Sifat ke-17, 18, 19, 20: Al Hayyu, As Sami', Al Bashir, Al Mutakalim | Buya Yahya

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24 Nov 202311:38

Summary

TLDRThis video discusses the essential attributes (sifat) of Allah, focusing on His eternal life (Al-Hayy), hearing (As-Sami'), and seeing (Al-Basir). It emphasizes the significance of understanding these divine attributes, which influence a believer's behavior and actions. The speaker highlights the need for mindfulness of Allah's presence in all aspects of life, warning against the forgetfulness that leads to sin. The video also addresses scholarly differences about the number of Allah's attributes and stresses the importance of a deep understanding to avoid misinterpretation, concluding with a call to send blessings upon the Prophet Muhammad.

Takeaways

  • 😀 Allah has many attributes, and the number is not limited to 20, though the 20 mentioned are key in distinguishing different interpretations within the Muslim community and between Muslims and non-Muslims.
  • 😀 Allah is **Al-Hayy** (The Ever-Living), and His life is fundamentally different from the life of His creatures. Allah's existence is eternal, and He cannot die.
  • 😀 The life of humans is given to them, whereas Allah's life is intrinsic and eternal, uncaused and independent of any external influence.
  • 😀 **As-Sami'** (The All-Hearing) means that Allah hears everything in the universe, without exception. Nothing escapes His hearing.
  • 😀 **Al-Basir** (The All-Seeing) signifies that Allah sees everything, regardless of how small or hidden it might be.
  • 😀 A believer must be constantly aware that Allah sees and hears everything, which should influence their behavior, making it difficult to commit sins.
  • 😀 Forgetting that Allah sees and hears is a form of negligence, and this forgetfulness can lead to sin. It’s important to continuously remind oneself of Allah's attributes.
  • 😀 The speaker encourages developing mindfulness of Allah’s presence, stating that this awareness will help prevent actions that anger Allah and guide a person to righteousness.
  • 😀 **Al-Mutakallim** (The Speaker) refers to Allah's ability to speak without sound or letters. His speech is unique and not comparable to human speech.
  • 😀 There are debates among scholars about the number of Allah's attributes. While some propose 13 or 7 attributes, the 20 mentioned in the script are deemed crucial to understanding Allah's nature.
  • 😀 The concept of constantly remembering Allah, being mindful of His attributes, and living with the awareness that He is always watching and listening is essential for the believer's spiritual discipline and conduct.

Q & A

  • What is the main focus of the speaker in this script?

    -The speaker focuses on explaining key attributes (sifat) of Allah in Islam, particularly His life (al-Hayy), hearing (as-Sami), seeing (al-Basir), and speech (al-Kalam), stressing their importance and the need to understand them correctly.

  • What does the speaker mean by the term 'al-Hayy'?

    -'Al-Hayy' refers to the attribute of Allah being the 'Ever-Living,' with a type of life that is fundamentally different from that of His creations. Allah's life is self-sustaining, and He is never subject to death or limitations.

  • How does the speaker differentiate between Allah’s life and human life?

    -Human life is granted by Allah, while Allah’s life is inherent and eternal, not dependent on anything else for His existence. Humans are 'given life,' while Allah is 'life itself.'

  • What is the significance of the phrase 'watawakal alal hayyil ladzi la yamut'?

    -This phrase emphasizes trusting in Allah, the Ever-Living, who can never die. The speaker encourages believers to rely on Allah in all matters, as He is eternal and not subject to the limitations of death.

  • What does 'as-Sami' and 'al-Basir' mean in the context of Allah's attributes?

    -'As-Sami' means Allah is the 'All-Hearing,' and 'al-Basir' means Allah is the 'All-Seeing.' These attributes convey that Allah hears everything and sees everything, with nothing escaping His awareness.

  • How does the speaker describe the impact of believing in Allah's attributes on human behavior?

    -The speaker highlights that understanding and acknowledging Allah’s attributes, such as His hearing and seeing, should lead to greater mindfulness in one’s actions, ensuring that a person refrains from sin and behaves in a manner consistent with Islamic teachings.

  • What analogy does the speaker use to explain the concept of being observed by Allah?

    -The speaker compares Allah’s observation to the surveillance of CCTV cameras in a country, where every action is monitored. He stresses that while humans might forget the presence of cameras, they should never forget that Allah sees and hears all.

  • Why does the speaker emphasize the need to constantly remember Allah?

    -The speaker emphasizes the need to continually remember Allah to avoid forgetting that He is always watching and hearing. This constant mindfulness helps prevent sin and encourages believers to act righteously.

  • What is meant by 'Ihsan' in the context of worship, according to the speaker?

    -Ihsan refers to worshiping Allah as though one can see Him, or at the very least, knowing that Allah sees us. This level of consciousness and sincerity in worship is described as a high spiritual state.

  • What is the danger of forgetting Allah’s presence, as explained by the speaker?

    -Forgetting that Allah is always watching and listening can lead to committing sinful acts, as individuals may act without the awareness that Allah is observing them. The speaker warns that this leads to a loss of faith and the potential for a bad ending (suul khatimah).

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