Throughout the course of history mankind has sought to
develop new ways to record, track and make better use
of time. From the invention of the sundial to the
introduction of the modern calendar, the need to
responsibly understand and manage time has been a
concern to individuals, both in their professional and
personal lives, for thousands of years.
Modern methods of time management incorporate various
ways of recording time, to help an individual identify
barriers to the effective use of time. Long and short
term goal setting is encouraged. The term time
management also applies to any number of methods which
may be employed to help an individual organize and
prioritize the goals to be accomplished.
Popular methods of time management practiced in the
21st century include the Parento Analysis, the Posec
method, and Time Boxing, among a myriad of others.
Each method proposes its own unique system to help the
individual user manage time in a more orderly and
productive fashion.
Tools used in time management may include either
traditional or digital resources, such as planners,
organizers, andor calendars. Additionally, goal
setting outlines and specific formulas, which include
various methods for prioritizing and organizing goals,
are also used to assist in the effective management of
time.
Time management techniques may also assist individuals
in pinpointing and eliminating habits that interfere
with the productive use of time.
At the same time, many methods provide insight into
the development of new and better habits, which
increase the rate of performance, and the ability of
the individual to achieve goals on a regular basis.
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
Time Management - Viewing Time As A Non-Renewable Resource
When time is viewed as a non-renewable resource it
often becomes easier to understand the importance of
managing it wisely. As with any resource, there is a
direct relationship between the supply of, and the
demand for, that resource.
When there is an overabundance of time, it is more
easily wasted. Likewise, when there is a shortage of
the resource - in this case, of time - it becomes
necessary to more effectively manage even the smallest
amount of it.
Beginning to effectively manage time often begins with
a change in perspective regarding time. Each day
provides only a specific number of hours, minutes and
seconds, in which to accomplish goals, and complete
tasks.
When working under a deadline, then, every minute or
hour is considered a resource which one could feasibly
use to the full extent, in order to meet a specific
goal. The resource is non-renewable. Each moment or
hour that is used up is a percentage of a resource
which will not be replenished.
When there is a shortage of any resource it becomes
important to closely monitor its uses. Consider the
response to a shortage of water. Certain activities
are eliminated from use, such as watering plants,
whenever there is a state of draught.
Limited activities make the most use of the resources
available. The individual undertaking a time
management program then, will need to learn to
identify the ways in which even the smallest amount of
time is wasted, as well as to carefully oversee their
own limited supply of this valuable resource.
often becomes easier to understand the importance of
managing it wisely. As with any resource, there is a
direct relationship between the supply of, and the
demand for, that resource.
When there is an overabundance of time, it is more
easily wasted. Likewise, when there is a shortage of
the resource - in this case, of time - it becomes
necessary to more effectively manage even the smallest
amount of it.
Beginning to effectively manage time often begins with
a change in perspective regarding time. Each day
provides only a specific number of hours, minutes and
seconds, in which to accomplish goals, and complete
tasks.
When working under a deadline, then, every minute or
hour is considered a resource which one could feasibly
use to the full extent, in order to meet a specific
goal. The resource is non-renewable. Each moment or
hour that is used up is a percentage of a resource
which will not be replenished.
When there is a shortage of any resource it becomes
important to closely monitor its uses. Consider the
response to a shortage of water. Certain activities
are eliminated from use, such as watering plants,
whenever there is a state of draught.
Limited activities make the most use of the resources
available. The individual undertaking a time
management program then, will need to learn to
identify the ways in which even the smallest amount of
time is wasted, as well as to carefully oversee their
own limited supply of this valuable resource.
Time Management - The Importance Of Delegating Tasks
One way that many people can increase their
productivity, and thereby improve upon their overall
time management skills is through learning to delegate
responsibilities to others. Whether in personal or
professional life "no man is an island unto himself."
When time constraints and looming deadlines threaten,
it is not the weak person, but the strong one, that
can assign some of the burden to others.
Many people with time management difficulties simply
have taken on too much. In one’s personal life it can
be difficult to say "no" and in one’s professional
life it can be downright impossible. An angry boss or
supervisor is not something anyone wants to deal with.
If you find yourself in a crunch that you can’t
possibly get out of, this may be the time when you
simply must call in the reinforcements.
Whenever possible a team approach to large projects
and difficult tasks should be adopted in the
professional world. While some people may have a
difficult time trusting others to carry their share of
the load, learning to delegate can be an important
step in to more effectively using your time.
Decide upon what skills you have, and which aspects of
the project are most suited to your own level of
ability and creativity. Assign smaller tasks, such as
running copies, doing research work, to others. This
frees up your time and energy to concentrate on the
more important aspects of the job.
At home tasks can be delegated to other family
members. Even the youngest child can learn to do some
chores, such as picking up toys, or putting towels on
a shelf.
By requiring children to share some of the burden of
household chores you are also teaching them to be
responsible, and helping them prepare for adulthood.
productivity, and thereby improve upon their overall
time management skills is through learning to delegate
responsibilities to others. Whether in personal or
professional life "no man is an island unto himself."
When time constraints and looming deadlines threaten,
it is not the weak person, but the strong one, that
can assign some of the burden to others.
Many people with time management difficulties simply
have taken on too much. In one’s personal life it can
be difficult to say "no" and in one’s professional
life it can be downright impossible. An angry boss or
supervisor is not something anyone wants to deal with.
If you find yourself in a crunch that you can’t
possibly get out of, this may be the time when you
simply must call in the reinforcements.
Whenever possible a team approach to large projects
and difficult tasks should be adopted in the
professional world. While some people may have a
difficult time trusting others to carry their share of
the load, learning to delegate can be an important
step in to more effectively using your time.
Decide upon what skills you have, and which aspects of
the project are most suited to your own level of
ability and creativity. Assign smaller tasks, such as
running copies, doing research work, to others. This
frees up your time and energy to concentrate on the
more important aspects of the job.
At home tasks can be delegated to other family
members. Even the youngest child can learn to do some
chores, such as picking up toys, or putting towels on
a shelf.
By requiring children to share some of the burden of
household chores you are also teaching them to be
responsible, and helping them prepare for adulthood.
Time Management - Goal Setting
Time Management methods most often incorporate some
element of the goal setting process, as a key
ingredient for overall effective use of time. Whether
in the personal or professional realm, goal setting is
an important aspect in becoming a productive
individual, who effectively manages time.
When speaking of "goals" this term will include any
number of specific tasks which need to be completed,
from household chores to major business proposals.
Tasks to be performed are referred to as either short,
medium, or long term goals, depending on the available
time the individual has to complete them.
Short term goals may be thought of as daily goals.
These often include everyday chores, as well as
projects which need to be completed immediately. In
effective time management a list of short terms goals
is formulated, and each goal on that list is
completed, on a daily basis.
Medium term goals are often goals that need to be
completed within one week to one month of time.
Depending on the amount of time required to complete
the goal, a medium term may be broken up into smaller
pieces, to be accomplished daily. For instance, a
project which will take 6 to 7 hours to complete can
be broken into pieces, requiring only 1 hour per day.
Long term goals can reflect major undertakings, such
as obtaining a college degree, building a new home, or
any number of other such goals. These goals are broken
down into daily, weekly, monthly and even yearly
goals.
For instance, to obtain a college degree in 4 years
the individual will need to research financial
options, register for classes, take and pass specific
subjects, complete homework assignments etc... Long term
goals are best managed when broken down into small
sections, each one a step toward completion of the
final goal.
element of the goal setting process, as a key
ingredient for overall effective use of time. Whether
in the personal or professional realm, goal setting is
an important aspect in becoming a productive
individual, who effectively manages time.
When speaking of "goals" this term will include any
number of specific tasks which need to be completed,
from household chores to major business proposals.
Tasks to be performed are referred to as either short,
medium, or long term goals, depending on the available
time the individual has to complete them.
Short term goals may be thought of as daily goals.
These often include everyday chores, as well as
projects which need to be completed immediately. In
effective time management a list of short terms goals
is formulated, and each goal on that list is
completed, on a daily basis.
Medium term goals are often goals that need to be
completed within one week to one month of time.
Depending on the amount of time required to complete
the goal, a medium term may be broken up into smaller
pieces, to be accomplished daily. For instance, a
project which will take 6 to 7 hours to complete can
be broken into pieces, requiring only 1 hour per day.
