Filosofi Bahagia

Summary

The speaker reflects on their day, expressing a sense of emptiness despite completing various enjoyable activities. They ponder the nature of happiness, distinguishing it from temporary joy, and delve into philosophical and religious perspectives, particularly from Islamic and Greek philosophy. The speaker emphasizes that true happiness is stable, internal, and not dependent on material success or external conditions. Citing examples from Islamic teachings, they conclude that happiness comes from accepting life's circumstances, trusting divine wisdom, and maintaining humility, even in success, without being influenced by materialism.

Takeaways

• 🚴‍♂️ Engaging in activities like cycling, working, and socializing doesn’t always lead to happiness, as evidenced by the feeling of emptiness experienced despite being active.
• 🧐 Happiness and joy are distinct; joy is temporary and often linked to material gains or specific events, while happiness is stable and rooted within oneself.
• 📖 Islamic philosophy and the Quran emphasize that one of the main goals of life is to achieve true happiness, which is seen as a state of peace and tranquility (tuma'ninah).
• 🎁 Joy is fleeting and tied to external factors like acquiring a new phone, which can initially bring excitement but quickly fades over time.
• 💡 True happiness is not found outside but must be discovered within, as it is not dependent on external circumstances or material possessions.
• 👥 Comparing oneself to others or chasing external standards of happiness, like beauty or success, does not guarantee happiness, as every individual has a unique path.
• 🔄 The key to happiness lies in how we perceive, evaluate, and respond to life events, suggesting that it is more about mindset than external factors.
• 🧘‍♂️ Happiness involves accepting and finding peace in whatever happens, trusting that everything is part of a greater plan designed by Allah.
• ⚖️ Success should not be shunned; it is important to succeed, especially since some acts of worship in Islam, like Hajj and Zakat, require material success.
• 🙏 Happiness, as described in the Quran, also exists in this world in a minimal form, and it's important to remain humble and not let success corrupt one’s heart.

Q & A

What is the difference between happiness and joy according to the speaker?

The speaker explains that joy is temporal and fluctuates, often tied to material things like getting a new phone. In contrast, happiness is stable, rooted in inner peace (tuma'ninah), and not dependent on external factors.

Why does the speaker argue that happiness cannot be found outside of oneself?

Happiness, according to the speaker, is something that comes from within. It cannot be permanently created by external conditions because the world outside is unpredictable, and relying on it for happiness will lead to disappointment.

What role does the speaker believe religion, particularly Islam, plays in understanding happiness?

The speaker emphasizes that in Islam, happiness comes from accepting Allah's will and finding peace in the knowledge that whatever happens is for the best. This idea is reinforced through examples from the Quran and Islamic philosophers like Al-Farabi and Ibn Khaldun.

How does the speaker differentiate between material success and happiness?

The speaker argues that material success does not guarantee happiness. In fact, success can sometimes lead to misery if it brings complications or takes time away from loved ones. True happiness, the speaker suggests, is about how one perceives and reacts to life, not the accumulation of wealth.

What example does the speaker give to illustrate how perspective can change one’s feelings of happiness?

The speaker tells a story about an old man who was sad because his wife died. A psychologist, Victor, helped the man realize that he was fortunate his wife passed away before him, as she didn’t have to suffer his loss. This change in perspective made the man feel happier.

What does the speaker say about the relationship between success and sorrow?

The speaker suggests that success can sometimes lead to sorrow, using examples of people who become overwhelmed by the responsibilities of success or who lose their ability to enjoy simple pleasures like spending time with family.

Why does the speaker believe that happiness is a natural part of being human?

The speaker asserts that happiness is part of human nature and doesn’t need to be hunted down or found outside oneself. It is something intrinsic that can be cultivated through one’s mindset and inner peace.

How does the speaker connect the idea of happiness to faith in Allah?

The speaker connects happiness to faith by explaining that a true believer accepts whatever happens as Allah’s will. They are content with what they have, believing that Allah knows what is best for them, which brings them peace and happiness.

What does the speaker mention about the Quran's description of happiness in the afterlife?

The speaker refers to a verse in the Quran (Surah Al-Baqarah, Ayat 25) where people in paradise recognize that the happiness they feel in the afterlife had echoes in their earthly life, even if in a more minimal form, emphasizing that worldly happiness is also important.

What does the speaker say about the pursuit of success and its connection to religious duties?

The speaker highlights that success is important in Islam, as it enables one to perform religious duties like zakat and Hajj. However, success should not lead to arrogance; it should remain in one's hands to be used for eternal, spiritual purposes rather than material indulgence.

