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Melatih diri jadi tawaduk

TAKBUR dan tawaduk adalah dua sifat yang berlawanan. Sifat yang pertama itu sangat dibenci dan manusia wajib menjauhinya kerana ia sifat iblis, manakala yang kedua dipuji dan patut menjadi perhiasan diri setiap individu.

Disebabkan takbur, iblis dikutuk Allah dan berbekalkan sifatnya itu jugalah ia menggoda manusia tanpa mengira sempadan daerah dan waktu supaya mengikut jejak langkah menjadi bongkak.


Sungguh jelek sifat takbur, bukan saja dikeji, bahkan membawa kecelakaan kepada diri, sebagaimana iblis yang dijanjikan seburuk-buruk tempat di akhirat.

Begitupun, sifat tawaduk tidak mudah digapai melainkan melalui latihan jiwa dan mujahadah yang penuh kesungguhan dan keazaman. Justeru, ada yang bersifat takbur dan susah untuk menjadi tawaduk.

Antara kaedah membantu ialah bersahabat dengan mereka yang bersifat tawaduk untuk mendapat nasihat, tunjuk ajar dan mencontohi mereka.

Asas pertama menjadi tawaduk ialah melalui ibadat solat, kerana di antara gerak rukun perbuatannya mengandungi latihan untuk tawaduk.

Kemudian, menatap kisah generasi yang bersifat tawaduk seperti nabi, rasul dan pewaris mereka.

Lihatlah kehidupan Rasulullah s.a.w yang diakui sebagai manusia paling agung dan mulia tetapi baginda sentiasa merendah diri sehingga makan di atas tanah, lalu bersabda:

“Aku hanyalah seorang hamba. Apabila suatu hari nanti aku dimerdekakan (maksudnya bebas di akhirat) barulah aku akan memakai pakaian baru.”

Menurut kisah diceritakan Abu Sa’id al-Khudri r.a, Rasulullah memberi makan unta, mengikatnya, membersih atau menyapu rumah, memerah susu kambingnya, membaiki kasutnya, menampal bajunya dan makan bersama khadam.

Rasulullah juga menggantinya (khadam) mengisar gandum apabila khadamnya kepenatan, membeli sendiri barang keperluannya dari pasar dan membawanya kembali ke rumah, berjabat salam dengan si kaya dan miskin, yang tua dan kanak-kanak.

Baginda mendahului salam kepada setiap yang menemuinya, baik yang dewasa atau kanak-kanak, yang hitam atau selainnya, merdeka atau hamba sahaya.

Dalam satu perjalanan, Rasulullah meminta sahabatnya memasak daging kambing. Sesetengah sahabatnya ada yang bersedia untuk menyembelihnya, sebilangan lagi bersedia untuk melapahnya dan sebilangan lagi bersedia untuk memasaknya.

Rasulullah s.a.w menyatakan kesediaannya mencari kayu api. Tindakan Rasulullah itu tidak disenangi sahabat, lalu menyarankan:

“Kami cukup untuk kerja ini wahai Rasulullah.” Jawab Rasululllah: Aku tahu...kamu semua sudah mencukupi, tetapi aku tidak suka dibezakan daripada kamu. Allah tidak menyukai hamba-Nya yang dilihat berbeza daripada kalangan sahabatnya.”

Rasulullah s.a.w menaiki apa saja tunggangan yang didapatinya, kadangkala kuda, ba’ir, kaldai dan himar, malah berjalan kaki tanpa kasut, selendang, kopiah atau serban.

Baginda juga menerima pemberian sekalipun seteguk susu atau seketul kaki arnab, kemudian membalas dan memakannya.

Semua ini menggambarkan sifat tawaduk atau rendah diri Rasulullah. Jika manusia yang sebegini mulia rela bersifat tawaduk, jadi apatah lagi insan kerdil seperti kita.

