Battle of Badr was the first most important battle between the Muslims and the Mushrikeen of Makkah. The battle was fought in 2 A.H. on Friday 17th of Ramazan and Allah SWT had promised the Muslims of victory even before the battle had started.
Allah SWT says in the Quran : "And indeed Allah assisted you at Badr when you were weak, so be careful (to your duty) to Allah so that you may be of the thankful ones. When you said to the believers 'Does it not suffice you that your Lord should assist you with three thousand angels sent down.." - Sura Aal-e-Imran 3:123 & 124
A Historical perspective
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The battle of Badr was the first of the great battles of Islam. The faithfuls were put to the first real test during this battle. Badr is the name of a celebrated well and a market-place of Arabia, and is so named after a certain Badr bin Quraish bin Mukhlad bin an-Nadr bin Kananah, who hailed from the clan of Ghaffar.
From the start of Ramzan, a report reached to Madina that a large trading caravan of Quraish was returning to Mecca from Syria under the leadership of Abu Sufyan bin Harb accompanied by fifty armed guards. It has been pointed out that this richly loaded caravan constituted a grave threat to the security of Madina, therefore, Prophet Mohammad (SAW) dispatched Talha bin Ubaidullah and Saeed bin Zaid, to gather intelligence about the caravan and to report back. It was discovered that it was a large caravan in which all the Makkans had shares. The Quraish had decided to put all their savings into it and use the profits on arms, horses and other items of war to use against the Muslims.
The news was highly disturbing. The Prophet (S.A.W) left Madina and decided to meet the caravan in Badr with 313 men. Among them only 2 were
On horses and 70 had camels and the rest were on foot. There were only 6
Men with protective gear (zirah). Imam Ali(a.s.) was the standard
bearer of the Muslim army.
Abu Sufyan feared an attack from the Muslims and sent a messenger to Makkah telling them of his fears. On receiving the message, an army of 1000 men, 100 horses and 700 camels under the leadership of Abu Jahl left Makkah to go to Badr. Meanwhile Abu Sufyan took a different route back to Makkah avoiding Badr. When the army of Abu Jahl reached at Jahfah, a little half-way to Badr, an emissary of Abu Sufyan - or Abu Sufyan himself according to some traditions - met with the army of Abu Jahl and informed them that the caravan had passed through the danger zone safely and that it was not necessary to march towards Madina. On hearing this, some of them counseled that they should go back, but Abu Jahl and his party rejected the suggestion violently in their proudness and the lust of power and their desire to crush the Muslim army and proceeded towards Badr.
The importance of the first great battle of Islam
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The personality of the Messenger (SAW), his leadership and his unequalled firmness. He was to the Muslims the final refuge at Badr and at every battle he attended. The Hashmites (the clan of the Prophet(saw), led by Imam Ali ibn-e-Abu Talib(a.s..) who entered this battle relatively obscure and came out with unequalled military fame. His military performances became the popular subject of the Arab caravans conversations throughout the Arabic Peninsula.
Hearts of hundreds of companions of the Messenger were filled with the faith and readiness for sacrifice. Many of them viewed martyrdom to be a gain, equal to life and victory. These good companions were the army of Islam, its first line of defense and thick wall behind which the Messenger (saw) used to stand. They were the attackers and the defenders.
The importance of the outcome of the battle were evident from the prayers of the Prophet (saw) himself. Abdul Malik ibn-e-Hushham narrates in his book As-Seerah An-Nabawiyah that the Prophet(sawaw) prayed to his Lord : " God this is Quraish. It has come with all its arrogance and boastfulness, trying to discredit Thy Apostle. God, I ask Thee to humiliate them tomorrow. God, if this Muslim band will perish today, Thou shall not be worshipped."
The two armies meet at Badr on 17th Ramazan 2 A.H.
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In the beginning as per Arab custom, single combat (one to one) took place. The famous Quraysh warriors Utbah ibn-e-Rabi'ah - the father-in-law of Abu Sufyan -, his son Walid ibn-e-Utbah and his brother Shebah ibn-e-Rabi'ah came to challenge the Muslim warriors. Hundreds of companions were around the Prophet(sawaw) and many of them were expecting to be called upon to start the battle but the Prophet(sawaw) chose to start from his own family. The load was heavy and the heavy load could be carried only by the people to whom it belonged as he called upon Imam Ali(a.s.), Al-Hamza and Obeidah Al Harith (all from the clan of the Prophet(saw) to face the three warriors. Imam Ali(a.s.) destroyed Al-Walid and Al-Hamza killed Utbah; then they both assisted Obeidah against his opponent Sheibah. Sheibah died immediately and Obeidah was the first martyr at this battle. He died after he lost his leg.
The Quraysh got disturbed and began attacking en masse. When the general offensive began, hundreds of companions participated in the battle and offered sacrifices and pleased their Lord. But the members of the house of the Prophet(sawaw) distinguished themselves. Imam Ali(a.s.)'s Endeavour was unique at this battle. When Hanthala Ibn Abu Sufyan faced him, Imam Ali(a.s.) liquified his eyes with one blow from his sword. He annihilated Al Auss Ibn Saeed, and met Tuaima Ibn Oday and transfixed him with his spear, saying "You shall not dispute with us in God after today."
In the thick of the battle, the Prophet(sawaw) prayed to Allah(swt). In Surat-ul Anfal Allah(swt) gave the answer:
"When you asked for help from your Lord, He answered you. Indeed I will aid you with a thousand of the angels in rows behind rows".
Sura Anfa'al 8:9
According to authentic tradition, Allah(swt) had already promised victory to the muslims following the prayers of the Phophet Mohammad(saw) and during the battle, Allah(swt) sent down first one thousand then three thousand and then five thousand angels to help the Muslim army.
According to some narrators of the army of infidels, they saw these warriors having a sword in one hand and a whip in the other and whoever got stuck by the whip was instantly killed. It is stated by Maulvi Abdul Haq Muhaddis Dehlvi that Allah(swt) sent all angels in the face of Imam Ali(a.s.).
The Results
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The mushrakeen army got frightened and began to retreat. The skill of Imam Ali(a.s.), the other Muslim soldiers and the sight of so many angels struck terror in the enemies hearts. 72 Kuffar were killed including their leader Abu Jahl. Imam Ali(a.s.) killed no less that 20 of them, though some historians give his credit of killing 36 of them. 14 muslims were martyred.
70 prisoners were taken by the Muslims. This was the first opportunity of the Muslims after their long and bitter sufferings at the hands of the Meccans to wreak vengeance on them, if they chose. However, the prisoners were treated with kindness and some became Muslims. In later days some of the prisoners said: "blessed be the men of Medina, they made us ride whilst they walked, they gave us wheat and bread to eat when there was little of it contenting themselves with plain dates." The rich prisoners paid ransom and were set free. Others were asked to gain their freedom by teaching 10 Muslims to read and write.
The battle of Badr strengthened the faith of the Muslims and laid the foundation of the Islamic State and made out of the Muslims a force to be reckoned with by the dwellers of the Arabic Peninsula.
Historians have recorded that from the day of Badr there was such awe-inspiring effect on the Arab populace about Imam Ali’s swordsmanship, daring and courage that the word shujaat became synonymous with Ali.
Angles Salute Imam Ali (a.s.)
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It is related by Imam Ali(a.s.) in Yanabi-al-Mawadah that he stated that "On the night of Badr, Prophet Mohammad(sawaw) sent me to fetch water from a well. On the way back three strong gusts of winds hit me. When I reached the Prophet(sawaw) I mentioned about those winds the Prophet(saw) told me that they were groups of angels sent by Allah(swt) in the leadership of Hazrat Jibrael(a.s.), Hazrat Israfeel(a.s.) and Hazrat Mikaeel(a.s.) and they saluted me."
In another tradition also mentioned in Yanabi-al-Mawadah, Imam Ali (a.s.) used to mention it proudly to his companions that who could be like me who received the salutation of three thousand angels on the night of Badr which included angels Jibreel (a.s.), Mikaeel (a.s.) and Israfeel (a.s.).
Kamis, 18 September 2008
Di antara Doa Laylatul Qadar (Malam Al-Qadar)
Bismillâhir Rahmânir Rahîm
Allâhumma shalli `alâ Muhammad wa âli Muhammad
Allâhumma innî amsaytu laka `abdan dâkhiran, lâ amliku linafsî naf'an wa lâ dharrâ, wa lâ ashrifu `anhâ sûan.Asyhadu bidzâlika `alâ nafsî, wa a'tarifu laka bidha'fi quwwatî, wa qillati hîlatî. Fashalli `alâ Muhammadin wa âli Muhammad, wa anjizlî mâ wa'adtanî wa jamî'al mu'minîna wal mu'minât minal maghfirati fî hâdzihil laylah, wa atmim `alayya mâ ataytanî fainnî `abdukal miskînul mustakîn, adhdha'îful faqîrul mahîn. Allâhumma lâ taj'alnî nâsiyan lidzikrika fîmâ awlaytanî, wa lâ li-ihsânika fîmâ a'thaytanî, wa lâ âyisan min ijâbatika wa in abtha'ta `anni fî sarra' aw dharra', aw syiddatin aw rakhâ', aw `âfiyatin aw bala', aw bu'sin aw na'mâ', innaka samî'ud du'â'.
Dengan nama Allah Yang Maha Pengasih dan Maha Penyayang, Ya Allah, sampaikan shalawat kepada Rasulullah dan keluarganya.
Ya Allah, malam ini aku datang kepada-Mu sebagai hamba yang hina, diriku tak memiliki manfaat dan mudharrat, tak mampu menyingkirkan keburukan dari diriku.
Dengan semua itu aku bersaksi atas diriku, aku mengakui di hadapan-Mu, kelemahanku dan ketidakberdayaanku. Sampaikan shalawat kepada Muhammad dan keluarga Muhammad. Karuniakan padaku malam ini maghfirah-Mu yang telah Kau janjikan padaku, pada mukminin dan mukminat. Sempurnakan karunia itu bagiku. Karena aku adalah hamba-Mu yang miskin dan papa, lemah, fakir dan hina.
Ya Allah, jangan jadikan aku orang yang lalai dan tidak mengingat-Mu, tidak mengingat pertolongan yang telah Engkau anugerahkan, kebaikan yang telah Engkau karuniakan. Jangan jadikan aku orang yang putus asa dari ijabah-Mu walaupun Engkau menundanya pada saat suka atau duka, bahagia atau menderita, selamat atau tertimpa musibah, sengsara atau mendapat nikmat. Sesungguhnya Engkau Yang Maha Mendengar doa.