Long term goals can reflect major undertakings, such
as obtaining a college degree, building a new home, or
any number of other such goals. These goals are broken
down into daily, weekly, monthly and even yearly
goals.
For instance, to obtain a college degree in 4 years
the individual will need to research financial
options, register for classes, take and pass specific
subjects, complete homework assignments etc... Long term
goals are best managed when broken down into small
sections, each one a step toward completion of the
final goal.
Time Management - About Time Boxing
Time boxing is a system of time management which
breaks down a long and complex task into smaller
pieces. Each piece of the task must be accomplished by
a specific deadline. In time boxing deadlines are not
flexible, but everything else in the project is.
In time boxing a large task is broken down into
several sections. Each section has specific guidelines
for its completion. When the boxes are first "laid
out", along with their deadlines, the project may be
very detailed. As each deadline approaches, if the
tasks first pinpointed in the time box are not near to
completion, certain aspects of those tasks may be
scraped.
One example of this type of time management system
might be to consider a script for a motion picture.
The scenes are laid out in boxes, with 5 or 6 scenes
to be completed at each deadline. As the deadline
approaches one of scenes may be dropped, in order to
finish the completion of that section of the project
on time.
Time boxing does not work in every instance. The key
element to this system of time management is the
deadline. In some cases if the deadline is not met,
the entire project is scraped as a result.
The system works best when a strict budget must be
adhered to, thus preventing the extending of
deadlines, in order to finish the work.
breaks down a long and complex task into smaller
pieces. Each piece of the task must be accomplished by
a specific deadline. In time boxing deadlines are not
flexible, but everything else in the project is.
In time boxing a large task is broken down into
several sections. Each section has specific guidelines
for its completion. When the boxes are first "laid
out", along with their deadlines, the project may be
very detailed. As each deadline approaches, if the
tasks first pinpointed in the time box are not near to
completion, certain aspects of those tasks may be
scraped.
One example of this type of time management system
might be to consider a script for a motion picture.
The scenes are laid out in boxes, with 5 or 6 scenes
to be completed at each deadline. As the deadline
approaches one of scenes may be dropped, in order to
finish the completion of that section of the project
on time.
Time boxing does not work in every instance. The key
element to this system of time management is the
deadline. In some cases if the deadline is not met,
the entire project is scraped as a result.
The system works best when a strict budget must be
adhered to, thus preventing the extending of
deadlines, in order to finish the work.
The Posec Method Of Time Management
One popular method of time management that has proven
to be effective for many people is the posec method.
Posec stands for "Prioritize by organizing,
stream-line, economizing, and contributing."
To prioritize means to put first things first. The
Posec method is loosely based around Laslow’s theories
regarding the "Heirarchy of Needs". It gives the
individual a realistic tool for setting priorities as
they pertain to ones own unique needs and life goals.
Organizing involves making a plan to work on goals
that will help the individual feel more stable and
secure. (This is a plan for meeting the individuals
most basic needs, including food, clothing, shelter,
safety and especially for love and acceptance.)
Stream-lining applies to those "dirty" little jobs
that no-one wants to do, but everyone must do, such as
work and chores. (This involves managing and
maintaining one’s stability and security.)
Economizing refers to things that should be done, or
things that are enjoyable, but which also may not be
urgently in need of being done. (Lower on the list of
priorities.)
Contributing involves social contribution. What you
give back to the world (when other goals are met then
this becomes more feasible based on Laslows
understanding of the human psyche).
The posec method offers clear guidance for assisting
an individual in prioritizing goals. Theoretically
this method should encourage movement upward on the
"hierarchy" charts.
Since Laslows theories are intricately related to this
method of time management it is helpful if the
individual applying this method is familiar with his
research in regards to "the Heirarchy of Needs."
to be effective for many people is the posec method.
Posec stands for "Prioritize by organizing,
stream-line, economizing, and contributing."
To prioritize means to put first things first. The
Posec method is loosely based around Laslow’s theories
regarding the "Heirarchy of Needs". It gives the
individual a realistic tool for setting priorities as
they pertain to ones own unique needs and life goals.
Organizing involves making a plan to work on goals
that will help the individual feel more stable and
secure. (This is a plan for meeting the individuals
most basic needs, including food, clothing, shelter,
safety and especially for love and acceptance.)
Stream-lining applies to those "dirty" little jobs
that no-one wants to do, but everyone must do, such as
work and chores. (This involves managing and
maintaining one’s stability and security.)
Economizing refers to things that should be done, or
things that are enjoyable, but which also may not be
urgently in need of being done. (Lower on the list of
priorities.)
Contributing involves social contribution. What you
give back to the world (when other goals are met then
this becomes more feasible based on Laslows
understanding of the human psyche).
The posec method offers clear guidance for assisting
an individual in prioritizing goals. Theoretically
this method should encourage movement upward on the
"hierarchy" charts.
Since Laslows theories are intricately related to this
method of time management it is helpful if the
individual applying this method is familiar with his
research in regards to "the Heirarchy of Needs."
The Pareto Analysis And Time Management
Pareto was an economist who theorized that 80 percent
of all problems result from 20 percent of all causes.
This may seem like a complex theory which is too
difficult to apply to such a thing as time management,
but the Pareto 80-20 rule, as it has come to be
termed, can be very beneficial when applied to problem
solving in any form.
One of the first steps in learning to effectively
utilize time is to identify repeated patterns in your
daily schedule that may be interfering with
productivity.
In looking over daily records of your time you may
notice certain blocks of time which are not being used
to their fullest. Once having identified these blocks
of time, you can begin to make changes in your daily
routine.
Pareto’s 80-20 rule basically means that if you can
identify and change only 20 percent of the causes of
problems in your current time management system, you
can subsequently fix 80 percent of those problems.
An example of this would be to identify only two 15
minute blocks of time in your normal day when you find
that you are being the least productive. By changing
the way you currently use these 2 small blocks of
time, theoretically you should be able to increase
your productivity by up to 80 percent.
Better time management does not mean giving up all
free time, or all the time you currently spend
relaxing, or enjoying your life. Instead it helps you
set priorities for managing time, eliminate wasted
time, and gain more control over how you use this
valuable resource.
of all problems result from 20 percent of all causes.
This may seem like a complex theory which is too
difficult to apply to such a thing as time management,
but the Pareto 80-20 rule, as it has come to be
termed, can be very beneficial when applied to problem
solving in any form.
One of the first steps in learning to effectively
utilize time is to identify repeated patterns in your
daily schedule that may be interfering with
productivity.
In looking over daily records of your time you may
notice certain blocks of time which are not being used
to their fullest. Once having identified these blocks
of time, you can begin to make changes in your daily
routine.
Pareto’s 80-20 rule basically means that if you can
identify and change only 20 percent of the causes of
problems in your current time management system, you
can subsequently fix 80 percent of those problems.
An example of this would be to identify only two 15
minute blocks of time in your normal day when you find
that you are being the least productive. By changing
the way you currently use these 2 small blocks of
time, theoretically you should be able to increase
your productivity by up to 80 percent.
Better time management does not mean giving up all
free time, or all the time you currently spend
relaxing, or enjoying your life. Instead it helps you
set priorities for managing time, eliminate wasted
time, and gain more control over how you use this
valuable resource.
The Importance Of Planning For Long Term Goals In Order To Ensure Better Time Management
Learning time management skills often requires the
setting of long, medium and short term goals. When
evaluating the number of goals to be completed,
planning when, exactly how you will meet your specific
goals is one of the most important steps in the
process.
One example of a long term goal might be to build a
home of your own. Simply setting this goal is not
nearly enough. If you really hope to accomplish your
goal you must have a detailed plan in place to help
you achieve it.
Effective time management skills include setting
deadlines for when you will meet your entire goals, as
well as thinking through all of the small steps that
you will need to take along the way. This is the
planning process and it requires that you make
commitments to yourself, in order to meet your long
term goals.
If your goal is to build a house within the next two
years, then the next step is to detail all of things
you will need to do in order to accomplish that goal.
It is also important to set shorter deadlines for each
phase of this process. In this case some of the things
you might to need to accomplish in order to fulfill
your goal, and the deadlines you might apply could be
find a piece of land on which to build by December;
blueprints for the home complete by March; hire
contractors by June; purchase materials by July etc...
In this way you break down complicated, long term
goals into smaller, more manageable pieces.
setting of long, medium and short term goals. When
evaluating the number of goals to be completed,
planning when, exactly how you will meet your specific
goals is one of the most important steps in the
process.