Outlines

00:00

🚴‍♂️ A Day Full of Activities and Reflections

The narrator recounts their day, starting with biking, working, hanging out, and playing games, but feels unfulfilled. They reflect on the concept of happiness, questioning what it truly means and realizing that without understanding happiness, one cannot attain it. Drawing from Islamic philosophy and thinkers like Ibn Khaldun and Al-Farabi, the narrator emphasizes that happiness is a core goal in life, supported by Quranic teachings, such as in Surah An-Nahl, where a good life equates to a life full of happiness.

05:07

💡 The Difference Between Joy and Happiness

The narrator distinguishes between joy and happiness, explaining that joy is temporary and fluctuates, often triggered by material possessions, such as a new phone. They reflect on how joy diminishes over time, using the example of how excitement fades after acquiring something new. Joy can even come from negative actions like hurting someone, but it is fleeting. In contrast, happiness is stable, not tied to material things, and aligns with peace and tranquility, as described in the Quran. True happiness comes from within, as part of human nature, rather than being chased externally.

10:07

🧘‍♂️ Inner Peace and True Happiness

The narrator explains that happiness must come from within and should not be dependent on external factors. They highlight that external conditions cannot constantly bring excitement or support happiness. The pursuit of happiness based on others' standards, such as success or material wealth, is misguided because each person is unique. Success or failure doesn't guarantee happiness, and true contentment comes from how one perceives and responds to life events. They share the example of a man who found peace after shifting his perspective on his wife’s death, emphasizing that happiness is about one's mindset, not circumstances.

15:10

🙏 Faith and Accepting Life’s Outcomes

The narrator touches on how, as Muslims, happiness is tied to accepting God's will after making the best effort. They reflect on how God’s plan is always better than one's own desires, as He knows what is best. The story of Ali's contentment with God's will reinforces this belief. The narrator references Quranic verses that describe the true followers of God as never being afraid or sad, always experiencing happiness because they place God at the center of their lives, making everything beautiful.

💼 The Balance Between Success and Faith

While emphasizing the importance of spiritual happiness, the narrator also addresses the misconception that Muslims must endure hardship in this world to find happiness in the afterlife. They argue that success in this world is also important, as many forms of worship, like Hajj and Zakat, require material success. They cite examples like Prophet Solomon, Khadijah, and Abdurrahman bin Auf, who were both successful and devout. However, they stress that material success should never dominate one's thoughts and heart. Success should be used for eternal, not just worldly, purposes.

Keywords

💡Happiness (Kebahagiaan)

Happiness, as described in the video, is a core life goal for every person. It is a stable and peaceful state of mind, referred to as 'tuma'ninah' in the Quran, which contrasts with temporary emotions like joy. The video emphasizes that happiness is not material or external but comes from within, rooted in a person’s perspective and acceptance of life’s circumstances.

💡Joy (Gembira)

Joy is described as a fleeting, fluctuating emotion, often tied to external events like buying a new phone. The video distinguishes joy from happiness, stating that joy can quickly fade and can even stem from negative actions, such as taking satisfaction in hurting someone who has wronged us. Unlike happiness, joy is temporary and heavily dependent on external factors.

💡Material Success

Material success refers to achievements such as financial prosperity, getting a new phone, or achieving a goal. In the video, it is emphasized that while material success can bring moments of joy, it does not guarantee long-lasting happiness. In fact, the video suggests that success can lead to misery if not handled properly, such as when it leads to stress or arrogance.

💡Inner Peace (Tuma'ninah)

Inner peace is described as a state of contentment and stability. In Islamic teachings, as referenced in the video, this peace is linked to a deep trust in Allah’s plans. It is mentioned that true happiness comes from inner peace, which is stable and unaffected by external circumstances, unlike joy, which is temporary.

💡Perspective

Perspective in the video refers to how one views and interprets life events. Happiness is tied to a person’s perspective rather than the actual events that happen to them. For instance, a person can choose to see a tragic event like the death of a loved one as a blessing in disguise, which alters their emotional response to it.

💡Victor Frankl

Victor Frankl, a psychologist mentioned in the video, illustrates how happiness is linked to perspective. He provides an example of a man grieving his wife’s death, but upon realizing that his wife did not have to suffer his loss, he finds peace. This story underscores the video’s theme that happiness comes from how one chooses to interpret their reality.

