HIMPUNAN MUSLIMAT IMPROF : AQIDAH DAN UKHWAH

Himpunan MUSLIMAT IMROF 08

"Dalam masa 15 minit, antunna perlu membina sebuah 'tower' hanya menggunakan belon dan selotape. Tower yang paling tinggi akan dikira sebagai pemenang", laungan dari kak CheCah.

Mungkin sesetengah dari kita, berusaha bertungkus lumus meniup belon yang besar agar dapat memaksimumkan ketinggian tower , ada juga yang meniup belon dengan tiupan yang kecil agar belon tidak mudah pecah, dan ada juga yg berusaha 'menipu' meletakkan air ke dalam belon agar dasar nya mantap dan stabil supaya binaannya tidak mudah tumbang. Apakah maksud tersirat dari permainan ini?

Untuk membina sebuah bangunan, pelbagai perkara yang perlu diambil kira bermula dari tapak, pelan, pekerja, bahan mentah, modal dan sebagainya. Namun, yang paling penting adalah tapak kerana binaan yang kukuh adalah hasil dari kekuatan tapaknya. Ianya memerlukan cerucuk yang kuat dan di tanam sedalam yang mungkin agar bangunan itu bertahan dengan kukuh dan tersergam dengan indah. Untuk membina bangunan yang tinggi maka kita memerlukan asas yang lebih dalam dan lebih kukuh. Begitu juga dengan belon yang dibina, untuk memastikan belon tidak goyah dan dapat bertahan, kita perlu meletakkan seberapa banyak belon di bahagian dasarnya. Tafsiran ini dapat disimpulkan bahawa tanpa AQIDAH asas sebegini kita mungkin tidak dapat menyiapkan bangunan tadi dan kalaupun ia siap ia mungkin akan mengalami kerugian dan sebagainya.

Ust Nuridah

Dr Mariah, Dr Lo'lo, Dr Halimah

Aqidah merupakan faktor terasas dalam pembentukan Wahdatul Amal dan Wahdatul Fikr. Tumpuan utama dalam menyatupadukan Aqidah ialah dengan mentauhidkan Allah kerana tuntutan tauhid adalah bertunjangkan Rububiyyah dan Uluhiyyah. Tauhid yang diimani inilah yang menjadi asas kefahaman yang jelas seterusnya melahirkan amal Islami yang ikhlas.

Firman Allah swt yang bermaksud:“Tidak ada paksaan di dalam (memasuki) agama (Islam). Sesungguhnya telah jelas jalan yang benar dan yang sesat. Kerana itu, barangsiapa yang ingkar kepada taghut lalu mereka beriman kepada Allah, seungguhnya mereka telah berpegang kepada tali Allah yang amat kuat dan tidak akan ia putus. Dan Allah itu Maha Mendengar lagi Maha Mengetahui” (al-Baqarah : 256)

Hasil daripada kesatuan aqidah maka terbentuklah kesatuan amal yang hanya bertunjangkan kepada matlamat yang satu iaitu ALLAH, RASUL dan ketaatan kepada pimpinan yang benar dan adil. Kebanyakkan dari muslimat Improf telah ditarbiyah sejak dari kampus dan kita sedia maklum konsep dalam berdakwah terdapat 3 marhalah. Mengapa ana utarakan marhalah dakwah? Ini kerana kita telah berbaiah sebagai daie dalam meneruskan perjuangan Rasulluah dan berusaha mencapai matlamat yang mutlak iaitu syurga dan MARDHATILLAH.

Marhalah yang pertama adalah taarif, kedua takwim dan ketiga ada tanfiz. Setiap dari kita telah memahami konsep taarif atau pengenalan dalam usaha mendekatkan diri kepada ALLAH, menambahkan keimanaan dan ketaqwaan dengan pembentukkan iman yang hakiki.Setelah marhalah pertama difahami, maka hendaklah kita berpindah pula ke marhalah takwim dimana kita perlu mengenali konsep amal jamaie (beramal dan bergerak dalam bentuk jemaah). Islam tidak dapat ditegakkan sekiranya kita mengasingkan diri dari jemaah dan masyarakat dan akhir sekali marhalah yang penting itu tanfiz dimana sebagai seorang muslimah kita memerlukan pengorbanan untuk bersama-sama mengangkat panji islam untuk ditegakkan ditengah-tengah kejahilan.