One example of a long term goal might be to build a
home of your own. Simply setting this goal is not
nearly enough. If you really hope to accomplish your
goal you must have a detailed plan in place to help
you achieve it.
Effective time management skills include setting
deadlines for when you will meet your entire goals, as
well as thinking through all of the small steps that
you will need to take along the way. This is the
planning process and it requires that you make
commitments to yourself, in order to meet your long
term goals.
If your goal is to build a house within the next two
years, then the next step is to detail all of things
you will need to do in order to accomplish that goal.
It is also important to set shorter deadlines for each
phase of this process. In this case some of the things
you might to need to accomplish in order to fulfill
your goal, and the deadlines you might apply could be
find a piece of land on which to build by December;
blueprints for the home complete by March; hire
contractors by June; purchase materials by July etc...
In this way you break down complicated, long term
goals into smaller, more manageable pieces.
3 Simple Tools For Time Management
There are no hard and fast rules about what tools you
must own, if you are going to embark on a mission to
improve your time management skills. The following
simple tools, however, are inexpensive, and can help
make the process of tracking, planning and organizing
your time easier and less burdensome.
Time Monitor Journal- This resource comes in both the
digital and traditional varieties. It is useful in
helping you to monitor and record your own use of
time, in order to identify key areas for change.
While a special journal is not needed, you may find
that a ready made one saves you time in the long run,
by doing the majority of the work for you prior to the
actual recording of your activities.
Planner- Available in digital and traditional formats,
planners are wonderful for recording goals, making
notes, keeping track of appointments and more. A
planner is a must have to help you stay organized and
on target, when working toward your goals.
Select a planner that allows you enough room to keep
track of a number of appointments and daily goals, but
that is small enough so that you are able to carry it
with you at all times.
Organizer- These can be useful for planning a specific
project, or managing a number of projects all at the
same time. Digital and traditional versions of project
organizers are available that can help you stay on top
of the job.
must own, if you are going to embark on a mission to
improve your time management skills. The following
simple tools, however, are inexpensive, and can help
make the process of tracking, planning and organizing
your time easier and less burdensome.
Time Monitor Journal- This resource comes in both the
digital and traditional varieties. It is useful in
helping you to monitor and record your own use of
time, in order to identify key areas for change.
While a special journal is not needed, you may find
that a ready made one saves you time in the long run,
by doing the majority of the work for you prior to the
actual recording of your activities.
Planner- Available in digital and traditional formats,
planners are wonderful for recording goals, making
notes, keeping track of appointments and more. A
planner is a must have to help you stay organized and
on target, when working toward your goals.
Select a planner that allows you enough room to keep
track of a number of appointments and daily goals, but
that is small enough so that you are able to carry it
with you at all times.
Organizer- These can be useful for planning a specific
project, or managing a number of projects all at the
same time. Digital and traditional versions of project
organizers are available that can help you stay on top
of the job.
Identifying Obstacles To Effective Time Management
When you first begin to undertake a time management
program it is beneficial to record your daily
activities for no less than one week. One option for
doing this is to keep a journal or notebook with you
throughout the day, for the period during which you
will be doing the recording.
Using both the front and back of a plain sheet of
paper in your journal draw 12 rectangles, several
inches wide. (You will have 6 on each side.) Each
rectangle will represent an hour of time, in a typical
12 hour day. Label each rectangle with hour
increments, such as 700 to 800 am for the first, 900
to 1000 am for the second, and so on. You will do this
everyday for one week.
Each block is reserved for you to record the
activities that you perform during that specific time
period. An example of a block of time could be;
"7:00 to 8:00 am, Monday- Showered. Brushed hair,
teeth. Made and ate breakfast. Dressed for work.
Applied Make-up. Balanced check book. Drove to the
office."
Make notes as often as you can, and be specific in the
details that you record.
At the end of the week look back through your journal
and make note of any blocks of time that you could
have made better use of. Some amount of fun and free
time is important to your overall health and
well-being, but if you notice that there are
continuous blocks of time that are not being managed
wisely, this is a good place to start to make some
changes in your daily time management habits.
program it is beneficial to record your daily
activities for no less than one week. One option for
doing this is to keep a journal or notebook with you
throughout the day, for the period during which you
will be doing the recording.
Using both the front and back of a plain sheet of
paper in your journal draw 12 rectangles, several
inches wide. (You will have 6 on each side.) Each
rectangle will represent an hour of time, in a typical
12 hour day. Label each rectangle with hour
increments, such as 700 to 800 am for the first, 900
to 1000 am for the second, and so on. You will do this
everyday for one week.
Each block is reserved for you to record the
activities that you perform during that specific time
period. An example of a block of time could be;
"7:00 to 8:00 am, Monday- Showered. Brushed hair,
teeth. Made and ate breakfast. Dressed for work.
Applied Make-up. Balanced check book. Drove to the
office."
Make notes as often as you can, and be specific in the
details that you record.
At the end of the week look back through your journal
and make note of any blocks of time that you could
have made better use of. Some amount of fun and free
time is important to your overall health and
well-being, but if you notice that there are
continuous blocks of time that are not being managed
wisely, this is a good place to start to make some
changes in your daily time management habits.
Larissa Riquelme
Larissa Mabel Riquelme Frutos, usually known as Larissa Riquelme (born February 22, 1985) is a Paraguayan model and actress at the city theatre in the Paraguayan capital Asunción.[1] As of 2010, she is the best-paid model in Paraguay.[2]
[edit]Biography
A famous model and actress in Paraguay, Riquelme rose to international prominence during the 2010 FIFA World Cup. A supporter of both the Paraguay national football team and the club Cerro Porteño, she was first pictured in international media celebrating a goal during the game between Paraguay and Slovakia with her Nokia mobile phone between her breasts and she was wearing a t-shirt with Paraguay's colors (as part of a promotion for a mobile phone company ). Riquelme is the face of the deodorant brand Axe in Paraguay and at a later Paraguay game in the World Cup she was also seen with the word "Axe" written on her chest as advertising for the deodorant brand.
After becoming one of the most searched-for persons on the Internet, she was named "World Cup's Girlfriend" by Marca, the largest Spanish sports newspaper. She was also described as the most famous fan of the World Cup.
Following her rise to fame, and after Argentinian coach Diego Maradona promised to run naked through Buenos Aires if Argentina won the 2010 World Cup, Riquelme matched the offer and promised that she would run naked (wearing only body paint in the colors of Paraguay) through Asunción if Paraguay won the World Cup, or even if they reached the semi-finals by beating Spain. Paraguay eventually lost its match against Spain, but Riquelme announced that she would fulfill her promise anyway, a promise that she kept. That same year, Riquelme did a nude pictorial for the September 2010 issue of Playboy Brazil. In 2011, Riquelme made a similar offer to pose nude on the football pitch if Paraguay were to win the 2011 Copa América.
Apart from modeling and acting, Riquelme has also participated in Bailando por un Sueño, the Argentinian version of Dancing with the Stars
On the Floor - Jennifer Lopez
It’s a new generation
Of party people
Darling get on the floor
Darling get on the floor
Let me introduce you to my party people
In the club…
[Pitbull]
I’m loose
And everybody knows I get off the train
Baby it’s the truth
I’m like inception I play with your brain
So I don’t sleep I snooze
I don’t play no games so don’t get it confused no
Cos you will lose yeah
Now pump it up
And back it up like a Tonka truck
[Jennifer Lopez]
If you go hard you gotta get on the floor
If you’re a party freak then step on the floor
If your an animal then tear up the floor
Break a sweat on the floor
Yeah we work on the floor
Don’t stop keep it moving
Put your drinks up
Pick your body up and drop it on the floor
Let the rhythm change your world on the floor
You know we’re running sh*t tonight on the floor
Brazil Morocco
London to Ibiza
Straight to LA, New York
Vegas to Africa
[Chorus]
Dance the night away
Live your life ,and stay young on the floor
Dance the night away
Grab somebody drink a little more
Lalalalalalalalalalalalalala
Tonight we gon’ be it on the floor
Lalalalalalalalalalalalalala
Tonight we gon’ be it on the floor
[Verse 2]
I know you got it clap your hands on the floor
And keep on rockin’, rock it up on the floor
If you’re a criminal kill it on the floor
Steal it quick on the floor, on the floor
Don’t stop keep it moving
Put your drinks up
Its getting ill it’s getting sick on the floor
We never quit, we never rest on the floor
If I ain’t wrong we’ll probably die on the floor
Brazil Morocco
London to Ibiza
Straight to LA, New York
Vegas to Africa
[Chorus]
Dance the night away
Live your life, and stay young on the floor
Dance the night way
Grab somebody drink a little more
Lalalalalalalalalalalalalala
Tonight we gon’ be it on the floor
Lalalalalalalalalalalalalala
Tonight we gon’ be it on the floor
[Pibull]
That badonka donk is like a trunk full of bass on an old school Chevy
All I need is some vodka and some… coke
And watch… get donkey konged
… if you’re ready for things to get heavy
I get on the floor and act a fool if you let me
Don’t believe me just vet me
My name ain’t Keath but I see why you Sweat me
L.A. Miami New York
Say no more get on the floor
Lalalalalalalalalalalalalala
Tonight we gon’ be it on the floor
Lalalalalalalalalalalalalala
Tonight we gon’ be it on the floor
Lalalalalalalalalalalalalala
Tonight we gon’ be it on the floor
Jennifer Lopez (Nama Asli: Jennifer Lynn Lopez)
Lahir: July 24, 1969
Asal: The Bronx, New York, U.S.
