Tuesday, November 16, 2010

Celebrations in the Muslim World

 I am far from an expert in the Islamic faith. I was raised Anglican Catholic and my expertise in my own faith is lacking, let alone a faith I am only beginning to try to understand. I raised my children in the Anglican faith and now that they are adults, each has made their personal choice as to faith.
Surprisingly, to me anyhow, my eldest son converted to Islam about two years ago. This roused my here-to-for dormant interest in the Islamic faith. To further clarify, my interest in Islamic holidays was peaked when I realized that my son was not celebrating Christmas (understandable), New Years, birthdays, and other celebrations he had grown up with. This seemed to be with or without regard to their significance with respect to the Christian faith.
I don't know if you have ever read the Quran. It is relatively brief in comparison to the King James Version of the Bible. The Quran has 114 Surahs (chapters for lack of a better word). Many professing the Islamic faith have memorized it and I am given to understand that committing the Quran to memory is everyone's goal. But I digress! What, if anything, do the Islamic faithful celebrate?
My research revealed 2 great celebrations or festivals in the Islamic faith. They are 'Idul-Fitr and 'Idul-Adha. I will describe for you, to the best of my ability, the meaning and timing of each of these.
The first, 'Idul-Fitr, ("Festival of the Breaking of the Fast") occurs at the end of Ramadan. Ramadan, by way of explanation, is the 9th lunar month in the Arabic calendar, and this month was always known as Ramadan even before the existence of Islam. In the Islamic faith, this month is devoted to fasting from dawn to sunset each day. The fasting includes abstaining from food, water, and sexual relations. Additional elements of devotion are expected as well, such as reading the entire Quran, seeking forgiveness of past sins and performing good deeds, to name a few. The basis for Ramadan as a month of fasting and retrospection is Surah 2, verse 185, for those who might have an interest in further research. The celebration of 'Idul-Fitr has the following components:
  • Donations to the poor
  • Celebrants wear the best clothes (often new) that they have available
  • Early morning communal prayers
  • Feasting and visiting relatives and friends
The second, 'Idul-Adha, (Festival of Sacrifice) occurs on the tenth day of Dhu al-Hijjah, the twelfth month in the Arabic calendar. This festival acknowledges Abraham's (Ibrihim's) willingness to obey God's (Allah's) command to Abraham to sacrifice Ishmael, his only son. The celebration of 'Idul-Adha has the following components:
  • Recite the Takbir ("God is Great") before prayer on the first day and after prayers on each of the succeeding three days of the festival
  • Celebrants wear their best clothes
  • Sacrifice an animal for food or donate money for the purchase of food and share with the poor so that no one goes hungry
These are the two principal celebrations in the Islamic faith and of course, there is significantly more to learn about them than I can possibly provide in the brief span of this article, but I hope I have succeeded in giving you some insight into these Islamic celebrations.