(Mafâtihul Jinân: bab 2, pasal 3)
Wasslm',
R. Benny Wahyuadi.
Allâhumma shalli `alâ Muhammad wa âli Muhammad
Allâhumma innî amsaytu laka `abdan dâkhiran, lâ amliku linafsî naf'an wa lâ dharrâ, wa lâ ashrifu `anhâ sûan.Asyhadu bidzâlika `alâ nafsî, wa a'tarifu laka bidha'fi quwwatî, wa qillati hîlatî. Fashalli `alâ Muhammadin wa âli Muhammad, wa anjizlî mâ wa'adtanî wa jamî'al mu'minîna wal mu'minât minal maghfirati fî hâdzihil laylah, wa atmim `alayya mâ ataytanî fainnî `abdukal miskînul mustakîn, adhdha'îful faqîrul mahîn. Allâhumma lâ taj'alnî nâsiyan lidzikrika fîmâ awlaytanî, wa lâ li-ihsânika fîmâ a'thaytanî, wa lâ âyisan min ijâbatika wa in abtha'ta `anni fî sarra' aw dharra', aw syiddatin aw rakhâ', aw `âfiyatin aw bala', aw bu'sin aw na'mâ', innaka samî'ud du'â'.
Dengan nama Allah Yang Maha Pengasih dan Maha Penyayang, Ya Allah, sampaikan shalawat kepada Rasulullah dan keluarganya.
Ya Allah, malam ini aku datang kepada-Mu sebagai hamba yang hina, diriku tak memiliki manfaat dan mudharrat, tak mampu menyingkirkan keburukan dari diriku.
Dengan semua itu aku bersaksi atas diriku, aku mengakui di hadapan-Mu, kelemahanku dan ketidakberdayaanku. Sampaikan shalawat kepada Muhammad dan keluarga Muhammad. Karuniakan padaku malam ini maghfirah-Mu yang telah Kau janjikan padaku, pada mukminin dan mukminat. Sempurnakan karunia itu bagiku. Karena aku adalah hamba-Mu yang miskin dan papa, lemah, fakir dan hina.
Ya Allah, jangan jadikan aku orang yang lalai dan tidak mengingat-Mu, tidak mengingat pertolongan yang telah Engkau anugerahkan, kebaikan yang telah Engkau karuniakan. Jangan jadikan aku orang yang putus asa dari ijabah-Mu walaupun Engkau menundanya pada saat suka atau duka, bahagia atau menderita, selamat atau tertimpa musibah, sengsara atau mendapat nikmat. Sesungguhnya Engkau Yang Maha Mendengar doa.
(Mafâtihul Jinân: bab 2, pasal 3)
Wasslm',
R. Benny Wahyuadi.
Hati-hati menggunakan HP di Pesawat
Saya sedih mendengar terbakarnya pesawat Garuda, GA 200 pada tanggal 7 Maret 2007, pukul 07.00 pagi, jurusan Jakarta-Yogyakarta di Bandara Adisucipto. Kejadian itu sungguh menyayat hati dan perasaan.
Kemudian saya teringat beberapa bulan yang lalu terbang ke Batam dengan menggunakan pesawat Garuda juga. Di dalam pesawat duduk disamping saya seorang warga Jerman. Pada saat itu dia merasa sangat gusar dan terlihat marah, karena tiba-tiba mendengar suara handphone tanda sms masuk dari salah satu penumpang, dimana pada saat itu pesawat dalam posisi mau mendarat. Orang ini terlihat ingin menegur tetapi tidak berdaya karena bukan merupakan tugasnya.
Langsung saya tanya kenapa tiba-tiba dia bersikap seperti itu, kemudian dia bercerita bahwa dia adalah manager salah satu perusahaan industri, dimana dia adalah supervisor khusus mesin turbin. Saat dia melaksanakan tugasnya tiba-tiba mesin turbin mati, setelah diselidiki ternyata ada salah satu petugas sedang menggunaka HP didalam ruangan mesin turbin.
Orang Jerman ini menjelaskan bahwa apabila frekwensi HP dengan mesin turbin ini kebetulan sama dan sinergi ini akan berakibat mengganggu jalannya turbin tersebut, lebih fatal lagi berakibat turbin bisa langsung mati.
Cerita ini langsung saya kaitkan dengan peristiwa diatas, kalau saya tidak salah mendengar mesin pesawat tiba-tiba mati pada saat mau mendarat. Mudah-mudahan peristiwa ini bukan akibat HP penumpang. Semoga tulisan ini bermanfaat untuk masyarakat yang sering bepergian dengan pesawat(KOMPAS).
Rakyat kita ini memang High class.. Handphone nya Mahal... Transportasi pake pesawat. Tapi BEGO-nya ga ketulungan. Ada yang gk tau kenapa larangan itu dibuat, ada yang tau tapi tetap gk peduli. Orang indonesia harus selalu belajar dengan cara yang keras.
Buat yang belum tahu, kenapa Ga boleh menyalakan Handphone di pesawat, berikut penjelasannya: Sekedar untuk informasi saja, mungkin rekan-rekan semua sudah mendengar berita mengenai kecelakaan pesawat yang baru "take-off" dari Lanud Polonia -Medan. Sampai saat ini penyebab kejadian tersebut belum diketahui dengan pasti.
Mungkin sekedar sharing saja buat kita semua yang memiliki dan menggunakan ponsel/telpon genggam atau apapun istilahnya. Ternyata menurut sumber informasi yang didapat dari ASRS (Aviation Safety Reporting System) bahwa ponsel mempunyai kontributor yang besar terhadap keselamatan penerbangan. Sudah banyak kasus kecelakaan pesawat terbang yang terjadi akibatkan oleh ponsel. Mungkin informasi dibawah ini dapat bermanfaat untuk kita semua, terlebih yang sering menggunakan pesawat terbang.
Contoh kasusnya antara lain:
Pesawat Crossair dengan nomor penerbangan LX498 baru saja "take-off" dari bandara Zurich, Swiss. Sebentar kemudian pesawat menukik jatuh. Sepuluh penumpangnya tewas. Penyelidik menemukan bukti adanya gangguan sinyal ponsel terhadap sistem kemudi pesawat.
Sebuah pesawat Slovenia Air dalam penerbangan menuju Sarajevo melakukan pendaratan darurat karena sistem alarm di kokpit penerbang terus meraung-raung. Ternyata, sebuah ponsel di dalam kopor dibagasi lupa dimatikan, dan menyebabkan gangguan terhadap sistem navigasi.
Boeing 747 Qantas tiba-tiba miring ke satu sisi dan mendaki lagi setinggi 700 kaki justru ketika sedang "final approach" untuk "landing" di bandara Heathrow, London. Penyebabnya adalah karena tiga penumpang belum mematikan komputer, CD player, dan electronic game masing-masing (The Australian, 23-9-1998).
Seperti kita tahu di Indonesia? Begitu roda-roda pesawat menjejak landasan, langsung saja terdengar bunyi beberapa ponsel yang baru saja diaktifkan. Para "pelanggar hukum" itu seolah-olah tak mengerti, bahwa perbuatan mereka dapat mencelakai penumpang lain, disamping merupakan gangguan (nuisance) terhadap kenyamanan orang lain.
Dapat dimaklumi, mereka pada umumnya memang belum memahami tatakrama menggunakan ponsel, disamping juga belum mengerti bahaya yang dapat ditimbulkan ponsel dan alat elektronik lainnya terhadap sistem navigasi dan kemudi pesawat terbang. Untuk itulah ponsel harus dimatikan, tidak hanya di-switch agar tidak berdering selama berada di dalam pesawat.
Berikut merupakan bentuk ganguan-gangguan yang terjadi di pesawat: Arah terbang melenceng,Indikator HSI (Horizontal Situation Indicator) terganggu, Gangguan penyebab VOR (VHF Omnidirectional Receiver) tak terdengar, Gangguan sistem navigasi, Gangguan frekuensi komunikasi, Gangguan indikator bahan bakar,Gangguan sistem kemudi otomatis, Semua gangguan diatas diakibatkan oleh ponsel, sedangkan gangguan lainnya seperti Gangguan arah kompas
komputer diakibatkan oleh CD & game Gangguan indikator CDI (Course Deviation Indicator) diakibatkan oleh gameboy Semua informasi diatas adalah bersumber dari ASRS.
Dengan melihat daftar gangguan diatas kita bisa melihat bahwa bukan saja ketika pesawat sedang terbang, tetapi ketika pesawat sedang bergerak di landasan pun terjadi gangguan yang cukup besar akibat penggunaan ponsel.
Kebisingan pada headset para penerbang dan terputus-putusnya suara mengakibatkan penerbang tak dapat menerima instruksi dari menara pengawas dengan baik.
Untuk diketahui, ponsel tidak hanya mengirim dan menerima gelombang radio melainkan juga meradiasikan tenaga listrik untuk menjangkau BTS (Base Transceiver Station). Sebuah ponsel dapat menjangkau BTS yang berjarak 35 kilometer. Artinya, pada ketinggian 30.000 kaki, sebuah ponsel bisa menjangkau ratusan BTS yang berada dibawahnya. (Di Jakarta saja diperkirakan ada sekitar 600 BTS yang semuanya dapat sekaligus terjangkau oleh sebuah ponsel aktif di pesawat
terbang yang sedang bergerak di atas Jakarta).(Varis/ pertamina)
Sebagai mahluk modern, sebaiknya kita ingat bahwa pelanggaran hukum adalah juga pelanggaran etika. Tidakkah kita malu dianggap sebagai orang yang tidak peduli akan keselamatan orang lain, melanggar hukum, dan sekaligus tidak tahu tata krama?
Sekiranya bila kita naik pesawat, bersabarlah sebentar. Semua orang tahu kita memiliki ponsel. Semua orang tahu kita sedang bergegas. Semua orang tahu kita orang penting. Tetapi, demi keselamatan sesama, dan demi sopan santun menghargai sesama, janganlah mengaktifkan ponsel selama di dalam pesawat terbang.
