Rabu, 30 September 2009

Ketetapan Hati

Minggu, 07-September-2008; 22:17:33 WIB

Bertahun-tahun silam, ada seorang pemuda dari kota Malang Jawa Timur, berbekal pendidikan kelas 6 SD pun tidak tamat, dia mencoba mengadu nasib ke ibukota, sesampai di Jakarta dia mendapat pekerjaan sebagai seorang salesman di sebuah perusahaan sabun.

Saat itu, film-film action kungfu dari Hongkong dan Taiwan sedang gencar masuk ke Indonesia. Karena merasa punya bekal ilmu kungfu, body menawan dan wajah yang oke, pemuda itu pun punya mimpi dan mencanangkan tekadnya, ingin menjadi seorang bintang film laga di Indonesia. Pengorbanan yang tidak tanggung-tanggung-pun dilakukan dengan mengundurkan diri dari pekerjaannya. Namun sayang, nasib baik belum memihak kepadanya, kenyataan tidak seindah impian, kegagalan pun harus ikhlas diterimanya.

Waktu terus berjalan, kegagalan yang lalu tidak menyurutkan langkahnya. Impian menjadi bintang film tambah menguat, bahkan target lebih besar ditancapkan, yakni ingin menjadi bintang film kungfu di Hongkong, persiapanpun dilakukan dengan lebih baik, Dari latihan fisik lebih keras dan doa pun mengiringi surat lamaran dengan foto-foto action yang di kirim ke perusahaan Eterna Film di Hongkong.

Tidak beberapa lama kemudian, surat balasan datang, memberitahu bahwa ia diterima menjadi bintang film di Hongkong.

"Ya Tuhaaann... impianku jadi kenyataan!" teriaknya kegirangan. berita gembira itu pun langsung menyebar. Segala persiapan dia lakukan.

Saat menikmati kegembiraannya, tiba-tiba sebuah surat datang kembali. Beritanya sungguh menyedihkan. Akibat cuaca buruk yang berkepanjangan,terpaksa syuting film harus ditunda sampai batas waktu yang tidak ditentukan...perasaan sedih spontan menyelimutinya..tubuhnya lemas, lunglai karena tidak ada kepastian kapan akan berangkat. Kegembiraan pun langsung berubah menjadi kemuraman.

"Apakah ini pertanda memang aku tidak ditakdirkan jadi bintang film di Hongkong?"keluhnya dalam hati. Batin pemuda itu terus bergejolak, antara tetap bertahan dengan impian besarnya untuk jadi bintang film atau menyerah

Perasaan pemuda itu tidak menentu. Pikirannya goncang. Tarikan kuat di hatinya untuk terus bertahan bertarung sangat keras dengan godaan untuk menyerah. Tiba-tiba, dia ingat kata-kata motivasi yang sering diajarkan oleh ayahnya,
" Selama gunung masih menghijau, jangan takut kehabisan kayu bakar." sontak, kata pepatah motivasi itu langsung kembali membangkitkan semangatnya. "Aku harus bertahan. Aku pasti bisa menjadi bintang film di hongkong, Aku tidak boleh menyerah dan tidak akan menyerah! Ketetapan hatiku tidak akan goyah!!!"

Tiga bulan kemudian.. dengan ketetapan hati yang dilandasi kebulatan tekad untuk tetap bertahan itu, akhirnya panggilan untuk berangkat main film datang. Pemuda itu berhasil menggapai impiannya, menjadi bintang film Hongkong yang mengambil lokasi syuting di Taiwan.

Sungguh, kemenangan perang batin yang luar biasa, Keyakinan kuatnya untuk menjadi bintang film terjawab sudah. Proses perjuangan yang dilandasi ketetapan hati itu akhirnya mengkristal, menjadi sebuah kekayaan mental dan menjadi karakter bagi pemuda tadi, sehingga berguna di kemudian hari dan menjadi bekalnya meraih sukses di berbagai bidang yang dia tekuni.

Pembaca yang budiman,

KETETAPAN HATI
, mutlak dimiliki bagi setiap orang yang ingin meraih kesuksesan. Kualitas dan kapasitas manusia untuk bertahan dalam badai kehidupan sangat ditentukan oleh keuletan dan ketetapan hati yang dimiliki. Saat kita telah memilih untuk bertahan, hati nurani pun pasti akan ikut berbicara. Dan, jika diperkuat dengan tindakan nyata, maka kekuatan ketetapan hati seperti itu akan didengar oleh Tuhan. Dan Tuhanpun pasti akan membantu mewujudkan impian kita melalui cara-Nya, yakni dengan cara yang terbaik dan sering tidak terduga-duga.

Dan, inilah sebuah kebahagiaan sekaligus kebanggaan bagi saya, Sebab, orang yang mengalami dan yang paling tahu tentang kisah tersebut, yakni pemuda tadi, adalah saya sendiri Andrie Wongso.

Kuatkan tekad, tetapkan hati. Raih kesuksesan !! sebab Success is my right!!!

Oleh : Andrie Wongso
www.andriewongso.com

Keberanian Mengambil Resiko

Dalam perjalanan hidup Jenderal Sun Tzu dikisahkan bahwa strategi perang untuk mencapai kemenangan itu bisa berubah detik demi detik, demi mengimbangi atau menganntisipasi perubahan strategi musuh. Strategi ini berpijak pada dasar pemikiran bahwa cara terbaik untuk menang perang adalah dengan menguasai kemampuan membaca jalan pikiran ahli strategi musuh. Dan barangsiapa mengetahui jalan pikir musuh dan mengetahui titik-titik kelemahannya, dipastiikan dia bisa memenangkan adu strategi tersebut.

Namun setiap strategi pasti mengandung risiko. Dan strategi peran Sun Tzu ditegaskan adanya prinsip mendasar yang mengatakan, "Kemenangan besar hanya bisa dilakukan orang yang berani ambil risiko besar". Prinsip ini menegaskan bahwa tanpa keberanian mengambil taktik berisiko besar, maka kemenangan besar sulit diraih. Inilah inti dari strategi perang Sun Tzu yang mensinergikan antara strategi perang yang cerdik dan matang dengan keberanian mengambil risiko besar demi kemenangan yang besar pula.

Dalam kehidupan non-kemiliteran pun seperti bidang manajemen, kewirausahaan, maupun kehidupan pribadi, kita mengenal prinsip strategi dan risiko semacam ini. Mungkin kita telah menyusun rencana dan menetapkan strategi untuk melakukan investasi, memulai bisnis baru, melakukan diversifikasi maupun ekspansi usaha. Ada target-target dan mimpi-mimpi besar dalam setiap tindakan tersebut. Ada peluang dan tantangan. Namun yang tidak boleh kita lupakan adalah faktor risiko yang sudah pasti ada dan melekat dalam setiap action kita. Ada risiko gagal, ada risiko berhasil. Itu pasti!

Contoh: mungkin berdasarkan perhitungan yang begitu matang, kita memiliki kemungkinan keberhasilan di atas 70%. Memang dalam strategi Sun Tzu kita diwajibkan untuk bisa memetakan keberhasilan lebih dulu. Memastikan kemenangan baru melakukan perang. Nah, jika rencana dan strategi telah dieksekusi sementara hasil yang didapat tidak sesuai perhitungan, itulah risiko sebuah action. Kita tidak mungkin berhenti bertindak hanya karena ingin menghilangkan sama sekali risiko kegagalan.

Seperti dalam kata-kata mutiara yang saya ciptakan, yang berbunyi; "Memang di dalam kehidupan ini tidak ada yang pasti. Tetapi kita harus berani memastikan apa-apa yang ingin kita raih". Jadi dalam lapangan hidup apa pun, strategi itu penting. Tetapi keberanian mengambil risiko juga sangat penting. Ingat, strategi tanpa keberanian mengambil risiko tidak akan membawa kita ke tujuan apa pun.

Demikian dari saya Andrie Wongso
Salam sukses luar biasa !!!

www.andriewongso.com

Senin, 28 September 2009

CARA MEMASANG BLOG ATAU WEBSITE KE SEARCH ENGINE GOOGLE

Google Search engine tentunya sudah friendly dengan pengguna internet sebagai sarana mesin pencari informasi alamat atau url web dengan mengetikan keyword tertentu untuk mendapatkan informasi yang di inginkan.
Rata-rata Webmaster pemilik website/blog menggunakan SEO Google untuk melambungkan trafik pengunjung website/blognya.Tetapi sumber pengunjung blog/website kita bisa dari direktori web, mesin pencari, tautan / link dari website lain dan kunjungan langsung ke alamat / url situs kita. Untuk bisa dicrawl dan diindex google, situs kita harus ditemukan oleh sistem bot google yang akan menelusuri blog kita dan menampilkan situs kita di hasil pencarian google.Bagaimana caranya memasukan blog kita ke SEARCH ENGINE GOOGLE yang terkenal itu sulit kalau enggak ada kasih tau caranya tapi mudah kalau ada yang kasih tau caranya:-)
Sebenarnya dulu saya agak susah lho temen2 dalam mencari artikel pencarian memasukan blog/website kita SEARCH ENGINE GOOGLE yang terkenal itu tapi sekarang saya sudah tau and langsung saya catet untuk takumumkan diblog saya:-)langkah-langkahnya

1.Harus punya blog/website untuk dimasukkan ke SEARCH ENGINE GOOGLE :-)
2.Masukan Url blog/website kelink SEARCH ENGINE GOOGLE berikut jangan lupa isi semua yang lengkap

http://www.google.com/addurl/?continue=/addurl

3.Isi lengkap komentarmu juga biar kedeteksi SEARCH ENGINE GOOGLE
4.Isi huruf optionalnya bacanya memang agak kurang jelas tapi emang untuk keamanan
5.Klik ADD URL slesai sudah gampang dan cepat kalau sudah tau caranya:-)

Semoga blog/website kita trafiknya melonjak 1juta kali lipat:-)

Kamis, 24 September 2009

ORANG-ORANG TERKAYA DARI PENGHASILAN INTERNET

SELAMAT DATANG REKAN-REKAN NETTER
Kali ini saya menemukan sebuah Informasi menarik untuk teman-teman sekalian yaitu mengenai : “30 Pengusaha Internet Terkaya di Dunia”, teman-teman bisa lihat situs apa yang mereka buat..mudah-mudahan bisa memberi Inspirasi kepada teman-teman sekaligus Sebagai “Bukti” Bahwa Menjadi Kaya dari Internet Itu NYATA..
Sumber : http://www.incomediary.com/30-richest-internet-entrepreneurs/

Top Internet Entrepreneurs

Rank Name WebsiteYear Website Launched Net Worth
1 Larry Page Google 1998 $18.5 Billion