Tuesday, November 9, 2010

Islamic Art for Sale

Looking for the perfect gift for the perfect occasion? Looking for original art work to gift to someone? Looking to ensure that your gift does not offend the receiver from the point of view of Islamic considerations where art is concerned? Well what are you waiting for? Your wait is over because you now have the option of Islamic Art.
Islamic Art is available in the market even as you read this. Such art includes scenic oil paintings on large pieces of canvas, framed as per your preferences. Other scenic beauties in Islamic Art include oil paintings of the perfect holy journey - oil paintings depicting the Holy Journey and times of Hajj. Imagine a rich oil painting depicting the scene of millions of Muslims performing Hajj as one, in your hallway. Imagine the feeling of peace it brings to your home; imagine the feeling of oneness it brings within the group of family and friends you invite over for dinner. Feels good doesn't it?
These pieces of mesmerizing paintings will add to the beautification of your home, and will make you the envy of your friends and family. Imagine your drawing room right now: carpeted room, well lit, soft cushions on plush sofa sets, but something's missing. Now imagine a beautiful scenic painting on the wall right next to the entrance to your drawing room, right beneath a light bulb, shedding beautiful orange light over a scene of mountains and oceans, or a scene depicting the view of anyone standing in large arched windows looking out to the world beneath a setting sun. Would you not want to be the proud owner of such an oil painting?
The Receiver of the gift of Islamic Art
Confused what gift to get for your best friend because you've run out of ideas for gifts which would be new and unique? Islamic Art can make for the perfect gift too, so that is some good news for you. You could always get a small framed oil painting of Islamic Art, which she can keep on her bedside table. In fact, you could probably gift her a picture frame, with a picture of you two in it, with the frame engraved in Islamic calligraphy of your names or some Islamic saying about friendship. How cool is that?
Limited Editions
So you were thinking there is nothing special about Islamic Art? Well surprise, surprise! Limited Editions of Islamic Art are also available in the market and they add immense value to your collection. Limited Editions of Islamic Art are that category of Islamic Art which will not be duplicated and thus you will be the sole owner of the individual piece, which will not be replicated. That makes you special. Sole owner of that awesome oil painting - the envy of your friends and family - imagine!
Looking for the perfect gift for the perfect occasion? Looking for original art work to gift to someone? Looking to ensure that your gift does not offend the receiver from the point of view of Islamic considerations where art is concerned? Well what are you waiting for? Your wait is over because you now have the option of Islamic Art.
Islamic canvases is available in the market even as you read this. Such art includes scenic oil paintings on large pieces of canvas, framed as per your preferences. Other scenic beauties in this type of art include oil paintings of the perfect holy journey - oil paintings depicting the Holy Journey and times of Hajj. Imagine a rich oil painting depicting the scene of millions of Muslims performing Hajj as one, in your hallway. Imagine the feeling of peace it brings to your home; imagine the feeling of oneness it brings within the group of family and friends you invite over for dinner. Feels good doesn't it?
These pieces of mesmerizing paintings will add to the beautification of your home, and will make you the envy of your friends and family. Imagine your drawing room right now: carpeted room, well lit, soft cushions on plush sofa sets, but something's missing. Now imagine a beautiful scenic painting on the wall right next to the entrance to your drawing room, right beneath a light bulb, shedding beautiful orange light over a scene of mountains and oceans, or a scene depicting the view of anyone standing in large arched windows looking out to the world beneath a setting sun. Would you not want to be the proud owner of such an oil painting?
The Receiver of the gift of Islamic Art
Confused what gift to get for your best friend because you've run out of ideas for gifts which would be new and unique? Islamic Art can make for the perfect gift too, so that is some good news for you. You could always get a small framed oil painting of art inspired by Arabic calligraphy and Islamic traditions, which she can keep on her bedside table. In fact, you could probably gift her a picture frame, with a picture of you two in it, with the frame engraved in Islamic calligraphy of your names or some Islamic saying about friendship. How cool is that?
Limited Editions
So you were thinking there is nothing special about Islamic Art? Well surprise, surprise! Limited Editions of Islamic Art for sale are also available in the market and they add immense value to your collection. Limited Editions are that category of Islamic Art which will not be duplicated and thus you will be the sole owner of the individual piece, which will not be replicated. That makes you special. Sole owner of that awesome oil painting - the envy of your friends and family - imagine!

Sunday, November 7, 2010

Dr Yusuf Abdullah Al-Qaradawi & Tan Sri Dr Mohamed Yusof Mohamed Noor

Both recipients received RM100,000, including a cash prize of RM10,000 from the Ubaidi Foundation, a plaque, a medal and a certificate presented by Deputy Yang di-Pertuan Agong Tuanku Abdul Halim Mu'adzam Shah at the national-level Maal Hijrah celebrations at the Putrajaya International Convention Centre (PICC).


International Union for Muslim Scholars (IUMS) president, Dr Yusuf Abdullah Al-Qaradawi, of Egypt, has been selected as one of the winners of the Tokoh Maal Hijrah 1431H award for his contribution as a contemporary intellectual scholar respected worldwide. Dr Al-Qaradawi, 83, who is also director of Qatar University's Seerah and Sunnah Centre was aware of the needs and problems of Muslims in other countries, which led to his appointment as chairman of the European Council for Fatwa and Research and member of Oxford University's Islamic Studies Centre. He studied at the Al-Azhar University and obtained a PhD in the field of fiqh al-Zakat from the Faculty of Usul al Deen in 1973.


Another recipient of the Tokoh Maal Hijrah 1431H award was Felda Group chairman Tan Sri Dr Mohamed Yusof Mohamed Noor. Dr Mohamed Yusof, 68, was chosen for his contribution in improving the status of the Muslim community, especially through the field of education and politics. Dr Mohamed Yusof, hailing from Besut, Terengganu is a Usuluddin graduate from Al-Azhar University, and also has a PhD in Philosophy from the Kaherah University of Egypt. Dr Mohamed Yusof also contributes his expertise as a member of Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia (Usim)'s board of directors, as Tabung Haji advisory council chairman and as chairman of the Malaysian Islamic Education Board. He was previously a Deputy Minister and Minister in the Prime Minister's Department and was once a lecturer and Dean at Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia's (UKM) Islamic Studies Faculty.