Kemudian saya teringat beberapa bulan yang lalu terbang ke Batam dengan menggunakan pesawat Garuda juga. Di dalam pesawat duduk disamping saya seorang warga Jerman. Pada saat itu dia merasa sangat gusar dan terlihat marah, karena tiba-tiba mendengar suara handphone tanda sms masuk dari salah satu penumpang, dimana pada saat itu pesawat dalam posisi mau mendarat. Orang ini terlihat ingin menegur tetapi tidak berdaya karena bukan merupakan tugasnya.
Langsung saya tanya kenapa tiba-tiba dia bersikap seperti itu, kemudian dia bercerita bahwa dia adalah manager salah satu perusahaan industri, dimana dia adalah supervisor khusus mesin turbin. Saat dia melaksanakan tugasnya tiba-tiba mesin turbin mati, setelah diselidiki ternyata ada salah satu petugas sedang menggunaka HP didalam ruangan mesin turbin.
Orang Jerman ini menjelaskan bahwa apabila frekwensi HP dengan mesin turbin ini kebetulan sama dan sinergi ini akan berakibat mengganggu jalannya turbin tersebut, lebih fatal lagi berakibat turbin bisa langsung mati.
Cerita ini langsung saya kaitkan dengan peristiwa diatas, kalau saya tidak salah mendengar mesin pesawat tiba-tiba mati pada saat mau mendarat. Mudah-mudahan peristiwa ini bukan akibat HP penumpang. Semoga tulisan ini bermanfaat untuk masyarakat yang sering bepergian dengan pesawat(KOMPAS).
Rakyat kita ini memang High class.. Handphone nya Mahal... Transportasi pake pesawat. Tapi BEGO-nya ga ketulungan. Ada yang gk tau kenapa larangan itu dibuat, ada yang tau tapi tetap gk peduli. Orang indonesia harus selalu belajar dengan cara yang keras.
Buat yang belum tahu, kenapa Ga boleh menyalakan Handphone di pesawat, berikut penjelasannya: Sekedar untuk informasi saja, mungkin rekan-rekan semua sudah mendengar berita mengenai kecelakaan pesawat yang baru "take-off" dari Lanud Polonia -Medan. Sampai saat ini penyebab kejadian tersebut belum diketahui dengan pasti.
Mungkin sekedar sharing saja buat kita semua yang memiliki dan menggunakan ponsel/telpon genggam atau apapun istilahnya. Ternyata menurut sumber informasi yang didapat dari ASRS (Aviation Safety Reporting System) bahwa ponsel mempunyai kontributor yang besar terhadap keselamatan penerbangan. Sudah banyak kasus kecelakaan pesawat terbang yang terjadi akibatkan oleh ponsel. Mungkin informasi dibawah ini dapat bermanfaat untuk kita semua, terlebih yang sering menggunakan pesawat terbang.
Contoh kasusnya antara lain:
Pesawat Crossair dengan nomor penerbangan LX498 baru saja "take-off" dari bandara Zurich, Swiss. Sebentar kemudian pesawat menukik jatuh. Sepuluh penumpangnya tewas. Penyelidik menemukan bukti adanya gangguan sinyal ponsel terhadap sistem kemudi pesawat.
Sebuah pesawat Slovenia Air dalam penerbangan menuju Sarajevo melakukan pendaratan darurat karena sistem alarm di kokpit penerbang terus meraung-raung. Ternyata, sebuah ponsel di dalam kopor dibagasi lupa dimatikan, dan menyebabkan gangguan terhadap sistem navigasi.
Boeing 747 Qantas tiba-tiba miring ke satu sisi dan mendaki lagi setinggi 700 kaki justru ketika sedang "final approach" untuk "landing" di bandara Heathrow, London. Penyebabnya adalah karena tiga penumpang belum mematikan komputer, CD player, dan electronic game masing-masing (The Australian, 23-9-1998).
Seperti kita tahu di Indonesia? Begitu roda-roda pesawat menjejak landasan, langsung saja terdengar bunyi beberapa ponsel yang baru saja diaktifkan. Para "pelanggar hukum" itu seolah-olah tak mengerti, bahwa perbuatan mereka dapat mencelakai penumpang lain, disamping merupakan gangguan (nuisance) terhadap kenyamanan orang lain.
Dapat dimaklumi, mereka pada umumnya memang belum memahami tatakrama menggunakan ponsel, disamping juga belum mengerti bahaya yang dapat ditimbulkan ponsel dan alat elektronik lainnya terhadap sistem navigasi dan kemudi pesawat terbang. Untuk itulah ponsel harus dimatikan, tidak hanya di-switch agar tidak berdering selama berada di dalam pesawat.
Berikut merupakan bentuk ganguan-gangguan yang terjadi di pesawat: Arah terbang melenceng,Indikator HSI (Horizontal Situation Indicator) terganggu, Gangguan penyebab VOR (VHF Omnidirectional Receiver) tak terdengar, Gangguan sistem navigasi, Gangguan frekuensi komunikasi, Gangguan indikator bahan bakar,Gangguan sistem kemudi otomatis, Semua gangguan diatas diakibatkan oleh ponsel, sedangkan gangguan lainnya seperti Gangguan arah kompas
komputer diakibatkan oleh CD & game Gangguan indikator CDI (Course Deviation Indicator) diakibatkan oleh gameboy Semua informasi diatas adalah bersumber dari ASRS.
Dengan melihat daftar gangguan diatas kita bisa melihat bahwa bukan saja ketika pesawat sedang terbang, tetapi ketika pesawat sedang bergerak di landasan pun terjadi gangguan yang cukup besar akibat penggunaan ponsel.
Kebisingan pada headset para penerbang dan terputus-putusnya suara mengakibatkan penerbang tak dapat menerima instruksi dari menara pengawas dengan baik.
Untuk diketahui, ponsel tidak hanya mengirim dan menerima gelombang radio melainkan juga meradiasikan tenaga listrik untuk menjangkau BTS (Base Transceiver Station). Sebuah ponsel dapat menjangkau BTS yang berjarak 35 kilometer. Artinya, pada ketinggian 30.000 kaki, sebuah ponsel bisa menjangkau ratusan BTS yang berada dibawahnya. (Di Jakarta saja diperkirakan ada sekitar 600 BTS yang semuanya dapat sekaligus terjangkau oleh sebuah ponsel aktif di pesawat
terbang yang sedang bergerak di atas Jakarta).(Varis/ pertamina)
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Sabtu, 13 September 2008
Biography Imam Zaman
Name :
Mohammad (a.s.) - the 12th and the last Holy Imam Title(s) :
Sahib al-Asr waz-Zamaan (Imam of the time/space),
Al-Hujjat (proof of Allah),
Al-Qaim (the present one),
Al-Muntazar (one who is awaited),
Al-Muntazir (one who waits the order of Allah),
Al-Mahdi (one who guides)
Agnomen : Abul Qasim
Father : Imam Hasan Askari(a.s.)
Mother : Sayyedah Nargis Khatoon(a.s.)
Birth : In Samarrah on 15th Shabaan 255 AH (868 AD)
Occultation : The 12th Imam is still alive but is in occultation by the will of Allah SWT.
Birth and Imamate
The promised Mahdi, who is usually mentioned by his title of Imam-i 'Asr (the Imam of the "Period") and Sahib al-Zaman (the Lord of the Age), is the son of the eleventh Imam. His name is the same as that of the Holy Prophet. He was born in Samarrah in 256/868 and until 260/872 when his father was martyred, lived under his father's care and guidance.
Sayyida Hakima who was the sister of the 10th Imam (Imam Mohammad Taqi(a.s.)) relates that she went to her nephew's (11th Imam - Imam Hasan Askari(a.s.)) house for iftaar on the 14th of Sha'ban 255 A.H.The 11th Imam asked her to stay as his son was to be born soon. There was no sign of pregnancy on Sayyida Narjis. The 11th Imam asked her to recite Suratul Qadr on Sayyida Narjis. At the time of Fajr on 15th Sha'ban Sayyida Hakima heard the Sura being recited from the womb of Sayyidah Narjis Katun (a.s.) The 11th imam told her that the birth would occur very soon.
As soon as the 12th Imam was born he did sijda and proclaimed the oneness of Allah and the Prophet Hood of the Prophet (S.A.W.)
He also recited the 5th ayat of Suratul-Qasas" And We intend to bestow (Our) favors upon those who are weak in the land and make them the Imams (leaders) and make them the heirs".
On his right hand was written the 82nd aya of Suratu Bani Israel "The truth has come and falsehood has vanished; Indeed falsehood (is a thing by nature) vanishing". The 11th Imam only told a handful of his most trusted believers of the birth of his son and to a few of his household slaves.
One of the women slaves called Naseema relates that when she went to see the baby Imam in his cradle she greeted him with salaam and was replied to. She then sneezed and the Imam said: "Yarhamukallah - it is a blessing from Allah and you have 3 days immunity from death".
The last Imam(a.s.) was hidden from public view and only a few of the elite among the Shi'ah were able to meet him. After the martyrdom of his father he became Imam and by Divine Command went into occultation (ghaybat). Thereafter he appeared only to his deputies (na'ib) and even then only in exceptional circumstances.
Ghaibat (occultation) of the last Imam (a.s.)
The Imam's ghaibat (occultation) was in two phase - Ghaibat-e-Sughra (minor occultation) was for about 69 years - 260 A.H. (872 A.D.) to 329 A.H. (939 A.D.) and the Ghaibat-e-Kubra (greater occultation) started in 329 A.H. (939 A.D.)and will continue until Allah(swt) so wills.
Why Ghaibat?
the 6th Imam, Imam as-Sadiq (a.s.) states the reason of the ghaibat as prevention against being killed.
Ishaq bin Yaqub (on authority from 12th Imam) says that all the Imams were under oppressive rulers. Our 12th Imam is hidden in order to rise in arms with obedience to no one.
Muhammad Yaqub Al-Kulayni has said that ghaibat is a test from Allah to test the steadfastness of belief in Imam.
If he is to remain in Ghaibat, what is the use of his existence?
Belief creates hope giving strength to the oppressed.
It is a deterrent for the committing of injustice as one is always aware of the constant presence of the Imam.
Why insist on 12? Why Imamah not continued and last Imam near Quiyama to do 12th Imam's work?
For one who is to cleanse the earth of all wrong and injustice is necessary for him to be born near early Islam and carry pure and pristine Islamic ideas. It is necessary to look from his vantage point at all the upheavals in the world. Personal experience of the past will make him fearless of the seemingly invincible superpowers no matter how strong they are.
