside waiting to collapse. Why the exterior and interior are not the same.

Our life, internal like Thoughts in the brain and Whispers in the heart if not managed can damage the soul and personality, like wild animals, or stealth, bright day becomes a person when dark night becomes a ghost. Yes, because I feel that Thoughts and Whispers are secrets, no one knows, tightly closed within myself. The fact is that God is all listening and the bad things that are thought and whispered form a person, like pus that eats from the inside.

Therefore, being humble externally can be practiced, easily. Humans are all actors. The mask is easy to change. But to make it the blood of life, both internally and externally. Just as we try to take care of our speech and behavior, we also need to take care of the whispers of our hearts and thoughts in our minds. Cleanse yourself from inner sins.

When you hear whispers of self-aggrandizement mixed with arrogance or any ugly attitude from the inside. So fight the thought and whisper it again with humility. Who are we to feel noble or to feel that I am better? Always make everyone feel better.

I am nobody. I was born not knowing anything. And if not for the sacrifice of our parents who are willing to raise us and their prayers so that we become successful people. We are not anyone. What we have, is only a loan from God. Whether or not the person we judge quietly in the heart has better morals, higher knowledge and a better position in the eyes of God.

Then what makes us feel high. The fact is that we are just below, the same as the ground. What allows us to stand, let alone be able to walk, run strongly, thanks to the sacrifices of those around us.

Don't feel good, because above the good people there are better people. And every goodness belongs to God. The more we sincerely accept, the fact is that we are strengthened by God, the quality of life increases. My heart is getting humbler, God willing.

No matter who we talk to. Or let people popularize about us in public. Because it can cause a sense of self-pride, between opening the door to arrogance. Only express who we are to the situation where it is necessary. Example of filling out a job application form. Or we advise people in our field of expertise.

Dress modestly, because people like to look good, and their looks can make you feel proud. Hiding in society, seen as most people, unknown to people in order to preserve religion. Be a man who is not lifted up by praise, does not fall to be despised, only the wrath of God is feared.

CHAPTER 7 : HOLD ANGER

People who are easily angered can cause disasters that lead to regrets later on. Therefore we should learn how to control anger.

When you feel angry, back off, shut up and try to calm down. Think, if other people are angry what he does. We have to get out of the problem box (put yourself as an observer, not an emotional person). If you can't, turn your attention to other things, leave arguments, drink water first and so on. Because decisions or actions made in a state of anger are often out of sanity.

DALIL HOLDS ANGER

·        Resisting anger is a good deed.

And hasten to (do good deeds to get) forgiveness from your Lord, and (get) Paradise whose area is as wide as all the heavens and the earth, which is prepared for the pious; (133) They are those who donate their wealth in good times and bad times, and those who restrain their anger, and those who forgive people's mistakes. And (remember), God loves those who do good things; 

(A-li'Imran 3:134)

·        Resisting anger, a way to purify yourself

And (mention the event of) Zun-Nun, when he went away (leaving his people) in a state of anger, which caused him to think that We would not afflict him with hardship or trial; (after what happened to him) then he called out in the darkness saying: "Verily there is no God (who can help) but You (O Allah)! Glory be to You (instead of doing wrong, help me)! Verily I am one of those who persecute themselves".

(Al-Anbiya' 21:87)

·        Anger often ends in regret. Resisting anger is better.

And (remember) about the day when the wrongdoers bit both his hands (angry at himself) saying: "Would it be better if I (in the previous world) took the right path with the Messenger?

(Al-Furqaan 25:27)

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"Anger is your enemy. Conquer it, and don't let it defeat you." - Ali bin Abi Talib.

"A moment's patience when angry will save you from a thousand regrets." - Ali bin Abi Talib.

"Hold your words when you are angry because sometimes words spoken in anger leave scars that can never be healed."

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CHAPTER 7 : GRATEFUL

Gratitude is a true feeling of gratitude from the heart for a favor bestowed, given by God Almighty. It is a manifestation of humility and an exercise in staying away from arrogance.

