Irak

Irak

Sedikitnya, ada empat orang nabi dan rasul yang diutus di negeri ini. Keempat nabi dan rasul itu adalah Idris AS, Nuh AS, Ibrahim AS, dan Yunus AS.

Iraq is one country where the coming of God's prophets and apostles. At least, there are four prophets and messengers who were sent in this country. Fourth prophets andapostles is the U.S. Idris, Nuh AS, Abraham, and Jonah U.S..

Prophet Idris was sent in wilaah Ancient Iraq, precisely in the region of Babylon. Noahwas sent in the Mesopotamia region, in the Babylonian Abraham, and Jonah in theNinawa (Ninive).

There are some famous cities in Iraq, including Baghdad, Basra and Kufa. Until now,the third city, famous as a center spread of Islam. In fact, during the Abbasid dynasty, the city of Baghdad became the center of the development of science and peaked(The Golden Age) at the time of Caliph Harun al Rashid.

Mesir

Egypt is a land of kings. This is where the pharaoh (Egyptian kings) ruled. The countryhas been there since the 32nd century BC (BC), or about 3200 BC. Since theProphet Ibrahim AS, this country already exists. At the time of the ruling dynasty is thedynasty Usrah in the classical era (3200-2160 BC). Furthermore, before the Pharaoh,was established pyramid. That is called the era of Ancient Egypt.
According to Sami bin Abdullah Al Maghluts Athlas chronicle in his book Al-Anbiya'wa al-rusul (Atlas History of Prophets and Apostles), there are at least four periods inthis time of Ancient Egypt. That is the period of the Kingdom of Classical Era (3200-2160 BC). At this time there are ten dynasties namely dynasty IX.
The second period was the era that began mid-year by 2160-1585 BC. In this periodranging from the ruling dynasty dynasties XI-XVII. In this era, the Hyksos invadedEgypt.
Furthermore, the third period, namely the kingdom of a new era (1585-1200 BC).That ruling was the dynasty XVIII-XX. At the moment this is the Pharaoh in power andwhen Moses went out with his people from Egypt.
Finally, the era of weakness and decline (1200-332 BC) dynasties which were inherited by the XXI-XXX. At this time, Alexsander Macedonia into the land of Egypt.
Al Maghluts mention, XII dynasty was a period with major events in ancient history. Atthis time, Abraham was born in southern Iraq, then moved to Syria, where he went toEgypt after Syria began to suffer from drought. At that moment, the king of Egypt's ruling gives him a servant, named Hagar, who eventually become the wife ofAbraham.
In the Qur'an, Allah has sent as many as 25 of the Prophet and Apostles. And of the 25's, three of the Prophet who was sent to Egypt this region. Third Prophet andMessenger are U.S. Yusuf, Musa, and Harun U.S..

Makkah

Makkah al Mukarramah is a very sacred land of Muslims. For God Almighty has made that clear in the Qur'an."And if they do not notice, that We have made (their country) a sanctuary secure, while men around him rob-rob. So why (after the real truth), they still believe in a false and disbelieve in the favor of Allah? "(Surat al-Ankabut [29]: 67).In addition to Mecca, which is also called the holy land by God is Palestine and in surrounding areas. "O my people, go to the holy land (Palestine) which Allah has prescribed for you, and do not run backward (for fear of the enemy), then you become the people perish." (Al Maidah [5]: 21). See also in surah Al-Isra [17] Paragraph 1.While Madinah Al Munawwarah, sanctified by the Prophet Muhammad. Anas RA said that the Prophet SAW said, "Madinah is haram (holy land) from this to this, should not be cut (cut) tree, and should not be done bid'ahdi dalamna. Any person who makes heresy (or protect those who do heretics) on it, then he hit curse of Allah, angels, and all mankind. "(Bukhari).As the town is cleansed, of course, Mecca has many privileges. Among other things, the establishment of God's house (House), as a mecca for Muslims all over the world.All Muslims must confront face towards the Sacred House, each will establish prayer five times a day.In addition, of course, the glory of Mecca, as this is where God sent the prophet of the first (Adam) and the final prophet (Muhammad SAW). In the book Athlas chronicle al-Anbiya 'wa al-rusul, Sami bin Abdullah Al-Maghluts explains, there are six people who sent prophets and messengers of Allah in Makkah and the surrounding areas (Arabian Peninsula). Sixth prophets and apostles was Prophet Adam, Prophet Ismail AS, Prophet Saleh AS, Prophet Hud U.S., U.S. Shu'aib Prophet, and Prophet Muhammad SAW.Of the 25 prophets and messengers are mentioned in the Qur'an, only six prophet who was sent in Makkah and the surrounding earth. Most of the 25 apostles, had been to Mecca, and even perform the pilgrimage. Among them was Prophet Abraham AS.