2 Sergey Brin Google 1998 $18.5 Billion

3 Jeff Bezos Amazon 1994 $8.7 Billlion

4 Pierre Omidyar eBay 1995 $6.3 Billion

5 Eric Schmidt Google 1998 $5.9 Billion

6 Ronald Burkle Yahoo 1995 $3.5 Billion

7 Mark Cuban Broadcast.com 1995 $2.6 Billion

8 Jerry Yang Yahoo 1995 $2.3 Billion

9 Omid Kordestani 1 Google 1998 $1.9 Billion

10 David Filo 3 Yahoo 1995 $1.7 Billion

11 Kavitark Google 1998 $1.7 Billion
Ram Shriram 9


12 Todd Wagner 1 Broadcast.com 1995 $1.5 Billion

13 Peter Thiel 1 PayPal 1998 $1.3 Billion

14 Niklas Zennstrom 1 Skype 2003 $1.3 Billion

15 Janus Friis 8 Skype 2003 $1.3 Billion

16 Jack Ma 7 Alibaba 1999 $1.1 Billion

17 Mark Zuckerberg 1 Facebook 2004 $700 Million

18 Simon Nixon MoneySuperMarket 1999 $680 Million

19 Andrew Gower 1 Runescape 2001 $650 Million

20 Reid Hoffman 1 LinkedIn 2003 $500 Million

21 Zhang Chaoyang 111 Sohu 1996 $425 Million

22 Steve Chen 1 YouTube 2005 $350 Million

23 Elon Musk 4 PayPal 1998 $328 Million

24 Chad Hurley 2 YouTube 2005 $300 Million

25 Duncan Cameron MoneySuperMarket 1999 $280 Million

26 Marc Andreesen 1 Netscape 1994 $253 Million

27 Reed Hastings 1 NetFlix 1997 $150 Million

28 Blake Ross Mozila 1998 $120 Million

29 Andrew Michael Fasthost 1999 $110 Million

30 Max Levchin PayPal 1998 $100 Million

To our success in 2009,

Michael Dunlop

Semoga kitalah Orang berikutnya yang masuk kedalam daftar tersebut..aminn..

Semoga bermanfaat

SALAM SUKSES SELALU:-)
BEST REGARDS
M.BAYU AJI

10 Orang Terkaya di Dunia 2009

Dibawah ini ada tabel dan penjelasan daftar 10 orang terkaya diDunia Versi Majalah Vorbes moga2 kita bisa ikut2an 10% aja juga sudah lebih dari cukup syukur sama atau lebih wah keren abis:-)


RANK NAME CITIZENSHIP AGE NET WORTH ($BIL) RESIDENCE
1 William Gates III United States 53 40.0 United States
2 Warren Buffett United States 78 37.0 United States
3 Carlos Slim Helu & family Mexico 69 35.0 Mexico
4 Lawrence Ellison United States 64 22.5 United States
5 Ingvar Kamprad & family Sweden 83 22.0 Switzerland
6 Karl Albrecht Germany 89 21.5 Germany
7 Mukesh Ambani India 51 19.5 India
8 Lakshmi Mittal India 58 19.3 United Kingdom
9 Theo Albrecht Germany 87 18.8 Germany
10 Amancio Ortega Spain 73 18.3 Spain

1. William Gates III

Net Worth : $40.0 bil
Fortune : self made
Source : Microsoft
Age : 53
Country Of Citizenship : United States
Residence : Medina, Washington
Industry : Software
Education : Harvard University, Drop Out,
Marital Status : married, 3 children

Software visionary regains title as the world’s richest man despite losing $18 billion in the past 12 months. Stepped down from day-to-day duties at Microsoft last summer to devote his talents and riches to the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. Organization’s assets were $30 billion in January; annual letter lauds endowment manager Michael Larson for limiting last year’s losses to 20%. Gates decided to increase donations in 2009 to $3.8 billion, up 15% from 2008. Dedicated to fighting hunger in developing countries, improving education in America’s high schools and developing vaccines against malaria, tuberculosis and AIDS. Appointed Microsoft Office veteran Jeffrey Raikes chief exec of Gates Foundation in September. Gates remains Microsoft chairman. Sells shares each quarter, redeploys proceeds via investment vehicle Cascade; more than half of fortune invested outside Microsoft. Stock down 45% in past 12 months. “Creative capitalist” wants companies to match profitmaking with doing good.

2. Warren Buffett

Net Worth : $37.0 bil
Fortune : self made
Source : Berkshire Hathaway
Age : 78
Country Of Citizenship : United States
Residence : Omaha, Nebraska
Industry : Investments
Education : University of Nebraska Lincoln, Bachelor of Arts / Science, Columbia University, Master of Science
Marital Status : widowed, remarried, 3 children

Last year America’s most beloved investor was the world’s richest man. This year he has to settle for second place after losing $25 billion in 12 months. Shares of Berkshire Hathaway down 45% since last March. Injected billions of dollars into Goldman Sachs, GE in exchange for preferred stock last fall; propped up insurance firm Swiss Re in February with $2.6 billion infusion. Admits he made some “dumb” investment mistakes in 2008. Upbeat about America’s future: “Our economic system has worked extraordinarily well over time. It has unleashed human potential as no other system has, and it will continue to do so.” Scoffs at Wall Street’s over-reliance on “history-based” models: “If merely looking up past financial data would tell you what the future holds, the Forbes 400 would consist of librarians.” Son of Nebraska politician delivered newspapers as a boy. Filed first tax return at age 13, claiming $35 deduction for bicycle. Studied under value investing guru Benjamin Graham at Columbia. Took over textile firm Berkshire Hathaway 1965. Today holding company invested in insurance (Geico, General Re), jewelry (Borsheim’s), utilities (MidAmerican Energy), food (Dairy Queen, See’s Candies). Also has noncontrolling stakes in Anheuser-Busch, Coca-Cola, Wells Fargo.

3. Carlos Slim Helu & family

Net Worth :$35.0 bil
Fortune : self made
Source : telecom
Age : 69
Country Of Citizenship : Mexico
Residence : Mexico City
Industry : Telecommunications
Education : NA,
Marital Status : widowed, 6 children

Economic downturn and plunging peso shaved $25 billion from the fortune of Latin America’s richest man. Global recession testing his ability to live up to the principles he sets for his employees: “Maintain austerity in times of fat cows.” Son of a Lebanese immigrant bought fixed line operator Telefonos de Mexico (Telmex) in 1990; now controls 90% of Mexico’s telephone landlines. Would be a billionaire based on his dividends alone. Biggest holding: $16 billion stake in America Movil, Latin America’s largest mobile phone company with 173 million customers. America Movil and Telmex reportedly planning to jointly invest $4 billion to bolster telecom infrastructure in Latin America. Buying up cheap media, energy and retail assets. Last year took stakes in New York Times Co., former billionaire Anthony O’Reilly’s Independent News & Media and Bronco Drilling; also increased position in Saks. Baseball statistics aficionado, art collector.

4. Lawrence Ellison

Net Worth : $22.5 bil
Fortune : self made
Source : Oracle
Age : 64
Country Of Citizenship : United States
Residence : Redwood City, California
Industry : Software
Education : University of Illinois, Drop Out,
Marital Status : married, 2 children

Database titan continues to engulf the competition; Oracle has racked up 49 acquisitions in the past 4 years. Bought BEA Systems for $8.5 billion last year. Still sitting on $7 billion in cash. Revenues up 11% to $10.9 billion in the six months ended November 30; profits also up 11% to $2.4 billion. Stock down 25% in past 12 months. Invested $125 million in Web software outfit Netsuite; took public in 2007, stock has fallen 80% since. His shares still worth $300 million. Chicago native studied physics at U. of Chicago, didn’t graduate. Started Oracle in 1977. Public 1986, a day before Microsoft. Owns 453-foot Rising Sun; built a smaller leisure boat because superyacht is hard to park. Squabbling in court with Swiss boating billionaire Ernesto Bertarelli over terms of next America’s Cup. Recently unveiled hulking 90-foot trimaran he intends to use to win it.

5. Ingvar Kamprad & family

Net Worth : $22.0 bil
Fortune : self made
Source : Ikea
Age : 83
Country Of Citizenship : Sweden
Residence : Lausanne
Industry : Retail
Education : NA,
Marital Status : married, 4 children

Peddled matches, fish, pens, Christmas cards and other items by bicycle as a teenager. Started selling furniture in 1947. Opened first Ikea store 50 years ago; stores’s name is a combination of initials of his first and last name, his family farm and the nearest village. Retired in 1986; company’s “senior adviser” still reportedly works tirelessly on his brand. Discount retailer now sells 9,500 items in 36 countries; prints catalog in 27 languages. Revenues up 7% to $27.4 billion in fiscal year 2008. Opened tenth store in China this February; planning to open first in Dominican Republic later this year. Three sons all work at the company. Thrifty entrepreneur flies economy class, frequents cheap restaurants and furnishes his home mostly with Ikea products.

6. Karl Albrecht

Net Worth : $21.5 bil
Fortune : self made
Source : Aldi
Age : 89
Country Of Citizenship : Germany
Residence : Mulheim an der Ruhr
Industry : Retail
Education : NA,

Marital Status:married, 2 children Germany’s richest person owns discount supermarket giant Aldi Sud. Retailer faring well amid economic downturn; analysts expect its 2008 sales to be up 9.4% to $33.7 billion. Sales in the U.S. up estimated 20% last year to $7 billion. Plans to open 75 U.S. stores in 2009, including first in New York City. With younger brother, Theo, transformed their mother’s corner grocery store into Aldi after World War II. Brothers split ownership in 1961; Karl took the stores in southern Germany, plus the rights to the brand in the U.K., Australia and the U.S. Theo got northern Germany and the rest of Europe. Retired from daily operations. Fiercely private: little known about him other than that he apparently raises orchids and plays golf.

7. Mukesh Ambani

Net Worth : $19.5 bil
Fortune : inherited and growing
Source : petrochemicals
Age : 51
Country Of Citizenship : India
Residence : Mumbai
Industry : Manufacturing
Education : University of Bombay, Bachelor of Arts / Science, Stanford University, Drop Out
Marital Status : married, 3 children

Oversees Reliance Industries, India’s most valuable company by market cap despite stock falling 40% in past year. Merging his Reliance Petroleum with flagship Reliance Industries. As part of deal, will exercise right to buy back Chevron’s 5% stake in Reliance Petroleum at $1.20 per share—the same price at which he sold it 3 years ago. Today the stock trades for $1.80 a share. Increased stake in Reliance Industries in October; paid $3.4 billion to convert 120 million preferential warrants into shares. Reliance Petroleum refinery on India’s western coast began operating in December despite falling global demand and declining margins. Late father Dhirubhai founded Reliance and built it into a massive conglomerate. After he died Mukesh and his brother, Anil, ran the family business together for a brief time. But siblings feuded over control; mother eventually brokered split of assets. Brothers may be looking to bury hatchet; played joint hosts at mother’s recent 75th-birthday bash. Has yet to move into his 27-story home that he’s building at a reported cost of $1 billion. Ardent fan of Bollywood films. Wife, Nita, oversees school named after his father.