Gratitude is also not only about blessings, but it also includes gratitude for being freed from calamities, calamities and disasters. There are 3 rewards, rewards in this world, rewards in the hereafter and rewards for those who are grateful. Therefore, the position of grateful people is high.

HOW TO EXPRESS THANKSGIVING

1. Thankful Heart

Acknowledgment from the heart for all the favors and blessings of God and expressing gratitude can be seen with a humble attitude and a good attitude.

2. Verbal Gratitude

Giving thanks verbally, mentioning the favors that God has bestowed upon us with a feeling of humility, gratitude and inviting people to also be thankful for God's favors.

3. Gratitude Actions

Expressing gratitude with actions. Such as giving alms, spending wealth, using sustenance and favors that God has given for the religion of God, jihad fisabilillah. Give a good loan to God.

HOW TO AVOID A SENSE OF GRATITUDE

Sometimes we don't know why we need to be thankful. That is the existence of the Atheist's understanding, which cannot see the greatness of God. So let's talk about the causes that arouse gratitude.

1.    1. Contemplating God's Greatness

In the Al-Qur'an, God often stirs the hearts of people, that it turns out that there are many blessings that He bestows.

A) Look for clear, cold fresh water that quenches thirst. If God makes it salty. How?

B) Observe Sight, Hearing, and Conscience. How it was formed into a very perfect system. Therefore why not have faith and be grateful.

C) God took us out of your mother's womb in a weak and ignorant state, and if God allows, there will be no one to feed you, move you and carry you. Therefore why not be grateful.

D) Look at the food, fruits, and livestock we eat. Who created it? We should be grateful. And give some to the poor

2. Feeling Qana'ah

The feeling of always feeling enough for the blessings that God has given. This will make us always grateful to Allah SWT. The Prophet, may God bless him and grant him peace, said:

"Be a righteous person, then you will be the most devoted servant. Be a qana'ah person, then you will be the most grateful servant." (HR. Ibn Majah no. 3417, authenticated by Al Albani in Sahih Ibn Majah).

3. Through worship, thanksgiving and remembrance

One of the ways to express gratitude is by prostrating. Zikr is one form of gratitude to Allah SWT. There are some specific dhikr taught by the Prophet specifically to express our gratitude to Allah SWT.

REPLY OF THANKS

1)   God will increase his blessings

2)   Gratitude and Patience are like friends. When we are tested and remember God's blessings all this time, it makes us grateful and we want to be more patient over the test.

3)   Protecting from painful punishments. Indeed, Lut's family was saved by God from the wind that carried stones because they were among the grateful people.

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"Be thankful for what you have; you'll end up having more. If you concentrate on what you don't have, you will never, ever have enough." —Oprah Winfrey

"When you are grateful, fear disappears and abundance appears." —Anthony Robbins

"A thankful heart is not only the greatest virtue, but the parent of all the other virtues."-Cicero -2022)

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CHAPTER 6 : WHEN TO TALK

First think and say something if you are able to make something improve based on knowledge and correct arguments. Not a guess or a guess. If you don't make things improve. Silence is better. If you don't have knowledge, just shut up. Worry when expressing opinions based on guesses and guesses, not clear arguments, causing others to go astray. We have to be responsible.

The words of the Messenger of Allah "I guarantee with a palace on the edge of heaven for those who abandon debate even if it is true, I guarantee with a palace in the middle of heaven for those who abandon lies even if they are joking, and I guarantee with a highest palace for people who improve their morals" [HR Abu Dawud, authenticated by albani]

(Regrets) And we used to always take part in talking about wrong things, together with the people who talk about them; (Al-Muddathir: 45)

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"Never judge someone from other people's opinions. Every time I judge another person, I reveal an unhealed part of myself. It's easy to judge other people's mistakes, it's hard to recognize our own mistakes."

"For in the same way you judge others, you will be judged, and with the measure you use, it will be measured to you." - August 24, 2022 

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