Untuk mengisi tuntutan ini maka hendaklah setiap dari kita berusaha mencari ilmu dan memperkukuh aqidah hasil dari usrah-usrah dan tamrin/program yang diadakan. Kerana itu TARBIYAH dalam pembetukan rohani perlu dikuatkan dan berusaha sedaya upaya agar usrah yang diadakan dari peringkat zon dapat dihadiri walaupun banyak kepayahan dan tanggungjawab yang dihadapi. Ya, ana belum berkahwin, malah tidak punya anak lagi. Kerana itu ana masih belum cukup memahami atau merasai perasaan tanggungjawab yang dihadapi oleh kakak-kakak dan adik-adik yang sudah berumahtangga. Pun begitu, ana akan sentiasa berdoa agar setiap perjalanan hidup sahabat dipermudahkan oleh ALLAH dan pada sahabat yang masih tidak memahami masalah sahabat yang lain, maka berlapang dada lah kerana kita belum menempuh alam tersebut dimana aulawiyat sebagai muslimah ketika itu sangat sukar ditafsir. Sebagai seorang hamba, janganlah kita begitu goyah dalam menyesali setiap kehidupan, yang penting hati dan pemikiran kita jangan diluputkan perasaan cinta dan sayang untuk bersama jemaah Islam. Walaupun kita tidak memegang apa-apa jawatan, namun letakkan ruhniah kita untuk berada bersama sahabat dan meletakkan unsur utama al amal mutawasil iaitu kerja yang dibuat berterusan dengan Ikhlas walaupun hanya secebis zarah.

bersama Ustazah wan HasrinaDua gadis yang tidak dapat dipisahkantiup belon

Setelah tapak diperkukuhkan, dinding pula dibina dengan menyusun batu bata dengan aturan yang betul dan di'ikat' dengan bancuhan simen. Begitu juga dengan belon yang dihasilkan, selotape dijadikan ikatan utama untuk menghubungkan antara satu belon ke belon yang lain. Inilah dinamakan Konsep Ukhwah Islamiyyah iaitu persaudaraan atau kasih sayang yang bermatlamatkan mardhatillah yang mana ianya merupakan kurniaan atau pemberian daripada Allah swt.

Firman Allah swt yang bermaksud:“Dan Dialah yang menyatukan di antara hati mereka (yang beriman). Kalaulah engkau belanjakan segala (harta benda) yang ada di bumi, nescaya engkau tidak dapat juga menyatu padukan di antara hati-hati mereka, akan tetapi Allah telah menyatupadukan di antara (hati) mereka. Seungguhnya Ia Maha Kuasa lagi Maha Bijaksana” (Al Anfaal ayat 63) Ukhwah antara muslimah yang baru mendaftar dalam Improf atau yang telah lama bersama dalam Improf perlulah dihasil dan dilahirkan atas ikatan rabbani - ikatan yang diikuti di atas dasar ketaatan kepada Allah - yang mengikat hati-hati mereka dan ia merupakan jalinan yang mendekatkan mereka kepada Allah s.w.t. Ukhuwwah merupakan ikatan keimanan yang paling kukuh sebagaimana yang dinyatakan oleh Nabi s.a.w:“Sekuat-kuat ikatan iman ialah cinta dan berkasih-sayang kerana Allah dan marah juga kerana Allah”. (Hadis riwayat Imam Ahmad).

Justeru, kepada yang senior dalam improf perlulah meraikan kehadiran junior improf yang baru dan junior improf perlulah berusaha mengenali senior dalam menjalinkan ukhwah sesama kita. Jangan meletakkan ukhwah itu berlandaskan arahan semata atau menunggu bila program seterusnya akan diadakan, tetapi ukhwah boleh terjalin dimana-mana sahaja. Alhamdulilah, kita diberi kelebihan untuk berinteraksi sesama kita dengan wujudnya yahoogrop JALINAN UKHWAH. Gunakan semaksimumkan mungkin dan kongsi segala idea yang diperolehi agar hati-hati ini akan merindui sahabat lain atas dasar persaudaraan ISLAMIYAH. Jadilah seumpama satu jasad yang apabila satu daripada anggota jasad itu merasai sakit, maka seluruh anggota yang lain akan turut menanggung penderitaannya.

Alhamdulilah, terima kasih daun keladi buat pihak penganjur dan seluruh muslimat improf yang memberi sokongan. Kepada yang tidak dapat hadir, InsyaALLAH, program seperti ini akan diteruskan lagi dan nantikan juga program-program baru yang akan menyusul. Teruslah memberi sokongan kerana sokongan yang paling baik adalah doa dari sahabat yang mendoakan sahabatnya tanpa diketahui oleh sesiapa kecuali ALLAH S.W.T.