1430 (29/12/2008) - Datuk Seri Harussani Zakaria & Dr Wahbah Az Zuhaily

Perak mufti, Datuk Seri Harussani Zakaria, 69, and Islamic scholar from Syria, Dr Wahbah Mustafa Az Zuhaily, were elected as the Tokoh Maal Hijrah Kebangsaan 1430H/2008M. Award was presented by Deputy Yang di-Pertuan Agong, Tuanku Abdul Halim Mu'Adzam Shah in a ceremony at the Putrajaya International Convention Center (PICC) on the 29th December 2008. Both the men received a cash prize of RM100,000, including RM20,000 from the Ubaidi Foundation, a medal and a plaque. The ceremony graced with the presence of 2,500 people constitute from public and private sector representative. Among the guest of honour were the Prime Minister, Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi and wife, Datin Seri Jeanne Abdullah and also Minister in the Prime Minister's Department Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.


Datuk Seri Harussani was chosen both for his position as Perak Mufti and his contributions in Islamic institutions and as well as being chairman of the the Licensing and Control Board for Al-Quran Text Printing. His other contributions to the nation is in his interpretation which always advancing Al-Quran and Hadis in all of his action and word for the sake of Islam, race and country. His voice still resound saying about Islamic thaught through speeches at the mosques, religion talks, religious institution, knowledge stages, with its strength of argument and evidence.


The 76-year-old Az Zuhaily, was picked based on his contributions to the world of Islam through his writings which have been widely used as references by Malaysian universities, besides being references for economists in the banking field. Az Zuhaily, who is an expert in Islamic law and legislation, has written more than 100 books and encyclopedias on religion, is also an expert with the International Islamic Fiqh Academy. Most of his work has been translated into other languages through out the world. Among them which is famous in Malaysia are Kitab Tafsir Al-Munir Fi Al-Aqidah Wa Al-Syariah Wa Al-Minhaj and Kitab Fiqh Perundangan Islam.

1429 (10/1/2008) -Tan Sri Syed Mokhtar Shah bin Syed Nor Al-Bukhary
It was awarded to Tan Sri Syed Mokhtar Shah bin Syed Nor Al-Bukhary 57, the chairman of Yayasan AlBukhary (AlBukhary Foundation), the no. 7th. richest man in Malaysia,no. 27th in Southeast Asia and no. 754th of the world's billionaires according to Forbes.
A lot of contributions to Islamic development in Malaysia has been done by AlBukhary Foundation including construction of Islamic Arts Museum Malaysia, medical center, community center, orphanage, mosque,shopping complex and was currently building the Al-Bukhary International University in Alor Star. The Foundation has also contributed to various humanitarian projects abroad for refugees and victims of natural disasters and sponsoring poor pilgrims to the haj.

As a token of appreciation, he received a total of RM80,000.00, plaque and certificate from the organiser (government and private sector) delivered by Seri Paduka Baginda Yang di Pertuan Agong (the King) at the
Putrajaya International Convention Center.
1428 (20/1/2007) -Tan Sri Zaleha binti Ismail
1427 (31/1/2006) -Prof. Dr. Mohd. Yusoff bin Hj. Othman
1426 (10/2/2005) -Dr. Muhammad Uthman El-Muhammady
1425 (22/2/2004) -Dato' Dr. Abdul Halim bin Haji Ismail
1424 (5/3/2003) -Dato' Mursyid Di Raja Dato' Paduka Syeikh Abdul Majid bin Muhammad Noor
1423 (15/3/2002)-Dato' Haji Hassan bin Azhari
1422 (26/3/2001) -Datuk Dr. Ismail bin Ibrahim
1421 (6/4/2000) -Tan Sri Ainuddin bin Abdul Wahid
1420 (17/4/1999) -Tan Sri Dato' Seri Dr. Ahmad Sarji bin Abdul Hamid
1418 (9/5/1997) -Prof. Di Raja Ungku Abdul Aziz bin Ungku Abdul Hamid
1416 (31/5/1995) -Tun Dato' Seri Dr. Haji Hamdan bin Sheikh Mohammad Tahir Jalaluddin
1415 (10/6/1994) -Haji Munawir Sjadzali
1414 (21/6/1993) -Raja Tun Mohar bin Raja Badiozaman
1412 (13/7/1991) -Tan Sri Dato' Mohd Asri bin Haji Muda
1411 (24/7/1990) -Tan Sri Prof. Dr. Ahmad Muhammad Abd Al-Ra'uf
1410 (4/8/1989) -Tan Sri Dato' S.O.K. Ubaidulla bin Kadir Basha
1409 (14/8/1988) - Prof. Tan Sri Datuk Ahmad bin Mohamed Ibrahim
1408 (26/8/1987) - Al-Syeikh Muhammad Idris bin Abdul Rauf al-Marbawi.

