Kiai Saifuddin's role model
Kiai Saifuddin's role model
MOHAMMAD Zainuddin Dahlan, a community leader in the Purworejo area, Central Java, has long harbored an urge to perform the pilgrimage. However, this wish was never expressed to anyone.
Actually, as a person who is considered a figure who has been considered to have devoted a lot of himself to the community, especially in the fields of education and religion, it is only natural that certain institutions help Zainuddin realize his goal of fulfilling the fifth pillar of Islam, for example the Ministry of Religion. This institution usually makes pilgrimages to certain people, both as gifts and as a pilgrimage official. Zainuddin is also known as a fighter during the independence revolution. Therefore, in terms of various aspects, it is very appropriate for the Ministry of Religion to make KH Zainuddin Dahlan a pilgrimage. At that time the Ministry of Religion was led by KH Saifuddin Zuhri, who was none other than Zainuddin Dahlan's brother-in-law.
One day, Zainuddin Dahlan came to meet the Minister of Religion, Saifuddin Zuhri. On the occasion of the meeting, at first glance in a very subtle way he expressed his desire to be able to perform the pilgrimage and explore the possibility of the "Abidin" pilgrimage (at official expense), aka financed by the Ministry of Religion. As a brother-in-law, KH Saufuddin Zuhri doesn't help,” thought Zainuddin at the time, optimistically. Zainuddin is desperate to upload a review .
By the surrounding community, Zainuddin is known as someone who likes to help others. But on the other hand, Zainuddin is known to be very "knight", in the sense that he never asks for someone else's help even though he is actually in need of someone else's help. When Zainuddin conveyed his wish, Kiai Saifuddin listened quietly. His expression didn't change. Did Zainuddin succeed?
Kiai Zainuddin may be optimistic, but Kiai Saifuddin has a different attitude. In a low voice, but clear enough, Saifuddin answered his brother-in-law's very reasonable request.
“As a person who is very meritorious and considering your economic condition is not yet possible, it is appropriate for the department to make a pilgrimage. Moreover, you also fought in the war of independence. But there is one thing that makes it impossible for me to help through the hajj department…”
"One thing? What's that?" asked Zainuddin curiously. "You are my sister. Try to be someone else, it's been a long time since I made a pilgrimage….” said Saifuddin Zuhri.
It is very surprising the answer of our minister. However, as an attitude that has become a principle in his life, such an attitude for Kiai Saifuddin is only natural. even that is a must for him.
Kiai Zainuddin failed Hajj. What can he do, he was forced to harbor a desire to be able to perform Hajj for free. But in her little heart she felt proud of her brother-in-law's attitude.
The true story, which is full of moral teachings, feels alive when KH Zainuddin Dahlan retells it, remembering one of the attitudes of KH Saifuddin Zuhri. It can be seen that there is no “aji mumpung” dictionary in the life of Kiai Saifuddin Zuhri. As a high-ranking official, he could actually take advantage of his position for personal or family interests, as is often the case with officials. Aji's attitude while it may apply to other people, but not to KH Saifuddin Zuhri. Until the end of his life.
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KH Saifuddin Zuhri was born in Kawedanan Sukorejo, Banyumas, Central Java. Saifuddin is the second of eight children from the marriage of Mohammad Zuhri to Siti Saudatun. Saifuddin was born and grew up in a simple family. His mother works as a batik craftsman, while his father is a farmer. But his parents have a big obsession. They want their children to become "big people". Lucky Saifuddin Zuhri. He was born from a learning tradition that thrives in the midst of his environment. Such an environment greatly influenced Saifuddin's personal formation.
Family and environment are important factors that lead Saifuddin to become a pious, fighter, skilled, and always thirsty for knowledge. In his childhood, morning and afternoon, Saifuddin studied elementary school (umun) and Madrasah Ibtidaiyah Al-Huda Nahdkatul Ulama. At night he recites the Qur'an and studies the yellow books in various Islamic boarding schools scattered in his area. At a young age, he was fluent in reciting the Qur'an. And finish some books. When he was only 13 years old, he had completed the Safinah , Qathrul Ghaits , Jurumiyah , and other yellow books.
Dissatisfaction with the knowledge he received in his village, caused him to travel to other areas – although he was hit by several obstacles, including costs. The city of Solo became his main choice at that time. when he was 17 years old.