Ikrar sesungguhnya sembahnyangku, ibadatku, hidupku dan matiku hanya kerana ALLAH akan hanya teruji kalau kita terus bersama dengan jemaah Islammiyah . Berjuanglah demi ALLAH dan RASUL dan berdakwahlah kepada semua masyarakat mengikut waqie, tempat dan profisyen masing-masing selagi mana tidak melanggar syariat. Cita-cita ISLAM tidak akan tercapai kalau kita hanya menyatakan bahawa Islam itu benar, indah dan sempurna tetapi kebenaran, keindahan dan kesempurnaan itu tidak direalisasikan dengan perlaksanaan

Women and Da'wah from the perspective of ISLAM

One of my junior had come to me and asked me, why women are allowed to go out for Da'wah? Those women should stay at home and they should obey only on their husband and take care of their children. The general rule for the women is to stay in their home as has been legislated for them, and not to go out except for a dire need. This is because of the statement of the Prophet (sallallaahu ’alayhi wa sallam):

"…and their houses are better for them."

i was thinking...and thinking, and fortunately i got something from the website that can solve the misinterpreted issue that has been spread by many. I'm apologize because paste it in English language because i want all women in the world and not only malaysian women will more understand on our tasks to help other women come to Islam, increase their knowledge about Islam and instruct the mualaf women after they become Muslims.

By Abdul Lateef M. al-Hassan & Sumayyah bint Joan al-Jumu'ah Magazine

From the very beginning, women have played vital roles in the propagation of the fundamental truths of Islamic da'wah. From the sacrifices of Sumayyah, to the collected Ahadeeth of Aisha, women have been instrumental in the flourishing and spreading of this deen. Unfortunately during these times, the Islamic revival suffers from weaknesses in its properly qualified personnel, which limits its spreading and restricts the da'wah work to an elitist group of activists, with finite and limited efforts of da'wah and tarbiyah being focused on women.

Da'wah amongst women deserves, and should get, far more attention than it does. So far, except in a few instances, women have been distanced from the field of da'wah work. If we look at the reality, and the situation of Islamic da'wah work, and the position of women in it today, we can easily find the following problems:

1- Deficiency in da'wah capabilities among and by women.

2- The ill use of existing limited-resources in combination with a lack of personal initiative on the part of women.

3- A neglect or omission of women's issues in the planning of Islamic da'wah.

4- Absence of strong tarbiyah and the lack of fundamental Islamic knowledge in the da'iyat (female callers) in the field of da'wah. Only a few of the wives and daughters of dou'at (male callers) have any worthwhile Islamic knowledge.

5- Most women do not possess a proper understanding the role of da'wah made incumbent on their husbands. Because of this, they may not understand the importance of time given to projects outside the home, which in turn may, become a source of tension within the home.

6- The level of general Islamic knowledge among most women is low.

7- Women's da'wah programs, as well as overall da'wah programs and institutions are rare, and not well organized.

ROOTS of the PROBLEM

Many obstacles and restraints have been the causes behind the weakness and neglect of da'wah work amongst women. One they have been recognized and analyzed, viable solutions can be sought and implemented.

One major reason, is that many men are not convinced about the importance of women's role and responsibilities in the field of da'wah. The Qur'anic verse "...remain at your homes..." [33:33] has been misinterpreted by many, and so has the right of stewardship or Qawama. In many instances we see men objecting to women's participation in da'wah and thus preventing them from fulfilling their role toward their fellow Muslims and to the larger society in general. Spreading Islam has been made incumbent on all Muslims, men and women.

"It is vital that husbands encourage their wives to participate in da'wah work," said Dr. Aisha Hamdan, Director of the Islamic Education Foundation, based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. She has a Ph. D. in Clinical Psychology with a specialty in child and family issues. She teaches at a private university in the Twin Cities. The IEF is a two-year-old organization, with one of its goals being, to increase the level of awareness and to provide training in giving da'wah, amongst Muslim women and men. "They should encourage them to spread the message of this deen, perhaps by taking them along when they go out, and by instructing them on the proper ways of giving presentations about Islam."

A more particular reason is the absence or confusion of priorities in the minds of dou'at. Many of them have been overwhelmed and distracted by the state of the Ummah, even to the extent of ignoring to give proper attention to their homes and families. Their energies having been exhausted in the work outside the home, leaving them with nothing left for their families. This imbalance hurts not only the families, but also the community as a whole.

The level of women's education and awareness of their position and responsibility plays an important role. As education and awareness decline, women become disinterested, their level of giving and sense of sacrifice weakens. "Unfortunately, not a lot of Muslim women feel that they know enough about Islam to share it with others. They need to realize that it is their responsibility to obtain that knowledge and then share it with others. Many women also feel uncomfortable presenting to groups of people due to various reasons." Dr. Hamdan said. "This is why we are conducting training sessions here, about how to conduct da'wah. We are committed to trying to arm women with the necessary skills, that will give them the confidence to take up this very important, and often neglected role in their lives as Muslims."

