WEEK 5: SEJAHTERA CONCEPT OF SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT

 

Assalamualaikum and meet again!

For today class, Dr,Suhaimi began the class by asking us ' what do you understand about sejahtera?'. For me, I would define sejahtera as peace. A peace that requires everyone to work together to achieve it. There is one video I've watched about Sejahtera presented by IIUM rector Professor Emeritus Tan Sri Dato' Dzulkifli Abdul Razak .He said that sejahtera is well balanced way of living that consists of five basic concepts which are Spiritually, Physically, Intellectual, Culture and Ecology. Sejahtera define a comprehensive meaning that covers all aspects of life. The importance of cohabitation and a balanced lifestyle must be cultivated and appreciated. This is the main objective of Sejahtera concept and must be sustained

For instance, people who live in a sustainable manner, ex: indigenous people, may be better off than those who live in cities because they rely more on natural resources and create less garbage. They might live in a more sejahtera environment because of firm spirit to be together. 

Sejahtera practices

Daily practices

• Go through the days without complaining, saying bad words and gossiping. It is because I think when we complain, we are not grateful and satisfy with what Allah has tested and given to us. So by this practice, it will be my reminder and a way to bring myself closer to Allah SWT. Always say Alhamdulillah. 

• Try not to speak too much. Whenever I talk, sometimes i don't realize maybe the words i used may hurt someone's heart. so I don't want to create hatred with anyone. 

• Consistently recite Al-Quran and increase my remembrance of Allah SWT. This should be our lifetime practice. Instead of just read, I will try to fix my tajweed and understand the translation behind those ayah. 

Hometown practices

• Help my mother doing chores at home such as, cleaning, laundry and cats' stuff. I accompany my mom doing her works, having a conversation always so that she doesn't feel lonely and gardening at our compound. 

• Always try to cheer up my mother and father whenever they feel stress. Their happiness is my priority. 

• Frequently visit and meet my high school friends to strengthen our relationship. one said friendship is like wine, it gets better with age

Islamic perspective

Al-Falah is the best idea that can be used to describe what Sejahtera means in an Islamic context. How we want to achieve Al-Falah? It is based on how we practice sejahtera. Sejahtera is like a process on how we consistently train our mentally and physically to get closer to Allah SWT and attain His pleasure.