Kita boleh menguji diri sama ada mempunyai sifat tawaduk atau takbur, iaitu melalui cara berikut:

# Mendedahkan diri kepada kritikan membina dan benar. Jika hati berasa berat untuk menerima kebenaran, sukar untuk mengakui dan patuh kepada arahannya, malah berat untuk berterima kasih atas kritikan dan teguran itu, menunjukkan takbur masih tersemat di dalam diri.

Justeru, perlulah kita melatih diri sehingga biasa dengan teguran dan kritikan. Pada masa yang sama hati tidak berat untuk mendengarnya.

# Bergaul dengan teman sebaya dalam majlis keramaian dan cuba mengutamakan mereka, cuba berjalan di belakang mereka dan cuba duduk di bawah mereka. Jika hati terasa berat, itu menunjukkan masih ada sifat takbur.

Tetapi dalam keadaan ini, kita juga perlu berwaspada daripada tipu daya syaitan yang membisik supaya bergaul dengan orang dianggap rendah dan hina supaya disangkanya bersifat tawaduk, sedangkan hakikatnya tidak.

Jika demikian, tanpa disedari sebenarnya dia sudah bersifat takbur di sebalik tawaduk yang dicari-cari dan cuba dilakonkan itu.

# Menghadiri jemputan orang fakir dan miskin, malah sanggup ke pasar untuk mendapatkan keperluan keluarga serta teman. Jika hatinya berat, itu menunjukkan masih ada sifat takbur dalam dirinya.

# Boleh juga diuji dengan memakai pakaian buruk, kerana nafsu biasanya berat untuk memakai pakaian buruk.

See - Islands

Dyllic beaches, clear blue waters, palm trees gently swaying to the rhythm of crashing waves – visitors have always been enchanted by the unspoilt beauty and tranquillity of Malaysia’s islands. Many of them are famous worldwide; more than one Malaysian island has been called a tropical paradise, and aptly so.

They offer a host of water activities for those who like to get physical. For example Pulau Tioman (Pahang), Pulau Redang (Terengganu) and Pulau Rawa (Johor) are popular spots for scuba diving and snorkelling. Pulau Perhentian (Terengganu), which consists of two islands – Pulau Perhentian Besar and Pulau Perhentian Kecil – have beautiful coral gardens within its waters.

Pulau Langkawi, which is famous for the Mahsuri legend, is also a duty-free shopping haven. This paradise also offers several attractions besides its beaches. There’s Telaga Tujuh (Seven Wells), Tasik Dayang Bunting (Lake Of the Pregnant Maiden), wildlife sanctuary Pulau Singa Besar and Pulau Payar Marine Park, to name a few.

There’s something for everyone at these islands. If you have lots of energy to burn, you can enjoy water sports like sailing, windsurfing, deep-sea fishing, kayaking, snorkelling and scuba diving. And for those who are looking for a relaxing holiday, the beautiful beaches with their awe-inspiring golden sunset/sunrise will leave you with many memories to cherish.

FASTING

“O Muslims Fasting is prescribed for you just as it was prescribed for those before you, that you may become fearful (of Allah)” Quran 2:183


DU`A WHEN SIGHTING THE NEW MOON

O Allah! Let the crescent moon appear over us
with security and Iman; with peace and Islam;
and with ability for us to practice
such actions which You love.
(O’ Moon!) My Creator and Your Creator is Allah.
SOME RULES PERTAINING TO THE MOON