Monday, November 1, 2010

Always Consistent with the Shafi'i madhhab

The development of Islam in Indonesia is inseparable from the conduct by religious leaders and scholars who actively spread the teachings of the various regions. So far, West Sumatra is one area that gave birth to many prominent scholars. Among the leading scholars was Shaykh Sulayman ar-Apostolic.

Sheikh Sulaiman al-ar-Apostolic Minangkabawi, born in Candung, about 10 km. east of Bukittinggi, West Sumatra, 1287 H./1871 M., died at 29 Rabi'ul 1390 AH / August 1, 1970 AD He was a prominent scholar of Old The persistent classes maintain the Shafi'i madhhab. Not infrequently, he was called as "Inyik Candung". His father, Angku Mudo Muhammad Rasool, was a respected cleric in his hometown.

Sheikh Sulaiman al-Apostolic, better known by his disciples with the name of Maulana Sheikh Sulaiman, since a small gain early education, especially in the field of religious studies, from his father. Before continuing his studies to Mecca, Suleiman al-Apostolic never learn to Sheikh Yahya al-Khalidi Magak, Bukittinggi, West Sumatra. At that time Minang People still use the system in the form Halaqah surau recitation as a means of religious knowledge transfer.

Educational Background Sheikh Sulaiman al-ar-Apostolic Minangkabawi is in Mecca. Contemporary scholars who is a chaplain with him, among others, Haji Hashim Asyari from East Java (1287 H/1871 M - 1366 H/1947 M), Sheikh Hasan Maksum, North Sumatra (d. 1355 H/1936 M), Sheikh Ali al-Minangkabawi Khathib, Sheikh Muhammad Zain al-Minangkabawi Simabur (he became the Mufti of the Kingdom of Silver in 1955 and died in Pariaman in 1957), Sheikh Muhammad al-Jamil Jaho Minangkabawi, Sheikh Abbas al-Minangkabawi Farm Lawas etc.

While scholars of contemporary Malaysia and are both studying in Mecca with him, among others, Sheikh Uthman Sarawak (1281 H/1864 M - 1339 H/1921 M), Tok Know (1287 H/1871 M - 1352 H/1933 M) etc..

While living in Mecca, Sheikh Sulaiman al-ar-Apostolic Minangkabawi than to learn with Sheikh Ahmad Khatib Abdul Latif al-Minangkabawi, he also studied the sciences than the scholars of Kelantan and Pattani. His teachers while in Mecca between is, Wan Sheikh Ali Abdur Rahman al-Kalantani, Sheikh Muhammad Ismail al-Sheikh Ahmad Muhammad Fathani and Zain al-Fathani, Sheikh Ali al-Kelantani cutaneous, and some Malay scholars who lived there.

Struggle

Upon his return from Mecca, Sheikh Sulaiman founded boarding school in his homeland in Bukit Tinggi, Sumatra. He tried to defend the teaching according to the hut system. But in the end, teaching is Halaqah hut system with cross-legged on the floor in the education of Sheikh Sulaiman al-Apostolic began to be combined into a system of schooling, sitting on the bench in 1928, but the books are taught is never changed. Even halaqoh-style boarding school system is also still carried out today.

In a short time, the establishment of boarding schools received full support from the surrounding community. This support has encouraged the increasing number of students studying at the seminary. The students who study in boarding schools are not only from the local area, but also come from various regions of West Sumatra, Riau, Jambi, Bengkulu, Tapanuli, Aceh, and some even came from Malaysia.

The main material of education in boarding schools are teaching understand Ahlussunnah Waljamaah and Shafi'i madhhab. Sheikh Sulaiman very consistent running and schools understand this.