Before leaving for Solo, in Saifuddin's mind there was a "match" between ideals and reality. The dream of going to Solo is so big, but the economic conditions don't allow it.
However, as a child who left and his spirit was burning, Saifuddin did not lose his mind. Finally he learned while working. One time, his plan to become a shop assistant or hotel waiter was heard by his father. Hearing that, his father immediately asked Saifuddin to go home. Receiving the ban, Saifuddin did not despair. He tried to find a better job, just enough to pay for the Koran and school. Young Saifuddin turned out to have a talent for writing. Apply for Saifuddin as a journalist. In a tit for tat, Saifuddin was accepted as a staff correspondent for the newspaper Panoramawhich was published in Jakarta, to cover various events, especially in the political field, that occurred in Solo. His education in Solo was neglected because his duties as a journalist were too busy. After studying at Manbaul Ulum and Salafiyah (not finished), he still tried to continue his education at the Al-Islam Educational Institute, but did not finish either. Although formally his education could be considered a failure, no one doubted his piousness , intelligence, breadth of insight, and of course his love for the organization.
One of the qualities we should emulate from Kiai Saifuddin is his simplicity and simplicity. As a kiai-mintri, he never used his authority for personal or family interests. A simple and straightforward lifestyle may be the key to guarding against things that can abuse power. Yes, he is a kiai-minister who is wira'i. Read a story about Saifuddin Zuhri below.
In the late 1980s, KH Saifuddin had a new habit that his sons and daughters had never known. After every dhuha prayer, around 9:00 am, he left the house, driving his own car. By noon arrived, he had arrived back home. Where did this former religious leader go? And for what business?
This activity went on for a long time without any of his family members knowing. Until one day, one of his sons caught sight of what Pak Saifuddin was doing outside his house. It was unbelievable when his son found out what KH Saifuddin Zuhri had been doing all this time.
Apparently after the dhuha prayer, he went to the Glodog trade center, Central Jakarta. Without having to feel prestige, he traded small rice. Until the end of his life – Kiai Saifuddin died February 25, 1986 – this one character lived a very simple life. When he was an official and an important figure, he was very abstinent from the aji mumpung culture. If he wanted to, perhaps at the end of the 1980s he would not have to leave the house every morning to become a small trader and sell rice. (H amzah Sahal, from various sources)
Actually, as a person who is considered a figure who has been considered to have devoted a lot of himself to the community, especially in the fields of education and religion, it is only natural that certain institutions help Zainuddin realize his goal of fulfilling the fifth pillar of Islam, for example the Ministry of Religion. This institution usually makes pilgrimages to certain people, both as gifts and as a pilgrimage official. Zainuddin is also known as a fighter during the independence revolution. Therefore, in terms of various aspects, it is very appropriate for the Ministry of Religion to make KH Zainuddin Dahlan a pilgrimage. At that time the Ministry of Religion was led by KH Saifuddin Zuhri, who was none other than Zainuddin Dahlan's brother-in-law.
One day, Zainuddin Dahlan came to meet the Minister of Religion, Saifuddin Zuhri. On the occasion of the meeting, at first glance in a very subtle way he expressed his desire to be able to perform the pilgrimage and explore the possibility of the "Abidin" pilgrimage (at official expense), aka financed by the Ministry of Religion. As a brother-in-law, KH Saufuddin Zuhri doesn't help,” thought Zainuddin at the time, optimistically. Zainuddin is desperate to upload a review .
By the surrounding community, Zainuddin is known as someone who likes to help others. But on the other hand, Zainuddin is known to be very "knight", in the sense that he never asks for someone else's help even though he is actually in need of someone else's help. When Zainuddin conveyed his wish, Kiai Saifuddin listened quietly. His expression didn't change. Did Zainuddin succeed?
Kiai Zainuddin may be optimistic, but Kiai Saifuddin has a different attitude. In a low voice, but clear enough, Saifuddin answered his brother-in-law's very reasonable request.
“As a person who is very meritorious and considering your economic condition is not yet possible, it is appropriate for the department to make a pilgrimage. Moreover, you also fought in the war of independence. But there is one thing that makes it impossible for me to help through the hajj department…”
"One thing? What's that?" asked Zainuddin curiously. "You are my sister. Try to be someone else, it's been a long time since I made a pilgrimage….” said Saifuddin Zuhri.