Pekerjaan: Pemain Film, Penyanyi, Penulis Lagu, Produser Rekaman, Dancer, Designer, Produser, Model (1986-Sekarang)
Pemain Film:
Overboard (2011), The Back-Up Plan (2010), The Governess (2010), Bordertown (2007), El Cantante (2007), An Unfinished Life (2005), Monster-in-Law (2005), Shall We Dance? (2004), Jersey Girl (2004), Gigli (2003), Maid in Manhattan (2002), Dance Lessons, Tick-Tock
Produser:
Feel the Noise (2007), Bordertown (2007), El Cantante (2007)
Jennifer Lopez
Jennifer Lynn Lopez (born July 24, 1969[1]), also known by her nickname J.Lo, is an American actress, singer, record producer, dancer, television personality, fashion designer and television producer. Lopez began her career as a dancer on the television comedy program In Living Color. Subsequently venturing into acting, she gained recognition in the 1995 action-thriller Money Train.
Her first leading role was in the biographical film Selena (1997), in which she earned an ALMA Award for Outstanding Actress. She earned her second ALMA Award for her performance in Out of Sight (1998). She has since starred in various films, including The Wedding Planner (2001), Maid in Manhattan (2002), Shall We Dance? (2004), Monster-in-Law (2005), and The Back-up Plan (2010).
Lopez came to prominence within the music industry following the release of her debut studio album On the 6 (1999) which spawned the number one hit single "If You Had My Love". Her second studio album J.Lo (2001) was a commercial success, selling eight million copies worldwide. J to tha L–O!: The Remixes (2002) became her second consecutive album to debut at number one on the Billboard 200 while her third and fourth studio albums – This Is Me... Then (2002) and Rebirth (2005) – peaked at number two on the Billboard 200. In 2007, she released two albums including her first full Spanish-language album Como ama una Mujer, and her fifth English studio album Brave. Lopez returned to music and released her seventh studio album, titled Love?, on April 19, 2011. Its single "On the Floor" has impacted charts worldwide. Her contributions to the music industry have garnered her numerous achievements including two Grammy Award nominations; two Latin Grammy Award nominations; three American Music Awards, amongst six nominations; and the estimated sale of over 55 million records worldwide. Billboard ranked her as the 27th Artist of the 2000s decade. Lending her musical knowledge to others, Lopez is currently a member of the judging panel of American reality television competition American Idol.
She led People en Español's list of "100 Most Influential Hispanics" in February 2007. She has parlayed her media fame into a fashion line and various perfumes with her celebrity endorsement. A fashion icon, several of her dresses have received considerable media attention, most notably the Jungle green Versace dress which she wore at the 43rd Grammy Awards in 2000 which has been voted the 5th most iconic dress of all time. Outside of her work in the entertainment industry, Lopez advocates human rights, vaccinations and is a supporter of Children's Hospital Los Angeles.
Eric Schmidt, Larry Page, and Sergei Brin
Chairman and CEO, Apple
During the first two decades of his remarkable 30-year career, the Apple Inc. founder twice altered the direction of the computer industry. In 1977 the Apple II kicked off the PC era, and the graphical user interface launched by Macintosh in 1984 has been aped by every other computer since. Along the way Jobs conceived of "desktop publishing," gave the world the laser printer, and pioneered personal computer networks. As a side gig he bankrolled Pixar, which fostered the development of the technology and a brand-new business model for creating computer-animated feature films.
Since returning to Apple in 1997, he has changed the dynamics of consumer electronics with the iPod, and persuaded the music industry, the television networks, and Hollywood to distribute their wares with the iTunes Music Store. With his hugely successful Apple Stores, he gave the big-box boys a lesson in high-margin, high-touch retailing. And this year, at the height of his creative and promotional powers, Jobs orchestrated Apple's entry into the cellular telephone business with the iPhone.
That's five industries that Jobs has upended - computers, Hollywood, music, retailing, and wireless phones. At this moment, no one has more influence over a broader swath of business than Jobs.
Lloyd Blankfein
Chairman and CEO, Goldman Sachs
Wall Street firms are taking multibillion-dollar write-offs. Titans of finance are losing their jobs. But through it all, Goldman Sachs keeps making money. The i-bank reported stellar third-quarter results: Earnings per share almost doubled from the prior year, and return on equity was 36.6%.
CEO Lloyd Blankfein, who took over last spring, gets credit for helping steer Goldman away from the most damaging investments. And Goldman, which says it has limited exposure to the subprime mess, stands confirmed - for now, anyway - as the smartest bank on the Street.
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
Post-Mortem Blog of the FIFA Women’s World Cup Quarterfinals: USA-Brazil
We’re calling this a post-mortem blog as opposed to a live blog for obvious reasons. Join me in watching the replay of an instant classic. For those of you who watched the game already, spoiler alert: the U.S. wins. And that’s the way it should be. Saddle up on your couch in your favorite pj’s with your favorite bottle of wine or tub of ice cream, it’s a late night edition of the Strong Move’s Live Blog and we head into uncharted territory with this one: women’s sports. Leave your sexism and machismo on your YouPorn site you have on the other Firefox tab.
Alex Morgan
Alexandra Patricia "Alex" Morgan (born July 2, 1989) is an American soccer player from Diamond Bar, California. She is a forward for the Western New York Flash of Women's Professional Soccer and member of the US Women's National Team. Morgan was the youngest player on the USA's roster at the 2011 FIFA Women's World Cup.
Career
Collegiate and amateur
As a freshman at the University of California, Berkeley, Morgan was the leading scorer for the Golden Bears with eight goals in 2007. Her last goal of her freshman season came against Stanford in the second round of the 2007 NCAA Tournament, tying the game at 1–1 with less than two minutes left in regulation time and forcing the Cardinal into overtime and then to penalty kicks. However, Stanford prevailed, and went on to the third round of the tournament.
Morgan continued to lead the Golden Bears' scoring during her sophomore season with nine goals in 2008, despite being out for part of the season due to national team commitments. The Golden Bears bowed out of the first round of the 2008 NCAA Tournament while Morgan was playing at the 2008 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup.
At the beginning of the 2009 NCAA season, Morgan was named a candidate for the Hermann Trophy Watch List, the first Golden Bear to be considered in this category since Laura Schott in 2001. She scored fourteen goals and eight assists during the Bears' 2009 season.
Morgan is third all-time in goals scored (45) for the Golden Bears.
Club career
On January 14, 2011, Morgan was drafted number one overall in the 2011 WPS Draft by the Western New York Flash. She was the first California Golden Bears women's soccer player to be drafted in the first round of Women's Professional Soccer.
International career
Due to an anterior cruciate ligament injury that slowed her progress in 2007, Morgan was not called up to train with the United States under-20 women's national soccer team until April 2008. Her first appearance for the U-20s came at the 2008 CONCACAF Women's U-20 Championship in Puebla, Mexico, where she scored her first international goal against Cuba.
Morgan was named to the United States U-20 women's national team that competed in the 2008 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup in Chile, scoring a total of four goals in the tournament against France, Argentina and North Korea; her last goal scored against North Korea was subsequently voted the best goal of the tournament, and later FIFA's second-best goal of the year. Morgan's performance on the field earned her the Bronze Shoe as the tournament's third-highest scorer and the Silver Ball as the tournament's second-best player behind teammate Sydney Leroux.