Indulgence in luxuries, even if they are halal things, usually force women to devote more time to them and less time to doing da'wah. This also happens when they find it difficult to balance rights with duties. Sometimes women lose perspective, forgetting that the work inside the home is the core of their mission. By neglecting this role, or when they fail to arrange their priorities, and get tied to a job that distracts them, they ultimately fail at fulfilling their da'wah roles both inside and outside the home. "For many women, their jobs as wife, mother, cook, and teacher, inside their homes, are so time consuming, that the main barrier to engaging in da'wah work is oftentimes, a lack of time itself," said Dr. Hamdan. "This is why it is so important for husbands to be supportive to their wives in fulfilling their obligations both within and outside the home."

Another unfortunate reality is that most da'wah organizations have failed to absorb and utilize the energies of women, and have also failed to adjust their plans and programs in a way that would incorporate women as core assets in their da'wah work.

The media, and many other elements of the promiscuous society we live in, have had major impacts on the psyche of Muslim women. This psychic crippling has kept many women away from their mission and distorted the image of Islam in the minds of most of them.

A Desired ROLE for the MUSLIM WOMEN

1. Women are more capable than men are in communicating with other women. Women are usually more affected by word, deed, and conduct of other women, more so than by men. Women are more capable of recognizing the particularities and problems associated with women's education and tarbiyah.

2. Women can better comprehend the direction in which women's da'wah work should be geared. They can best discern the order of priorities, because they are more familiar with this sphere.

3. Women are more free than men in communicating with other women, either individually for da'wah activities, or in women's learning and other forums and places of meeting.

4. Many Muslim women who are in need of guidance, education, and direction lack the presence of men-folk who can provide this service, therefore it makes sense that qualified women in the community should offer this.

5. The educational and the tarbiyah need of women are greater than that of men. They get pregnant, give birth, and nurse children. The children are more tied to them than they are to their fathers. Women stay at home with their sons and daughters, and thus can bring them up as they please. If they are not allowed to share in the da'wah efforts of their husbands, a lot of the much-needed results may not be attained.

6. Women have a great effect on their husbands. If they have strong emaan and character, they have a very good chance at helping their husbands become strong as well.

7. Women have a lot of characteristics that stress the importance of their da'wah role. They should also be taken into account whenever any da'wah work is planned. Some are:

* Women have the innate ability to communicate strongly what they believe to be true in their hearts. Dr. Hamdan also points out that, "Women are also generally stronger in terms of verbal abilities and emotionality."
* Women sometimes lack will power and a sense of direction, and therefore need the assistance of other women to give strength and motivation.

A Definite Role

The work of the Muslim woman in the field of da'wah strengthens the man's work, and it expand it into areas where her effectiveness supersedes that of the man. It is sad that this role is so grossly overlooked and underestimated. By her nature as a spiritual and psychological comforter of man, the woman can play an important role in da'wah, for a man cannot -if his mind is preoccupied with works and goals- cope with his own problems, let alone undertake the burdens of giving da'wah. Many have failed on the path of da'wah for this very reason. Khadija's comfort, help, and support of the Prophet, sallallaahu alayhe wa sallam, offer the greatest proof of the vital importance of this role. The Prophet's companions who left their homes to go places that were thousands of miles away to take the new religion to people also had the support and the backing of their wives.

Very few women today understand or are aware of such a role, let alone carry it out. A woman may think that the marriage home is a place of rest and easy. They have yet to realize that marriage is the starting point of struggle, sacrifice, giving and responsibility.

The woman's role does not end at door. She can be greatly effective by being a good example to others, by being good-hearted, kindly spoken, and of friendly conduct. She can offer assistance, and share concerns as well as joys. She can also use all appropriate opportunities to educate, guide and call others though observing the conditions of those whom she addresses.

If we move to a wider circle, we will find that Muslim women played a great role in sacrifice and service for the religion of Allah. Sumayyah gave up her life when Abu Jahl killed her for becoming a Muslim. She was the first Muslim, and woman, killed in Islam. Khadijah, the first wife of the Prophet, who was very rich, spent of her money to support the da'wah. Umm Salamah left her husband and saw her children persecuted when she migrated. Umm Imarah fought in defense of the Prophet, sallallaahu alayhe wa sallam, in the Uhud battle. Tending the wounded in battles was the role Muslim Women played throughout history.