8. Lakshmi Mittal

Net Worth : $19.3 bil
Fortune : inherited and growing
Source : steel
Age : 58
Country Of Citizenship : India
Residence : London
Industry : Steel
Education : St Xavier’s College Calcutta, Bachelor of Arts / Science,
Marital Status : married, 2 children

Indian immigrant heads world’s largest steel company; ArcelorMittal was formed via hostile takeover 3 years ago. Stock in company makes up bulk of his fortune; shares at a 4-year low with steel prices down 75% since last summer. Company forced to pay heavy fines after a French antitrust investigation found 10 companies guilty of price-fixing in European steel markets. Arcelor posted $2.6 billion loss in most recent quarter; announced plans to slow acquisitions, cut capital expenditures, pay down debt. Started in family steel business in the 1970s, branched out on his own in 1994. Initially bought up steel mills on the cheap in Eastern Europe. Company bought 19.9% stake in Australia’s Macarthur Coal last year. Also owns pieces of Mumbai’s Indiabulls Group, London’s RAB Capital; owns stake in, sits on board of Goldman Sachs. Holds substantial cash; owns 12-bedroom mansion in London’s posh Kensington neighborhood.

9. Theo Albrecht

Net Worth : $18.8 bil
Fortune : self made
Source : Aldi, Trader Joe’s
Age : 87
Country Of Citizenship : Germany
Residence : Foehr
Industry : Retail
Education : NA,
Marital Status : married, 2 children

Runs discount supermarket group Aldi Nord; firm holding up amid economic downturn. Sales expected to hit $31 billion in 2008. After World War II he and older brother Karl transformed their mother’s corner grocery into Aldi. Brothers split ownership in 1961; Karl took the stores in southern Germany, plus the rights to the brand in the U.K., Australia and the U.S. Theo got the northern Germany stores and the rest of Europe. Unable to operate Aldi stores in U.S., Theo developed discount food store Trader Joe’s; now has more than 320 U.S. stores. Also owns stake in Supervalu. Became a recluse after being kidnapped for 17 days in 1971; said to collect old typewriters; loves golf.

10. Amancio Ortega

Net Worth : $18.3 bil
Fortune : self made
Source : Zara
Age : 73
Country Of Citizenship : Spain
Residence : La Coruna
Industry : Retail
Education : NA,
Marital Status : married, 3 children

Railway worker’s son started as a gofer in a shirt store. With then-wife Rosalia Mera, also now a billionaire, started making dressing gowns and lingerie in their living room. Business became one of world’s most successful apparel manufacturers. Today Inditex has more than 4,000 stores in 71 countries. Sales: $12.3 billion. Ortega is chairman. Company exported its cheap chic Zara stores to 4 new markets last year: Ukraine, South Korea, Montenegro and Honduras. Stock up 1% in past 12 months, but fortune down because of weak euro. Also has personal investments in gas, tourism, banks and real estate. Owns properties in Madrid, Paris, London, Lisbon, plus a luxury hotel and apartment complex in Miami, a horse-jumping circuit, and an interest in a soccer league. Shuns neckties and fanfare. Daughter Marta works for Inditex; recent speculation suggests she is being groomed to eventually replace her father.

Sumber : www.forbes.com

Rabu, 23 September 2009

40 Orang Terkaya di Indonesia

DiBawah ini informasi versi majalah Forbes

Wrapping up FORBES ASIA’s annual coverage of the region’s wealthiest fortunes is our ranking of Indonesia’s 40 Richest. The list, like the ten other country-specific ones we’ve published this year, illustrates the big gains Asian tycoons are making. Overall, the combined net worth of our Asia rich listers rose to $938 billion, up from $575 billion, thanks largely to strong equities and real estate markets, as well as a weak dollar. The 40 wealthiest Indonesians added $18 billion to their combined wealth, bringing it up to $40 billion.

The country now boasts 11 billionaires, 4 more than last year. (The list is broadened to include family fortunes shared by relatives that we would exclude from our main billionaire roster.) “Landlords” who make their money through such commodities as coal, paper and palm oil did particularly well. Aburizal Bakrie and his family, whose investment in coal outfit Bumi Resources is up 600%, took the top spot, with a $5.4 billion fortune. Sukanto Tanoto is worth $4.7 billion, up from $2.8 billion, but still slips to second place. Martua Sitorus, who merged the palm oil holdings of his Wilmar International with those of Malaysia’s richest person, Robert Kuok, became a billionaire, now worth $2.1 billion. The three newcomers include Soergiarto Adikoesoemo, whose company is Asia Pacific’s biggest sorbitol maker; 42-year-old media magnate Hary Tanoesoedibjo; and Bambang Trihatmodjo, the son of former president Suharto. We broke out the fortune of Michael Hartono, whose wealth had previously been lumped in with that of his brother R. Budi, based on more detailed information on the siblings’ holdings. The fortune of Liem Sioe Liong’s family is now listed under son Anthoni Salim, who owns a greater portion of the holdings. Same case for Eka Tjandranegara, who takes his father’s spot.

A net worth of $120 million was needed to make the list, up from $80 million last year. 2006 rich lister Soedarpo Sastrosatomo passed away on Oct. 22. Net worths were calculated using Nov. 30 stock prices and exchange rates. Privately held companies were valued by comparing them with similar publicly traded companies. Any fortune not wholly owned by an individual is denoted with “& family.”

Additional reporting by Chen Wei Lin, Febriamy Hutapea, P. Lestari, Li Siang Kim, Suzanne Nam, Lan Anh Nguyen, Glen Perkinson, Dick Rachmawan and Ardian Wibisono.

1. Aburizal Bakrie & family
$5.4 billion
60. Married, 3 children

Runs family-held Bakrie group, founded by late father in 1942. Has interests in infrastructure, property, telecom. Huge stock run-up in biggest holding, coal producer Bumi Resources, lifted fortune. Co-owns Lapindo Brantas, oil-and-gas outfit whose drilling allegedly helped trigger a massive mudslide in 2006, burying villages, displacing thousands. Onetime presidential candidate, he is country’s Coordinating Minister for People’s Welfare.

2. Sukanto Tanoto
$4.7 billion
58. Married, 4 children

Owns April, one of Asia’s largest pulp- and papermakers, and Asian Agri, among country’s 5 largest palm oil producers. Helped fund journalism school in Singapore. Reportedly used Chinese-English dictionary to teach himself English.

3. R. Budi Hartono
$3.14 billion
66. Married, 3 children

4. Michael Hartono
$3.08 billion
68. Married, 4 children

Brothers own clove cigarette brand Djarum, most popular of its kind among Americans, founded by father in 1951. Also own stakes in country’s largest private bank, Bank Central Asia. Developing Grand Indonesia, a luxury shopping mall, office building and hotel complex in the center of Jakarta.

5. Eka Tjipta Widjaja & family
$2.8 billion
84. Married, 15 children

Emigrated from China to Indonesia; got start selling biscuits at age 17. Created Asia Pulp & Paper, which defaulted on more than $10 billion in debt in 2001. Still has stakes in pulp, paper; also plantations, food. New venture, Smart Telecom, launched in September, offers phone calls for 45 rupiah (half a penny) a minute.

6. Putera Sampoerna & family
$2.2 billion
59. Married, 4 children

After selling cigarette company to Philip Morris in 2005, family ventured into gaming and agrobusiness through Sampoerna Strategic, run by son Michael (also a professional poker player). Daughter Michelle runs family’s philanthropy.

7. Martua Sitorus
$2.1 billion
47. Married

Began trading shrimp, other marine products 1978, then switched to palm oil, buying first plantation 1994. Later cofounded agribusiness Wilmar International with nephew of Malaysia’s richest man, Robert Kuok. Signed $4 billion merger agreement with Kuok’s plantation group in December 2006, resulting in world’s largest palm oil processor. Stock has more than doubled.

8. Rachman Halim & family
$1.6 billion
60. Married

Heads Gudang Garam, nation’s largest clove cigarette maker, founded by father in 1958. Group’s GG Filter International Merah is world’s most popular clove cigarette. Brothers Sumarto and Susilo Wonowidjojo share fortune and sit on group’s board.

9. Peter Sondakh
$1.45 billion
55. Married, 3 children

Established trading firm Rajawali Group 1984; now in telecom, consumer goods, retail, transportation. Most valuable holding is stake in cementmaker Semen Gresik; value tripled in two years. Partners with Sheraton and Novotel in hotels.

10. Eddy William Katuari & family
$1.39 billion
56. Married, 4 children

Took helm of Wings, Indonesia’s largest maker of soap and other household goods, in 2004, after death of his father, group’s cofounder. Family’s Bank Ekonomi may go public later this year.

11. Anthoni Salim & family
$1.3 billion
58

Father, Liem Sioe Liong, built family’s Salim Group into food, shipping, bank and building empire. Now Anthoni heads family’s Indofood, world’s largest instant noodle maker by sales. Last year pledged $1 million to his private high school in Singapore to support a Bahasa Indonesia language program. Family lost their Bank Central Asia in 1998, now headed by Hartono brothers (see).

12. Mochtar Riady & family
$950 million
78. Married, 6 children

Founder of Lippo Group, with interests in property, retail, finance. Listed REIT holding Indonesian malls in November on Singapore exchange. Recently opened the Mochtar Riady Institute for Nanotechnology.

13. Murdaya Poo
$900 million
66. Married, 4 children

Founded Central Cipta Murdaya in 1984. Now involved in timber, real estate, steel production, conferences, palm oil. Devout Buddhist, member of parliament, seeking to pass antidiscrimination law. Heads Indonesian Golf Course Owners Association. Wife, Hartati, who shares fortune, active in the Council of Buddhist Communities (Walubi).

14. Arifin Panigoro & family
$880 million
62. Married, 2 children

His Medco Energi International, which he founded in 1980, is expanding into Libya, Yemen, Tunisia. Family sold 20% stake to Mitsubishi (other-otc: MSBHY.PK – news – people ) in August for $352 million but still holds majority of shares. Arifin is now adviser; brother Hilmi is chief executive, sister Yanti active in philanthropy.

15. Hary Tanoesoedibjo
$815 million
42. Married, 5 children

Founded Bhakti Investama a month after college graduation at age 24. Group now encompasses 3 national TV networks, 4 radio networks, a wireless network, a Web site and a national newspaper; also has stakes in investment bank, toll roads, real estate. Launching new airline, Eagle Air, in next 6 months. Workaholic holds meetings on public holidays, works out daily. Denies rumors that he was helped along by ties to Suharto’s family.