SYAM And Palestina

Allah says, that the Palestinians and Syria is a country blessed by God Almighty, in addition to Mecca and Medina."O my people, go to the holy land (Palestine) which Allah has prescribed for you, and do not run backward (for fear of the enemy), then you become the people perish." (Al Maidah [5]: 21)."And We saved Abraham and Lot to a land which We had blessed for all people." (Surat al-Anbiya [21]: 71)"Glory to God, who has memperjalankan his servant on a night of Al-Masjid al-Haram to Al Aqsa Mosque which We have blessed around it." (Surat al-Isra [17]: 1)All the commentators agree, that the country is blessed in the paragraph above is a land of Syria and Palestine. For example, Digital is mentioned in the Qur'an, which is a country in the above verse is a description of Syria and Palestine. God bless the country, because most of the prophets came from this land and the land was fertile.Palestine for example, referred to as one of the oldest country in the world. And in Palestine, specifically Jerusalem, the city was known as the City of Three Faith. Similarly, Karen Armstrong called it. And Armstrong said, before the 20th century BC, the country has been inhabited by the Canaanites.Prof.Dr. Anggara Umar Jenie, Indonesian Institute of Sciences (LIPI), said the city of Jerusalem is the best evidence in the antiquity of the settlements-semistis ancient Arabs in Palestine, who had been there long before other nations to come.The city was founded by the tribes Jebusites, which is a branch of the Canaanites who lived about 5000 years ago. "The first one is a king of Jerusalem established nation-Canaanite Jebusites," he said.So it makes sense in this country have been sent many prophets and messengers, because it is one of the oldest cities in the world.In this country there are Haikal Sulaiman and the Kingdom of David, also the birthplace of Jesus, where diadzabnya the Lot, where Zakaria perform the prayer, the Prophet SAW implement dna Isra Mi `raj, the Aqsa Mosque, and others. In fact, in one tower Mosque in Damascus, where the decline is believed to be the Prophet Isa at the end of time later. Allaah knows best

Mengendalikan Marah

Menurut kacamata psikologi, marah adalah bagian dari emosi. Di antara sekian banyak emosi, marah dikategorikan sebagai emosi yang negatif. "

Oleh karena itu, marah harus dikendalikan jika kemarahan tersebut dapat merugikan orang lain dan lingkungan sekitarnya. Namun, tidak selamanya amarah dapat merugikan orang lain karena ada saat-saat di mana kemarahan perlu diekspresikan lewat perilaku. Sebab, adakalanya seseorang yang kita ajak bicara baru mengerti maksud yang ingin kita sampaikan ketika kita marah. Tanpa marah, orang lain malah menganggap kita main-main atau tidak serius.

Begitu juga dengan Anda. Jika marah kepada anak bertujuan untuk menasihati, kemarahan tersebut diperbolehkan, dengan catatan tidak melukai fisik dan psikis mereka. Namun, jika kemarahan tersebut karena jengkel kepada mereka, apalagi sampai melukai fisik maupun psikis mereka, marah yang seperti ini yang dilarang dalam Islam, dan kita harus berusaha mengendalikannya.

