Istiqamah

Every Muslim who has vowed that Allah's Lord Rabb, his religious Islam and his apostle Muhammad, must always understand the meaning of this pledge and be able to realize its values ​​in the reality of life. Every dimension of his life must be colored by those values ​​in both safe and threatened conditions.

But in the reality of life and the phenomenon of the people, we realize that not everyone who has a good understanding of Islam is able to implement in all sides of his life. And people who are able to implement it may not be able to survive as expected of Islam, namely commitment and Istiqamah in holding his teachings throughout the course of his life.

So Istiqamah in holding the rope of Islam is a fundamental obligation and a necessity for the servants of God who want husnul khatimah and the hopes of his Paradise. The Messenger of Allah said: Narrated from Abu Hurairah r.a. That Allah's Messenger (may peace be upon him) said: "Be moderate and pray, know that none of you survived by their deeds, they asked," And you also ... The Messenger of Allah said, "And I (not saved) Swt has covered me with His grace and grace. " (H.R. Muslim of Abu Hurairah).

Istiqamah is not only commanded by ordinary people, but this Istiqamah is also commanded to the great men throughout the history of world civilization, ie the Prophets and the Apostles. Notice the following verse;

"So keep your (Istiqamahlah) in the right way, as commanded to you and (as) the one who has repented with you and do not exceed the limit: for He is Seer of what ye do." (Q.S.Hud: 112)

Definition

Istiqamah is anonymous from thughyan (deviation or exceeding limits). It can mean standing tall in a place without ever shifting, because the root Istiqamah word of the word "qaama" which means standing. So etymologically, Istiqamah means perpendicular. In a large Indonesian dictionary, Istiqamah is defined as a steadfast attitude and always consistent.

In terminology, Istiqamah can be interpreted with some of the following sense;

·         Abu Bakr As-Siddiq ra when asked about the Istiqamah he replied that Istiqamah is purity of unity (can not associate Allah with anything and anyone).

·         Umar bin Khattab ra said, "Istiqamah is a commitment to command and prohibition and should not be deceptive as a weasel trick".

·         'Uthman ibn Affan (may Allah be pleased with him) said: "Istiqamah is sanctifying charity to Allah Taala"

·         Ali ibn Abu Talib ra said, "Istiqamah is carrying out obligations"

·         Al-Hasan said, "Istiqamah is obedience and away from disobedience".

·         Mujahid said, "Istiqamah is a commitment to the creed of tawhid to meet with Allah Taala".

·         Ibn Taimiah said, "They are in love and worship to Him without turning left and right".

So Muslims who berIstiqamah is a Muslim who always maintain faith and faith in any situation and condition.

He was like a rock solid against the onslaught of waves that come and go. He does not easily sluggish or experience futur and degradation in the journey of da'wah.

He is always patient in facing all the temptations in the field of da'wah diembannya. Although the stage of propagation and central character changes. That is the true Muslim man, always Istiqamah in all the way and throughout the stages of da'wah.

The Trials And The Basic Istiqamah

In the Qur'an and Sunnah of the Holy Prophet many verses and hadiths relating to the issue of Istiqamah among others are;

"So keep your (Istiqamahlah) in the right way, as commanded to you and (also) those who have repented with you and do not transgress the limits: for He is All-Seer of what ye do." (Surah 11: 112).

This verse implies to us that the Messenger and those who repent with him should give the obligation as instructed. Istiqamah in mabda (base or beginning of departure), minhaj and hadaf (goals) are outlined and should not deviate from divine commands.

"Verily those who say," Our Lord is God "then they confirm their stance, then the angels will come down to them by saying," Do not be afraid and do not be sad; And delight them with the jannah that God has promised you ".

"We are your protectors in the life of the world and the Hereafter, in which ye obtain what ye desire and obtain (also) what ye ask".

"As a meal (to you) from the Forgiving, the Most Merciful." (41: 30-32).

"Those who say," Our Lord is Allah ", then they remain Istiqamah then there is no fear of them and they will not (also) mourn.