16. Trihatma Haliman
$790 million
55. Married, 2 children

Took control of real estate firm Agung Podomoro, founded by father, in 1986; turned it into one of country’s biggest. Just opened Senayan City in Jakarta, which has luxury apartments, offices and mall.

17. Sjamsul Nursalim & family
$550 million
66. Married

His tiremaker, Gajah Tunggal, is cruising again after racking up billions in debt following Asian crisis. World’s 12th-largest tiremaker has paid off most of its debt. Stake in burgeoning coal mining outfit Bukit Baiduri Energy looks set to make him even richer.

18. Chairul Tanjung
$450 million
45. Married, 2 children

Dubbed Golden Boy, for early rise to wealth. Sold imported shoes to pay for tuition while studying dentistry at University of Indonesia. Business became privately held Para Group, with interests in property, energy, financial services plus shoes. Building amusement park with Jusuf Kalla’s Kalla Group.

19. Paulus Tumewu
$440 million –
55. Married, 3 children

Opened first Ramayana store in 1978, primarily selling clothes. Today oversees at least 100 Ramayana department stores, which now sell everything (from food to toys) to low-income consumers.

20. Prajogo Pangestu
$420 million
56. Married, 3 children

Timber baron restructuring his Barito Pacific to focus on mining and energy; shares up nearly sevenfold this year on news. Helped counteract falling profits at polypropylene maker Tri Polyta, in which he has large stake, which was hurt by falling dollar. Seeking to take over petrochemical firm Chandri Asri.

21. Soegiharto Sosrodjojo & family
$355 million
77. Married, 5 children

Heads Sosro, producer of Teh Botol Sosro (translation: Sosro’s bottled tea). Branched into other drinks and tea plantations. Grandson now managing business.

22. Sutanto Djuhar & family
$350 million
78. Married, 5 children

One of cofounders of Salim Group with Liem Sioe Liong. Reportedly had falling out with Liem, but continues, with his son Tedy, to sit on the board of First Pacific, run by Liem’s son Anthoni Salim (see).

23. Hadi Surya
$345 million
71. Married, 3 children

Founded Berlian Laju Tanker, one of country’s largest shipping lines, listed in both Jakarta and Singapore. Announced $850 million acquisition of Chembulk Tankers, which transports chemicals. Personally makes monthly visits to meet impoverished rice farmers and give them high-yielding rice he helped develop. Owns 1,500 bottles of French, Italian wines.

24. Aksa Mahmud
$340 million
62. Married, 5 children

Brother-in-law of Indonesia’s Vice President Jusuf Kalla (see) runs Bosowa Group, with interests in cement, energy, finance. Recently listed Nusantara Infrastructure, which builds toll roads; may take cement company public next. Descendant of Bugis, legendary seafarers and pirates from whom term “bogeyman” comes.

25. Harjo Sutanto & family
$315 million
81. Married, 4 children

Longtime partner of late Johannes Ferdinand Katuari, cofounded Wings 1948. Still holds estimated 25% of consumer goods group.

26. Soegiarto Adikoesoemo & family
$310 million
69. Married, 3 children

Began trading chemicals early 1960s. He and son Haryanto grew business into chemical distributor AKR Corporindo, also Asia-Pacific’s largest maker of sorbitol. Moves into logistics, petroleum distribution and cassava plantations helped triple company’s value in past year.

27. Husein Djojonegoro & family
$305 million
58. Married, 3 children

Runs Orang Tua, maker of batteries, toothpaste, snacks. Has joint venture with Heinz (nyse: HNZ – news – people ) for ketchup, chili, soy sauce. Deploys 2,500 salesmen nationwide. Founded in central Java 1948 by late father and uncle. First product: herbal wine.

28. Kartini Muljadi
$260 million
77. Widow, 3 children

Former judge, took over drugmaker Tempo Scan 1982. Also makes throat lozenges, household cleaners, cosmetics. Semiretired, leaves daily management to son Hanjodo, sister-in-law Dian Tamzill.

29. Edwin Soeryadjaya
$250 million
58. Married, 3 children

Son of former billionaire is rebuilding fortune through investments in such companies as coal producer Adaro Indonesia .

30. Jusuf Kalla
$230 million
65. Married, 5 children

Became Indonesia’s vice president 2004; considered likely presidential candidate for 2009. Before that ran family’s Kalla Group for 32 years: companies involved in everything from selling Toyotas to running hotels to tuna fishing. Brother Achmad now runs group.

31. Tan Kian
$225 million
49. Married, 3 children

Owns property firm Dua Mutiara, which means “two pearls.” Co-owns 2 Ritz Carltons in Jakarta. Entrance of his JW Marriott is site of 2003 suicide bomb that killed a dozen, wounded many more. Believes in Feng Shui and loves fast cars–like his Ferrari.

32. Ciputra
$205 million
75. Married, 4 children

Started first company in 1961. Two decades later formed Ciputra Group, now one of Indonesia’s biggest public companies. Having good year: spun off Ciputra Property on Jakarta exchange; meanwhile Ciputra Development shares are up 50%.

33. Bambang Trihatmodjo
$200 million
54.

Second son of former president Suharto owns 13% of media conglomerate Global Mediacom, which he founded as Bimantara in 1981, undoubtedly helped along by father’s connections. Sold part of his stake to Hary Tanoesoedibjo in 2001, reportedly at fire-sale price; no longer has management role. Gun enthusiast heads Indonesian branch of “extreme” shooting organization (in which participants go through an obstacle course shooting pop-up targets).

34. George & Sjakon Tahija
$195 million
49. Married, 2 children
54. Married, 3 children

Sons of late tycoon Julius Tahija run family’s Austindo Nusantara Jaya, with interests in mining, tobacco, finance, even vanilla. George wrote Indonesian travel book Land of Water.

35. Kris Wiluan
$185 million
59. Married, 3 children

Began career as computer programmer in U.K., where he studied. Returned to Indonesia in 1977 to start business supplying pipes for construction; became Citramas group. Also has stake in Singapore-listed energy services company KS Energy. President of the Asian Tae Kwon Do Association and Indonesian sailing association Riau Porlasi. Also owns a Nicklaus-designed golf course. Son Michael is a filmmaker.

36. Eka Tjandranegara & family
$170 million
61. Married.

With father Tjandra Kusuma (under whose name we last listed fortune) started Mulia group 1980. Its Mulia Land, which claims to be Jakarta’s largest commercial property owner, suffered losses this year due to high energy costs, delisted in September. Its manufacturing group Mulia Industrindo remains public.

37. Alim Markus & family
$140 million
56. Married, 7 children

In 2003 took reins of Maspion Group, started by late father as kitchenware maker. Encompasses 60 firms employing 30,000 with interests in electronics, plasticware, aluminum, financial services, property, even toothpaste. Plans listings of PT Maspion and its subsidiary Bank Maspion for 2008. Says with laugh: “I never count my money.” Likes to play ping-pong.

38. Husein Sutjiadi
$135 million
53. Married, 2 children

Sold most of his 30% stake in Davomas, country’s largest cocoa processor and exporter, to private investors in April. Still has 6%.

39. Jakob Oetama
$130 million
76. Married, 5 children

Country’s wealthiest journalist. Long-time editor of its largest daily, Kompas, cofounded 1965 with friend PK Ojong, who died 1980. Paper now under his privately held Kompas-Gramedia group, which includes hotels, bookstores. Remains group chairman but is less active. Avid reader, likes books on entrepreneurship.

40. Boenjamin Setiawan
$120 million
74. Married, 2 children

Started Kalbe Farma in garage in 1966 with brother. Claims to be largest publicly traded drugmaker in Southeast Asia, making everything from prescription drugs to throat lozenges. Recently opened region’s largest cord-blood bank.

Sumber : forbes.com

Selasa, 22 September 2009

Eid ul-Fitr(Hari Raya IDul Fitri)

Eid ul-Fitr or Id-ul-Fitr (Arabic: عيد الفطر ‘Īdu l-Fiṭr‎), often abbreviated to Eid, is a Muslim holiday that marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting. Eid is an Arabic word meaning "festivity", while Fiṭr means "to break the fast" (and can also mean "nature", from the word "fitrah"); and so the holiday symbolizes the breaking of the fasting period. It is celebrated starting on the first day of the Islamic month of Shawwal.

Eid ul-Fitr is a three day celebration and is sometimes also known as the "Smaller Eid" (Arabic: العيد الصغير al-‘īdu ṣ-ṣaghīr‎) as compared to the Eid ul-Adha that lasts four days and is called the "Greater Eid" (Arabic: العيد الكبير al-‘īdu l-kabīr‎).

Muslims are commanded by the Qur'an to complete their fast on the last day of Ramadan and then recite the Takbir all throughout the period of Eid[Qur'an 2:185 (Translated by Shakir)].

General rituals
Common greetings during this holiday are the Arabic greeting ‘Īd mubārak ("Blessed Eid") or ‘Īd sa‘īd ("Happy Eid"). In addition, many countries have their own greetings based on local language and traditions.

Typically, Muslims wake up early in the morning and have a small breakfast (as a sign of not being on a fast on that day) of preferably the date fruit, before attending a special Eid prayer (salah) that is performed in congregation at mosques or open areas like fields, squares etc. Muslims are encouraged to dress in their best clothes (new if possible) to attend the Eid prayer. No adhan or iqama is to be pronounced for this Eid prayer, and it consists of only two raka'ahs. The Eid prayer is followed by the khutbah (sermon) and then a supplication (dua') asking for forgiveness, mercy and help for all living beings across the world. The khutbah also instructs Muslims as to the performance of rituals of Eid, such as the zakat.[1] It is then customary to embrace the persons sitting on either side of oneself, whilst greeting them. After the prayers, people also visit their relatives, friends and acquaintances[2] and some people also pay visits to the graveyards (ziyarat al-qubur).[2] Eid ul-Fitr is not a day of rest, because there is no basis for rest in the Qu'ran.[3]

The Takbir and other Rituals

The Takbir is recited after having confirmation that the moon of Shawwal is sighted on the eve of the last day of Ramadan. It continues until the start of the Eid prayer. Before the Eid prayer begins, every Muslim who is able must pay Zakat al-fitr,[4] an alms for the month of Ramadan. This equates to about 2 kilograms (4.4 lb) of a basic foodstuff (wheat, barley, dates, raisins, etc.), or its cash equivalent, and is typically collected at the mosque. This is distributed to needy local Muslims prior to the start of the Eid prayer. It can be given at any time during the month of Ramadan and is often given early, so the recipient can use it for Eid purchases. This is distinct from Zakat based on wealth, which must be paid to a worthy charity. The Takbir consists of:

Allaahu akbar, Allaahu akbar, Allaahu akbar الله أكبر الله أكبر الله أكبر
laa ilaaha illAllaah لا إله إلا الله
Allaahu akbar, Allaahu akbar الله أكبر الله أكبر
wa li-illaahil-hamd ولله الحمد

God is the Greatest, God is the Greatest, God is the Greatest,
There is no deity but God
God is the Greatest, God is the Greatest
and to God goes all praise

Islamic tradition

Eid al-Fitr marks the end of the fasting of Ramadan. This has to do with the communal aspects of the fast, which expresses many of the basic values of the Muslim community. Fasting is believed by some scholars to extol fundamental distinctions, lauding the power of the spiritual realm, while acknowledging the subordination of the physical realm.[2]

The Islamic tradition also associates events with the occasion. For example, on Eid al-Fitr, the angel Gabriel descended with white clothes for each of prophet Muhammad's grandsons.[5]

Practices by country

India

India celebrates it with open hearts. The most favourite places at this time is generally Jama Masjid in New Delhi. People can be spotted in thousands in numbers, with all excitement it needs to make this day. Eid is a public holiday and it is celebrated all over in India.