It is very surprising the answer of our minister. However, as an attitude that has become a principle in his life, such an attitude for Kiai Saifuddin is only natural. even that is a must for him.
Kiai Zainuddin failed Hajj. What can he do, he was forced to harbor a desire to be able to perform Hajj for free. But in her little heart she felt proud of her brother-in-law's attitude.
The true story, which is full of moral teachings, feels alive when KH Zainuddin Dahlan retells it, remembering one of the attitudes of KH Saifuddin Zuhri. It can be seen that there is no “aji mumpung” dictionary in the life of Kiai Saifuddin Zuhri. As a high-ranking official, he could actually take advantage of his position for personal or family interests, as is often the case with officials. Aji's attitude while it may apply to other people, but not to KH Saifuddin Zuhri. Until the end of his life.
***
KH Saifuddin Zuhri was born in Kawedanan Sukorejo, Banyumas, Central Java. Saifuddin is the second of eight children from the marriage of Mohammad Zuhri to Siti Saudatun. Saifuddin was born and grew up in a simple family. His mother works as a batik craftsman, while his father is a farmer. But his parents have a big obsession. They want their children to become "big people". Lucky Saifuddin Zuhri. He was born from a learning tradition that thrives in the midst of his environment. Such an environment greatly influenced Saifuddin's personal formation.
Family and environment are important factors that lead Saifuddin to become a pious, fighter, skilled, and always thirsty for knowledge. In his childhood, morning and afternoon, Saifuddin studied elementary school (umun) and Madrasah Ibtidaiyah Al-Huda Nahdkatul Ulama. At night he recites the Qur'an and studies the yellow books in various Islamic boarding schools scattered in his area. At a young age, he was fluent in reciting the Qur'an. And finish some books. When he was only 13 years old, he had completed the Safinah , Qathrul Ghaits , Jurumiyah , and other yellow books.
Dissatisfaction with the knowledge he received in his village, caused him to travel to other areas – although he was hit by several obstacles, including costs. The city of Solo became his main choice at that time. when he was 17 years old.
Before leaving for Solo, in Saifuddin's mind there was a "match" between ideals and reality. The dream of going to Solo is so big, but the economic conditions don't allow it.
However, as a child who left and his spirit was burning, Saifuddin did not lose his mind. Finally he learned while working. One time, his plan to become a shop assistant or hotel waiter was heard by his father. Hearing that, his father immediately asked Saifuddin to go home. Receiving the ban, Saifuddin did not despair. He tried to find a better job, just enough to pay for the Koran and school. Young Saifuddin turned out to have a talent for writing. Apply for Saifuddin as a journalist. In a tit for tat, Saifuddin was accepted as a staff correspondent for the newspaper Panoramawhich was published in Jakarta, to cover various events, especially in the political field, that occurred in Solo. His education in Solo was neglected because his duties as a journalist were too busy. After studying at Manbaul Ulum and Salafiyah (not finished), he still tried to continue his education at the Al-Islam Educational Institute, but did not finish either. Although formally his education could be considered a failure, no one doubted his piousness , intelligence, breadth of insight, and of course his love for the organization.
One of the qualities we should emulate from Kiai Saifuddin is his simplicity and simplicity. As a kiai-mintri, he never used his authority for personal or family interests. A simple and straightforward lifestyle may be the key to guarding against things that can abuse power. Yes, he is a kiai-minister who is wira'i. Read a story about Saifuddin Zuhri below.
In the late 1980s, KH Saifuddin had a new habit that his sons and daughters had never known. After every dhuha prayer, around 9:00 am, he left the house, driving his own car. By noon arrived, he had arrived back home. Where did this former religious leader go? And for what business?
This activity went on for a long time without any of his family members knowing. Until one day, one of his sons caught sight of what Pak Saifuddin was doing outside his house. It was unbelievable when his son found out what KH Saifuddin Zuhri had been doing all this time.
Apparently after the dhuha prayer, he went to the Glodog trade center, Central Jakarta. Without having to feel prestige, he traded small rice. Until the end of his life – Kiai Saifuddin died February 25, 1986 – this one character lived a very simple life. When he was an official and an important figure, he was very abstinent from the aji mumpung culture. If he wanted to, perhaps at the end of the 1980s he would not have to leave the house every morning to become a small trader and sell rice. (H amzah Sahal, from various sources)
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