Why Ghaibat-e-Sughra?
To make the Shias used to approaching scholars instead of Imam himself. It started during the time of the 10th Imam who was under almost constant house arrest in Samarra and continuing through
GHAIBAT-E-SUGHRA (160 A.H. to 329 A.H.)
During Ghaibut-us-Sughra, the Imam(a.s.) appointed four deputies/representatives to represent him among the people. After the death of the fourth deputy, the Imam(a.s.) went into Ghaibut-e-Kubra (major occultation). This was on the 10th Shawal 329 A.H. The 4 representatives were :
1. Janabe Abu Amr Usman Ibne Saeed Amri(a.r.)
It is said that at the age of 11 years he was a servant in the house of the 9th Imam(a.s.) later to enjoy the confidence of Imam. He occupied the same position of trust with the 10th and 11th Imam who told their Shias that after him they would not see the 12th Imam and would have to obey Uthman. After the 11th Imam's martyrdom Uthman moved to Baghdad and disguised as a butter seller he set up the collection of khums for Imam. He served the 12th Imam for 18 months and received a letter near his death from Imam(a.s.) telling him to appoint his son Mohammed as the next representative.
2. Janab Abu Jafar Mohammad Ibne Usman Ibne Saeed Amri (a.r.)
He continued in his fathers footsteps also acting as a butter seller. He managed to keep Imam's existence a secret from the Abbasids until the early years of the reign of Al-Mutadid. The rulers then started searching hard for Imam and killed countless mu'mineen with even the slightest resemblance to Imam. Spies were set up to probe the khums network. Imam issued an order for Shias not to take his name nor show mas'ala of khums to anyone until absolutely sure of them. As instructed by Imam he appointed Husayn bin Rawh as the next representative after his death in 305 A.H.
3. Janab Abul Qasim Husain Ibne Rauh Nawbakhti (a.r.)
His kuniyya was Abul Qasim. His sociable nature won him respect even from the Ahlul-Sunnah. He managed to keep his activities a secret from the rulers whilst maintaining good relations with them. It is to him that we address the 'ariza' to be delivered to Imam. He served faithfully until he died in Sha'ban 326 a.h. revealing the appointment of Ali bin Muhammad Samry after him.
4. Janab Abul Hasan Ali Ibne Mohammad Seymouri (a.r.)
He served for only three years. A week before his death he received a letter from the Imam(a.s.) telling him of his forthcoming death and that there would be no representative after him and that Imam(a.s.) was now going into Ghaibat-e-Kubra (major occultation). Imam(a.s.) would then appear when Allah(swt) wills it. Ali bin Muhammad Samry(a.r.) died on 15th Sha'ban 329 A.H.
GHAIBAT E KUBRA (329 A.H. to present)
Imam's ghaibat is described by the Aimma like that of Prophet Yusuf (A.S.) who was amongst his brothers yet they did not recognise him.
Imam is known to meet a believer on 3 occasions:
1. At the time of trouble.
2. He is present at every Hajj.
3. He attends the funeral of every believer who has no religious obligations pending on him/her e.g. Khums.
During this time he continues to guide. Numerous letters have been received from him by (to quote a few) Ishaq bin Yaqub, Sheikh Mufeed...
. It is reported that 30 people all over the world meet with him regularly. It is also reported that Jaziratul Khadra (green islands or Bermuda Triangle) is a vast land in Imam's kingdom occupied by a large number of Shia and governed by Imam's family.
Responsibilities During Ghaibat e Kubra
Pray for the safety of Imam(a.s.) at all time.
Be in waiting for Imam(a.s.) at all times.
Give Sadaqa for Imam(a.s.).
Pray for his re-appearance.
Whenever faced with difficulty (whether small or big) ask for assistance from Imam(a.s.).
Whenever his name is heard or recited, one should stand if possible, send salaams on him, put hand on head and bow.
If possible perform Hajj/Umra for Imam(a.s.). (Hajj-After own Wajibat)
RE-APPEARANCE OF IMAM AL MAHDI (A.S.)
" The actual time of appearance is only known by Allah"
However various indications have been given by our Aimma.
- It will be the day of Friday.
- It will be the 10th of Muharram.
- The century will be an odd number.
- There will be both a solar and lunar eclipse in the month of Ramadhan but contrary to all norms and calculations.
- A voice will be heard announcing the appearance of Imam which will be heard by all in their own language.
- Imam Ali (a.s.) related to Sa'sa bin Sawhaan: The 12th Imam will appear when:
There will be a loud noise from the sky with which the eardrums will pierce.
- Nasibayn (Iraq) will burn on all four sides.
- Basra will be abandoned.
- Turkey will be ruled by Usmanis.
- People will usurp that which they are trusted with.
- People will 'kill' Salaa. (It will not be abandoned but its essence destroyed).
- People will carry music in their pockets.
- The 5th , 6th and 7th Imams have said:
"A great man from the people of Qum will rise up and take a stand. He will invite people will invite people towards the truth. Brave people like strong mountains, not fearing fighting and having trust in Allah will come to his help.......... Finally the enemy of Islam will withdraw.............. The rule of Islamic Law will be established by the people themselves".
"Kufa will become barren of Islamic knowledge........... whilst Qum will become the centre of Islamic Fiqh............ so much so that it will spread throughout the world that not a single person will remain ignorant of the message of Islam".
"These people will be the vicegerents of the 12th Imam. Their rule will continue and link with the appearance of the 12th Imam. They will not entrust the rule established by them to any but Imam on his reappearance".
- Imam Ali (a.s.) took Kumayl bin Ziyad to the outskirts of Kufa and showed him where he was to be buried. He then told him that all round his grave there would be tall buildings carrying the sign of Shaitan on them. The sign would be called Antennae.
- Sufyani will appear. He will be a Jew but make himself apparent as a Muslim. He will be supported fully by the Christian governments and his mission will be to destroy Shias. He will offer booty to anyone who kills a Shia. The result will be such that even neighbours who have lived as brothers for years will kill Shias for money. He will be finally killed by Prophet Isa (A.S.)
- Imam will appear in Makka and his 'zahoor' will be in two stages (similar to Prophet hood of the Prophet).
1st Stage - This will be in secret and not announced to all (only to close followers).
2nd Stage - Open announcement on the 10th of Muharram (Ashura).
- In the Zil-Hajjah of the preceding to Imam's appearance on Ashura, 40 momineen who will be Imam's closest companions will realise the nearness of 'zahoor' and go for Hajj. They will not return home and on the 15th of Zil-Hijjah they will go to the Ka'ba and cry a lot.
- One of them will be called by Imam(a.s.), introduced and told to be the representative of the 40. They will all meet Imam(a.s.) between the 16th and 22nd of Zil-Hijjah. Imam will tell them that one of them will have to announce the arrival of Imam(a.s.) at the door of the Ka'ba but whosoever would do this would be killed immediately.
- On the 25th Zil-Hijjah the announcement will be made and the announcer killed (This is the blood of Nafse Zakiyya - pure soul, those whose blood will touch the Ka'ba and who is mentioned in numerous prophecies).
His blood will be avenged 2 weeks later when Imam(a.s.) will appear himself at the Ka'ba.
- Those who answer the first call will be 313 in number.
- Imam's army will consist of 10.000 momineen.
- Imam will establish his government in Kufa and his treasury in Masjidus Sahla.
Additional notes on the re-appearance of Imam(a.s.).
In Sheikh Tusi's 'Ghaybat', Abu Baseer quoted Imam Ja'fer As-Sadiq (A.S.) as saying
"The call in the name of QAIM (i.e. Imam Al Mahdi (a.s.) ) will be made in the night of the 23rd Ramadhan and he will make his appearance on the day of Ashura, the day of Imam Hussain's (a.s.) martyrdom".
Sheikh Sudooq in his book Kamaaluddin relates from Zararah that Imam Jafer as-Sadiq(a.s.) said "The announcer will call the name of the Qaim(a.s.)". I asked whether this call is for a particular group or if it is meant for everyone, Imam Jafer Sadiq(a.s.) said:
"Shaitan will not leave the people alone. He will call late in the night and will plunge people into doubt".
In the 13th volume of Bihar-ul-Anwar, Imam Al-Baqir(a.s.) is quoted as saying that "The Qaim (Imam Al-Mahdi(a.s.)) will send one of his companions to Makka and will ask him to inform them that I'm sent by so-and-so to you and that we are the merciful Ahlul-Bayt and the Store-house of 'Risalat' (religious guidance) and 'Khilafat' and we are the progeny of Muhammad(pbuh&hf) and from the time that the Prophet of Islam(pbuh&hf) left this world until now, we've been oppressed and deprived and our rights have been usurped. So we call you to befriend us. When that young man will utter these words, he will be caught and beheaded between 'Rukn' and 'madam' (in Masjidul Haram) and this young man is the 'Nafse Zaki'.......... And between the death of the 'Nafse Zaki' and the re-appearance of Imam Al-Mahdi (A.S.) there will not be a gap of fifteen nights".
Other signs heralding the reappearance of Imam al-Mahdi (a.s)
Prophet Muhammed (saws) has said:
"Even if the entire duration of the world’s existence has already been exhausted and only one day is left before Doomsday, Allah will expand that day to such length of time as to accommodate the kingdom of a person from my Ahlul-Bayt who will be called by name. He will fill out the earth with and justice as it will have been full of injustice and tyranny (by then)"
From this Hadith, it is clear to every Muslim that the twelfth Imam will reappear when this world is full of sins and injustice.
There are many signs mentioned by the Masumeen (a.s) on the reappearance of the 12th Imam. It is reported in Biharul Anwar that after the last pilgrimage the Prophet made, the Holy Prophet (s.a.w.) stood near the Kaaba, and called his people to listen to him. The Prophet said: “listen to me carefully so that you transmit these words of mine to those who are absent today.” The Prophet began, “My people, a time will come when kings and rulers will be tyrannical.” The Prophet also said that the payment of Zakat will be stopped.
According to the Masumeen(a.s), Muslim countries will seek aid from non Muslim countries. This is already evident in a number of Muslim countries. Another prediction that is come true is that 60 impostors will claim to be Prophets. By their attractiveness, their persuasion, and their personality, they will misguide the people. 58 false Prophets have already emerged since the days of the Prophet (s.a.w.). We have only two more to witness.