United Kingdom

There is a Khutbah (speech) in which the Imam gives advice to the Muslim community and usually Muslims are encouraged to end any past animosities they may have. He then goes on to the khutbah and then the prayer itself. When the local imam declares Eid ul-Fitr everyone greets and hugs each other. As Eid ul-Fitr is not a recognised public holiday in the United Kingdom, Muslims are obliged to attend the morning prayer. In a large ethnically Muslim area, normally schools and local businesses give exemptions to the Muslim community to take three days off. In the rest of the UK it is not recognised as it is not on a fixed date as it is decided by the sighting of the moon on the night before.

During the morning, men (mainly South Asian) usually wear Thobe, Jubba, Sharwani or Punjabi, and women usually wear shalwar kameez. Men head to the mosque for the Eid prayers, after which people greet each other. After this many will go to a local cemetery to pay respect and to remember the deceased. When they return home they will greet the family and friend and also other Muslims and visit relatives across the city. People cook traditional food for their relatives. Dishes such as Samosas, Simeya,Rice and Handesh are particularly popular.

North America

North American Muslims typically celebrate the day in a quiet way. Because the day depends on the sighting of the moon, often families are not aware that the next day will be Eid until the night before. Most check with members of the community to see if the moon has been sighted by anyone. Different methods for determining the end of Ramadan and the beginning of Shawwal are used in each particular community. Because the day is determined by the natural phenomenon of sighting the crescent moon, North Americans on the eastern coast of the continent may celebrate Eid on a different day than those on the western coast.

The end of Ramadan is announced via e-mail, postings on websites, or chain phone calls to all members of a Muslim community. Working persons usually attempt to make arrangements for a lighter work day on the days that may possibly be the Eid day, but many North American Muslims are often noted to not be able to take the entire day off.

North American Muslims usually wake early, have a small breakfast and attend mosques for the Eid prayers.

Since many North American Muslims are immigrants, traditions described below may be celebrated by immigrants of these countries in their respective homes in North America.

New York City's iconic Empire State Building was lit in green in honor of Eid-al-Fitr from October 12-14, 2007.

Turkey

In the Republic of Turkey, where Ramadan celebrations are infused with more national traditions, and where country-wide celebrations,
religious and secular alike, are altogether referred to as Bayram, it is customary for people to greet one another with "Bayramınız Kutlu Olsun" ("May Your Bayram Be Celebrated"), "Mutlu Bayramlar" ("Happy Bayram"), or the more religious "Bayramınız Mübarek Olsun" (May Your Bayram Be Holy", i.e. "Holy Bayram Upon You"), while enjoying a number of local customs.

Referred to as both Şeker Bayramı ("Bayram of Sweets") or Ramazan Bayramı ("Ramadan Bayram"), Eid in Turkey is a beloved public holiday, where schools and government offices are generally closed for the entire period of the celebrations.

It is a time for people to attend prayer services, put on their best clothes (referred to as "Bayramlık", often purchased just for the occasion) and to visit all their loved ones (such as friends, relatives and neighbors) and pay their respects to the deceased with organized visits to cemeteries, where large, temporary bazaars of flowers, water (for watering the plants adorning a grave), and prayer books are set up for the three-day occasion. The first day of the Bayram is generally regarded as the most important, with all members of the family waking up early, and the men going to their neighborhood mosque for the special Bayram prayer.

It is regarded as especially important to honor elderly citizens by kissing their right hand and placing it on one's forehead while wishing them Bayram greetings. It is also customary for young children to go around their neighborhood, door to door, and wish everyone a happy Bayram, for which they are awarded candy, chocolates, traditional sweets such as Baklava and Turkish Delight, or a small amount of money at every door, in an almost Halloween-like fashion.

Municipalities all around the country organize fundraising events for the poor, in addition to public shows such as concerts or more traditional forms of entertainment such as the Karagöz and Hacivat shadow-theatre and even performances by the Mehter - the Janissary Band that was founded during the days of the Ottoman Empire.

Helping the less fortunate, ending past animosities and making up, organizing breakfasts and dinners for loved ones and putting together neighborhood celebrations are all part of the joyous occasion, where homes and streets are decorated and lit up for the celebrations, and television and radio channels continuously broadcast a variety of special Bayram programs, which include movie specials, musical programming and celebratory addresses from celebrities and politicians alike.

Iran

In the predominantly Shia culture of Iran, Eid is a highly personal event, and celebrations are often more muted. Called Eyde Fetr by most Iranians, charity is important on that day. Visiting the elderly and gathering with families and friends is also very common. Typically, each Muslim family gives food to those in need. Payment of fitra or fetriye is obligatory for each Muslim. Often meat or ghorbani (literally translated as sacrifice, for it is usually a young lamb or calf that is sacrificed for the occasion), which is an expensive food item in Iran, will be given by those in wealthier families to those who have less. The offering of meat is generally a part of the Eid-ul-Azha celebrations and sacrifices (Kurbani) are generally not given during the Eid-ul-fitr celebrations.

Eid pray

Public Eid prayers are held in every Mosque and in public places.the biggest pray is held in mosalla( a speicious place for pray) while the supreme leader is Imam(leads the pray).what is said in qonut(an optional part of pray which the prayer expresses his wants to God) is popular and memorial for all the people.commonly prayers pay "fetriye" in mosalla or any other place after pray,to the people in charge(who know the poor people better)to do the charity for them.

South Asia

In Bangladesh, India, Sri Lanka and Pakistan, the night before Eid is called Chand Raat, which means, night of the moon. People often visit bazaars and shopping malls, with their families and children, for last minute Eid shopping. Women, especially young girls, often paint each others' hands with traditional "henna" and wear colourful bangles.

During Eid, the traditional greeting is Eid Mubarak, and frequently also includes a formal embrace. Gifts are frequently given -- new clothes are traditional -- and it is also common for children to be given small sums of money (Eidi) by their elders.

After the Eid prayers, it is common for families to visit graveyards and pray for the salvation of departed family members.

Special celebratory dishes in Pakistan, India, Bangladesh, and Fiji include sivayyan, a dish of fine, toasted sweet vermicelli noodles with milk & dried fruit.[6] In Bangladesh, the dish is called shemai.

Some people also avail themselves of this opportunity to distribute Zakat, the Islamic obligatory alms tax on one's wealth, to the needy.

It is common for children to "salam" parents and adult relatives, they usually get money from the adult relative, if the family is middle class or wealthy.

Southeast Asia
Main article: Hari Raya Aidilfitri
In Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore and Brunei, Eid is also commonly known as Hari Raya Aidilfitri,Hari Otak, Hari Raya Idul Fitri or Hari Raya Puasa. Hari Raya literally means 'Day of Celebration' i.e. 'The Day'. Muslims in Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore celebrate Eid like other Muslims throughout the world. It is the biggest holiday in Indonesia and Malaysia and is the most awaited one. Shopping malls and bazaars are filled with people days ahead of Hari Raya, causing a distinctive festive atmosphere throughout the country. Many banks, government and private offices are closed for this holiday, which usually lasts a week.

The night before Eid is with the takbir which is held in the mosques or musallas. In many parts of Indonesia as well as Malaysia, especially in rural areas, pelita or panjut (oil lamps) are lit up in house compounds. Eid also witnesses a huge migratory pattern of Muslims, from big metropolitan cities to rural areas. This is known as balik kampung or pulang kampung in Indonesian — literally going back to home town to celebrate Eid with one's parents. Special dishes like ketupat, dodol, lemang (a type of glutinous rice cake cooked in bamboo) and other Indo-Malay delicacies are served during this day.

It is common to greet people with "Selamat Hari Raya Idul Fitri" or "Salam Aidilfitri" which means "Happy Eid". Muslims also greet one another with "maaf lahir dan batin" in Indonesian and "maaf zahir dan batin" in Malaysian, which means "Forgive my physical and emotional (wrongdoings)", because Eid ul-Fitr is not only for celebrations but also the time for Muslims to cleanse their sins and strengthen their ties with relatives and friends.

It is customary for Indonesians and Malays to wear traditional cultural outfits on the Eid. The outfit for men is called baju melayu or baju koko in Indonesia which is worn together with kain samping (made out of songket) and songkok (a dark coloured headgear); in Indonesia the men will usually wear pants with similar color to the shirt or (normal black pants) and a (black head cover called) [Peci]. The women in Indonesia and Malaysia wear what is known as baju kurung and baju kebaya. It is also common to see non-Malay Muslims wear costumes of their culture.

Once the prayer is completed, it is also common for Muslims in Indonesia and Malaysia to visit the graves of loved ones. During this visit, they clean the grave, recite Ya-Seen, a chapter (surah) from the Qur'an and also perform the tahlil ceremony. All these are done to ask for God to forgive the dead and also those who are living.

The rest of the day is spent visiting relatives or serving visitors. Eid ul-Fitr is a very joyous day for children for on this day adults are especially generous. Children will be given token sums of money, also known as "duit raya," from their parents or elders.[7][8]

In Indonesia there is a special ritual called halal bi-halal. During this, Indonesians visit their elders, in the family, the neighborhood, or their work, and show respect to them. They will also seek reconciliation (if needed), and preserve or restore harmonious relations.[9]

Philippines

Philippines, with a majority Christian population, has recognized Eid ul-Fitr as a regular holiday by virtue of Republic Act No. 9177 and signed on November 13, 2002. The law was enacted in deference to the Filipino Muslim community and to promote peace among major religions in the Philippines. The first public holiday was set on December 6, 2002.

China
See also: Islam in China

In China, out of 56 officially recognized ethnic groups, Eid ul-Fitr is celebrated by 10 ethnic groups that practice Islam which amount to 18 million of the total population according to official statistics. It is also a public holiday in China in certain regions, including two province prefecture level regions, Ningxia and Xinjiang. All residents in these areas are entitled of either a one-day or three-day holiday. Whereas outside the Muslim regions, only Muslims have a one-day holiday. In Xinjiang particularly, Eid ul-Fitr is even celebrated by Han Chinese population during which holiday supply such as mutton and beef is distributed to households as part of welfare scheme by government agencies, public and private institutions or businesses.