She has been capped by the senior national team, first appearing as a substitute in a match versus Mexico in March 2010, and scored her first international goal after coming on as a substitute against China in October 2010. Her most important goal to date came a month later in a crucial road game against Italy, with a Women's World Cup berth on the line for the United States.
Morgan was on the national team that placed second in the 2011 FIFA Women's World Cup. She was the youngest player on the U.S. roster. On July 13, 2011, she scored her first FIFA Women's World Cup goal in the 82nd minute of the semi-final matchup against France, giving the USA a 3-1 lead and ultimately, the victory. She scored the first goal (69') in the FIFA World Cup Final against Japan after coming on as a substitute at the half, as well as assisting on the Abby Wambach header (104') for a goal in extra time.
Thursday, February 17, 2011
Khutbah Jum’at :”Tahajud”
Oleh : M Arifin Ilham (Majelis Adz Zikra)
Khutbah Pertama
إِنّ الْحَمْدَ ِللهِ نَحْمَدُهُ وَنَسْتَعِيْنُهُ وَنَسْتَغْفِرُهُ وَنَعُوْذُ بِاللهِ مِنْ شُرُوْرِ أَنْفُسِنَا وَسَيّئَاتِ أَعْمَالِنَا مَنْ يَهْدِهِ اللهُ فَلاَ مُضِلّ لَهُ وَمَنْ يُضْلِلْ فَلاَ هَادِيَ لَهُ أَشْهَدُ أَنْ لاَ إِلهَ إِلاّ اللهُ وَأَشْهَدُ أَنّ مُحَمّدًا عَبْدُهُ وَرَسُوْلُهُ
اَللهُمّ صَلّ وَسَلّمْ عَلى مُحَمّدٍ وَعَلى آلِهِ وِأَصْحَابِهِ وَمَنْ تَبِعَهُمْ بِإِحْسَانٍ إِلَى يَوْمِ الدّيْن.
يَاأَيّهَا الّذَيْنَ آمَنُوْا اتّقُوا اللهَ حَقّ تُقَاتِهِ وَلاَ تَمُوْتُنّ إِلاّ وَأَنْتُمْ مُسْلِمُوْنَ
يَاأَيّهَا النَاسُ اتّقُوْا رَبّكُمُ الّذِي خَلَقَكُمْ مِنْ نَفْسٍ وَاحِدَةٍ وَخَلَقَ مِنْهَا زَوْجَهَا وَبَثّ مِنْهُمَا رِجَالاً كَثِيْرًا وَنِسَاءً وَاتّقُوا اللهَ الَذِي تَسَاءَلُوْنَ بِهِ وَاْلأَرْحَام َ إِنّ اللهَ كَانَ عَلَيْكُمْ رَقِيْبًا
يَاأَيّهَا الّذِيْنَ آمَنُوْا اتّقُوا اللهَ وَقُوْلُوْا قَوْلاً سَدِيْدًا يُصْلِحْ لَكُمْ أَعْمَالَكُمْ وَيَغْفِرْلَكُمْ ذُنُوْبَكُمْ وَمَنْ يُطِعِ اللهَ وَرَسُوْلَهُ فَقَدْ فَازَ فَوْزًا عَظِيْمًا، أَمّا بَعْدُ ...
فَأِنّ أَصْدَقَ الْحَدِيْثِ كِتَابُ اللهِ، وَخَيْرَ الْهَدْىِ هَدْىُ مُحَمّدٍ صَلّى الله عَلَيْهِ وَسَلّمَ، وَشَرّ اْلأُمُوْرِ مُحْدَثَاتُهَا، وَكُلّ مُحْدَثَةٍ بِدْعَةٌ وَكُلّ بِدْعَةٍ ضَلاَلَةً، وَكُلّ ضَلاَلَةِ فِي النّارِ.
MA’ASYIROL MUSLIMIN RAHIMUKUMULLAH,
Saya wasiatkan kepada anda semua dan diri saya sendiri untuk bertakwa kepada Allah subhanahu wata’ala. Allah Subhanahu wata’ala berfirman,
يَاأَيّهَا الّذَيْنَ آمَنُوْا اتّقُوا اللهَ حَقّ تُقَاتِهِ وَلاَ تَمُوْتُنّ إِلاّ وَأَنْتُمْ مُسْلِمُوْنَ
“Hai orang-orang yang beriman, bertaqwalah kepada Allah sebenar-benar taqwa kepada-Nya; dan janganlah sekali-kali kamu mati melainkan dalam keadaan beragama Islam.” (QS. 3:102)
إِنَّ الصَّلَاةَ تَنْهَى عَنِ الْفَحْشَاء وَالْمُنكَرِ وَلَذِكْرُ اللَّهِ أَكْبَرُ وَاللَّهُ يَعْلَمُ مَا تَصْنَعُونَ
“Sesungguhnya shalat itu mencegah dari (perbuatan- perbuatan) keji dan mungkar. Dan sesungguhnya mengingat Allah (shalat) adalah lebih besar (keutamaannya dari ibadat-ibadat yang lain). Dan Allah mengetahui apa yang kamu kerjakan".
MA’ASYIROL MUSLIMIN RAHIMUKUMULLAH,
Dunia sempat tersentak, tercengang, dan terkagum-kagum ketika imperium raksasa dunia, Persia dan Romawi tumbang oleh kekuatan umat Islam yang baru muncul. Raja Persia mengirim utusan untuk meminta bantuan pada Kaisar Cina. Dengan keheranan, Kaisar Cina bertanya, ''Apa gerangan kekuatan istimewa tentara Islam?'' Utusan Persia menjawab, ''Malam bagaikan pendeta dan siang laksana singa Tuhan.'' (Versi Persia).
Malam mereka menjalin hubungan mesra dengan Allah. Siang mereka sebagai pejuang yang gagah berani. Sejarah mencatat bahwa kebangkitan umat Islam tidak saja diperjuangkan dengan keringat dan darah, tetapi juga dengan linangan air mata, tahajud. Inilah yang Allah janjikan dalam QS Al-Isra: 79.
Allah SWT berfirman :"Dan pada sebahagian malam hari bersembahyang tahajudlah kamu sebagai suatu ibadah tambahan bagimu; mudah-mudahan Tuhan-mu mengangkat kamu ke tempat yang terpuji." (Surat 17 : Al Israa ayat 79)
Sungguh terbukti bahwa maqaman mahmudan 'kedudukan terpuji' diraih oleh umat Islam. Dua pertiga bumi dikuasai. Azan menjadi nada musikal terindah selama tujuh abad lamanya. Inilah kedahsyatan qiyamul lail. Betapa banyak kelompok yang sedikit, tetapi berkualitas (mukminin) mengalahkan kelompok yang banyak, tetapi sekadar kuantitas (kafirun, munafiqun, fasiqun, musyrikun, zhalimun) dengan izin Allah (QS Al-Baqarah: 249).
Perhatikanlah kata izin Allah. Alam semesta ini dalam iradat dan kodrat-Nya (QS Yasin: 82). Mengadulah pada-Nya pada waktu yang Ia minta untuk mengadu padanya di tengah malam. Rintihan batin dan tangisan sukma benar-benar didengar dan diperkenankan oleh-Nya.
MA’ASYIROL MUSLIMIN RAHIMUKUMULLAH,
Penikmat tahajud hanyalah hamba pilihan. Tidak semua Muslim terpanggil melakukannya. Buktinya, semua kita bisa bangun malam, tetapi belum tentu mau shalat malam. Apakah sama hamba-Ku yang bangun shalat malam yang mengharapkan rida-Ku, rahmat-Ku, ampunan-Ku dengan mereka yang lelap dalam peraduan tidur. Apakah sama hamba-Ku yang cerdas dengan yang tidak.
Sesungguhnya hanya orang yang cerdas yang mengingat-Ku di tengah malam. (QS Az-Zumar:9). Rasulullah SAW bersabda, ''Raihlah kemuliaan dengan bangun shalat malam saat manusia lelap tidur.'' Sungguh semua para Rasul, anbia, aulia, dan ulama pilihan adalah penggemar, bahkan penikmat tahajud. Inilah hidangan hidayah terlezat bagi hamba-hamba Allah.
