Optimal in the Good Life ~ is only one

By Prof. Dr. KH Didin Hafidhuddin

In the Qur'an surah al-Mulk [67] verses 1-2, Allah says, "Glory be to God that in the hands of Him all the kingdoms, and He has power over all things. What makes the dead and alive, that He may test you, who among you a better charity (charity). And He is the Almighty, Forgiving. "

The verse clearly explains that God Almighty is the agent who has power over everything that his power is absolute. God also raise and lower the degree of a person, in accordance with His will. God who created life and death. And all it aims to examine the human is most optimal or good deeds in doing good deeds.

Optimization in doing good (charity) is one of the main character and the character of people who believe. That is, when doing good, doing full of sincerity, planning, implementation measures, as well as a directional evaluation. No original work or home duties and obligations are met.

Prophet Muhammad gave an example that prayer to be received it is the prayer that begins with good ablution, fulfilled the terms and rukunnya, standing, bowing, and prostrating done perfectly and tuma'ninah. In fact, when this is done, prayers were prayed to Allah Almighty: "O Allah, guard this man with his best because he has preserved me with great earnestness." (Reported by Imam Bukhari).

In line with this, the scholars have defined three main requirements in the worship. The first, done with full sincerity, just simply expect the pleasure of Allah SWT. This is in line with His word Sura al-Bayyinah (98): 5. "In fact, they were not ordered except to worship Allah with obedience to Him purifies the (running) straight religion, and that they may establish prayer and give charity. And that is the right religion."

Second, the implementation must be in accordance with the provisions of sharia. Not solely based on feelings or perhaps tradition and habit. And the third is always done with the full implementation seriousness (mujahadah).

Of course, sincerity is not only in worship mahdah (mandatory), but in all the work, especially relating to the public interest. An official judged not determined by the amount of work done or ever he occupied the position, but by the efforts and work done with full sincerity to serve the common interest.

For example, he did not use his position to enrich themselves and the group. Therefore, the post is a mandate which will be held accountable to the community and also to God Almighty on the Day of Judgement. Therefore, in the face of political and economic situation now is that often face the turmoil, the consistency and optimization of the officials in carrying out their duties and obligations is a necessity as well as needs. And Allaah knows best.

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