In the Yunnan province, Muslims are spread throughout the region. On Eid ul-Fitr, however, they travel to Sayyid 'Ajjal's grave, after their communal prayers. First there are readings from the Qur'an, then the tomb is cleaned (reminiscent of the historic annual Chinese Qingming festival in which people go their ancestors' graves, sweep and clean the area and then make food offerings). Finally the accomplishments of the Sayyid 'Ajall are told. In conclusion, a special service is held to honor the hundreds of thousands of Muslims killed during the Qing dynasty, and the hundreds killed during the Cultural Revolution.[10]

Africa

South Africa

In Cape Town, hundreds of people gather at Green Point for the sighting of the moon on the last day of Ramadan each year. The gathering brings together people from all walks of life, and everyone comes with something to share with others at the time of breaking the fast. The Magrib prayer is then conducted and the sighting of the moon is announced thereafter.

The Day of Eid ul-Fitr is celebrated by first attending the Mosque for Eid prayer. This is followed by visiting neighbours and family. Children receive presents and money from elder members of the family, relatives and neighbours. Most people wear new clothes with bright colours, while biscuits, cakes, samoosas, pies and tarts are presented to visitors as treats. Lunch is usually served in large family groups.

Nigeria

Nigeria is a secular environment. Therefore, as Muslims celebrate the festival, Christians also participate. the Eid is popularly known as "Small Sallah" and people generally greet each other with "Barka De Sallah" which means greetings on sallah in Hausa language. People Celebrate by observing the Eid prayer at designated praying grounds and then retire home to eat meals prepared by the women. The Federal holiday is typically 2 days in Nigeria. Nigerians travel to their respective hometowns irrespective of their religions during this Sallah especially if the holiday is continuous with a weekend.

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Senin, 21 September 2009

Hari Raya Aidilfitri

Hari Raya Aidilfitri (also known as Hari Raya Lebaran, Hari Raya Idul Fitri, and Hari Raya Puasa, literally “Celebration Day of Fasting”) is the Malay term for the Muslim festival of Eid ul-Fitr or Id-ul-Fitr.

It is a Muslim holiday that marks the end of Ramadan / Ramadhan, the Islamic holy month of “Puasa” (fasting). The holiday symbolizes the breaking of the fasting period. It is celebrated starting on the first day of the Islamic month of Shawwal / Syawal.

Muslims in Singapore, Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia celebrate Eid like other Muslims throughout the world. The term “Hari Raya” literally means “Day of Celebration” — it is also occasionally used to refer to Eid ul-Adha in the form of “Hari Raya Aidiladha” or “Hari Raya Idul Adha”.

On this day, Muslims all over the world offer a special prayer in the morning and later visit their relatives and friends. The young will seek forgiveness from elders for their past misconduct.

In Singapore, the first day of the Hari Raya is celebrated as a public holiday, where civil servants and private sector workers alike are mostly not required to work.

In Indonesia and Malaysia, it is a long holiday period, with some companies are not working for as long as 2 weeks.

The main greeting used by Muslims in Singapore and Malaysia is “Selamat Hari Raya” which means “Happy Eid” in Malay. Another greeting is “Maaf Zahir dan Batin” which translates loosely to “I seek forgiveness (from you) physically and spiritually”, for Hari Raya is a time to reconcile and renew relationships with others.

In Indonesia, the more commonly used greetings are “selamat Hari Raya Idul Fitri”, “Selamat Lebaran”, and “Maaf Lahir dan Batin”.

During the Muslim month of Ramadan leading up to Hari Raya, it is mandatory for Muslims to fast from dawn to dusk. All Muslims except the young, old or infirm must fast. Many Muslims also abstain from pleasures such as smoking cigarettes and sexual activities during the daylight of the fasting month.

Widely, markets, or ‘Ramadan bazaars’ are held in many areas around the country, where all sorts of food and kuih — traditional Malay delicacies — are sold for breaking fast or buka puasa. Hotels and restaurants have also exploited this situation to offer exorbitant Ramadan buffets.

The main attraction place to observe the Hari Raya and the preparations prior to festival is best observed at Kampong Glam and Geylang Serai, a bustling outdoor market and the Hari Raya Light-Up, as well as various Mosque around Singapore.

For more information on Singapore mosque, check with Majlis Ugama Islam Singapura (MUIS), the Islamic Religious Council of Singapore.

Eid ul-Fitr

Eid ul-Fitr or Id-Ul-Fitr is a Muslim holiday that marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting. Eid is an Arabic word meaning 'festivity', while Fitr means 'to break the fast'. Muslims celebrate 'Eid ul Fitr on the first day of Shawwal.

Id-Ul-Fitr is one of the most widely celebrated festivals in the Islamic calendar and it occurs after the sighting of the new crescent moonwhich signals the end of the month of Ramadan.

On the day of the celebration, a typical Muslim family awakes very early, does the first everyday prayer, and is required to eat a little, symbolizing the end of Ramadan. For the children who kept their first fast, their Eid is special.

Eid ul-Fitr is a joyous occasion with important religious significance, celebrating the achievement of enhanced piety. It is a day of forgiveness, moral victory, peace of congregation, fellowship, brotherhood and unity.

Eid ul-Fitr is a unique festival. Id-Ul-Fitr is a great day of festival for Muslims. It is a day of rejoicing and being happy.

Happy Iedul Fitri 1430 Hijriah(Selamat Hari Raya Idul Fitri 1430 Hijriah)

Faith makes all things possible.
Hope makes all things work.
Love makes all things beautiful.
May you have all of the three.
Happy Iedul Fitri.


Jika HATI sejernih AIR, jangan biarkan IA keruh,
Jika HATI seputih AWAN, jangan biarkan dia mendung,
Jika HATI seindah BULAN, hiasi IA dengan IMAN.
Mohon Maaf lahir Dan batin

Menyambung kasih, merajut cinta, beralas ikhlas, beratap DOA.
Semasa hidup bersimbah khilaf & dosa, berharap dibasuh maaf.
Selamat Idul Fitri

Mata kadang salah melihat. Mulut kadang salah berucap. Hati kadang salah menduga. Maafkan segala kekhilafan. Mohon maaf lahir dan bathin. Selamat hari raya Idul Fitri 1430H. Maafin ya.

Melati semerbak harum mewangi,
Sebagai penghias di Hari fitri,
SMS ini hadir pengganti diri,
Ulurkan tangan silaturahmi.
Selamat Idul Fitri

Sebelas bulan Kita kejar dunia,
Kita umbar napsu angkara.
Sebulan penuh Kita gelar puasa,
Kita bakar segala dosa.
Sebelas bulan Kita sebar dengki Dan prasangka,
Sebulan penuh Kita tebar kasih sayang sesama.
Dua belas bulan Kita berinteraksi penuh salah Dan khilaf,
Di Hari suci nan fitri ini, Kita cuci hati, Kita buka pintu maaf.
Selamat Idul Fitri, mohon maaf lahir Dan batin

SMS Selamat Idul Fitri 1430 Hijriah indah

Andai jemari tak sempat berjabat.
Jika raga tak bisa bersua.
Bila Ada kata membekas luka.
Semoga pintu maaf masih terbuka.
Selamat Idul Fitri


Walopun operator sibuk n’ sms pending terus,
Kami sekeluarga tetap kekeuh mengucapkan
Selamat Idul Fitri, mohon maaf lahir Dan batin

Bila kata merangkai dusta..
Bila langkah membekas lara…
Bila hati penuh prasangka…
Dan bila Ada langkah yang menoreh luka.
Mohon bukakan pintu maaf…
Selamat Idul Fitri Mohon Maaf Lahir Batin

Fitrah sejati adalah meng-Akbarkan Allah..
Dan Syariat-Nya di alam jiwa..
Di dunia nyata, dalam segala gerak..
Di sepanjang nafas Dan langkah..
Semoga seperti itulah diri Kita di Hari kemenangan ini..
Selamat Idul Fitri Mohon Maaf Lahir Batin


Waktu mengalir bagaikan air
Ramadhan suci akan berakhir
Tuk salah yg pernah Ada
Tuk khilaf yg sempat terucap
Pintu maaf selalu kuharap
Met Idul Fitri

Walaupun Hati gak sebening XL Dan secerah MENTARI.
Banyak khilaf yang buat FREN kecewa,
Kuminta SIMPATI-mu untuk BEBAS kan dari ROAMING dosa
Dan Kita semua hanya bisa mengangkat JEMPOL kepadaNya
Yang selalu membuat Kita HOKI dalam mencari kartu AS
Selama Kita hidup karena Kita harus FLEXIbel
Untuk menerima semua pemberianNYA Dan menjalani
MATRIX kehidupan ini…Dan semoga amal Kita tidak ESIA-ESIA…
Mohon Maaf Lahir Bathin.

Satukan tangan,satukan hati
Itulah indahnya silaturahmi
Di Hari kemenangan Kita padukan
Keikhlasan untuk saling memaafkan
Selamat Hari Raya Idul Fitri
Mohon Maaf Lahir Batin

MTV bilang kalo MO minta maap g ush nunggu lebaran
Org bijak blg kerennya kalo mnt maap duluan
Ust. Jefri blg org cakep mnt maap gk prl disuruh
Kyai blg org jujur Ga perlu malu utk minta maap
Jd krn Mrs anak nongkrong yg jujur, keren cakep Dan baek
Ya gw ngucapin minal aidzin wal faizin , mohon maaf lahir Dan batin ..

Dia Pergi dengan bersahaja. Meninggalkan berkah & penampunan. Meninngalkan jejak pahala. Membawa mimpi surga ! SELAMAT IDUL FITRI, mohon maaf lahir & batin

Satu yang pasti dalam hidup: kita akan kembali kepada-Nya. Mumpung masih hidup Ayo sirahturahmi di hari yang fitri. SELAMAT IDUL FITRI, mohon maaf lahir & batin.