In 1928 it also, Sheikh Sulaiman al-Apostolic with her friends Sheikh Abbas Sheikh Muhammad Farm Lawas and Jamil Jaho initiated the founding of the United Tarbiyah Islamiyah. Both in the education system as well as his struggle, Sheikh Sulaiman al-Apostolic and his friends firmly and courageously defend and hold with one school, namely the Shafi'i madhhab.

Besides active in the world of religious education, Sheikh Sulaiman is also active in politics and organizational. Since 1921, she and her two best friends, Sheikh Abbas and Sheikh Muhammad Jamil, as well as a number of scholars 'elderly' (class of scholars who still follow one of four schools of fiqh: Maliki, Shafi'i, Hanafi, and Hanbali) Minangkabau , formed an organization called 'Ittihadul Sumatra Ulama' (Association of Ulema of Sumatra) which aims to defend and develop the understanding of Ahl al-Sunnah wa al-Jama Shafi'i madhhab. One of the activities is to publish the magazine al-Radd wa al-Mardud as a means to explain and defend understand Ahlussunnah waljamaah Shafi'i madhhab.

While the contemporary Malaysian clerics with Sulaiman al-Apostolic and both are studying in Mecca Sheikh Uthman Sarawak (1281 H/1864 M - 1339 H/1921 M) and Tok Know (1287 H/1871 M - 1352 H/1933 M .)

In determining the beginning and end of fasting (Ramadan), Sheikh Sulaiman al-Apostolic rukyah more approved method (see direct crescent). This is a form of affirmation him to defend the Islamic style rooted in the traditions of the archipelago. In many ways Apostolic Sheikh Sulaiman al-Islamiyah and all clerics Tarbiyah maintain the characteristics and ideals of traditional Islamic Ahl al-Sunnah according manhaj Waljamaah together with the scholars Nahdhatul Ulama (NU) and all Islamic clerics around the world who still cling to the Shafi'i school.

According Hamka, Sheikh Sulaiman al-apostolic was a cleric who is very determined to fight the life of Muslims. Educating people to be more advanced and tried to break away from colonialism. Hamka launch of his book My father Writing, "Only he (meaning Dr. Haji Abdul Karim Amrullah) differ in one case (with Sheikh Sulaiman al-Apostolic). Whereas, Sheikh Sulaiman al-Apostolic maintain Tariqat Naqsyabandiyah, and one of Syeikhnya (may mean Mungka Sheikh Saad, Sheikh Ahmad Khathib polemic enemy Minangkabau, ed.), while the party Dr. Haji Abdul Karim Sheikh Jambek Amrullah and did not like the congregation. "

The works

As a cleric, Sheikh Sulaiman al-Apostolic has created several works, these works studied by many Muslim students, in Munangkabau, Sumatra and some Nusantara region lainnya.karya these works include:

1. Siraj Dhiyaus fil Isra 'Walmi'raj
2. Ihsan fi Tsamaratul Wiladah Sayyidil Insan.
3. Dawaul Qulub wa fi Qishshah Yusuf Ya'qub
4. Minutes of al-Aqwal fi al-Washitah Dzikri Warrabithah
5. Al-Bayan fi Qaulul Tafsiril Quran
6. Al-Jawahirul Kalamiyyah.
7. Salama fi Sabilus Ummah wird Sayyidil
8. Peace Custom and Personality '.
9. The story of Muhammad 'Arif

In this regard, Sheikh Sulaiman al-Apostolic is a great scholar who rarely equal, firm and strong to maintain the Sunni-oriented religion Syafi `i. Sheikh Sulaiman reason, until now believed by the Minang community as the initiator of the foundation of Islamic society in West Sumatra in the adage "customary bersendikan Personality ', Personality' bersendikan God's Book."

Sheikh Sulaiman al-Apostolic also a scholar who persistently maintain social order to maintain the tradition of the Minangkabau piety Archipelago. At least this is evident from how he fight for the principle of "Round the water because the vessel, since deliberation round the word" and "Furnace Tigo sajarangan" who have believed Minang society as the way most berrurat policy roots in the traditions of the archipelago as well as seklai not conflict with the values the Islamic Shari'a.

Influence

Sheikh Sulaiman al-Apostolic, was sworn in as members of the Constituent Assembly of the like which is then dissolved by President Sukarno with the Presidential Decree of July 5, 1959.

Sheikh Sulaiman al-Apostolic was a great scholar who influence friends and enemies. Since the days of the Dutch government, Dutch dignitaries came to visit him. Similarly, the leaders of the nation after Indonesia's independence. Sukarno from Indonesia has not become President until after the ruling, a frequent visitor to the house of Sheikh Sulaiman al-Apostolic.