Sesungguhnya, bangun di tengah malam lebih tepat untuk menjadi khusyuk. Bacaan kala itu sungguh amat berkesan. Thiban nafs, kata Nabi, jiwanya hidup bercahaya. Semakin jelaslah bahwa tahajud adalah ibadah bagi pemburu keridaan-Nya. Karena itu, raihlah kemuliaan malam dan kenikmatan hidup pada-Nya. Untaian tasbih, gerak tubuh, tetesan air mata 'kan menjadi kebanggaan Allah di hadapan para malaikat-Nya.
Khutbah yang kedua
إِنّ الْحَمْدَ ِللهِ نَحْمَدُهُ وَنَسْتَعِيْنُهُ وَنَسْتَغْفِرُهُ وَنَعُوْذُ بِاللهِ مِنْ شُرُوْرِ أَنْفُسِنَا وَسَيّئَاتِ أَعْمَالِنَا مَنْ يَهْدِهِ اللهُ فَلاَ مُضِلّ لَهُ وَمَنْ يُضْلِلْ فَلاَ هَادِيَ لَهُ أَشْهَدُ أَنْ لاَ إِلهَ إِلاّ اللهُ وَأَشْهَدُ أَنّ مُحَمّدًا عَبْدُهُ وَرَسُوْلُهُ وبعد,
MA’ASYIROL MUSLIMIN RAHIMANI WA RAHIMUKUMULLAH!!!
Bertakwalah kepada Allah dengan sebenar-benarnya takwa, dan tanamkan perasaan kedekatan Allah pada diri kalian, saat sendirian maupun ketika bersama manusia.
MA’ASYIROL MUSLIMIN RAHIMANI WA RAHIMUKUMULLAH!!!
Termasuk hal terbesar untuk bisa tenang dan khusyu’ dalam shalat, yaitu merenungi dan meresapi makna. Ketika mengucapkan Allahu Akbar, maka renungkanlah kedalaman pemahamannya dan petunjuknya. Allah Maha Besar dari setan yang menipu di dunia. Allah Maha Besar dari nafsu syahwat, harta, kedudukan, dan anak. Maka mantapkan dan tanamkan ke dalam hati, kemudian laksanakan segala konsekuensinya.
Juga renungkanlah pahala yang besar pada setiap bacaan al-Fatihah, bacaan ruku’ ataupun bacaan-bacaan shalata lainnya. Renungkanlah pahala yang besar, di antaranya apabila imam mengucapkan,
غَيرِ المَغضُوبِ عَلَيهِمْ وَلاَ الضَّالِّينَ
“Bukan jalan orang-orang yang Engkau murkai dan bukan pula jalannya orang-orang yang sesat.” Maka para malaikat mengucapkan ‘Amin’.
Barangsiapa yang ucapan aminnya bersamaan dengan ucapan amin para malaikat, niscaya diampuni dosa-dosanya yang telah lalu. Begitu pula renungkanlah pahala-pahala yang agung, serta keutamaan-keutamaan besar lainnya saat berdiri, duduk, dzikir-dzikir ruku’ dan sujud. Barangsiapa yang merenunginya, dia akan yakin dengan rahmat Allah, sesembahannya.
Termasuk yang bisa mengantarkan kepada khusyu’, yaitu wasiat Rasulullah yang kekal, “Shalatlah dengan shalat orang yang akan berpisah (dengan dunia)”. .
اَللَّهُمَّ صَلِّ عَلَى مُحَمَّدٍ وَعَلَى آلِ مُحَمَّدٍ كَمَا صَلَّيْتَ عَلَى إِبْرَاهِيْمَ وَعَلَى آلِ إِبْرَاهِيْمَ، إِنَّكَ حَمِيْدٌ مَجِيْدٌ. وَبَارِكْ عَلَى مُحَمَّدٍ وَعَلَى آلِ مُحَمَّدٍ كَمَا بَارَكْتَ عَلَى إِبْرَاهِيْمَ وَعَلَى آلِ إِبْرَاهِيْمَ، إِنَّكَ حَمِيْدٌ مَجِيْدٌ.
اَللَّهُمَّ اغْفِرْ لِلْمُسْلِمِيْنَ وَالْمُسْلِمَاتِ، وَالْمُؤْمِنِيْنَ وَالْمُؤْمِنَاتِ اْلأَحْيَاءِ مِنْهُمْ وَاْلأَمْوَاتِ، إِنَّكَ سَمِيْعٌ قَرِيْبٌ مُجِيْبُ الدّعَوَاتِ.
رَبّنَا لاَتُؤَاخِذْ نَا إِنْ نَسِيْنَا أَوْ أَخْطَأْنَا رَبّنَا وَلاَ تَحْمِلْ عَلَيْنَا إِصْرًا كَمَا حَمَلْتَهُ عَلََى اّلذِيْنَ مِنْ قَبْلِنَا رَبّنَا وَلاَ تًحَمّلْنَا مَالاَ طَاقَةَ لَنَا بِهِ وَاعْفُ عَنّا وَاغْفِرْ لَنَا وَارْحَمْنَا أَنْتَ مَوْلاَنَا فَانْصُرْنَا عَلَى الْقَوْمِ الْكَافِرِيْنَ.
رَبَنَا ءَاتِنَا فِي الدّنْيَا حَسَنَةً وَفِي اْلأَخِرَةِ حَسَنَةً وَقِنَا عَذَابَ النّارِ. والحمد لله رب العالمين.
Dikutip dari tulisan Ustadz Arifin Ilham di Hikmah Republika dengan sedikit tambahan ayat2 untuk Khutbah Jum'at.
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Mahabenar Allah, yang Mahaperkasa lagi Mahabijaksana - Semoga bermanfaat
Billahit taufiq wal hidayah
Wassalamualaikum wr.wb
Khutbah Pertama
إِنّ الْحَمْدَ ِللهِ نَحْمَدُهُ وَنَسْتَعِيْنُهُ وَنَسْتَغْفِرُهُ وَنَعُوْذُ بِاللهِ مِنْ شُرُوْرِ أَنْفُسِنَا وَسَيّئَاتِ أَعْمَالِنَا مَنْ يَهْدِهِ اللهُ فَلاَ مُضِلّ لَهُ وَمَنْ يُضْلِلْ فَلاَ هَادِيَ لَهُ أَشْهَدُ أَنْ لاَ إِلهَ إِلاّ اللهُ وَأَشْهَدُ أَنّ مُحَمّدًا عَبْدُهُ وَرَسُوْلُهُ
اَللهُمّ صَلّ وَسَلّمْ عَلى مُحَمّدٍ وَعَلى آلِهِ وِأَصْحَابِهِ وَمَنْ تَبِعَهُمْ بِإِحْسَانٍ إِلَى يَوْمِ الدّيْن.
يَاأَيّهَا الّذَيْنَ آمَنُوْا اتّقُوا اللهَ حَقّ تُقَاتِهِ وَلاَ تَمُوْتُنّ إِلاّ وَأَنْتُمْ مُسْلِمُوْنَ
يَاأَيّهَا النَاسُ اتّقُوْا رَبّكُمُ الّذِي خَلَقَكُمْ مِنْ نَفْسٍ وَاحِدَةٍ وَخَلَقَ مِنْهَا زَوْجَهَا وَبَثّ مِنْهُمَا رِجَالاً كَثِيْرًا وَنِسَاءً وَاتّقُوا اللهَ الَذِي تَسَاءَلُوْنَ بِهِ وَاْلأَرْحَام َ إِنّ اللهَ كَانَ عَلَيْكُمْ رَقِيْبًا
يَاأَيّهَا الّذِيْنَ آمَنُوْا اتّقُوا اللهَ وَقُوْلُوْا قَوْلاً سَدِيْدًا يُصْلِحْ لَكُمْ أَعْمَالَكُمْ وَيَغْفِرْلَكُمْ ذُنُوْبَكُمْ وَمَنْ يُطِعِ اللهَ وَرَسُوْلَهُ فَقَدْ فَازَ فَوْزًا عَظِيْمًا، أَمّا بَعْدُ ...
فَأِنّ أَصْدَقَ الْحَدِيْثِ كِتَابُ اللهِ، وَخَيْرَ الْهَدْىِ هَدْىُ مُحَمّدٍ صَلّى الله عَلَيْهِ وَسَلّمَ، وَشَرّ اْلأُمُوْرِ مُحْدَثَاتُهَا، وَكُلّ مُحْدَثَةٍ بِدْعَةٌ وَكُلّ بِدْعَةٍ ضَلاَلَةً، وَكُلّ ضَلاَلَةِ فِي النّارِ.
