That was exactly my first impression when I first heard about it. At
first I only thought, “Ahh, another list of things..No need to bother or think
so much about it...” But then, after I went through one by one of the points, I
realized that they are not ordinary points. They are points with wisdom behind them. Stop being too literature laaa!!! Just say it straightly...Ok ok....
Let me first list the points. They are
- Widely knowledgeable
- True aqidah
- Excellent akhlaq
- Good time management
- True ibadah
- Organized in all matters
- Strong and healthy body
- Independent
- Resistant to temptations
- Generous
Notice something great about all these points? They complete us and prepare us in becoming perfect muslims.
Yeah, its right there is no one who is perfect in this world. But it is never wrong to struggle to be one, and instead, it is better to. Remember, hijrah is towards something or becoming someone better!
After knowing the points, I begin to learn for the sake of Allah-even though sometimes my intention deviated T_T ...When I learn something, I would try my best to understand instead of just memorize for exams..Believe me that when we start to understand something, you will grow interest in it..Never and never think that you have no time to learn about fields other that what you are currently in. Everyone has 24 hours per day..Even the sahabah during the Prophet's time too..So, there should be no excuse...
"Winners don't make excuses when the other side plays the game."
(Quoted from the Suits, Season 1)
So, it is actually all about time management..Show to the people around you, that you have control of your own self...People whose time is not properly managed are weak since they cannot control their own activities. This include control over your 'nafsu' or desires. It is a great feeling once you are able to control yourself from certain desires-the inappropriate ones.
Allah loves strong muslims over weak ones..This is because a strong muslim can do a lot of great things. Thus, we really need strong selves; not only physically, but also internally-which includes our faith, ibadah and akhlaq. With good moral values and being able to stand on our own feet by not depending on other people-mind that we still have to depend on Allah since all we have right now won't be ours without Allah's will.
With all these, who can argue that Muslims cannot be perfect? Want to know what I do ever since I learnt the points? I started to challenge myself to do great and new things. I force myself to leave my comfort zone to do things that I won't do before. I leave my ego behind to gain experiences. They are hard, but never be impossible. Allah is in control of everything and as long we struggle for it, insyaAllah He will show us the light.
But, mind you, that often that I lost to my own desires and temptations in my surrounding. Often that feel lazy in my ibadah and studying... T_T...Nah, how weak I am..I am still in my crawling period towards perfectionism as a muslim...May Allah shows me the light, always...
Ok, enough about the exam. I went to two talks by Dr Hafidzi Mohd Noor regarding the issues of the Muslim ummah.I'm so fallen in love with his personality, knowledge and his talks..