1. It is incumbent on Muslims to search for the moon of Ramadhan on
the end of the 29th of Sha’ban.
2. The testimony of a fasiq (flagrant transgressor) regarding the
sighting of the moon is not acceptable.
3. The testimony of a person (whose personal condition is not
known) is acceptable according to Imam Abu Hanifah (R.A.).
4. If someone sees the moon of Ramadhan alone, but for some
reason his testimony was rejected, he will have to fast on that day.
If he does not, he will have to observe Qadha of the fast. However,
there is no Kaffarah on him in this case, if he completes thirty days
for Ramadhan and the moon for Eid was not sighted, he will have
to continue fasting with the people even if it means that he fasts for
thirty one days.
5. The moon for Sha’ban was sighted. The month of Rajab was
completed with thirty days and Ramadhan was commenced
without the moon of Ramadhan being sighted. At the end of 28th
day of Ramadhan the moon or Shawwal was sighted. In this case
the people have to make Qadha of one fast.
6. The moon for Sha’ban was not sighted. However, the month was
completed with thirty days and Ramadhan was commenced
without the moon of Ramadhan being sighted so Sha`ban was also
30 days. At the end of the 28th day of fasting the moon for Shawwal
was sighted. In this case two fasts have to be made Qadha.
7. One should not take offence if one’s report of sighting of the moon
is not accepted by the scholars. Non-acceptance of information
regarding the sighting of the moon is not always because of the
reporters being a fasiq or unreliable. At times the sighting of a single
person or even of a few persons is not acceptable to the Shariah.
Thus, rejection of testimony is based on Shari grounds.
8. If the sky is not clear and thirty days of Ramadhan have passed then
in declaring Eid-ul-Fitr there is no difference of opinion even if one
person testified for the commencement of Ramadhan.
9. There is no validity in seeing the moon in the day, whether it be
before or after Zawaal the moon that will be regarded as the moon
of the coming night can only be seen at night.

Study Tips for Introduction to Psychology (and other courses)

1.Studying is not the same as reading!

• Take Notes on the Text
• Test Yourself
• Apply Concepts to Your Life
• Start with the Summary
• Compare and Contras

2.Study for RECALL rather than RECOGNITION
3. During class,write down more than meets the eye.
4. Protect your study-time
5.Study in 45-minute chunks
6.Keep up with the text
7.Feed your brain

• Protein :What we eat and drink affects our concentration and memory
  

• Caffeine and Alcohol:Caffeine and alcohol are mind altering drugs which have long lasting effects on your brain chemistry

A(H1N1): Death toll increases to 14 (Update)

PUTRAJAYA: Health authorities urged the public not to panic and stepped up measures to contain the Influenza A(H1N1) outbreak as the virus claimed its 14th fatality.

Health director-general Tan Sri Dr Ismail Merican said that as of 8am Thursday, the death toll had reached 14, the latest casualty being a 57-year-old pensioner who was a diabetic and suffered from hypertension.

He was warded at the intensive care unit at the Putrajaya Hospital on Aug 4 and succumbed to acute pulmonary oedema on Wednesday.

Health authorities also recorded 16 new cases in the last 24 hours; all were local tranmissions with two new clusters reported. The number of people who have been infected in Malaysia stood at 1,492.

Dr Ismail also said that beginning Friday, all government hospitals, clinics and 22 private hospitals nationwide would be supplied with the Tamiflu anti-viral medication. Private clinics would be able to obtain their supply from the relevant pharmaceutical suppliers.

“The suppliers have given us the assurance that there is sufficient supply of anti-viral medication. However, I would like to warn doctors not to use the drugs as prophylaxis or medication to prevent one from getting the flu.

“This is because not only have such measures proven to be ineffective, they will also cause resistance to the medication as reported in the United States, Hong Kong, Mexico, Japan, Denmark and Canada.

“This move will also deplete the resources for such medication. Pharmacists are also warned not to sell the anti-viral drugs to the public without a doctor’s prescription,” Dr Ismail said.

Dr Ismail also said that not all who have developed flu-like symptoms need to be tested for A(H1N1) and urged the public not to panic or feel upset if hospitals send them home without taking throat swabs.

He said only those who were warded in hospitals and in high-risk groups would be tested for the flu.

“The technical commitee had decided on this because each day, the Institute of Medical Research is flooded with at least 500 applications for A(H1N1) tests and 80% to 90% are tested negative.

Introduction to solid mechanics

Details of the subject:-

• Apply the concepts of stress, strain, torsion and bending deflection of bar and beam in engineering field.
• Work in group that relates the basic theory with application of solid mechanics
  
• Used solid mechanics apparatus and analysis the experiment result
• Explain stress, strain, torsion and bending.