Masa aktif Hidup anda hampir berakhir, saldo dosa anda makin meningkat, di hari yang fitri ini raih kesempatan untuk meningkatkan saldo Iman. Isi ulang dengan sirahturahmi. SELAMAT IDUL FITRI, mohon maaf lahir & batin

Terselip khilaf dalam candaku. Tergores luka dalam tawaku, terbelit pilu dalam tingkahku, tersinggung rasa dalam bicaraku. Hari kemenangan telah tiba, moga segala dosa & kesalahan kita terampuni. Mari bersama kita bersihkan dihari yang fitri. SELAMAT IDUL FITRI, mohon maaf lahir & batin

Takbir, tahmid, tahlil tlah berkumandang. Memecah keheningan malam, mengantar rasa syukur padaNya. Esok pagi menyambut hari yang fitri, selamat hari lebaran 1430 H taqaballahu mina wa minkum, mohon maaf lahir dan batin

Menjelang Lebaran, Sebelum Sinyal Hilang, Sebelum Operator Sibuk, Sebelum SMS pending mulu, Saya mo ngucapin . Met Idul Fitri, Minal Aidzin Wal Faidzin Mohon Maaf Lahir dan Bathin

Tiada gembira yang menggelora, tiada senang yang mengangkasa, selain kita telah kembali pada fitrah dan ampunanNya. Taqaballahu mina wa minkum, selamat Idul Fitri 1430H, minal aidzin wal faizin, mohon maaf lahir dan batin

Cahaya ILLAHI Turun Ke Bumi Pagi Hari ini
Bagai Sang Surya Menerangi Seluruh Bumi
Menyejukkan Jiwa Dan Raga Dalam Diri
Jika Ada Kata-Kata Menyakitkan Hati
Jika Ada Pikiran Mengeruhkan Perhatian
Jika Ada Perbuatan Menjengkelkan Pikiran
Sucikan Hati Dan Diri Untuk Menyambut Hari Yang Fitri
Taqobalallahu minna wa minkum
Mohon maaf lahir dan bathin
Selamat Hari Raya Idul Fitri 1430 H
:-)

by Rumah Islami(http://rumahislami.blogspot.com/)
and M.Bayu Aji

Minggu, 20 September 2009

Happy ‘iedul Fitrie 1430 H

A square has 4 ends,
A triangle has 3 ends,
A line has 2 ends,
Hope our silaturahmi has no end …
Minal aidin wal faidzin. to all of you

No Card, No Ketupat, No Parcel, Just SMS Represents Everything …Sins… Laugh.. Tears.. Happy ‘iedul Fitrie 1430 H…Maaf lahir batin y..Btnnn

I’d like to wish you a holy Iedul Fitri and express my cincerest apology. I beg your mercy for all of my sins. May Us be fitri.


Menyambung kasih, merajut cinta, beralas ikhlas, beratap DOA.
Semasa hidup bersimbah khilaf & dosa, berharap dibasuh maaf.
Selamat Idul Fitri

Melati semerbak harum mewangi,
Sebagai penghias di Hari fitri,
SMS ini hadir pengganti diri,
Ulurkan tangan silaturahmi.
Selamat Idul Fitri

Sebelas bulan Kita kejar dunia,
Kita umbar napsu angkara.
Sebulan penuh Kita gelar puasa,
Kita bakar segala dosa.
Sebelas bulan Kita sebar dengki Dan prasangka,
Sebulan penuh Kita tebar kasih sayang sesama.
Dua belas bulan Kita berinteraksi penuh salah Dan khilaf,
Di Hari suci nan fitri ini, Kita cuci hati, Kita buka pintu maaf.
Selamat Idul Fitri, mohon maaf lahir Dan batin

Bila kata merangkai dusta..
Bila langkah membekas lara…
Bila hati penuh prasangka…
Dan bila Ada langkah yang menoreh luka.
Mohon bukakan pintu maaf…
Selamat Idul Fitri Mohon Maaf Lahir Batin

Fitrah sejati adalah meng-Akbarkan Allah..
Dan Syariat-Nya di alam jiwa..
Di dunia nyata, dalam segala gerak..
Di sepanjang nafas Dan langkah..
Semoga seperti itulah diri Kita di Hari kemenangan ini..
Selamat Idul Fitri Mohon Maaf Lahir Batin

Waktu mengalir bagaikan air
Ramadhan suci akan berakhir
Tuk salah yg pernah Ada
Tuk khilaf yg sempat terucap
Pintu maaf selalu kuharap
Met Idul Fitri



Sejalan dengan berlalunya Ramadhan tahun ini
Kemenangan akan kita gapai
Dalam kerendahan hati ada ketinggian budi
Dalam kemiskinan harta ada kekayaan jiwa
Dalam kesempatan hidup ada keluasan ilmu
Hidup ini indah jika segala karena ALLAH SWT
Kami sekeluarga menghaturkan
Selamat Hari Raya Idul Fitri 1430 H
Taqobalallahu minna wa minkum
Mohon maaf lahir dan bathin


Beningkan hati dg dzikir
Cerahkan jiwa dg cinta
Lalui hr dg senyum
Tetapkan langkah dg syukur
Sucikan hati dg permohonan maaf
mEt hArI RaYa IduL fiTrI
TaqobbaLallaHu minNa wA MinKuM
Minal AidziN WaL FaidziN
Mhn MaaF LahiR n BaTiN “;)

Kamis, 03 September 2009

The Inner Dimensions of Fasting

From Inner Dimensions of Islamic Worship
By Imam Abu Hamid al-Ghazali By Imam Abu Hamid al-Ghazali
Translated from Ihya' Uloom ad-Deen by Mukhtar Holland Translated from Ihya 'Uloom Ad-Deen by Mukhtar Holland

Three Grades Three Grades

It should be known that there are three grades of Fasting: ordinary, special and extra-special. It should be known that there are three grades of Fasting: ordinary, special and extra-special.

* Ordinary Fasting means abstaining from food, drink and sexual satisfaction. Ordinary Fasting means abstaining from food, drink and sexual satisfaction.
* Special Fasting means keeping one's ears, eyes, tongue, hands and feet -- and all other organs -- free from sin. Special Fasting means keeping one's ears, eyes, tongue, hands and feet - and all other Organs - free from sin.
* Extra-special Fasting means fasting of the heart from unworthy concerns and worldly thoughts, in total disregard of everything but Allah, Great and Glorious is He. Extra-special Fasting means fasting of the heart from unworthy concerns and Worldly thoughts, in total disregard of everything but God, Great and Glorious is He. This kind of Fast is broken by thinking of worldly matters, except for those conducive to religious ends, since these constitute provision for the Hereafter and are not of this lower world. This kind of Fast is broken by thinking of Worldly matters, except for those conducive to religious ends, since these constitute provision for the Hereafter and are not of this lower world. Those versed in the spiritual life of the heart have even said that a sin is recorded against one who concerns himself all day with arrangements for breaking his Fast. Those versed in the spiritual life of the heart have even said that a sin is recorded against one who concerns himself all day with arrangements for breaking his Fast. Such anxiety stems from lack of trust in the bounty of Allah, Great and Glorious is He, and from lack of certain faith in His promised sustenance. Such anxiety Stems from lack of trust in the Bounty of God, Great and Glorious is He, and from lack of certain faith in His promised sustenance.

To this third degree belong the Prophets, the true awliya and the intimates of Allah. To this third degree belong the Prophets, the true awliya and the Intimates of Allah. It does not lend itself to detailed examination in words, as its true nature is better revealed in action. It does not Lend itself to detailed examination in words, as its true nature is better revealed in action. It consists in utmost dedication to Allah, Great and Glorious is He, to the neglect of everything other than Allah, Exalted is He. It consists in utmost Dedication to God, Great and Glorious is He, to the neglect of everything other than God, Exalted is He. It is bound up with the significance of His words: 'Say: "Allah (sent it down)": then leave them to play in their vain discussions.' It is bound up with the significance of His words: 'Say: "Allah (sent it down)": then leave them to play in their vain discussions. " [al-An'am,6:91] [al-An'am, 6:91]

Inward Requirements Inward Requirements

As for Special Fasting , this is the kind practiced by the righteous. As for Special Fasting, this is the kind practiced by the righteous. It means keeping all one's organs free from sin and six things are required for its accomplishment: It means keeping all one's Organs free from sin and six things are required for its accomplishment:

1. 1. See Not What Displeases Allah See Not What Displeases God

A chaste regard, restrained from viewing anything that is blameworthy or reprehensible, or that distracts the heart and diverts it from the remembrance of Allah, Great and Glorious is He. A chaste regard, restrained from viewing anything that is blameworthy or reprehensible, or that distracts the heart and diverts it from the remembrance of God, Great and Glorious is He. Said the Prophet, on him be peace: Said the Prophet, on him be peace:

"The furtive glance is one of the poisoned arrows of Satan, on him be Allah's curse. Whoever forsakes it for fear of Allah will receive from Him, Great and Glorious is He, a faith the sweetness of which he will find within his heart." "The furtive glance is one of the poisoned arrows of Satan, on him be Allah's curse. Whoever forsakes it for fear of God will receive from Him, Great and Glorious is He, a faith the sweetness of which he will find within his heart. "

Jabir relates from Anas that Allah's Messenger, on him be peace, said: Jabir relates from Anas that God's Messenger, on him be peace, said:

"Five things break a man's Fast: lying, backbiting, gossiping, perjury and a lustful gaze." "Five things break a man's Fast: lying, backbiting, gossiping, perjury and a lustful gaze."

2. 2. Speak Not What Displeases Allah Displeases What Not Speak of God

Guarding one's tongue from idle chatter, lying, gossiping, obscenity, rudeness, arguing and controversy; making (the tongue) observe silence and occupying it with remembrance of Allah, Great and Glorious is He, and with recitation of Quran. Guarding one's tongue from idle chatter, lying, gossiping, obscenity, rudeness, arguing and controversy; making (the tongue) observe silence and occupying it with remembrance of God, Great and Glorious is He, and with recitation of the Quran. This is the fasting of the tongue. This is the fasting of the tongue. Said Sufyan: 'Backbiting annuls the Fast.' Layth quotes Mujahid as saying: 'Two habits annul Fasting: backbiting and telling lies.' Said Sufyan: 'Backbiting annuls the Fast.' Layth quotes Mujahid as saying: 'Two habits annul Fasting: backbiting and telling lies. " The Prophet, on him be peace, said: The Prophet, on him be peace, said:

"Fasting is a shield; so when one of you is Fasting he should not use foul or foolish talk. If someone attacks him or insults him, let him say: "I am Fasting, I am Fasting!"' "Fasting is a shield; so when one of you is Fasting he should not use Foul or foolish talk. If someone attacks him or insults him, let him say:" I am Fasting, I am Fasting! " '

According to Tradition: "Two women were Fasting during the time of Allah's Messenger, on him be peace. They were so fatigued towards the end of the day, from hunger and thirst that they were on the verge of collapsing. They therefore sent a message to Allah's Messenger, on him be peace, requesting permission to break their Fast. In response, the Prophet, on him be peace, sent them a bowl and said: "Tell them to vomit into it what they have eaten." One of them vomited and half filled the bowl with fresh blood and tender meat, while the other brought up the same so that they filled it between them. The onlookers were astonished. Then the Prophet, on him be peace, said: "These two women have been Fasting from what Allah made lawful to them, and have broken their Fast on what Allah, Exalted is He, made unlawful to them. According to Tradition: 'Two women were Fasting during the time of God's Messenger, on him be peace. They were so fatigued towards the end of the day, from hunger and thirst that they were on the Verge of collapsing. They therefore sent a message to God's Messenger, on him be peace, requesting permission to break their Fast. In response, the Prophet, on him be peace, sent them a bowl and said: "Tell them to vomit into it what they have eaten." One of them vomited and half filled the bowl with fresh blood and tender meat, while the other brought up the same so that they filled it between them. The onlookers were astonished. Then the Prophet, on him be peace, said: "These two women have been Fasting from what God made Lawful to them, and have broken their Fast on what God, Exalted is He, made unlawful to them. They sat together and indulged in backbiting, and here is the flesh of the people they maligned!"' They sat together and indulged in backbiting, and here is the flesh of the people they maligned! " '