💡Islamic Philosophy

Islamic philosophy, influenced by Greek philosophers such as Al-Farabi and Ibn Khaldun, plays a crucial role in the video. It highlights that happiness is a significant goal of human life, as mentioned in Islamic texts like the Quran. The video also cites Surat An-Nahl and the teachings of Ibn Abbas, who interpret a 'good life' as one filled with happiness.

💡External vs. Internal

The concept of external vs. internal is central to the video’s message that happiness cannot be found in external things like material success or the behavior of others. Instead, true happiness is internal and comes from one’s mindset and spiritual beliefs. The video repeatedly warns against placing happiness in the hands of external circumstances.

💡Overthinking

Overthinking is mentioned as a barrier to happiness. The video touches on how excessive worrying, particularly about material success or external validation, can lead to sleepless nights and unhappiness. This underscores the importance of mental clarity and not allowing external pressures to dominate one’s thoughts.

💡Acceptance

Acceptance is a recurring theme, especially in relation to faith. The video highlights that happiness comes when one accepts whatever happens as part of Allah’s plan. This acceptance, coupled with trust in divine wisdom, leads to a sense of peace, as reflected in the story of the Prophet's companions and Islamic teachings.

Highlights

The speaker reflects on feeling unfulfilled despite completing many activities throughout the day, suggesting a need to understand what happiness truly means.

Philosophically, happiness is viewed as one of the primary goals of life, as explored by Islamic philosophers like Ibnu Khaldun and Al Farabi.

In the Quran, specifically in An-Nahl 97, life’s purpose includes achieving happiness, interpreted by scholars as 'a life filled with goodness.'

Happiness is differentiated from joy, where joy is seen as temporary and fluctuating, often linked to material possessions like a new phone.

Joy can arise from positive or negative actions, even from harming others out of revenge or anger.

True happiness, unlike joy, is stable and non-material, connected to inner peace and tranquility as described in the Quran with the term 'tuma'ninah.'

Happiness comes from within, not from external conditions or achievements, and cannot be pursued through external validation.

The uniqueness of each individual means happiness cannot be standardized based on others’ success or life experiences.

Happiness is tied to one’s perspective and reaction to life events; for instance, seeing challenges as opportunities for growth.

Victor Frankl’s psychological theory highlights that happiness is rooted in how one perceives and responds to situations, like the story of the man who found comfort in outliving his wife.

Even misfortunes, like accidents, can be reframed positively as opportunities for self-improvement and growth.

Success, while often pursued, doesn’t always guarantee happiness and can even lead to stress or dissatisfaction if mismanaged.

True happiness, especially from an Islamic perspective, is found in accepting and trusting that whatever happens is God’s will and is ultimately for one’s benefit.

Islam does not teach that worldly success and happiness are mutually exclusive; many figures in Islamic history, like Nabi Sulaiman and Khadijah, were both successful and pious.

Worldly success should be used wisely, ensuring that material wealth serves higher, eternal purposes rather than fostering arrogance or greed.

Transcripts

tadi pagi

udah sepedaan

kerja juga

so far so good hari ini

pulang kerja udah nongkrong ngopi-ngopi

di SCBD

Main game juga udah

tapi kenapa hari ini kayak

nggak bahagia ya

kayaknya sering deh perasaan gini tuh

muncul

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Kayaknya gua

perlu belajar deh

untuk tahu Bahagia itu apa

karena kalau nggak

Ya gimana kita

akan bahagia

kalau nggak tahu

kebahagiaan itu apa dan Gimana cara

mendapatkannya

oke

bahagia

sebenarnya kebahagiaan itu

adalah salah satu

tujuan hidup utama setiap orang

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setiap orang

pasti ingin bahagia

sebenarnya nggak usah pakai teori-teori

apapun sih

tapi kalau

masih perlu teori

dalam filsafat

khususnya filsafat Islam

yang

itu banyak dipengaruhi oleh filsafat

Yunani para filosof seperti

Ibnu Khaldun Al Farabi

itu mengurai bahwa tujuan

diantara yang paling penting dari hidup

manusia itu untuk mendapatkan

kebahagiaan

begitu juga dalam Alquran

misalnya

dalam surat an-nahl ayat 97

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Allah menyebut kehidupan dunia itu