MA’ASYIROL MUSLIMIN RAHIMUKUMULLAH,
Saya wasiatkan kepada anda semua dan diri saya sendiri untuk bertakwa kepada Allah subhanahu wata’ala. Allah Subhanahu wata’ala berfirman,
يَاأَيّهَا الّذَيْنَ آمَنُوْا اتّقُوا اللهَ حَقّ تُقَاتِهِ وَلاَ تَمُوْتُنّ إِلاّ وَأَنْتُمْ مُسْلِمُوْنَ
“Hai orang-orang yang beriman, bertaqwalah kepada Allah sebenar-benar taqwa kepada-Nya; dan janganlah sekali-kali kamu mati melainkan dalam keadaan beragama Islam.” (QS. 3:102)
إِنَّ الصَّلَاةَ تَنْهَى عَنِ الْفَحْشَاء وَالْمُنكَرِ وَلَذِكْرُ اللَّهِ أَكْبَرُ وَاللَّهُ يَعْلَمُ مَا تَصْنَعُونَ
“Sesungguhnya shalat itu mencegah dari (perbuatan- perbuatan) keji dan mungkar. Dan sesungguhnya mengingat Allah (shalat) adalah lebih besar (keutamaannya dari ibadat-ibadat yang lain). Dan Allah mengetahui apa yang kamu kerjakan".
MA’ASYIROL MUSLIMIN RAHIMUKUMULLAH,
Dunia sempat tersentak, tercengang, dan terkagum-kagum ketika imperium raksasa dunia, Persia dan Romawi tumbang oleh kekuatan umat Islam yang baru muncul. Raja Persia mengirim utusan untuk meminta bantuan pada Kaisar Cina. Dengan keheranan, Kaisar Cina bertanya, ''Apa gerangan kekuatan istimewa tentara Islam?'' Utusan Persia menjawab, ''Malam bagaikan pendeta dan siang laksana singa Tuhan.'' (Versi Persia).
Malam mereka menjalin hubungan mesra dengan Allah. Siang mereka sebagai pejuang yang gagah berani. Sejarah mencatat bahwa kebangkitan umat Islam tidak saja diperjuangkan dengan keringat dan darah, tetapi juga dengan linangan air mata, tahajud. Inilah yang Allah janjikan dalam QS Al-Isra: 79.
Allah SWT berfirman :"Dan pada sebahagian malam hari bersembahyang tahajudlah kamu sebagai suatu ibadah tambahan bagimu; mudah-mudahan Tuhan-mu mengangkat kamu ke tempat yang terpuji." (Surat 17 : Al Israa ayat 79)
Sungguh terbukti bahwa maqaman mahmudan 'kedudukan terpuji' diraih oleh umat Islam. Dua pertiga bumi dikuasai. Azan menjadi nada musikal terindah selama tujuh abad lamanya. Inilah kedahsyatan qiyamul lail. Betapa banyak kelompok yang sedikit, tetapi berkualitas (mukminin) mengalahkan kelompok yang banyak, tetapi sekadar kuantitas (kafirun, munafiqun, fasiqun, musyrikun, zhalimun) dengan izin Allah (QS Al-Baqarah: 249).
Perhatikanlah kata izin Allah. Alam semesta ini dalam iradat dan kodrat-Nya (QS Yasin: 82). Mengadulah pada-Nya pada waktu yang Ia minta untuk mengadu padanya di tengah malam. Rintihan batin dan tangisan sukma benar-benar didengar dan diperkenankan oleh-Nya.
MA’ASYIROL MUSLIMIN RAHIMUKUMULLAH,
Penikmat tahajud hanyalah hamba pilihan. Tidak semua Muslim terpanggil melakukannya. Buktinya, semua kita bisa bangun malam, tetapi belum tentu mau shalat malam. Apakah sama hamba-Ku yang bangun shalat malam yang mengharapkan rida-Ku, rahmat-Ku, ampunan-Ku dengan mereka yang lelap dalam peraduan tidur. Apakah sama hamba-Ku yang cerdas dengan yang tidak.
Sesungguhnya hanya orang yang cerdas yang mengingat-Ku di tengah malam. (QS Az-Zumar:9). Rasulullah SAW bersabda, ''Raihlah kemuliaan dengan bangun shalat malam saat manusia lelap tidur.'' Sungguh semua para Rasul, anbia, aulia, dan ulama pilihan adalah penggemar, bahkan penikmat tahajud. Inilah hidangan hidayah terlezat bagi hamba-hamba Allah.
Sesungguhnya, bangun di tengah malam lebih tepat untuk menjadi khusyuk. Bacaan kala itu sungguh amat berkesan. Thiban nafs, kata Nabi, jiwanya hidup bercahaya. Semakin jelaslah bahwa tahajud adalah ibadah bagi pemburu keridaan-Nya. Karena itu, raihlah kemuliaan malam dan kenikmatan hidup pada-Nya. Untaian tasbih, gerak tubuh, tetesan air mata 'kan menjadi kebanggaan Allah di hadapan para malaikat-Nya.
Khutbah yang kedua
إِنّ الْحَمْدَ ِللهِ نَحْمَدُهُ وَنَسْتَعِيْنُهُ وَنَسْتَغْفِرُهُ وَنَعُوْذُ بِاللهِ مِنْ شُرُوْرِ أَنْفُسِنَا وَسَيّئَاتِ أَعْمَالِنَا مَنْ يَهْدِهِ اللهُ فَلاَ مُضِلّ لَهُ وَمَنْ يُضْلِلْ فَلاَ هَادِيَ لَهُ أَشْهَدُ أَنْ لاَ إِلهَ إِلاّ اللهُ وَأَشْهَدُ أَنّ مُحَمّدًا عَبْدُهُ وَرَسُوْلُهُ وبعد,
MA’ASYIROL MUSLIMIN RAHIMANI WA RAHIMUKUMULLAH!!!
Bertakwalah kepada Allah dengan sebenar-benarnya takwa, dan tanamkan perasaan kedekatan Allah pada diri kalian, saat sendirian maupun ketika bersama manusia.
MA’ASYIROL MUSLIMIN RAHIMANI WA RAHIMUKUMULLAH!!!
Termasuk hal terbesar untuk bisa tenang dan khusyu’ dalam shalat, yaitu merenungi dan meresapi makna. Ketika mengucapkan Allahu Akbar, maka renungkanlah kedalaman pemahamannya dan petunjuknya. Allah Maha Besar dari setan yang menipu di dunia. Allah Maha Besar dari nafsu syahwat, harta, kedudukan, dan anak. Maka mantapkan dan tanamkan ke dalam hati, kemudian laksanakan segala konsekuensinya.
Juga renungkanlah pahala yang besar pada setiap bacaan al-Fatihah, bacaan ruku’ ataupun bacaan-bacaan shalata lainnya. Renungkanlah pahala yang besar, di antaranya apabila imam mengucapkan,
غَيرِ المَغضُوبِ عَلَيهِمْ وَلاَ الضَّالِّينَ
“Bukan jalan orang-orang yang Engkau murkai dan bukan pula jalannya orang-orang yang sesat.” Maka para malaikat mengucapkan ‘Amin’.
Barangsiapa yang ucapan aminnya bersamaan dengan ucapan amin para malaikat, niscaya diampuni dosa-dosanya yang telah lalu. Begitu pula renungkanlah pahala-pahala yang agung, serta keutamaan-keutamaan besar lainnya saat berdiri, duduk, dzikir-dzikir ruku’ dan sujud. Barangsiapa yang merenunginya, dia akan yakin dengan rahmat Allah, sesembahannya.
Termasuk yang bisa mengantarkan kepada khusyu’, yaitu wasiat Rasulullah yang kekal, “Shalatlah dengan shalat orang yang akan berpisah (dengan dunia)”. .
اَللَّهُمَّ صَلِّ عَلَى مُحَمَّدٍ وَعَلَى آلِ مُحَمَّدٍ كَمَا صَلَّيْتَ عَلَى إِبْرَاهِيْمَ وَعَلَى آلِ إِبْرَاهِيْمَ، إِنَّكَ حَمِيْدٌ مَجِيْدٌ. وَبَارِكْ عَلَى مُحَمَّدٍ وَعَلَى آلِ مُحَمَّدٍ كَمَا بَارَكْتَ عَلَى إِبْرَاهِيْمَ وَعَلَى آلِ إِبْرَاهِيْمَ، إِنَّكَ حَمِيْدٌ مَجِيْدٌ.