Building SUCCESSFUL Da'wah Programs

There are conditions that must be met for women's da'wah work to succeed and achieve its expected outcome. Many of the items in the following discussion are good to consider at all time, but it is always important to be in touch with the specific environment one is working with, study it and design all programs to fit the specific reality and needs.

First: Important Guidelines

The fact that we stress the importance of women's role in Islamic da'wah should not lead us away from keeping the women's creation, nature and priorities clear in mind. There are important points that should be used as guidelines when planning or doing da'wah work:

1- Typically, the woman's main role and job is at home. This is clearly stated in Qur'an and Hadeeth. Allah says, "And stay in your houses." [33:33] Of course women can go out for salah in the masjid, participate in any other activities she may need and to do da'wah. However, none of these activities should conflict with her essential duties at home as wife and mother. In many cases, it is this balance between the woman's essential duties and the requirements of da'wah work, that have caused problems and misunderstandings in families and communities. "Women may find ways to fulfill their da'wah obligations at home, such as engaging in office work for an Islamic organization, answering telephones, or any other number of possibilities, depending on the skills and interest of each woman, " she said.

2- There are special injunctions regarding women, and the mixing of men and women, that must be observed in any da'wah activity and under any circumstances:

a) Proper hijab between men and women must be observed at all times.

b) Women cannot travel without a male companion who is her mahram.

c) Women cannot intermix freely with men who are not directly related to her.

d) Women cannot exit from their homes except by permission of those who are in charge of them and care for them, i.e. their husbands or fathers.

3- The enemies of Islam usually exploit these injunctions and use them to defame Islam as demeaning to women. Some dou'at get affected by these allegations and they are thereby led to be lax and unmindful. The true dou'at guided by the Sunnah must watch out, lest they be affected by the lusts and whims of society.

4- Men have the original right in da'wah activities to take the lead as was the case in the age at the Prophet, sallallaahu alayhe wa sallam, and the excellent generations that followed. Women's role in da'wah work is undeniable, provided the appropriate guidelines are adhered to.

It is time that Muslims who profess to follow the Sunnah rethink the issue of dawah among women and by women. We should remember Khadijah, Aisha, Sumayyah, and many other Muslim women throughout our history, and what they did for Islam and learn from it. We also have to realize that mere talk and emotionalism are useless. We need to do something about our immediate situation now. Education, preparation, and qualification of women will be the key to our future success. Throughout history, the yardstick used to measure the well being of any society has been the condition of its women. Let us therefore, strive to improve the intellectual, spiritual and emotional condition of the Muslim woman by allowing her to fulfill all the God-given abilities and responsibilities made incumbent on her.

for more info : http://www.missionislam.com/knowledge/womenindawah.htm

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Strong winds at FELCRA Nasaruddin, Bota

FELCRA Nasaruddin which is located near with Seri Iskandar was hit by strong winds and tornado on last Tuesday evening.

The area was worst affected, with about 70 homes and mosque damaged.

As a result of the natural disaster declaration, residents are looking for donations to raise fund for the construction, food and their children’s education.

Your contributions is very much appreciated and you can do so by deposited your donations direct to CIMB Bank account: 12170048807521 (Nurul Najmin Amran)

Please inform me using personal email or my phone number (0193421989) after you already transferred.

Insya Allah all your assistance and contributions in raising the funds will be rewarded by Allah SWT. Once again, thank you and salam from me.

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Charity program in Ramadhan at Hospital Changkat Melintang

Organising Charity Program in conjunction with Ramadan, has become a good practised in Moslim believer . This is a way to strengthen ties with the local community, hospital patients and ease the burden of the needy, so that everyone would be able to enjoy a more meaningful Aidil Fitri.

On 26 September 2008 / 26 Ramadan 1429H, the program was organised by Nisa' Parit, Perak at Hospital Changkat Melintang . In the spirit of sharing and giving, the program had been involved not only from Malaysian but also from others countries. Aicha from Algerian, Teddy from Euthopia, Wala and Yasreen from Sudan and not forget my officemate Diana even though she is not from Nisa's member were really enjoyed. knowing the feeling of the patients made me realize their illness and their sacrifice facing their sickness especially when we visited the patients who were taking hemodialisis.

Thank you very much for your helping my friends.I'm really appreciated and was so happy with your helpness and kindness. InsyaALLAH, really hope that this such of program not only will organise during Ramadhan but will be held throughout every year and every time.

Diana and Aicha

Aicha is talking to 'makcik'

buzying packing some goodies and hari raya tokens

teddy, aicha, najmin, yasreen and wala


gathering in front of the Hospital


we are taking the picture with Dr Najihah

wala with the old man.

yasreen is giving the goodies to the patient. pity of him.