diantara tujuannya adalah

kehidupan yang baik dan

menurut Ibnu Abbas kehidupan yang baik

itu

adalah kehidupan yang penuh kebahagiaan

cuma

Bahagia itu apa sih

sama nggak dengan gembira

kayaknya beda

bedanya gini kalau gembira itu

sifatnya temporal

dan fluktuatif misalnya gua dapat

handphone baru Nah gue gembira tuh

saat gua dapat handphone baru gembira

mungkin sejam 2 jam atau sehari dua hari

atau mentok seminggu dua minggu setelah

itu kebahagiaan gua sirna temporal

dan juga biasanya fluktuatif pertama

dapet

beberapa menit pertama

100% bahagia

mulai masuk jam kedua udah sisa 70%

hari kedua udah sisa 50% beberapa hari

udah sisa 10% dan akhirnya Ya udah udah

biasa aja dengan

handphone yang baru

kayak handphone gua dah dulu pas

awal-awal beli uh

jangankan untuk tidak jatuh ya naruhnya

aja nggak mau tuh di tempat kotor

pokoknya

saking bahagianya begitu

posesifnya gua menjaga handphone gua

Tapi itu bukan bahagia

itu gembira

dan gembira itu nggak mesti dengan

hal-hal yang positif

bisa jadi misalnya

gua gembira karena sudah menyakiti orang

lain yang

menurut gua orang itu

pantes disakitin karena pernah nyakitin

gua karena gua kesel aja sama sifatnya

atau sikapnya dan lain sebagainya

gembira itu juga bisa jadi bersifat

materiil ya karena gua dapat HP karena

Project gua goal dan lain sebagainya

tapi kalau bahagia

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itu nggak fluktuatif

tapi stabil

Kalau bahasa Alquran itu menyebutnya

tuma'ninah selalu berada dalam kedamaian

ketenangan

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dan juga nggak menutup-letup

diagramnya stabil aja

dan gak bersifat

materiil karena material itu bisa

menjadi pemicu kebahagiaan tapi bukan

itu utamanya dia hanya memicu

bahkan pada akhirnya kebahagiaan itu

tidak berada di luar diri kita tapi

berada di dalam diri kita

karena itu sebenarnya di antara fitrah

manusia itu adalah bahagia

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makanya kebahagiaan itu sebenarnya bukan

dicari

atau diburu apalagi di luar sana

tapi digali dari dalam diri kita

karena lu gak bisa tuh menciptakan

prakondisi di luar sana agar selalu

membuat lo excited dan mendukung lo agar

selalu bahagia dan gak pernah sedih atau

takut nggak mungkin Ya namanya juga

manusia gitu

ada aja tuh

orang yang ngeselin di luar sana

Kayak namanya juga sungai

ada aja tuh

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jadi lu gak bisa tuh menggantungkan

kebahagiaan lu

di luar diri lu

termasuk juga menjadikan standar

kebahagiaan lu

dari orang lain Oh orang itu bahagia

karena istrinya cantik kalau gitu gua

akan bahagia juga kalau dapat istri yang

cantik belum tentu orang itu bahagia

Kalau

kerjaannya sukses berarti gua harus

sukses biar bahagia nggak juga Karena

setiap manusia itu diciptakan dengan

keunikannya tersendiri

sidik jari kita lah

sekembar-kembarnya Kita nggak ada tuh

Sidik jarinya yang sama

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nah

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cuman

tahap kebahagiaan itu pada akhirnya

adalah

tentang bagaimana

lu melihat

menilai dan menyikapi sesuatu

karena itu kebahagiaan itu soal

kedaulatan diri kita tuh nggak ada

hubungannya dengan sesuatu di luar diri

kita

baik itu orang lain

benda lain atau pun apapun di luar diri

kita

bahkan

palparsal bilang bisa jadi Kesuksesan

kita itu bahkan nggak bikin kita gembira

tapi bikin kita sengsara

Ya gampang aja sih bayanginnya Berapa

banyak orang yang justru karena sukses

dia nggak gembira

nggak punya waktu

untuk menjalani hobi untuk berwisata

bahkan untuk sekedar kumpul dengan

keluarga Karena ngurusin segala hal

kesuksesan bisnisnya misalnya

atau setelah sukses dia kenal dengan

dunia-dunia yang sebelumnya nggak pernah

dia kenal dan akhirnya dunia itu

menjebak dia dalam kesengsaraan

begitu juga ketidaksuksesan

peluang untuk

menderitanya juga ada gitu

misalnya karena nggak sukses akhirnya

ngeluh terus atau frustasi dan melakukan

hal-hal bodoh hal-hal haram

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mencuri misalnya

kemudian mengkonsumsi

obat-obat terlarang dan lain sebagainya

jadi

Bahagia itu

benar-benar

tidak bergantung dengan selain

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diri kita baik itu orang ataupun benda