Dalam hal ini, Islam telah memberikan arahan kepada kita untuk mampu mengendalikan amarah dengan cara-cara berikut ini.

Pertama, membaca ta’awudz ketika marah.

Rasulullah pernah mengajarkannya kepada dua orang sahabat yang saling mencaci dengan mengatakan, “Sesungguhnya aku akan ajarkan kalian suatu kalimat yang kalau diucapkan akan hilanglah kemarahan kalian, yaitu bacaan A’uudzubillaahi minasysyaithaanirrajiim.” (H.R. Bukhari)

Kedua, mengubah posisi ketika marah.

Jika posisi kita saat kemaran itu datang adalah berdiri, dianjurkan untuk duduk. Namun, ketika posisi marah kita sedang duduk, dianjurkan untuk berbaring. Rasulullah Saw. bersabda, “Apabila salah seorang di antara kalian marah, sedangkan ia dalam posisi berdiri, hendaklah ia duduk. Kalau telah reda atau hilang marahnya (maka cukup dengan duduk saja), dan jika belum reda, hendaklah ia berbaring” (H.R. Abu Daud).

Ketiga, diam atau tidak berbicara.

Rasulullah Saw. bersabda, “Apabila di antara kalian marah, diamlah” (H.R. Ahmad).

Keempat, berwudhulah.

Rasulullah Saw. bersabda, “Sesungguhnya marah itu dari setan dan setan itu diciptakan dari api, dan api itu bisa padam jika diredam dengan air, maka apabila di antara kalian marah, berwudhulah” (H.R. Ahmad).

Kelima, lakukanlah shalat.

Jika empat langkah tadi belum mampu meredakan amarah, ambillah langkah pamungkas, yaitu dengan melaksanakan shalat dua rakaat. Insya Allah dengan shalat kita akan mampu meredakan amarah, sebagaimana disabdakan oleh Rasulullah Saw., “Ketahuilah, sesungguhnya marah itu bara api dalam hati manusia. Tidaklah engkau melihat merahnya kedua matanya dan tegangnya urat darah di lehernya? Maka barangsiapa yang mendapatkan hal itu (amarah), hendaklah ia bersujud (shalat)” (H.R. Tirmidzi).

Itulah lima jurus untuk mengendalikan amarah. Mudah-mudahan lima jurus tersebut dapat kita amalkan setiap kali kemarahan merasuki jiwa kita. Wallaahu a’lam.

The Islamic Origins of Modern Science

Fourteen centuries ago, God sent down the Qur'an as a guide to all humanity.

At the time the Arab society was in a state of complete degeneration, chaos and ignorance. They were a barbarous people who worshipped idols of their own making, believed warfare and bloodshed to be virtuous and were even capable of killing their own children. They had little interest in intellectual matters, let alone a scientific outlook to the natural world.

However, through Islam they learned humanity and civilization. Not only the Arabs but all the communities which accepted Islam escaped the darkness of the age of ignorance and were illuminated by the divine wisdom of the Qur'an. Amongst the faculties the Qur'an brought to humanity was scientific thinking.

The Scientific Paradigm Given in the Qur'an

The genesis of scientific thought is the sense of curiosity. Because people wonder how the universe and nature work, they investigate and become interested in science. But most people lack this curiosity. For them, the important things are not the secrets of the universe and nature but their own small worldly profits and pleasures. In communities where people who think in this way are in charge, science does not develop. Idleness and ignorance rule.
The Arab community before the Qur'an was of this type. But the verses of the Qur'an called upon them to think, to investigate and to use their minds, perhaps for the first time in their lives.
In one of the first revealed verses of the Qur'an, God drew the attention of the Arabs to the camel, a part of their everyday lives:

Have they not looked at the camel-how it was created? And at the sky-how it was raised up? And at the mountains-how they were embedded? And at the earth-how it is spread out? So remind them! You are only a reminder. (Qur'an, 88: 17-21)

