Ramadhan Edition

Assalamualaikum wbt and salam sejahtera,

I don't really remember how long exactly I haven't updated my blog. Busy?well, kind of.Alhamdulillah, due to the month of Ramadhan, school activities are significantly reduced. *lying my body on a comfy sofa and resting my arms on a small pillow.

Oh ya,talking about Ramadhan.once again. Alhamdulillah, Allah has given me another opportunity to live in this holy month. Before continuing on this matter, what is the purpose of fasting? Is it only because Allah instructed us to do so? Well, the answer is already mentioned in Surah Al Baqarah verse 183.

To gain 'taqwa'   :)

Allah uses the word 'la'alla' at the very end of the verse which means 'hopefully' or 'perhaps'. In other words, Allah does not guarantee us that by refraining our bodies from food and drinks more than 6 hours , we will be one of muttaqin (people who really have 'taqwa' in Allah).

However, Islam is not a backward, irrelevant and shallow religion. Islam is suitable for all mankind because of the concept of syamil,kamil and mutakamil.

Syamil is defined as holistic teachings without being limited by time and space. More explanation?Islam is universal.It encompasses every inch of your actions in your daily life. From waking up in the morning till giving smile to others.It's not only about five times prayer, fasting, going to Mecca for pilgrimage (haji in Malay). Not just physical ritual. This shows Allah SWT offers his uncountable blessings to us because every single action,reaction or even good intention for the sake of Him is rewarded (pahala). :)

In the light of Kamil criteria, Islam touches every aspect of life such as relationships, economics, law, and etc. As I mentioned earlier, Islam does not only cater relationship with God, it also takes into account our relationship with all living things and non-living things. Example would be like this.
Someone is not a really good Muslim if he/she prays five times everyday, fasting every Monday and Thursday,but always shows disrespect to other beings such as parents,friends and even stray cats!. How about relationship with non-living things?? if someone loves to waste water intentionally then it is considered as improper in Islam. Although this kind of behavior might be seen as relatively insignificant,this shows that Islam is very particular in making sure that this religion is free from faulty or contradiction. Therefore it can be seen as the only religion that truly comes from God.

Mutakamil is actually the integrated connections between all aspects in Islam. You cannot take/practice only some parts of islamic teachings and leave other aspects. For example, you have very good relationship with your parents, always giving hands to ease their burden. However, let say if you are a businessman,you suppress your clients by taking riba' that is considered as 'haram' (prohibited) by Allah SWT.

I hope this post would remind me as a mere Muslim, as well as others,to keep myself up and to achieve His ultimate mercy and blessings (keredhaan). By becoming a people of taqwa then insyaallah we will gain that ultimate purpose of our life as Muslim.Ameen. Till then :)