Jika Kita Bisa Sebegitu Kerasnya Menempa Diri Untuk Memperjuangkan Dunia, Kapan Terakhir Kali Kita Bersedia

We are all prone to making mistakes: small ones, big ones; frequently, rarely; different ones, same ones. When we attempt to compare our sins to Allah’s infinite Mercy, even the worst of them, our actions will forever be outweighed by His Compassion and willingness to forgive us. Yet God is the Most Merciful, Most Forgiving.

As for repeated sins, Allah will continue to forgive mercifully as long as you continue to sincerely try to move away from the sin. Every time you fall into the sin, you repent sincerely and have true intention of not doing it again, He continues to honour your request for forgiveness. The key is not to give up the effort of staying away from the sin, and being sincere in your efforts as well as your repentance.

Do not ever lose hope in the mercy of Allah, nor underestimate your potential. Don’t let the Shaytan win; he wants you to lose hope in Allah; and if you lose hope in Allah, what’s left? It’s okay to keep falling as long as you keep getting back up. Never give up, not until your last heartbeat.

this terrified kitty won't let go of the young man who found it under the rubble.

the reporter was wondering if animals associations would care for the animals situation in gaza and the man answers her: "they do not care about us; human beings, you think they care about animals?! they do not care about us. no one does."

Dialog - Orang Baik

Adik : Mas, kenapa memilih jadi orang baik? Seringnya kelewatan baik malah. Bukannya yang ada kadang disakiti, sering merugi, dibayar juga nggak. Hehe

Kakak : Iya betul. Tapi memilih jadi orang nggak baik juga sama aja. Sadar nggak sadar, yang sakit malah diri sendiri, yang dirugikan diri sendiri juga. Kalau kamu mencari orang baik tapi sulit untuk menemukan, ya nggak ada salahnya untuk coba menjadi apa yang kamu cari tadi. Biar nanti memudahkanmu juga, karena biasanya juga akan dipertemukan dengan orang-orang baik lainnya. Dan satu lagi.

Apa itu Mas?

Nggak semua orang bisa cukup terbuka untuk meminta bantuan orang lain. Entah karena nggak enakan, kurang nyaman untuk membagi beban, dan bermacam penyebab dibelakangnya. Jadi bisa saja ada orang yang sangat terbantu oleh pertolongan yang kamu tawarkan. Meski bentuk terimakasih yang mereka berikan, mungkin hanya terdengar sepertinya terimakasih yang seperti biasa. Tapi kamu tidak tahu seberapa dalam rasa terimakasihnya.

Resolusi itu tidak harus besar. Kita tahu bahwa apa-apa yang besar bermula dari sesuatu kecil dan sederhana. Sesederhana meningkatkan kekhusyukan dalam sholat, menjauhi kesia-siaan, lebih rajin membaca buku, lebih tekun belajar setiap hari, dan melihat berbagai penjuru dunia lewat gmaps.

Beresolusi lah setiap hari. Tidak hanya di awal tahun untuk kemudian lupa di pertengahan tahun dan menyesalinya di akhir tahun. Pada setiap hari dimana kamu masih diberi nafas, jantungmu masih berdetak, dan darahmu masih mengalir, maka di setiap hari itulah kamu harus memancang target, memperjuangkannya susah payah, lantas mengevaluasinya di akhir malam.

Dan dunia adalah kefanaan. Jika untuk yang fana kita memancang target dan memperjuangkannya susah payah, lantas bagaimana untuk yang kekal selama-lamanya?

"Mengapa manusia takut mati?

Sebab mereka membangun rumahnya mewah di dunia, dan menelantarkan rumahnya bobrok di akhirat."

–Ustadz Mu'in, ketika kajian tafsir, entah berapa tahun silam

Contemplating nature’s geometry

Fibonacci sequences appear in nature extensively, most notably in biological settings, such as branching in trees, arrangement of leaves on a stem, the fruitlets of a pineapple, the flowering of artichoke, an uncurling fern and the arrangement of a pine cone, and the family tree of honeybees.

Scientists have pointed out the presence of the Fibonacci sequence in nature, using it to explain the (golden ratio-related) pentagonal form of some flowers. But these geometrical forms go beyond the floral realm, and are found throughout nature.

This is why the number 1.618033 is often known as the Golden ratio in mathematics. Two quantities are in the golden ratio if their ratio is the same as the ratio of their sum to the larger of the two quantities. The golden ratio appears in some of the aforementioned patterns in nature, including the spiral arrangement of leaves and other plant parts. German mathematician Simon Jacob noted that consecutive Fibonacci numbers converge to the golden ratio; this was rediscovered by Johannes Kepler later.

This abundance of intricate geometry, measured proportions, and efficiency in nature often reminds me of the opening verses of the 87th surah of the Quran:

“Glorify the name of your Lord the Most High; who created [all things] in due proportion.”

— the Quran (87:1,2)

Indeed, the Quran repeatedly invites its reader to ponder upon natural phenomenon for they point to a wisdom and a design behind them.

“The sun and the moon follow their calculated courses; the plants and the trees submit to His designs; He has raised up the sky. He has set the balance; so that you may not exceed in the balance.”

— the Quran (55:5-8)

The balance (al-mizaan) mentioned here is seen by most exegetes as a reference to justice. It can also be seen as a reference to honoring the balance and harmony of the created order.

Al-Hajj Malik Al-Shabazz رحمه الله (Malcolm X) was martyred on February 21st, in 1965.

May Allah grant him the highest of ranks in Jannah.

It's the worst feeling when you commit a sin and realise that you disobeyed the One who loves you more than anyone. But it's the best feeling to go back to Him and ask for forgiveness, knowing that He was always waiting for your tawbah.

“Those who devour the property of orphans, they fill their bellies with fire. Soon they will roast in the blazing fire (of Hell).”

-Al Qur’aan [4:10]

The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said :

The best of you is the one with best character.