STAND UP DAKWAH LIKA-LIKU HIJRAH | Risco Aditama

Summary

In this humorous and reflective script, the speaker shares their personal journey of hijrah, transitioning from a rebellious youth to a committed member of a religious community. With witty anecdotes about cultural differences, body image struggles, and the humorous realities of being 'tall' in Indonesia, the speaker compares their past and present experiences, revealing how hijrah has shaped their life. Through humorous reflections on awkward social interactions, religious practices, and their own insecurities, the speaker explores themes of self-growth, identity, and the challenges of change with light-hearted humor.

Takeaways

• 😀 The speaker reflects on their personal journey of 'hijrah' (spiritual transition), moving from a past of rebellious behavior to a more religious path.
• 😀 The experience of 'hijrah' includes adjusting to new cultural practices, like being greeted with cheek kisses by men in religious circles, which was uncomfortable at first.
• 😀 Hijrah involves transitioning from one lifestyle to another, with some parts of the journey being awkward or challenging, such as adjusting to new ways of greeting and socializing.
• 😀 The speaker humorously describes the process of becoming a member of a religious community, 'Yuk Ngaji', and their role within it, despite feeling insecure about their qualifications compared to others.
• 😀 The speaker highlights the differences between 'anak hijrah' (those transitioning to a more religious lifestyle) and 'anak sholeh' (pious children), emphasizing the challenge of fitting into these new circles.
• 😀 One of the struggles of being tall (188 cm) is finding clothes and shoes that fit, which is often a challenge due to limited availability in stores.
• 😀 The speaker humorously discusses the difficulties of being too tall, such as struggling to find shoes in the correct size and being seen as an 'outsider' because of their height.
• 😀 Despite their height, the speaker shares the struggles of being in a relationship with someone much shorter, leading to awkward social perceptions and limitations in romantic interactions.
• 😀 In a religious context, the speaker humorously describes the challenges of prayer, such as the discomfort of bending down in a mosque, where their height makes it hard to follow the movements smoothly.
• 😀 The speaker reflects on the cultural difference they experienced when visiting Madura, where tall people are humorously referred to as 'panjang' (long) and where food items are humorously all called 'ikan' (fish).

Q & A

What is the main theme of the script?

The main theme of the script revolves around the personal journey of hijrah (spiritual transformation) and the humorous challenges and cultural differences that the speaker faces during the transition from a non-religious lifestyle to one centered around Islamic teachings.

What does the speaker mean by the term 'hijrah'?

'Hijrah' refers to the speaker's personal journey of transformation from a rebellious lifestyle to embracing Islamic teachings. It involves a process of self-improvement and spiritual growth, where the speaker gradually adopts practices aligned with Islamic faith.

What cultural differences does the speaker highlight in the script?

The speaker humorously contrasts the culture of 'hijrah' with the previous lifestyle of 'anak nongkrong' (a social group associated with hanging out and partying). He points out the difference in greetings, social behaviors, and the perceived awkwardness of certain hijrah practices, such as kissing on the cheek.

Why does the speaker feel insecure about being recruited for 'Yuk Ngaji'?

The speaker feels insecure because, compared to other members of 'Yuk Ngaji', he perceives himself as lacking special religious knowledge or skills. He wonders if he was chosen simply because of his humor and presence at events, rather than for any profound religious achievements.

How does the speaker describe the challenges of being tall in Indonesia?

The speaker shares that being taller than average (188 cm) presents difficulties, such as struggling to find suitable shoes (size 47) and feeling awkward in social situations, especially with his much shorter wife. He humorously talks about the discomforts, including problems during prayer and how his height affects daily life.

What does the speaker think about the obsession with height in Indonesia?

The speaker finds the societal obsession with height in Indonesia puzzling, especially the idea that a taller stature is associated with higher status or better job prospects. He humorously criticizes this mindset and expresses frustration at the challenges it creates for taller individuals like himself.

How does the speaker describe his experience of prayer in a mosque due to his height?

The speaker humorously explains how his height creates problems during prayer, particularly when bowing (ruku) and prostrating (sujud), as his head often ends up in awkward positions due to the size of the prayer mats and the distance between him and the Imam.

Why does the speaker compare his group’s religious study sessions to 'cosplaying'?

The speaker compares the religious study sessions to 'cosplaying' because he finds them amusingly disorganized and lighthearted, especially when his group of friends, led by their teacher Ustadz Felix, engage in humorous situations during their lessons, like when they imitate traditional religious practices with a touch of comedy.

What humorous cultural misunderstanding does the speaker experience while in Madura?

The speaker humorously recounts his experience in Madura, where locals referred to tall people as 'panjang' (meaning long) and called all types of food 'ikan' (fish), regardless of what they actually were. This cultural difference caught him by surprise and led to amusing confusion.

How does the speaker view the community of 'Yuk Ngaji'?

The speaker values the 'Yuk Ngaji' community, even though he initially felt out of place. He appreciates that the community is composed of individuals who are working toward self-improvement and religious knowledge, and he is grateful for the opportunity to learn and grow spiritually alongside them.