This figure is a scholar of Indonesia who came from Minangkabau, West Sumatra. He is a class of highly persistent The Old School Syafie maintain. Sheikh Sulaiman convey the message that by promoting education, then Muslims will be able to rise up and take part more actively in efforts to build the nation and religion. Sheikh Sulaiman made a large contribution in developing and Shafi'i Sunni tariqa Naqsybandiyah.

Sheikh Sulaiman al-Apostolic is one of the great scholars from West Sumatra is persistent in defending Islam. He died at the age of 85 years, which coincided with the 28th Rabi End 1390 H / 1 August 1970, and was buried in Madrasah Complex Tarbiyyah Islamiyyah, Candung, Bukittinggi, West Sumatra, Indonesia.

On the day he pengkebumian, an estimated thirty thousand Muslims and other community groups present to give their last respects to the body of him, including leaders from Jakarta, and even from Malaysia. Flag of the Republic of Indonesia flown at half mast for 3 days in a row by the Government and people of West Sumatra, to express a sense contributed to the return of al-berbelasungkawa'Alim'Allamah al-Fadil al-Shaykh Maulana Sulaiman bin al-Apostolic Angku Muhammad Rasool al-Minkabawi , return to the presence of Allah SWT. May Allah bestow mercy and keredhaan sentiasa him.