It is reported in Qayamat-e-Sughra citing “Oqdatud-Durr” that Hazrat Amir(a.s) has said that the Mahdi will not appear until one-third of the world population will die by being killed and one-third will die as a result of epidemics.
The Last Signs Heralding the Appearance of Imam al-Mahdi (a.s)
There is a Hadith from Imam Muhammed Baqir (a.s) that for three or seven consecutive days, one will see reddish yellow fire raging in the East.
Sufiani will emerge in Palestine, where he will start a revolt in the month of Rajab. He will be an uncompassionate rebel and his rule will last for eight consecutive months. He will conquer and rule Egypt for four consecutive months. Sufiani will conquer Tunisia, Algeria, Morocco, Jordan, and Syria. Sufiani has been specifically described by Aimma A.S. as an ugly, blistered, green-eyed, cross-eyed person who will be an enemy of the friends of the Ahlul-Bait. Imam Ali (a.s) has said that Sufiani’s hatred of the devotees of the Ahlul-Bait will be such that any person named Ali, Fatema, Hassan, Hussein, Zainab, Ruquaiya will be arrested and beheaded straight away without further investigations. Sufiani will rip the Mimber of the Holy Prophet (s.a.w.). The holy house of the Prophet which contains his grave will be pulled and used as a stable. Horses will be tied in that Holy place.
Sufiani will then decide to attack Makka. His purpose would be to demolish the Holy Kaaba and kill the entire population of Makka. Sufiani’s army will set out via Baghdad but, as Allah would have it, when they get between Medina and Makka, in the desert of Baida, suddenly one night they will hear a voice from the sky which will say, “O Baida eat up the entire army of Sufiani.” It is said that the entire army numbering 100,000 persons will be swallowed up by the earth, except for two. The two who will be spared will suddenly encounter an angel. He will slap both of them turning their faces right round, looking behind instead of front. And that will be the time when Imam al-Mahdi (a.s) will already have reappeared in Makka. The Imam will establish his authority in the Holy Mosque at Makka in the Haram. The angel will then order one of them calling him Bashir. “O Bashir, go straight to Makka, into the Haram and inform the Imam that Sufiani’s army has been swallowed up by the land. The other called Nazir will be ordered to go to Sufiani and tell him that the Imam has already appeared. He should proceed straight to Makka and declare allegiance to him.
Sufiani will prepare to attack the Imam but will not have enough courage. The Imam will catch Sufiani in Jerusalem and will kill him.
Imam Ali (a.s) has said that nine definite signs will precede the emergence of Hazrat Mahdi (a.s). These nine signs are:
1. Dajaal will emerge.
2. A loud voice will be heard from the sky.
3. Sufiani will appear and wage a fierce war.
4. The army of Sufiani will be swallowed by a sudden opening of the land between
5. Makka and Medina in the desert of Baida.
6. A revered wise saint will be murdered in Makka. (This saint is to be a Hashimite descent.)
7. A Seyyid descendant of Imam Hassan (a.s) will emerge with his army.
8. The army of Seyyid-e-Hassan and an image of a man will appear in the sky opposite the sun.
9. There will be two eclipses in the holy month of Ramadhan contrary to the normal order and calculation and the eclipse of the moon.
10. On three occasions a loud voice from the sky will be heard in the holy month of Ramadhan.
Other Prophets(pbut) will join the Imam(a.s.)
Hazrat Isa, Hazrat Khizr, Hazrat Ilias, and Hazrat Idris(pbut) will give allegiance to the Imam(a.s.) when he reapers. Also Hazrat Jibrael(a.s.) will announce 313 companions of the Imam(a.s.). These 313 companions will be people of eminent piety, great knowledge and absolutely steadfast in their determination and faith towards the Imam(a.s.). Another 1000 people will be in the army of the Imam(a.s.). These people will fight battles and kill enemies like Dajjal, who will appear from India. Dajjal will have the musical tunes with him. Then the Imam(a.s.) will lead the prayers, Hazrat Isa(pbuh) will be behind him.
Lets us all pray for the reappearance of Imam al-Mahdi(a.s).
Mohammad (a.s.) - the 12th and the last Holy Imam Title(s) :
Sahib al-Asr waz-Zamaan (Imam of the time/space),
Al-Hujjat (proof of Allah),
Al-Qaim (the present one),
Al-Muntazar (one who is awaited),
Al-Muntazir (one who waits the order of Allah),
Al-Mahdi (one who guides)
Agnomen : Abul Qasim
Father : Imam Hasan Askari(a.s.)
Mother : Sayyedah Nargis Khatoon(a.s.)
Birth : In Samarrah on 15th Shabaan 255 AH (868 AD)
Occultation : The 12th Imam is still alive but is in occultation by the will of Allah SWT.
Birth and Imamate
The promised Mahdi, who is usually mentioned by his title of Imam-i 'Asr (the Imam of the "Period") and Sahib al-Zaman (the Lord of the Age), is the son of the eleventh Imam. His name is the same as that of the Holy Prophet. He was born in Samarrah in 256/868 and until 260/872 when his father was martyred, lived under his father's care and guidance.
Sayyida Hakima who was the sister of the 10th Imam (Imam Mohammad Taqi(a.s.)) relates that she went to her nephew's (11th Imam - Imam Hasan Askari(a.s.)) house for iftaar on the 14th of Sha'ban 255 A.H.The 11th Imam asked her to stay as his son was to be born soon. There was no sign of pregnancy on Sayyida Narjis. The 11th Imam asked her to recite Suratul Qadr on Sayyida Narjis. At the time of Fajr on 15th Sha'ban Sayyida Hakima heard the Sura being recited from the womb of Sayyidah Narjis Katun (a.s.) The 11th imam told her that the birth would occur very soon.
As soon as the 12th Imam was born he did sijda and proclaimed the oneness of Allah and the Prophet Hood of the Prophet (S.A.W.)
He also recited the 5th ayat of Suratul-Qasas" And We intend to bestow (Our) favors upon those who are weak in the land and make them the Imams (leaders) and make them the heirs".
On his right hand was written the 82nd aya of Suratu Bani Israel "The truth has come and falsehood has vanished; Indeed falsehood (is a thing by nature) vanishing". The 11th Imam only told a handful of his most trusted believers of the birth of his son and to a few of his household slaves.
One of the women slaves called Naseema relates that when she went to see the baby Imam in his cradle she greeted him with salaam and was replied to. She then sneezed and the Imam said: "Yarhamukallah - it is a blessing from Allah and you have 3 days immunity from death".
The last Imam(a.s.) was hidden from public view and only a few of the elite among the Shi'ah were able to meet him. After the martyrdom of his father he became Imam and by Divine Command went into occultation (ghaybat). Thereafter he appeared only to his deputies (na'ib) and even then only in exceptional circumstances.
Ghaibat (occultation) of the last Imam (a.s.)
The Imam's ghaibat (occultation) was in two phase - Ghaibat-e-Sughra (minor occultation) was for about 69 years - 260 A.H. (872 A.D.) to 329 A.H. (939 A.D.) and the Ghaibat-e-Kubra (greater occultation) started in 329 A.H. (939 A.D.)and will continue until Allah(swt) so wills.
Why Ghaibat?
the 6th Imam, Imam as-Sadiq (a.s.) states the reason of the ghaibat as prevention against being killed.
Ishaq bin Yaqub (on authority from 12th Imam) says that all the Imams were under oppressive rulers. Our 12th Imam is hidden in order to rise in arms with obedience to no one.
Muhammad Yaqub Al-Kulayni has said that ghaibat is a test from Allah to test the steadfastness of belief in Imam.
If he is to remain in Ghaibat, what is the use of his existence?
Belief creates hope giving strength to the oppressed.
It is a deterrent for the committing of injustice as one is always aware of the constant presence of the Imam.
Why insist on 12? Why Imamah not continued and last Imam near Quiyama to do 12th Imam's work?
For one who is to cleanse the earth of all wrong and injustice is necessary for him to be born near early Islam and carry pure and pristine Islamic ideas. It is necessary to look from his vantage point at all the upheavals in the world. Personal experience of the past will make him fearless of the seemingly invincible superpowers no matter how strong they are.
Why Ghaibat-e-Sughra?
To make the Shias used to approaching scholars instead of Imam himself. It started during the time of the 10th Imam who was under almost constant house arrest in Samarra and continuing through
GHAIBAT-E-SUGHRA (160 A.H. to 329 A.H.)
During Ghaibut-us-Sughra, the Imam(a.s.) appointed four deputies/representatives to represent him among the people. After the death of the fourth deputy, the Imam(a.s.) went into Ghaibut-e-Kubra (major occultation). This was on the 10th Shawal 329 A.H. The 4 representatives were :
1. Janabe Abu Amr Usman Ibne Saeed Amri(a.r.)
It is said that at the age of 11 years he was a servant in the house of the 9th Imam(a.s.) later to enjoy the confidence of Imam. He occupied the same position of trust with the 10th and 11th Imam who told their Shias that after him they would not see the 12th Imam and would have to obey Uthman. After the 11th Imam's martyrdom Uthman moved to Baghdad and disguised as a butter seller he set up the collection of khums for Imam. He served the 12th Imam for 18 months and received a letter near his death from Imam(a.s.) telling him to appoint his son Mohammed as the next representative.
2. Janab Abu Jafar Mohammad Ibne Usman Ibne Saeed Amri (a.r.)
He continued in his fathers footsteps also acting as a butter seller. He managed to keep Imam's existence a secret from the Abbasids until the early years of the reign of Al-Mutadid. The rulers then started searching hard for Imam and killed countless mu'mineen with even the slightest resemblance to Imam. Spies were set up to probe the khums network. Imam issued an order for Shias not to take his name nor show mas'ala of khums to anyone until absolutely sure of them. As instructed by Imam he appointed Husayn bin Rawh as the next representative after his death in 305 A.H.
3. Janab Abul Qasim Husain Ibne Rauh Nawbakhti (a.r.)
His kuniyya was Abul Qasim. His sociable nature won him respect even from the Ahlul-Sunnah. He managed to keep his activities a secret from the rulers whilst maintaining good relations with them. It is to him that we address the 'ariza' to be delivered to Imam. He served faithfully until he died in Sha'ban 326 a.h. revealing the appointment of Ali bin Muhammad Samry after him.