3. 3. Hear Not What Displeases Allah Hear God's Not What Displeases

Closing one's ears to everything reprehensible; for everything unlawful to utter is likewise unlawful to listen to. Closing one's ears to everything reprehensible; for everything unlawful to Utter is Likewise unlawful to listen to. That is why Allah, Great and Glorious is He, equated the eavesdropper with the profiteer, in His words, Exalted is He: "Listeners to falsehood, consumers of illicit gain." [al-Ma'idah, 5:42] Allah, Great and Glorious is He, also said: "Why do their rabbis and priests not forbid them to utter sin and consume unlawful profit?" [al-Ma'idah, 5:63] Silence in the face of backbiting is therefore unlawful. That is why God, Great and Glorious is He, equated the eavesdropper with the profiteer, in His words, Exalted is He: 'Listeners to falsehood, consumers of illicit gain. "[Al-Ma'idah, 5:42] God, Great and Glorious is He, also said: "Why do their rabbis and Priests not forbid them to Utter sin and consume unlawful profit?" [al-Ma'idah, 5:63] Silence in the face of backbiting is therefore unlawful. Allah, Exalted is He, said: "You are then just like them." [al-Nisa, 4:140] That is why the Prophet, on him be peace, said: "The backbiter and his listener are copartners in sin." Allah, Exalted is He, said: "You are then just like them." [Al-Nisa, 4:140] That is why the Prophet, on him be peace, said: "The backbiter and his listener are copartners in sin. "

4. 4. Do Not What Displeases Allah Do Not What Displeases God

Keeping all other limbs and organs away from sin: the hands and feet from reprehensible deeds, and the stomach from questionable food at the time for breaking Fast. Keeping all other limbs and Organs away from sin: the hands and feet from reprehensible deeds, and the stomach from questionable food at the time for breaking Fast. It is meaningless to Fast -- to abstain from lawful food - only to break one's Fast on what is unlawful. It is meaningless to Fast - to abstain from Lawful food - only to break one's Fast on what is unlawful. A man who Fasts like this may be compared to one who builds a castle but demolishes a city. A man who Fasts like this may be compared to one who builds a castle but demolishes a city. Lawful food is injurious in quantity not in quality, so Fasting is to reduce the former. Lawful food is injurious in quantity not in quality, so Fasting is to reduce the former. A person might well give up excessive use of medicine, from fear of ill effects, but he would be a fool to switch to taking poison. A person might well give up excessive use of medicine, from fear of ill effects, but he would be a fool to switch to taking poison. The unlawful is a poison deadly to religion, while the lawful is a medicine, beneficial in small doses but harmful in excess. The unlawful is a poison deadly to religion, while the Lawful is a medicine, beneficial in small doses but harmful in excess. The object of Fasting is to induce moderation. The object of Fasting is to induce moderation. Said the Prophet, on him be peace: "How many of those who Fast get nothing from it but hunger and thirst!" This has been taken to mean those who break their Fast on unlawful food. Said the Prophet, peace be on him: "How many of those who Fast get nothing from it but hunger and thirst!" This has been taken to mean those who break their Fast on unlawful food. Some say it refers to those who abstain from lawful food, but break their Fast on human flesh through backbiting, which is unlawful. Some say it refers to those who abstained from Lawful food, but break their Fast on human flesh through backbiting, which is unlawful. Others consider it an allusion to those who do not guard their organs from sin. Others consider it an Allusion to those who do not guard their Organs from sin.

5. 5. Avoid Overeating Avoid overeating

Not to over-indulge in lawful food at the time of breaking Fast, to the point of stuffing one's belly. Not to over-indulge in Lawful food at the time of breaking Fast, to the point of stuffing one's belly. There is no receptacle more odious to Allah, Great and Glorious is He, than a belly stuffed full with lawful food. There is no receptacle more odious to God, Great and Glorious is He, than a belly stuffed full with Lawful food. Of what use is the Fast as a means of conquering Allah's enemy and abating appetite, if at the time of breaking it one not only makes up for all one has missed during the daytime, but perhaps also indulges in a variety of extra foods? Of what use is the Fast as a means of Conquering God's enemy and abating appetite, if at the time of breaking it one not only makes up for all one has missed during the daytime, but perhaps also indulges in a variety of extra foods? It has even become the custom to stock up for Ramadan with all kinds of foodstuffs, so that more is consumed during that time than in the course of several other months put together. It is well known that the object of Fasting is to experience hunger and to check desire, in order to reinforce the soul in piety. It has even become the custom to stock up for Ramadan with all kinds of foodstuffs, so that more is consumed during that time than in the course of several other months put together. It is well known that the object of Fasting is to experience hunger and to check desire, in order to reinforce the soul in Piety. If the stomach is starved from early morning till evening, so that its appetite is aroused and its craving intensified, and it is then offered delicacies and allowed to eat its fill, its taste for pleasure is increased and its force exaggerated; passions are activated which would have lain dormant under normal conditions. If the stomach is starved from early morning till evening, so that its appetite is aroused and its Craving intensified, and it is then offered delicacies and allowed to eat its fill, its taste for pleasure is increased and its force exaggerated; passions are activated which would have lain dormant under normal conditions. The spirit and secret nature of Fasting is to weaken the forces that are Satan's means of leading us back to evil. It is therefore essential to cut down one's intake to what one would consume on a normal night, when not Fasting. The spirit and secret nature of Fasting is to weaken the forces that are Satan's means of leading us back to evil. It is therefore essential to cut down one's intake to what one would consume on a normal night, when not Fasting. No benefit is derived from the Fast if one consumes as much as one would usually take during the day and night combined. No benefit is derived from the Fast if one consumes as much as one would usually take during the day and night combined. Moreover, one of the properties consists in taking little sleep during the daytime, so that one feels the hunger and thirst and becomes conscious of the weakening of one's powers, with the consequent purification of the heart. Moreover, one of the properties consists in taking little sleep during the daytime, so that one feels the hunger and thirst and becomes conscious of the weakening of one's powers, with the consequent purification of the heart. One should let a certain degree of weakness carry over into the night, making it easier to perform the night Prayers (tahajjud) and to recite the praises (awrad). It may then be that Satan will not hover around one's heart, and that one will behold the Kingdom of Heaven. One should let a certain degree of weakness carry over into the night, making it easier to perform the night Prayers (Tahajjud) and to recite the praises (awrad). It may then be that Satan will not hover around one's heart, and that one will behold the Kingdom of Heaven. The Night of Destiny (Laylat al-Qadr) represents the night on which something of this Kingdom is revealed. The Night of Destiny (Laylat al-Qadr) represents the night on which something of this Kingdom is revealed. This is what is meant by the words of Allah, Exalted is He: "We surely revealed it on the Night of Power." [al-Qadr, 97:1] Anyone who puts a bag of food between his heart and his breast becomes blind to this revelation. This is what is meant by the words of Allah, Exalted is He: 'We surely revealed it on the Night of Power. "[Al-Qadr, 97:1] Anyone who puts a bag of food between his heart and his breast becomes blind to this revelation. Nor is keeping the stomach empty sufficient to remove the veil, unless one also empties the mind of everything but Allah, Great and Glorious is He. Nor is keeping the stomach empty sufficient to remove the veil, unless one also Empties the mind of everything but God, Great and Glorious is He. That is the entire matter, and the starting point of it all is cutting down on food. That is the entire matter, and the starting point of it all is cutting down on food.

6. 6. Look to Allah with Fear and Hope Look to God with Fear and Hope

After the Fast has been broken, the heart should swing like a pendulum between fear and hope. After the Fast has been broken, the heart should swing like a pendulum between fear and hope. For one does not know if one's Fast will be accepted, so that one will find favor with Allah, or whether it will be rejected, leaving one among those He abhors. This is how one should be at the end of any act of worship one performs. For one does not know if one's Fast will be accepted, so that one will find favor with God, or whether it will be rejected, leaving one among those He abhors. This is how one should be at the end of any act of worship one performs. It is related of al-Hasan ibn Abil Hasan al-Basri that he once passed by a group of people who were laughing merrily. He said: "Allah, Great and Glorious is He, has made the month of Ramadan a racecourse, on which His creatures compete in His worship. Some have come in first and won, while others have lagged behind and lost. It is absolutely amazing to find anybody laughing and playing about on the day when success attends the victors, and failure the wasters. By Allah, if the veil were lifted off, the doer of good would surely be preoccupied with his good works and the evildoer with his evil deeds. I am too full of joy to indulge in idle sport, while for one who has suffered rejection laughter will be precluded by remorse." It is related of al-Hasan ibn Abil Hasan al-Basri that he once passed by a group of people who were laughing merrily. He said: "God, Great and Glorious is He, has made the month of Ramadan a Racecourse, on which His creatures Compete in His worship. Some have come in first and won, while others have lagged behind and lost. It is absolutely amazing to find anybody laughing and playing about on the day when success Attends the victors, and failure the wasters. By God , if the veil were lifted off, the doer of good would surely be preoccupied with his good works and the evildoer with his evil deeds. I am too full of joy to indulge in idle sport, while for one who has suffered rejection laughter will be precluded by remorse. "

Of al-Ahnaf ibn Qays it is reported that he was once told: "You are an aged elder; Fasting would enfeeble you." But he replied: "By this I am making ready for a long journey: Obedience to Allah, Glorified is He, is easier to endure than His punishment." Of al-Ahnaf ibn Qays it is reported that he was once told: "You are an aged elder; Fasting would enfeeble you." But he replied: "By this I am making ready for a long journey: Obedience to God, Glorified is He, is easier to endure than His punishment. " Such are the inwardly significant meanings of Fasting. Such are the inwardly significant Meanings of Fasting.

Al-Ghazali, Inner Dimensions of Islamic Worship Al-Ghazali, Inner Dimensions of Islamic Worship

Edited 12/99 by Huma Ahmad http://www.jannah.org huma@jannah.org Edited by Huma Ahmad 12/99 http://www.jannah.org huma@jannah.org

Narrated Abu Huraira: Allah's Apostle said, "Whoever observes fasts during the month of Ramadan out of Sincere faith, and hoping to attain Allah's rewards, then all his past [minor] sins will be forgiven." (Bukhari)

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