Respected scholars who the Habaib

In the reign of King Siliwangi, Betawi area called the Sunda Kelapa under Pajajaran kingdom. In the period of the Islamic empire, the area is under the control of the Sultanate of Banten, whereas when the Dutch arrived, so he called Batavia.
Because actually Batavia is a new town (actually built) that form a kind of castle town with a mimic castle in Europe, which is located along the coastline which is now known as the City and the Ancol area, the residential areas that are not Native region pure coast remain in the situation as it came from, as it was before the fort was founded by Dutch Batavia. What distinguishes only, the status of the colonized and the ruthless ruler and an increasingly miserable living conditions, the rest remain intact as they are, the Koran and plant.
Betawi is a deeply religious area before it becomes such that we recognize today as a busy metropolitan area with a variety of government, business and entertainment today. Batavia is a unique place with different traditions kesantrian with other regions in Java, both land and territory Pasundan Central Java and East Java.
Tradition kesantrian in Batavia really is unique, because people generally do not rely betawi boarding schools with the students stay in educating future generations. Betawi have such a strong tradition of the Koran against the scholars in residence who is different. The students leave the Koran and then return home once study is completed. They can move tutor according to the suitability of each students. Such conditions lasted until the 1960's. Usually if they want to continue their education, usually they will proceed to the Middle East, particularly to Mecca.
In the middle of the Dutch colonial atmosphere that makes life all the people are in trouble, a little baby be born the first of the couple husband and wife and Mrs. Muhammad Saleh Raidi Mini-named Muhammad Shafi at the date of January 31, 1931 AD coincides with 12 Ramadan 1349 H. in the area of Rawa Belong, Jakarta Barat. Shafi's father was a native Betawi, while his mother was adari Citeureup Bogor area. His father was a worker at a foreign oil company in South Sumatra. Two years later, after Shafi'i was born, his father returned to my hometown and never returned again to work on foreign oil companies. His father then worked as a puller gig.
Betawi Ulama this since childhood in custody by a paternal grandfather, who was a religious teacher who lived in the area Slate XIII, who named teacher Pecenongan Husin. Therefore, the Shafi is also educates small as a teacher of religion. His grandfather was a retired employee printing press that has no children, so actually, he is not a direct grandfather, uncle of the father but Shafi. thus it has a lot of time to educate Shafi Koran together with his friends in addition to petty trading untuki fill leisure time. It seems that Shafi was the son of a smart and tenacious, he does not like to waste time just to relax alone.
His grandfather is very hard in educating the children, so that in the age of nine years, has successfully menghatamkan Shafi'i al-Qur'an. Since childhood Shafi'i have never experienced a collision with his grandfather. Although his grandfather was wealthy and retired employees of printing, but he did not aspire to his grandson later became an employee as well. Therefore, his grandfather always invited to places Shafi recitation, wherever this grandfather Koran. As a teacher of the Koran, his grandfather also wanted his grandson to learn the Koran and wrestle in the field of religion.
So friends and teachers grandfather, automatically also be a direct teacher of young Shafi. Among these friends is his grandfather, Master Abdul Fatah who were living in Slate. Also to Mr Sholihin in Musholla grandfather, so Musholla mengaji place is then called with Raudhatus Sholihin.
Married and Keep LearningAs habits of the Betawi people at the time, even the Indonesian people in general, the Shafi'i was also married at a young age, which is seventeen. Shafi married the girl friend sepermainannya in Slate, a girl named Nonon. When married Shafi has followed her grandmother moved into the region after the death of his grandfather Kemayoran.
Shafi who from childhood was very persistent in their studies and live a completely confined in the upbringing of his grandfather, tek make the wedding as an obstacle to continue to seek knowledge. Shafi complete primary school in 1942 AD and after independence he worked as an employee at the RRI. Because he also always carry around reading books, so that the RRI office also serves as a place muthala'ah.Having already grown up and have enough knowledge, then in addition to work and settle down, Shafi also began to teach formally. Gradually, then he is often invoked as Muallim Shafi'i, which means Master Shafi. But that does not mean that after starting to teach, he stopped and studied the Koran. Muallim Shafi remains private tawadhu 'and constantly enterprising study. Therefore, he still has many active teachers convey kepadaya religious sciences, in addition to already begin to have many disciples.
Among his teachers were, Habib Ali bin Hussein al-Atthas, in Bungur Senen, Central Jakarta area; Ajengan KH. Abdullah bin Nuh, from West Java Cianjur berceraman active in RRI; Habib Ali bin Abdurrahman al-Ethiopia, Central Jakarta Kwitang; KH. Ya'qub Saidi, Kebun Sirih, Central Jakarta; KH. Muhammad Ali Hanafiyah: Pekojan West Jakarta; KH. Muhammed Muhtar, garden Betel; KH. Muhammad Sholeh Mushonnif, Kemayoran, Central Jakarta; KH.Zahruddin Usman who came from Jambi, and a long list of other scholars throughout Jakarta, whether they are indeed living in Jakarta, as well as the scholars who were on duty in Jakarta. Sheikh Yasin bin Isa al-Fadani is one of the teachers from Muallim Shafi, because often when Sheikh Yasin's visit to Jakarta and stayed in place one of his friends in Jakarta Prapanca West, Muallim Shafi always make attendance at lectures, recitation of the opened by Sheikh Yasin there.
Of the ordinance thus, teaching while continuing their studies, Muallim Shafi mendarmabaktikan his life to the development of Islam in Jakarta. Gradually, the name grew into Shafi Shafi propagator Hadzami. When he has been wrestling with for decades between the community, hence its name later became one of the leading figures in the lives of Muslims in Jakarta. His students made up of diverse ages, professions and ethnic backgrounds. This happens over and hold tergesernya and displacement of indigenous Betawi of the village their home-village. So recitation recitation Muallim-Shafi'i Hadzami previously visited by residents of ethnic Betawi, gradually also flooded by migrant populations diverse tribe.