tapi soal

bagaimana kita mengkondisikan pikiran

dan hati kita

paling tidak itu yang gua pernah baca

dari

seorang psikolog

yang namanya

Victor

dia

ngasih contoh gini ada seorang tua

datang ke dia sedih banget katanya

karena istrinya meninggal padahal Ia

sangat

menyayangi istrinya

dan keduanya udah hidup bersama puluhan

tahun

kemudian kata Victor

Bukankah lu bisa berpikir bahwa lu

beruntung dan harusnya bahagia karena

istri lo meninggal duluan karena kalau

enggak kalau lu yang meninggal duluan

bukan kayak istri lu akan menderita

tanpa kehadiran lu

dalam hidupnya

Terus kata dia oh iya ya

dan seketika tuh dia jadi bahagia

padahal kata Victor

gua nggak ngelakuin apa-apa dengan

dirinya bukan ngasih duit

nggak ada yang berubah juga dengan

kondisi dirinya istrinya tetap meninggal

semuanya masih tetap aja yang berubah

hanya pola pandangnya dan pola rasanya

terhadap realita yang dia hadapi

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karena itu

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Bahagia itu murni soal bagaimana kita

melihat menilai dan menyikapi sesuatu

kecelakaan misalnya bisa nggak kita

bahagia dengan kecelakaan bisa

kalau kita melihat

kecelakaan sebagai bentuk

teguran dari Tuhan kepada kita atas

kesalahan yang kita lakukan dan tidak

pernah kita sadari aspek negatifnya

dan kemudian membuat kita menilai bahwa

kecelakaan itu adalah starting Point

untuk kita berubah dan akhirnya membuat

kita bersikap untuk memulai perubahan

menjadi pribadi yang lebih baik

begitu juga sebaliknya

kesuksesan materi kalau kita lihat kita

nilai dan kita sikapi secara

persepsi dan rasa yang salah

sehingga kita lalai dan sombong

itu justru akan menjadi bencana

nggak usah nunggu bencana di akhirat di

dunia juga udah jadi bencana atau orang

sombong

pasti

Ya paling tidak lah ya tongkrongannya

Dikit orang sombong tuh karena dianggap

asik sama tongkrongan

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jadi bahagia itu

kayaknya itu

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kayaknya

pada akhirnya

sebagai seorang muslim

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Bahagia itu adalah

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merasa

atau menerima

segala ketentuan yang menimpa kita

karena kita yakin kita sudah berusaha

ikhtiar dengan maksimal

dan hasil yang diberikan itu dari Allah

dan pastilah yang terbaik untuk kita

karena

Allah yang lebih tahu mana yang lebih

baik untuk kita persis kertas sinali gue

lebih suka yang terjadi pada diri gua

adalah

apa yang

bukan menjadi kehendak gua tapi kehendak

Allah

karena pasti kehendak Allah jauh lebih

mulia lebih baik lebih indah dari

kehendak

signa Ali

makanya dalam Alquran Allah bilang ala

Inna Aulia Allah lah

para kekasih Allah itu dia nggak pernah

takut nggak pernah sedih selalu bahagia

karena

dia selalu

menjadikan Allah

sebagai yang utama dalam hidupnya

sehingga semuanya menjadi indah

karena datangnya dari Allah

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tapi

bukan berarti kita nggak boleh sukses

sih karena Kadang orang

Islam itu sebagian berpandangan Oh

memang kalau orang Islam itu di dunia

sedih soalnya nanti di akhirat bahagia

nggak gitu sih

makanya di dalam Alquran tuh

Gua pernah baca

surat apa ya

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nah surat al-baqarah

ayat 25 nih

orang Surga itu katanya nanti akan

mengatakan bahwa kebahagiaan yang gua

Rasain di sini nih ternyata juga pernah

dalam bentuk yang minimalis gue rasakan

di dunia

Jadi bukan berarti Oh di dunia kalau

orang beriman dan orang muslim pasti

sengsara nggak

Papa sukses malah penting sukses karena

banyak ibadah yang hanya bisa dilakukan

oleh orang sukses

contohnya Haji lah atau zakat

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Nabi Sulaiman juga sukses sayidah

Khadijah juga sukses

Abdurrahman bin Auf juga sukses

yang penting itu suhu di tengah

kesuksesan yaitu jangan sampai

kesuksesan materiil kita

sampai mempengaruhi pikiran dan hati

kita sehingga sombong tapi biarkan tetap

di tangan

dan digunakan untuk

hal-hal

yang sifatnya Abadi bukan hanya dunia

terus nggak tidur gua nggak masuk surga

lah

karena overthinking nggak tidur

kemalaman subuh jam setengah tujuh

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