Book Review : Kecerdasan Berasaskan Asmaul Husna by Sulaiman AlKumayi

Assalamualaikum wbt. :)

Ok so Ive been having this book since..forever!!, It was recommended to me and my fellow usrahians by our beloved naqibahs, Kak Fiza & Kak Ju. But over time and time again of trying to actually read it has been a complete failure. *pfft* So I'm thinking of reviewing it here every other day so it can give me a push of finally finishing it.

The writer, Sulaiman AlKumayi,an INdonesian is an avid writer since his university days. Currently a director of an Islamic Institution there in his homeland.

So first few pages (excluding contens) It touches on ' Mengapa Anda PERLU Baca Buku INi?'

Valid question.

The answer, according to my understanding;

During a dialog titled 'Pertembungan timur & barat' abt spiritual health, which was held in Indonesia in 2007 the speaker from the West,as the one from the East, were amazed for the fact that the 12 main points that was written in his book was long established within asmaul husna (AH) .IT points out that like the speakers, almost everyone is actually unaware of of how AH is able to stir or ignite kecergasan dlm diri kita masing2. Last2, mulut sibuk berzikir(abes mantap muscles of mastication masing2) namun hati knows nothing, receives nothing.

So the book tries to open our minds and change our perspective on the subject. Take a wider glance on how to completely indulge in its wealthiness for our mind, body and soul. It also tells us how to beramal/ make use of the new acclaimed knowledge and turn it into a supplement to our life and for daily living. And they do it through comprehensive learning of each and every one of the 99 names.

KNOW your creator.

Intro. There are a few steps, theoretical as well as practically.

1. Commitment. Starting is sometimes more difficult than maintaining. Learn to jump start quickly and not to delay finishing your work (omg..mkn cili *minum air byk2*). To do it repeatedly turning it into ur routine.
2. To include it with spiritual exercise and riadah as well as mujahadah / serioussness. This will determine ur success. But there are 3 obstacles:

• Kasal (lazy) - to beribadat to Allah when the truth is u could and u would do it sans laziness
• Futur (doubtful/weak minded) - not having the determination due to worldly distractions
• Malal (bosan), ezly get tired/bored doing ibadah eventhough the ultiamate goal is still far

So to achieve step 2, organize ur activities according to any one of AH (i dont really get this one)

3. To say the names of Allah as a wirid. Not just a song u sing~

4. To turn AH as ur own life principle and a compass to guide ur life.

so the next post would be Day 1.

to be continued..nak pg jog sat :)