اَللَّهُمَّ اغْفِرْ لِلْمُسْلِمِيْنَ وَالْمُسْلِمَاتِ، وَالْمُؤْمِنِيْنَ وَالْمُؤْمِنَاتِ اْلأَحْيَاءِ مِنْهُمْ وَاْلأَمْوَاتِ، إِنَّكَ سَمِيْعٌ قَرِيْبٌ مُجِيْبُ الدّعَوَاتِ.
رَبّنَا لاَتُؤَاخِذْ نَا إِنْ نَسِيْنَا أَوْ أَخْطَأْنَا رَبّنَا وَلاَ تَحْمِلْ عَلَيْنَا إِصْرًا كَمَا حَمَلْتَهُ عَلََى اّلذِيْنَ مِنْ قَبْلِنَا رَبّنَا وَلاَ تًحَمّلْنَا مَالاَ طَاقَةَ لَنَا بِهِ وَاعْفُ عَنّا وَاغْفِرْ لَنَا وَارْحَمْنَا أَنْتَ مَوْلاَنَا فَانْصُرْنَا عَلَى الْقَوْمِ الْكَافِرِيْنَ.
رَبَنَا ءَاتِنَا فِي الدّنْيَا حَسَنَةً وَفِي اْلأَخِرَةِ حَسَنَةً وَقِنَا عَذَابَ النّارِ. والحمد لله رب العالمين.
Dikutip dari tulisan Ustadz Arifin Ilham di Hikmah Republika dengan sedikit tambahan ayat2 untuk Khutbah Jum'at.
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Mahabenar Allah, yang Mahaperkasa lagi Mahabijaksana - Semoga bermanfaat
Billahit taufiq wal hidayah
Wassalamualaikum wr.wb
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
Bocah Lusuh Itu Memberi Tip
Ini cerita dari Suara Merdeka Cyber News (tak ada nama penulisnya). Cobalah simak dan renungkan agar kita bisa lebih peduli dengan sesama. Salam.
Di Balik Sepiring Banana Split
Satu sore di sebuah mal, seorang anak berusia sekitar 8 tahun berlari kecil. Dengan baju agak ketinggalan mode, sandal jepit berlumur tanah, berbinar-binar senyumnya saat dia masuk ke sebuah counter es krim ternama.
Karena tubuhnya tidak terlalu tinggi, dia harus berjinjit di depan lemari kaca penyimpan es krim. Penampilannya yang agak lusuh jelas kontras dibanding lingkungan mal yg megah, mewah, indah dan harum.
“Mbak, Sunday cream berapa?” si bocah bertanya, sambil tetap berjinjit agar pramusaji dapat melihat sedikit kepalanya, yang rambutnya sudah lepek basah karena keringatnya berlari tadi. “Sepuluh ribu!” yang ditanya menjawab.
Si bocah turun dari jinjitannya, lantas merogoh kantong celananya, menghitung recehan dan beberapa lembar ribuan lusuh miliknya.
Kemudian sigap cepat si bocah menjinjit lagi. “Mbak, kalo Plain cream yang itu berapa?”
Pramusaji mulai agak ketus, maklum di belakang pelanggan yang ingusan ini, masih banyak pelanggan “berduit” lain yang mengantri. “Sama aja, sepuluh ribu!” jawabnya.
Si bocah mulai menatap tangannya di atas kantong, seolah menebak berapa recehan dan ribuan yang tadi dimilikinya.
“Kalau banana split berapa, Mbak?”
“Delapan ribu!” ujar pramusaji itu sedikit menghardik tanpa senyum.
Berkembang kembali senyum si bocah, kali ini dengan binar mata bulatnya yang terlihat senang, “ya, itu aja Mbak, tolong 1 piring”. Kemudian si bocah menghitung kembali uangnya dan memberikan kepada pramusaji yang sepertinya sudah tak sabar itu.
Tidak lama kemudian sepiring banana split diberikan pada si bocah itu, dan pramusaji tidak lagi memikirkannya. Antrian pelanggan yang tampak lebih rapi dan berdandan trendi banyak sekali mengantri.
Detik berlalu menit, dan menit berlalu. Si bocah tak terlihat lagi dimejanya, Cuma bekas piringnya saja. Pramusaji tadi bergegas membersihkan sisa pelanggan lain. Termasuk piring bekas banana split bekas bocah tadi.
Bibirnya sedikit terbuka, matanya sedikit terbebalak. Ketika diangkatnya piring banana split bocah tadi, di baliknya ditemukan 2 recehan 500 rupiah dibungkus selembar seribuan. Apakah ini? Tips? Terbungkus rapi sekali... rapi !
Terduduk si pramusaji tadi, di kursi bekas si bocah menghabiskan Banana splitnya. Ia tersadar, sebenarnya sang bocah tadi bisa saja Menikmati Splain Cream atau Sunday chocolate, tapi bocah itu mengorbankan keinginan pribadinya dengan maksud supaya bisa memberi tips kepada dirinya. Sisa penyesalan tersumbat di kerongkongannya. Disapu seluruh
lantai dasar mall itu dengan matanya, tapi bocah itu tak tampak lagi.(/)
Di Balik Sepiring Banana Split
Satu sore di sebuah mal, seorang anak berusia sekitar 8 tahun berlari kecil. Dengan baju agak ketinggalan mode, sandal jepit berlumur tanah, berbinar-binar senyumnya saat dia masuk ke sebuah counter es krim ternama.
Karena tubuhnya tidak terlalu tinggi, dia harus berjinjit di depan lemari kaca penyimpan es krim. Penampilannya yang agak lusuh jelas kontras dibanding lingkungan mal yg megah, mewah, indah dan harum.
“Mbak, Sunday cream berapa?” si bocah bertanya, sambil tetap berjinjit agar pramusaji dapat melihat sedikit kepalanya, yang rambutnya sudah lepek basah karena keringatnya berlari tadi. “Sepuluh ribu!” yang ditanya menjawab.
Si bocah turun dari jinjitannya, lantas merogoh kantong celananya, menghitung recehan dan beberapa lembar ribuan lusuh miliknya.
Kemudian sigap cepat si bocah menjinjit lagi. “Mbak, kalo Plain cream yang itu berapa?”
Pramusaji mulai agak ketus, maklum di belakang pelanggan yang ingusan ini, masih banyak pelanggan “berduit” lain yang mengantri. “Sama aja, sepuluh ribu!” jawabnya.
Si bocah mulai menatap tangannya di atas kantong, seolah menebak berapa recehan dan ribuan yang tadi dimilikinya.
“Kalau banana split berapa, Mbak?”
“Delapan ribu!” ujar pramusaji itu sedikit menghardik tanpa senyum.
Berkembang kembali senyum si bocah, kali ini dengan binar mata bulatnya yang terlihat senang, “ya, itu aja Mbak, tolong 1 piring”. Kemudian si bocah menghitung kembali uangnya dan memberikan kepada pramusaji yang sepertinya sudah tak sabar itu.
Tidak lama kemudian sepiring banana split diberikan pada si bocah itu, dan pramusaji tidak lagi memikirkannya. Antrian pelanggan yang tampak lebih rapi dan berdandan trendi banyak sekali mengantri.
Detik berlalu menit, dan menit berlalu. Si bocah tak terlihat lagi dimejanya, Cuma bekas piringnya saja. Pramusaji tadi bergegas membersihkan sisa pelanggan lain. Termasuk piring bekas banana split bekas bocah tadi.
Bibirnya sedikit terbuka, matanya sedikit terbebalak. Ketika diangkatnya piring banana split bocah tadi, di baliknya ditemukan 2 recehan 500 rupiah dibungkus selembar seribuan. Apakah ini? Tips? Terbungkus rapi sekali... rapi !
Terduduk si pramusaji tadi, di kursi bekas si bocah menghabiskan Banana splitnya. Ia tersadar, sebenarnya sang bocah tadi bisa saja Menikmati Splain Cream atau Sunday chocolate, tapi bocah itu mengorbankan keinginan pribadinya dengan maksud supaya bisa memberi tips kepada dirinya. Sisa penyesalan tersumbat di kerongkongannya. Disapu seluruh
lantai dasar mall itu dengan matanya, tapi bocah itu tak tampak lagi.(/)
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