4. Janab Abul Hasan Ali Ibne Mohammad Seymouri (a.r.)
He served for only three years. A week before his death he received a letter from the Imam(a.s.) telling him of his forthcoming death and that there would be no representative after him and that Imam(a.s.) was now going into Ghaibat-e-Kubra (major occultation). Imam(a.s.) would then appear when Allah(swt) wills it. Ali bin Muhammad Samry(a.r.) died on 15th Sha'ban 329 A.H.
GHAIBAT E KUBRA (329 A.H. to present)
Imam's ghaibat is described by the Aimma like that of Prophet Yusuf (A.S.) who was amongst his brothers yet they did not recognise him.
Imam is known to meet a believer on 3 occasions:
1. At the time of trouble.
2. He is present at every Hajj.
3. He attends the funeral of every believer who has no religious obligations pending on him/her e.g. Khums.
During this time he continues to guide. Numerous letters have been received from him by (to quote a few) Ishaq bin Yaqub, Sheikh Mufeed...
. It is reported that 30 people all over the world meet with him regularly. It is also reported that Jaziratul Khadra (green islands or Bermuda Triangle) is a vast land in Imam's kingdom occupied by a large number of Shia and governed by Imam's family.
Responsibilities During Ghaibat e Kubra
Pray for the safety of Imam(a.s.) at all time.
Be in waiting for Imam(a.s.) at all times.
Give Sadaqa for Imam(a.s.).
Pray for his re-appearance.
Whenever faced with difficulty (whether small or big) ask for assistance from Imam(a.s.).
Whenever his name is heard or recited, one should stand if possible, send salaams on him, put hand on head and bow.
If possible perform Hajj/Umra for Imam(a.s.). (Hajj-After own Wajibat)
RE-APPEARANCE OF IMAM AL MAHDI (A.S.)
" The actual time of appearance is only known by Allah"
However various indications have been given by our Aimma.
- It will be the day of Friday.
- It will be the 10th of Muharram.
- The century will be an odd number.
- There will be both a solar and lunar eclipse in the month of Ramadhan but contrary to all norms and calculations.
- A voice will be heard announcing the appearance of Imam which will be heard by all in their own language.
- Imam Ali (a.s.) related to Sa'sa bin Sawhaan: The 12th Imam will appear when:
There will be a loud noise from the sky with which the eardrums will pierce.
- Nasibayn (Iraq) will burn on all four sides.
- Basra will be abandoned.
- Turkey will be ruled by Usmanis.
- People will usurp that which they are trusted with.
- People will 'kill' Salaa. (It will not be abandoned but its essence destroyed).
- People will carry music in their pockets.
- The 5th , 6th and 7th Imams have said:
"A great man from the people of Qum will rise up and take a stand. He will invite people will invite people towards the truth. Brave people like strong mountains, not fearing fighting and having trust in Allah will come to his help.......... Finally the enemy of Islam will withdraw.............. The rule of Islamic Law will be established by the people themselves".
"Kufa will become barren of Islamic knowledge........... whilst Qum will become the centre of Islamic Fiqh............ so much so that it will spread throughout the world that not a single person will remain ignorant of the message of Islam".
"These people will be the vicegerents of the 12th Imam. Their rule will continue and link with the appearance of the 12th Imam. They will not entrust the rule established by them to any but Imam on his reappearance".
- Imam Ali (a.s.) took Kumayl bin Ziyad to the outskirts of Kufa and showed him where he was to be buried. He then told him that all round his grave there would be tall buildings carrying the sign of Shaitan on them. The sign would be called Antennae.
- Sufyani will appear. He will be a Jew but make himself apparent as a Muslim. He will be supported fully by the Christian governments and his mission will be to destroy Shias. He will offer booty to anyone who kills a Shia. The result will be such that even neighbours who have lived as brothers for years will kill Shias for money. He will be finally killed by Prophet Isa (A.S.)
- Imam will appear in Makka and his 'zahoor' will be in two stages (similar to Prophet hood of the Prophet).
1st Stage - This will be in secret and not announced to all (only to close followers).
2nd Stage - Open announcement on the 10th of Muharram (Ashura).
- In the Zil-Hajjah of the preceding to Imam's appearance on Ashura, 40 momineen who will be Imam's closest companions will realise the nearness of 'zahoor' and go for Hajj. They will not return home and on the 15th of Zil-Hijjah they will go to the Ka'ba and cry a lot.
- One of them will be called by Imam(a.s.), introduced and told to be the representative of the 40. They will all meet Imam(a.s.) between the 16th and 22nd of Zil-Hijjah. Imam will tell them that one of them will have to announce the arrival of Imam(a.s.) at the door of the Ka'ba but whosoever would do this would be killed immediately.
- On the 25th Zil-Hijjah the announcement will be made and the announcer killed (This is the blood of Nafse Zakiyya - pure soul, those whose blood will touch the Ka'ba and who is mentioned in numerous prophecies).
His blood will be avenged 2 weeks later when Imam(a.s.) will appear himself at the Ka'ba.
- Those who answer the first call will be 313 in number.
- Imam's army will consist of 10.000 momineen.
- Imam will establish his government in Kufa and his treasury in Masjidus Sahla.
Additional notes on the re-appearance of Imam(a.s.).
In Sheikh Tusi's 'Ghaybat', Abu Baseer quoted Imam Ja'fer As-Sadiq (A.S.) as saying
"The call in the name of QAIM (i.e. Imam Al Mahdi (a.s.) ) will be made in the night of the 23rd Ramadhan and he will make his appearance on the day of Ashura, the day of Imam Hussain's (a.s.) martyrdom".
Sheikh Sudooq in his book Kamaaluddin relates from Zararah that Imam Jafer as-Sadiq(a.s.) said "The announcer will call the name of the Qaim(a.s.)". I asked whether this call is for a particular group or if it is meant for everyone, Imam Jafer Sadiq(a.s.) said:
"Shaitan will not leave the people alone. He will call late in the night and will plunge people into doubt".
In the 13th volume of Bihar-ul-Anwar, Imam Al-Baqir(a.s.) is quoted as saying that "The Qaim (Imam Al-Mahdi(a.s.)) will send one of his companions to Makka and will ask him to inform them that I'm sent by so-and-so to you and that we are the merciful Ahlul-Bayt and the Store-house of 'Risalat' (religious guidance) and 'Khilafat' and we are the progeny of Muhammad(pbuh&hf) and from the time that the Prophet of Islam(pbuh&hf) left this world until now, we've been oppressed and deprived and our rights have been usurped. So we call you to befriend us. When that young man will utter these words, he will be caught and beheaded between 'Rukn' and 'madam' (in Masjidul Haram) and this young man is the 'Nafse Zaki'.......... And between the death of the 'Nafse Zaki' and the re-appearance of Imam Al-Mahdi (A.S.) there will not be a gap of fifteen nights".
Other signs heralding the reappearance of Imam al-Mahdi (a.s)
Prophet Muhammed (saws) has said:
"Even if the entire duration of the world’s existence has already been exhausted and only one day is left before Doomsday, Allah will expand that day to such length of time as to accommodate the kingdom of a person from my Ahlul-Bayt who will be called by name. He will fill out the earth with and justice as it will have been full of injustice and tyranny (by then)"
From this Hadith, it is clear to every Muslim that the twelfth Imam will reappear when this world is full of sins and injustice.
There are many signs mentioned by the Masumeen (a.s) on the reappearance of the 12th Imam. It is reported in Biharul Anwar that after the last pilgrimage the Prophet made, the Holy Prophet (s.a.w.) stood near the Kaaba, and called his people to listen to him. The Prophet said: “listen to me carefully so that you transmit these words of mine to those who are absent today.” The Prophet began, “My people, a time will come when kings and rulers will be tyrannical.” The Prophet also said that the payment of Zakat will be stopped.
According to the Masumeen(a.s), Muslim countries will seek aid from non Muslim countries. This is already evident in a number of Muslim countries. Another prediction that is come true is that 60 impostors will claim to be Prophets. By their attractiveness, their persuasion, and their personality, they will misguide the people. 58 false Prophets have already emerged since the days of the Prophet (s.a.w.). We have only two more to witness.
It is reported in Qayamat-e-Sughra citing “Oqdatud-Durr” that Hazrat Amir(a.s) has said that the Mahdi will not appear until one-third of the world population will die by being killed and one-third will die as a result of epidemics.
The Last Signs Heralding the Appearance of Imam al-Mahdi (a.s)
There is a Hadith from Imam Muhammed Baqir (a.s) that for three or seven consecutive days, one will see reddish yellow fire raging in the East.
Sufiani will emerge in Palestine, where he will start a revolt in the month of Rajab. He will be an uncompassionate rebel and his rule will last for eight consecutive months. He will conquer and rule Egypt for four consecutive months. Sufiani will conquer Tunisia, Algeria, Morocco, Jordan, and Syria. Sufiani has been specifically described by Aimma A.S. as an ugly, blistered, green-eyed, cross-eyed person who will be an enemy of the friends of the Ahlul-Bait. Imam Ali (a.s) has said that Sufiani’s hatred of the devotees of the Ahlul-Bait will be such that any person named Ali, Fatema, Hassan, Hussein, Zainab, Ruquaiya will be arrested and beheaded straight away without further investigations. Sufiani will rip the Mimber of the Holy Prophet (s.a.w.). The holy house of the Prophet which contains his grave will be pulled and used as a stable. Horses will be tied in that Holy place.
Sufiani will then decide to attack Makka. His purpose would be to demolish the Holy Kaaba and kill the entire population of Makka. Sufiani’s army will set out via Baghdad but, as Allah would have it, when they get between Medina and Makka, in the desert of Baida, suddenly one night they will hear a voice from the sky which will say, “O Baida eat up the entire army of Sufiani.” It is said that the entire army numbering 100,000 persons will be swallowed up by the earth, except for two. The two who will be spared will suddenly encounter an angel. He will slap both of them turning their faces right round, looking behind instead of front. And that will be the time when Imam al-Mahdi (a.s) will already have reappeared in Makka. The Imam will establish his authority in the Holy Mosque at Makka in the Haram. The angel will then order one of them calling him Bashir. “O Bashir, go straight to Makka, into the Haram and inform the Imam that Sufiani’s army has been swallowed up by the land. The other called Nazir will be ordered to go to Sufiani and tell him that the Imam has already appeared. He should proceed straight to Makka and declare allegiance to him.
Sufiani will prepare to attack the Imam but will not have enough courage. The Imam will catch Sufiani in Jerusalem and will kill him.