Charisma and AttractionsIncluded also are the main attraction is the recitation Muallim Shafi Hadzami because recitation-pengajiannya always well attended by the Leaders and friends seperjuangannnya. Even many scholars who are former teachers Muallim Shafi'i, now he attended lectures as a student-teaching or listener.
From the beginning, Muallim Shafi Hadzami Majlis has taught to various study groups. In 1963, at age 32 years, he established a National Consultative Majlis study groups (BMMT), named al-'Asyirotus Syafi'iyyah. The agency then developed into a Foundation in 1975 that is able to establish a boarding school complex in the village of Hamlet, old Kebayoran, South Jakarta. Pesantren is then developed becoming an institution that successfully manage the level of education from kindergarten to Aliyah. In the pesantren complex is then Muallim Shafi lived along his age. However, study-recitation to various parts of Jakarta tetp dilakoninya throughout life. In fact, almost no free time to just relax, because if Muallim'm not teaching, then he must have been Muthola'ah. This is because such a love, he told the religious sciences. In fact because of this love, living in his house was more like a library.
Flat speaking style alone but orderly and clear, dressed the way that's perfectly natural, and his calm, and simple pembawaannya, making Muallim respected by all scholars in betawi, both from the habaib nor the scholars Betawi Asli. This is especially so because He has a very firm stance in upholding the principles of religion. Also Muallim Hadzami Shafi also known to be very humble and loves his disciples.
According to KH. Rodhi Sholeh, one who knows Muallim NU Mustasyar Hadzami Shafi this in a study in PWNU DKI Jakarta, Muallim Hadzami Shafi is the figure of the teacher who does not like to brag though He was very pious. Many people from the area who felt he had become acquainted with Betawi after him, because he did not distinguish which people are immigrants from the region and where the indigenous people of Jakarta.
While KH. Irvan Zidni who claimed to frequently meet in the forums Batsul Masail NU congress acknowledged that Muallim Shafi Hadzami give different weights to scholars from Jakarta, because in such forums, it's usually their opinions are often rejected. However, the existence Muallim Shafi Hadzami able dismissed this habit. Muallim does have the ability to maintain sufficient scientific opinions. In the arena batsul Masail, its ability is comparable with the scholars from other areas of childhood studying in boarding schools for decades, so it is very difficult to demolish the arguments he.
WorksMuallim Hadzami Shafi'i, in addition to mendarmabhaktikan all its activities for the advancement of Muslims, especially in the area of Jakarta, he also has written works that can still be used as a reference to the present. The works Muallim almost all written before the era of the 1980s but still has a long life till the end of 2006, but no longer found in the works is the fruit of direct hands-He was in the era of the 1990s. Some books are later published a lot, especially after 2000 AD but all of which is a collection of the transcription of the speeches Muallim, both in study-study-recitation recitation land or broadcast through radio waves.
These works include Taudhihul Adillah describing the laws of Shari'a follows by the arguments and testimony-testimony; Sullamul Throne fi Qiro'atil Warsy which explains the ins and outs of reading reading the Koran according to Imam Warsy, book was developed in 1956 AD 25 years of age.
While other works usually a translation of a problem, like pieces of a legal problem and certain devotions. The works of this type, among others, Qiyas is Hujjah Sharia (1969 AD); Qabliyyah Friday; Prayers tarawih; Ujalah fidyah Prayer (1977 AD) and Mathmah ma'rifah fi ar-ar-Ruba Riba (1976 M. .)
Muallim and Yellow BookUntil the age of senjanya, Shafi'i Muallim days filled with teaching Hadzami always moving, from one Majlis Majlis study groups to other study groups. Despite the establishment of educational institutions have now been developed and established, but He always divided his time equally to the ummah.
This fact makes the days Muallim always berjibaku with yellow book, for recitation recitation Muallim-Shafi'i Hadzami never be separated from the yellow book. Here he looks stressed how traditionalism is a character of the struggle that should not be abandoned.In view of Muallim, yellow book is the basis for the understanding of Muslims to understand the source of origin of Shari'a law.
This means that in view Hadzami Shafi, a fatal error when trying to understand the Qur'an and Hadith directly, without understanding the views of the scholars first. Shafi Hadzami still believe that the yellow book is always relevant and always offer new things for the Muslim community. This of course indicates that Muallim Shafi was to follow the development of yellow books. This means that reading and books oleksi yellow arguably up to date. Indeed Muallim Shafi Hadzami very much to collect the books of yellow varied, ranging classical, modern to contemporary.
Having already get an advantage from such a large yellow book, then Muallim has tips to master the sniper to yellow book properly, with real meaning. According Muallim, first thing that should be done by the students who study the book of yellow is to master the sciences tools, until the problem is a nicety. This means that a reader must understand lughat yellow book. This means that should know lughat distinguished different, and must have a high curiosity to the comparative sciences schools, so it is not rigid in giving a fatwa, or view a legal problem.
This is clearly very visible from muallaim activities that not only in the MUI Jakarta, but also at NU. Muallaim very diligent in attending batsul Masail-batsul Masail, and plenary meetings, plenary meetings held by the NU, especially those held in Jakarta. Until the 29th NU congress in Cipasung, Tasikmalaya, Muallim Shafi Hadzami believed to be one Rois Syria NU. This of course is a recognition of science and clergy from NU remember rarely Batawi scholars from a trusted to occupy this position.
Karisma clergy in Muallim Shafi Hadzami radiate not only in Indonesia. The depth of knowledge Muallim also known to Mecca and Hadramaut. This is apparent from the frequent navigator got a visit from some scholars and the Habaib of Hadramaut.
Ba'da taught at the Mosque Ni'matul Ittihad, precisely on 07 May 2006 AD Shafi'i Muallaim Hadzami feel pain in the chest and shortness of breath. Muallim Rahmatullah passed away to their way to Central Pertamina Hospital (RSPP). Tears flowed deliver the departure of the teacher who is very loved by the entire population of Jakarta.