They are the inhabitants of heaven, they will abide therein; In return for what they have done. (Surah 46: 13-14) "

The above four verses describe the urgency of Istiqamah after faith and the great reward promised by Allah SWT such as loss of fear, sadness and heaven Servants of God who constantly strive for the values ​​of faith in any condition or situation. This is also confirmed by some of the prophetic traditions below;

"I said," O Messenger of Allah tell me a word in Islam that I will not ask anyone but you. He said, "Say," I believe in Allah, then berIstiqamahlah (do not deviate). "(Muslim HR from Sufyan bin Abdullah)

"The Messenger of Allah (saws) said:" Be moderate and be intentional, know that no one of you survived by his deeds. They asked, "And also you Yes ... The Messenger of Allah, he said," And also I (not saved) only Allah Almighty has covered me with His grace and grace. "(Muslim from Abu Hurairah)

In addition to the above verses and hadiths, there are some clerical statements about the urgency of the Istiqamah as follows;

Some wise men say, "Be you a man who has Istiqamah, not a man who seeks karomah, because in fact you are moving to look for karomah while your Robb demands you to bersstiqomah."

Shaykh al-Islam Ibn Taymiyyah said, "The greatest karomah is holding the Istiqamah."

Factors That Give Birth Istiqamah

Ibn Qayyim in "Madaarijus Salikiin" explains that there are six factors capable of giving birth to Istiqamah in one's soul as follows;

1. Charity and perform optimization

"And strive in the way of Allah with the true jihad, He has chosen you and He has not made for you in the religion of a narrow. (Follow) the religion of your parents Abraham, He has named you all men, (So) in this (Qur'an), that the Apostle be a witness against you and that all of you may be witnesses of all human beings, then establish prayer, fulfill zakat and hold on to the ropes of God. Your guardian, then He is the best Protector and Best Helper. " (Surah 22:78)

2. Moderate between transgressing and wasting action.

"And those who, when they spend, are neither excessive, nor stingy, nor are (the purchases) in the midst of such." (Surah 25:67)

From Abdullah bin Amru he said that Allah's Messenger (may peace be upon him) said: "Every charity has its peak and every peak must have kefuturan (keloyoan) .Who anyone who in futurnya (return) to my sunnah, then he was lucky and who in the futurnya (Back) to other than that, it means that he has been wretched "(HR Imam Ahmad from Anshar's best friend)

3. Not beyond the limit that has been outlined science

"And follow not that which ye have no knowledge of it: verily the hearing, the sight and the heart, all will be held accountable." (Surah 17:36)

4. Not leaning on contemporal factors, but rather leaning on something obvious

5. Sincerity

"Yet they are not commanded but to worship Allah by purifying obedience to Him in the righteous religion, and that they establish prayer and perform Zakat, and that is the righteous religion." (Surah 98: 5)

6. Following the Sunnah

Allah's Messenger (may peace be upon him) said: "Who among you is still alive after me will surely see the hard distinction, then you follow my Sunna and sunnah of the Rashidin Caliph (straight), bite him with your fangs" (Abu Daud of Al-Irbadl Bin Sariah)

Imam Sufyan said, "It is not accepted a word except if it is accompanied by charity, and it is not straightforward words and deeds except by intention, and it is not straightforward words, charity and intentions unless it is in accordance with the sunnah."

Positive Impact And Istiqamah Fruit

Muslim man who has an intentions and who is always committed to the values ​​of the truth of Islam in all aspects of his life will feel its positive impact and the delicious fruit of his life. The impact and fruit of Istiqamah as follows;

Courage (Syaja'ah)

Muslims who are always Istiqamah in his life he will have extraordinary courage. He will not be afraid to face all obstacles of da'wah. He will never be a coward and a traitor in the wilderness of struggle. In addition, it is also different with the person in whose heart there is a nifaq disease that always creates the giddiness in stepping and the fear and fear in the face of obstacles of da'wah.