In many other verses of the Qur'an, people are instructed to examine nature and learn from it because people can know God only by examining His creations. Because of this, in one verse of the Qur'an Muslims are defined as people who think about the creation of the heavens and the earth:

Those who remember God, standing, sitting and lying on their sides, and reflect on the creation of the heavens and the earth (saying): "Our Lord, You have not created this for nothing. Glory be to You! So safeguard us from the punishment of the Fire." (Qur'an, 3: 191)

As a result of this, for a Muslim, taking an interest in science is a very important form of worship. In many verses of the Qur'an, God instructs Muslims to investigate the heavens, the earth, living things or their own existence and think about them. When we look at the verses, we find indications of all the main branches of science in the Qur'an.

For example, in the Qur'an, God encourages the science of astronomy:

He who created the seven heavens in layers. You will not find any flaw in the creation of the All-Merciful. Look again-do you see any gaps? (Qur'an, 67: 3)

In another verse of the Qur'an, God encourages the investigation of astronomy and the composition of the earth that is the science of geology:

Do they not look at the sky above them? How We have made it and adorned it, and there are no flaws in it? And the earth- We have spread it out, and set thereon mountains standing firm, and produced therein every kind of beautiful growth (in pairs)-To be observed and commemorated by every devotee turning (to God). (Qur'an, 50: 6-8)

In the Qur'an, God also encourages the study of botany:

It is He Who sends down water from the sky from which We bring forth growth of every kind, and from that We bring forth the green shoots and from them We bring forth close-packed seeds, and from the spathes of the date palm date clusters hanging down, and gardens of grapes and olives and pomegranates, both similar and dissimilar. Look at their fruits as they bear fruit and ripen. There are Signs in that for people who believe. (Qur'an, 6:99)

In another verse of the Qur'an, God draws attention to zoology:

You have a lesson in livestock... (Qur'an, 16:66)

Here is a Qur'anic verse about the sciences of archaeology and anthropology:

Have they not traveled in the earth and seen the final fate of those before them? (Qur'an, 30: 9)

In another verse of the Qur'an, God draws attention to the proof of God in a person's own body and spirit:

There are certainly Signs in the earth for people with certainty; and in yourselves as well. Do you not then see? (Qur'an, 51: 20-21)

As we can see, God recommends all the sciences to Muslims in the Qur'an. Because of this the growth of Islam in history meant at the same time the growth of scientific knowledge.

The Scientific Renaissance of the Middle East

As we have mentioned, when the Prophet Mohammed (pbh) began to preach Islam, the Arabs were a community of ignorant, superstitious tribes. However, thanks to the light of the Qur'an they were rescued from superstition and began to follow the path of reason. As a result of this, one of the most astonishing developments in world history took place and in a few decades Islam, which emerged from the small town of Medina, spread from Africa to Central Asia. The Arabs, who previously could not even rule a single city in harmony, came to be rulers of a world empire.

One of the most important facets of this empire was that it provided the stage for a scientific development previously unmatched in history. At a time when Europe was living through the Dark Ages, the Islamic world created the greatest legacy of scientific knowledge seen in history to that date. The sciences of medicine, geometry, algebra, astronomy and even sociology were developed systematically for the first time.

Great centers of religious learning were also centers of knowledge and scientific development. Such formal centers began during the Abbasid period (750-1258 A.D.) when thousands of mosque schools were established. In the tenth century Baghdad had some 300 schools. Alexandria in the fourteenth century had 12,000 students. It was in the tenth century that the formal concept of the Madrassah (school) was developed in Baghdad. The Madrassah had a curriculum and full-time and part-time teachers, many of whom were women. Rich and poor alike received free education. From there Maktabat (libraries) were developed and foreign books acquired. The two most famous are Bait al-Hikmah in Baghdad (ca. 820) and Dar al-Ilm in Cairo (ca. 998). Universities such as Al-Azhar (969 A.D.) were also established long before those in Europe. The Islamic world created the first universities - and even hospitals - in the world.