Imam Ali (a.s) has said that nine definite signs will precede the emergence of Hazrat Mahdi (a.s). These nine signs are:
1. Dajaal will emerge.
2. A loud voice will be heard from the sky.
3. Sufiani will appear and wage a fierce war.
4. The army of Sufiani will be swallowed by a sudden opening of the land between
5. Makka and Medina in the desert of Baida.
6. A revered wise saint will be murdered in Makka. (This saint is to be a Hashimite descent.)
7. A Seyyid descendant of Imam Hassan (a.s) will emerge with his army.
8. The army of Seyyid-e-Hassan and an image of a man will appear in the sky opposite the sun.
9. There will be two eclipses in the holy month of Ramadhan contrary to the normal order and calculation and the eclipse of the moon.
10. On three occasions a loud voice from the sky will be heard in the holy month of Ramadhan.
Other Prophets(pbut) will join the Imam(a.s.)
Hazrat Isa, Hazrat Khizr, Hazrat Ilias, and Hazrat Idris(pbut) will give allegiance to the Imam(a.s.) when he reapers. Also Hazrat Jibrael(a.s.) will announce 313 companions of the Imam(a.s.). These 313 companions will be people of eminent piety, great knowledge and absolutely steadfast in their determination and faith towards the Imam(a.s.). Another 1000 people will be in the army of the Imam(a.s.). These people will fight battles and kill enemies like Dajjal, who will appear from India. Dajjal will have the musical tunes with him. Then the Imam(a.s.) will lead the prayers, Hazrat Isa(pbuh) will be behind him.
Lets us all pray for the reappearance of Imam al-Mahdi(a.s).
Bismillâhir Rahmânir Rahîm
Allâhumma shalli `alâ Muhammad wa âli Muhammad
Allâhumma thahhirnî fîhi minad danasi wal aqdzâr, wa shabbirnî fîhi `alâ kâinâtil iqdâr, wa waffiqnî fîhit tuqâ wa shuhbatal abrâr, bi'awnika yâ Qurrata `aynil masâkîn.
Dengan nama Allah Yang Maha Pengasih dan Maha Penyayang Ya Allah, sampaikan shalawat kepada Rasulullah dan keluarganya.
Ya Allah, sucikan daku di dalamnya dari noda dan kotoran, anugerahkan padaku di dalamnya kesabaran pada ketentuan takdir-Mu, bimbinglah daku di dalamnya pada ketakwaan dan berteman dengan orang-orang yang baik, dengan pertolongan- Mu wahai Penyejuk hati orang-orang yang miskin.
(Mafâtihul Jinân: bab 2, pasal 3)
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Allâhumma shalli `alâ Muhammad wa âli Muhammad
Allâhumma thahhirnî fîhi minad danasi wal aqdzâr, wa shabbirnî fîhi `alâ kâinâtil iqdâr, wa waffiqnî fîhit tuqâ wa shuhbatal abrâr, bi'awnika yâ Qurrata `aynil masâkîn.
Dengan nama Allah Yang Maha Pengasih dan Maha Penyayang Ya Allah, sampaikan shalawat kepada Rasulullah dan keluarganya.
Ya Allah, sucikan daku di dalamnya dari noda dan kotoran, anugerahkan padaku di dalamnya kesabaran pada ketentuan takdir-Mu, bimbinglah daku di dalamnya pada ketakwaan dan berteman dengan orang-orang yang baik, dengan pertolongan- Mu wahai Penyejuk hati orang-orang yang miskin.
(Mafâtihul Jinân: bab 2, pasal 3)
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11th of Ramazan 1429 A.H. – Anniversary of the event of Moakhat (religious brotherhood)
Assalamu ‘alaikum,
11th of Ramazan 1429 A.H. – Anniversary of the event of Moakhat (religious brotherhood)
After the migration from Makkah to Madina, the migrant muslims faced a number of difficulties including economic and social hardships. Realizing this and with the intent of eliminating difference of race, culture and status, the Prophet Muhammad(saw) decided to declare religious brotherhood among the migrants (Muhajireen) and the residents of Madina (Ansaar). This was in accordance with the instructions of Allah(swt) in the Quran where He says “Innamal mominoona ikhwa” (All momineen are brothers among themsevles). Prophet Mohammad(sawaw) gathered all muslims from the two groups and declared the concept which marked an important milestone in the Islamic History.
In making one muhajir brother of one ansaar, the Prophet Muhammad (saw) took special care of the compatibilities in their traits and nature. This way he made sure that they would easily get along as brothers and no conflict would arise between their personalities. Some of the examples of this brotherhood are as follows:
- Hazrat Abu Darda(r.a.) was made the brother of Hazrat Salman Farsi(r.a.)
- Hazrat Abuzar Ghaffari(r.a. ) was made the brother of Hazrat Manzar bin Umair(r.a.)
- Hazrat Huzaifa Yamani(r.a.) was made the brother of Hazrat Ammar Yasir (r.a.)
- Hazrat Maasab bin Umair(r.a.) was made the brother of Hazrat Abu Ayub Ansari (r.a.)
- Hazrat Salama bin Waqash(r.a.) was made the brother of Hazrat Zubair bin Awam (r.a.)
During this brotherhood, Imam Ali (a.s.) was not made brother of anyone. He (a.s.) had tears in his eyes at that time and looked with inquisition at Prophet Mohammad (saw) . The Prophet (saw) held Imam Ali (a.s.)’s hand in his hand and declared in front of all Muslims that “Ali(a.s.) is my brother – in this world and the hereafter”.
11th of Ramazan 1429 A.H. – Anniversary of the event of Moakhat (religious brotherhood)
After the migration from Makkah to Madina, the migrant muslims faced a number of difficulties including economic and social hardships. Realizing this and with the intent of eliminating difference of race, culture and status, the Prophet Muhammad(saw) decided to declare religious brotherhood among the migrants (Muhajireen) and the residents of Madina (Ansaar). This was in accordance with the instructions of Allah(swt) in the Quran where He says “Innamal mominoona ikhwa” (All momineen are brothers among themsevles). Prophet Mohammad(sawaw) gathered all muslims from the two groups and declared the concept which marked an important milestone in the Islamic History.
In making one muhajir brother of one ansaar, the Prophet Muhammad (saw) took special care of the compatibilities in their traits and nature. This way he made sure that they would easily get along as brothers and no conflict would arise between their personalities. Some of the examples of this brotherhood are as follows:
- Hazrat Abu Darda(r.a.) was made the brother of Hazrat Salman Farsi(r.a.)
- Hazrat Abuzar Ghaffari(r.a. ) was made the brother of Hazrat Manzar bin Umair(r.a.)
- Hazrat Huzaifa Yamani(r.a.) was made the brother of Hazrat Ammar Yasir (r.a.)
- Hazrat Maasab bin Umair(r.a.) was made the brother of Hazrat Abu Ayub Ansari (r.a.)
- Hazrat Salama bin Waqash(r.a.) was made the brother of Hazrat Zubair bin Awam (r.a.)
During this brotherhood, Imam Ali (a.s.) was not made brother of anyone. He (a.s.) had tears in his eyes at that time and looked with inquisition at Prophet Mohammad (saw) . The Prophet (saw) held Imam Ali (a.s.)’s hand in his hand and declared in front of all Muslims that “Ali(a.s.) is my brother – in this world and the hereafter”.
Kamis, 11 September 2008
Nuzulul Qurâan dan Penetapan Takdir dalam Satu Tahun.
Sebelum kita mempertanyakan: benarkah penetapan takdir pada malam Nuzulul Qurâan?
kita pertanyakan dulu kapan terjadinya nuzulul Qurâan?
Dalam pikiran kita sering terbesit beberapa pertanyaan sekaitan dengannya, antara lain:
1. Nuzulul Qurâan itu terjadi pada tanggal 17 Ramadhan atau pada malam Al-Qadar?
2. Nuzulul Qurâan pada 17 Ramadhan itu, sekaligus atau bertahap?
3. Kalau yang dimaksudkan nuzulul Qurâan itu yang bertahap, surat atau ayat apa yang
turun saat itu?
4. Apakah yang dimaksud dengan malam Al-Qadar sebagai malam turunnya Al-Qurâan? Sementara kita meyakini bahwa malam Al-Qadar hanya terjadi pada malam ganjil di sepuluh malam terakhir bulan Ramadhan.
Memang, nuzulul Qurâan itu ada dua macam: sekaligus dan secara bertahap. Masing-masing dari dua macam nuzulul Qurâan tersebut dijelaskan di dalam Al-Qurâan.
Nuzulul Qurâan Sekaligus Allah SWT berfirman:
Bulan Ramadhan, bulan yang di dalamnya diturunkan (permulaan) Al Quran sebagai petunjuk bagi manusia dan penjelasan-penjelas an mengenai petunjuk itu dan pembeda (antara yang hak dan yang bathil).
(Al-Baqarah: 185)
Dengan menyebut nama Allah Yang Maha Pemurah lagi Maha Penyayang.
Sesungguhnya Kami telah menurunkannya (Al Quran) pada malam Al-Qadar.
Dan tahukah kamu apakah malam Al-Qadar itu? Malam Al-Qadar itu lebih baik dari seribu bulan. Pada malam itu turun para malaikat dan Ar-Ruh dengan izin Tuhannya untuk mengatur segala urusan. Malam itu (penuh) kesejahteraan sampai terbit fajar. (Surat Al-Qadar)
Demi kitab (Al-Qurâan) yang menjelaskan, sesungguhnya Kami menurunkannya pada malam yang diberkahi. Di dalamnya diperjelas (dipilah-pilah) semua persoalan yang penuh hikmah. Yaitu persoalan yang besar dari sisi Kami, sesungguhnya Kami yang mengutus
rasul-rasul, sebagai rahmat dari Tuhanmu, sesungguhnya Dia Maha Mendengar dan Maha Mengetahui. (Ad-Dukhkhan/ 44: 3-6)
Di dalam ayat-ayat tersebut makna turunnya Al-Qurâan menggunakan kata Anzalaâ. Menurut bahasa kata âAnzalamâ bermakna: turun sekaligus.
Makna ini dikuatkan oleh hadis-hadis dari Ahlul bait Nabi saw.
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Nuzulul Qurâan Secara Bertahap Allah SWT berfirman:
Dan Al-Qurâan itu telah Kami turunkan secara bertahab agar kamu membacakannya perlahan-lahan kepada manusia dan Kami menurunkannya bagian demi bagian. (Al-Israâ: 106).