Notice the word of Allah Taal in the verse 52 of al-Maidah below;

"Then you will see those who have diseases in their hearts (hypocrites) as soon as they approach them (Jews and Christians), saying," We are afraid of disaster. "Hopefully God will bring victory (to the Messenger of Allah) Or a judgment from His side, and therefore they become sorry for what they keep in their hearts. "

And we can look back on the courage of friends and cadres of da'wah in this matter;

When the Messenger of Allah (saws) offered the sword to the Companions in the Uhud war, Abu Dujanah immediately said, "I will fulfill his right, then bring the sword and slash into the heads of the polytheists." (Muslim)

When a friend got a reply from the Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) that he entered heaven if he was killed in a battle field, he never wasted his time again while throwing dates in his hand then he slid into the battlefield and finally got what he wanted, Syahadah (martyrs). (Muttafaqun Alaih)

Allah's Messenger (may peace be upon him) said to Ali ibn Abu Talib after he received the banner of Islam in the battle of Khaibar as follows: "Walk, do not turn so Allah Almighty gives you victory." Then Ali walked, then paused and did not look around as he asked in a loud voice; "O Messenger of Allah on what basis am I fighting man?" He said, "Fight them to testify that there is no god but Allah ..." (Muslim)

This is the image of courage of friends who are born from keIstiqamahannya which must be followed by successor generations in upholding the values ​​of truth, goodness and beauty of Islam.

Ithmi'nan (tranquility)

The faith of a Muslim who has reached the steps of perfection will give birth to tsabat and Istiqamah in the field of struggle. Tsabat and Istiqamah themselves will give birth to tranquility, peace and happiness. Though he through the long da'wah obstacles, through the steep road of struggle and tread the twists of the jungle of the jungle of struggle. Because he was convinced that this was the way that the great servants of God had ever made, the Prophets, the Apostles, the next best generation and the generation determined to carry the torch relay of his da'wah. Consider the words of God below;

"And how many of the prophets are at war with them a great number of the cautious (pious) followers, they are not weakened by the calamity that strikes them in the way of Allah, and are not lethargic nor surrendered (to Allah) -patient man." (Surah 3: 146)

"Those who believe and do not confuse their faith with tyranny (shirk), they are the ones who are secure and they are the ones who are guided." (Surah 6:82)

"Those who believe and their hearts are rested in the remembrance of Allah: Remember, it is with the remembrance of Allah that the heart is rested." (Surah 13:28)

Tafa'ul (optimist)

KeIstiqamahan owned by a Muslim also gave birth to an optimistic attitude. He is far from being pessimistic in living and navigating the ocean of life. He always never feel tired and restless that eventually gave birth to frustration in living his life. Kefuturan that tries to disturb the soul, the turmoil that wants to tear out the mutual soul and the anxiety that haunts his mind will be healed by his belief in the will and the divine decisions. This is as indicated by some of the verses below;

"There is no disaster on the earth and (not) to yourself but it is written in the book (Lauhul Mahfuzh) before We created it, in fact it is easy for Allah.

(We explain so) so that you do not mourn for what you missed, and that you may not be overjoyed by what He has given you. And Allah does not love any prideful person who prides himself. "(Surah 57: 22-23)

"O ye sons, go ye, then seek the news of Joseph and his brother, and do not despair of the grace of God, not in despair of the mercy of God, but the heathen." (Surah 12: 87)

Ibrahim said, "No one despair of the mercy of his Lord, save those who go astray." (Surah 15:56)

So with these three Istiqamahs, a Muslim will always get the victory and feel the happiness, both in the world and promised later in the future. Notice the verse below;

30. Those who say "Our Lord is God" and then confirm their stance, the angels will come down to them by saying: "Do not be afraid and do not be sad, and delight them with the jannah that God has promised you" .

31. we are your protectors in the life of the world and the Hereafter; In whom ye obtain what ye desire and obtain in it what ye ask.

32. as a dish (to you) from the Forgiving, the Most Merciful.

"Verily those who say," Our Lord is God "then they confirm their stance, then the angels will come down to them by saying," Do not be afraid and do not be sad; And delight them with the jannah that God has promised you.

 We are your protectors in the life of the world and the hereafter; In which ye obtain what ye desire and obtain (also) what ye ask.

As a meal (to you) from the Forgiving, the Most Merciful. "(41: 30-32)