Orang-orang kafir berkata: mengapa Al-Qurâan itu tidak diturunkan kepadanya sekaligus? Demikianlah supaya Kami perkuat hatimu dengannya dan Kami membacakannya secara tartil. (Al-Furqan: 32)
Dalam dua ayat ini makna turunnya Al-Qurâan menggunakan kata Nazzalaâ. Menurut bahasa kata Nazzalaâ menunjukkan makna: Turun secara bertahap.
Selain itu juga disebutkan tentang âPenjagaan Al-Qurâanâ. Dalam ayat ini juga menggunakan kata âNazzalaâ, yakni nuzulul Qurâan secara bertahap. Yakni ayat-ayat Al-Qurâan yang disampaikan Nabi SAW kepada umatnya harus dijaga dari penyimpangan, penghinaan dan lainnya. Yang menjaga adalah Allah Yang Maha Menjaga, dan di sini Dia menggunakan kata Kami. Ini menunjukkan dalam penjagaan itu Allah swt melibatkan
Malaikat, Rasulullah SAW dan para kekasih-Nya, yakni Ahlul baitnya (sa). Tentu yang menjaga Al-Qurâan itu harus orang-orang yang terjaga (maâshum). Bagaimana mungkin orang yang tidak terjaga bisa menjaga Al-Qurâan?
Sesungguhnya Kami menurunkan Al-Qurâan, dan sesungguhnya Kami yang menjaganya.(Al-Hijr: 9)
Penetapan Takdir pada malam Al-Qadar
Imam Jaâfar Ash-Shadiq (as) berkata:
Awal tahun adalah malam Al-Qadar, di dalamnya dicatat (ditentukan takdir) apa yang akan terjadi dari tahun itu hingga tahun berikutnya.
( kitab Al-Wasail, jilid 10: 353)
Ishhaq bin Ammar bertanya kepada Imam Jaâfar Ash-Shadiq (sa): Banyak manusia mengatakan bahwa rizki itu ditentukan pembagiannya pada malam Nishfu Syaâban, benarkah itu? Beliau berkata: âTidak benar, demi Allah, hal itu terjadi kecuali pada malam ke 21 dan ke 23 Ramadhan.
Adapun malam ke 19 adalah malam pertemuan dua hal. Malam ke 21 dibeda-bedakan setiap persoalan; inilah yang dimaksudkan oleh firman Allah SWT:
Di dalamnya dibeda-bedakan setiap persoalan yang penuh hikmah.
(Ad-Dukhkhan: 4)
Adapun malam ke 23 Allah Azza wa jalla mengimdhaâ (mengesahkan) apa yang dikehendakinya, malam itu adalah malam Al-Qadar, yang dimaksudkan oleh firman Allah azza wa jalla:
Malam Al-Qadar lebih baik dari seribu bulan.
Kemudian Ishhaq bin Ammar bertanya lagi: Apa yang dimaksud dengan pertemuan dua hal? Beliau menjawab: Allah mempertemukan pada malam itu kehendak-Nya terhadap apa yang didahulukan dan yang diakhirkan, kehendak-Nya dan ketetapan-Nya.
Ishhaq bertanya lagi: Apa yang dimaksudkan dengan Allah mengimdha (mengesahkan) pada malam ke 23?
Beliau menjawab: Allah membeda-bedakan (memilah-milah) imdha-Nya pada pada malam ke 21, dan pada malam ini masih memungkinkan terjadinya badaâ (perubahan); Adapun pada malam ke 23 Allah mengimdhanya, sehingga persoalan itu mahtum (pasti) yang di dalamnya Allah SWT tidak melakukan badaâ (perubahan).
(Al-Wasail, jilid 10: 357)
Wassalam,
R. Benny Wahyuadi.
kita pertanyakan dulu kapan terjadinya nuzulul Qurâan?
Dalam pikiran kita sering terbesit beberapa pertanyaan sekaitan dengannya, antara lain:
1. Nuzulul Qurâan itu terjadi pada tanggal 17 Ramadhan atau pada malam Al-Qadar?
2. Nuzulul Qurâan pada 17 Ramadhan itu, sekaligus atau bertahap?
3. Kalau yang dimaksudkan nuzulul Qurâan itu yang bertahap, surat atau ayat apa yang
turun saat itu?
4. Apakah yang dimaksud dengan malam Al-Qadar sebagai malam turunnya Al-Qurâan? Sementara kita meyakini bahwa malam Al-Qadar hanya terjadi pada malam ganjil di sepuluh malam terakhir bulan Ramadhan.
Memang, nuzulul Qurâan itu ada dua macam: sekaligus dan secara bertahap. Masing-masing dari dua macam nuzulul Qurâan tersebut dijelaskan di dalam Al-Qurâan.
Nuzulul Qurâan Sekaligus Allah SWT berfirman:
Bulan Ramadhan, bulan yang di dalamnya diturunkan (permulaan) Al Quran sebagai petunjuk bagi manusia dan penjelasan-penjelas an mengenai petunjuk itu dan pembeda (antara yang hak dan yang bathil).
(Al-Baqarah: 185)
Dengan menyebut nama Allah Yang Maha Pemurah lagi Maha Penyayang.
Sesungguhnya Kami telah menurunkannya (Al Quran) pada malam Al-Qadar.
Dan tahukah kamu apakah malam Al-Qadar itu? Malam Al-Qadar itu lebih baik dari seribu bulan. Pada malam itu turun para malaikat dan Ar-Ruh dengan izin Tuhannya untuk mengatur segala urusan. Malam itu (penuh) kesejahteraan sampai terbit fajar. (Surat Al-Qadar)
Demi kitab (Al-Qurâan) yang menjelaskan, sesungguhnya Kami menurunkannya pada malam yang diberkahi. Di dalamnya diperjelas (dipilah-pilah) semua persoalan yang penuh hikmah. Yaitu persoalan yang besar dari sisi Kami, sesungguhnya Kami yang mengutus
rasul-rasul, sebagai rahmat dari Tuhanmu, sesungguhnya Dia Maha Mendengar dan Maha Mengetahui. (Ad-Dukhkhan/ 44: 3-6)
Di dalam ayat-ayat tersebut makna turunnya Al-Qurâan menggunakan kata Anzalaâ. Menurut bahasa kata âAnzalamâ bermakna: turun sekaligus.
Makna ini dikuatkan oleh hadis-hadis dari Ahlul bait Nabi saw.
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Nuzulul Qurâan Secara Bertahap Allah SWT berfirman:
Dan Al-Qurâan itu telah Kami turunkan secara bertahab agar kamu membacakannya perlahan-lahan kepada manusia dan Kami menurunkannya bagian demi bagian. (Al-Israâ: 106).
Orang-orang kafir berkata: mengapa Al-Qurâan itu tidak diturunkan kepadanya sekaligus? Demikianlah supaya Kami perkuat hatimu dengannya dan Kami membacakannya secara tartil. (Al-Furqan: 32)
Dalam dua ayat ini makna turunnya Al-Qurâan menggunakan kata Nazzalaâ. Menurut bahasa kata Nazzalaâ menunjukkan makna: Turun secara bertahap.
Selain itu juga disebutkan tentang âPenjagaan Al-Qurâanâ. Dalam ayat ini juga menggunakan kata âNazzalaâ, yakni nuzulul Qurâan secara bertahap. Yakni ayat-ayat Al-Qurâan yang disampaikan Nabi SAW kepada umatnya harus dijaga dari penyimpangan, penghinaan dan lainnya. Yang menjaga adalah Allah Yang Maha Menjaga, dan di sini Dia menggunakan kata Kami. Ini menunjukkan dalam penjagaan itu Allah swt melibatkan
Malaikat, Rasulullah SAW dan para kekasih-Nya, yakni Ahlul baitnya (sa). Tentu yang menjaga Al-Qurâan itu harus orang-orang yang terjaga (maâshum). Bagaimana mungkin orang yang tidak terjaga bisa menjaga Al-Qurâan?
Sesungguhnya Kami menurunkan Al-Qurâan, dan sesungguhnya Kami yang menjaganya.(Al-Hijr: 9)
Penetapan Takdir pada malam Al-Qadar
Imam Jaâfar Ash-Shadiq (as) berkata:
Awal tahun adalah malam Al-Qadar, di dalamnya dicatat (ditentukan takdir) apa yang akan terjadi dari tahun itu hingga tahun berikutnya.
( kitab Al-Wasail, jilid 10: 353)
Ishhaq bin Ammar bertanya kepada Imam Jaâfar Ash-Shadiq (sa): Banyak manusia mengatakan bahwa rizki itu ditentukan pembagiannya pada malam Nishfu Syaâban, benarkah itu? Beliau berkata: âTidak benar, demi Allah, hal itu terjadi kecuali pada malam ke 21 dan ke 23 Ramadhan.
Adapun malam ke 19 adalah malam pertemuan dua hal. Malam ke 21 dibeda-bedakan setiap persoalan; inilah yang dimaksudkan oleh firman Allah SWT:
Di dalamnya dibeda-bedakan setiap persoalan yang penuh hikmah.
(Ad-Dukhkhan: 4)
Adapun malam ke 23 Allah Azza wa jalla mengimdhaâ (mengesahkan) apa yang dikehendakinya, malam itu adalah malam Al-Qadar, yang dimaksudkan oleh firman Allah azza wa jalla:
Malam Al-Qadar lebih baik dari seribu bulan.
Kemudian Ishhaq bin Ammar bertanya lagi: Apa yang dimaksud dengan pertemuan dua hal? Beliau menjawab: Allah mempertemukan pada malam itu kehendak-Nya terhadap apa yang didahulukan dan yang diakhirkan, kehendak-Nya dan ketetapan-Nya.
Ishhaq bertanya lagi: Apa yang dimaksudkan dengan Allah mengimdha (mengesahkan) pada malam ke 23?
Beliau menjawab: Allah membeda-bedakan (memilah-milah) imdha-Nya pada pada malam ke 21, dan pada malam ini masih memungkinkan terjadinya badaâ (perubahan); Adapun pada malam ke 23 Allah mengimdhanya, sehingga persoalan itu mahtum (pasti) yang di dalamnya Allah SWT tidak melakukan badaâ (perubahan).
(Al-Wasail, jilid 10: 357)
Wassalam,
R. Benny Wahyuadi.
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