Presented at the Great Congregation, Buya Yahya: Studying in The Boarding School is The Evidence of Origin Love for the Prophet
In commemoration of the birthday of the Prophet Muhammad SAW in 1446 H, Thursina International Islamic Boarding School (IIBS) held a Grand Study, attended by students, teachers, and educational staffs. All parents were attended the agenda as well, online (25/9). Situated at the Thursina Mosque of male campus, Prof. KH. Yahya Zainul Ma'arif, Lc, MA, Ph. D or often called Buya Yahya was presented as the key speaker. With the theme of the Birthday and Sirah of the Prophet Muhammad SAW, the study taugh the audience that studying and working at Islamic boarding school are where the root of love for the Prophet advances.
Buya Yahya in his lecture emphasized that loving Rasulullah SAW is not a mere expression, but has to be realized through learning knowledge of the world and the hereafter in Islamic boarding school. "If we love Rasulullah, then we must purse love for him," explained Buya Yahya, starting his lecture. “What we need to realise is that within us there are origin of love for the Prophet. The love must be fostered, what is the source of love for the Prophet? "It is when parents and children have choosen Islamic boarding school as a place to study," stressed Buya Yahya.
The congregation of knowledge is captivating by the Prophet SAW. The outstanding place is the place used to study. Learning about the world is necessary, but the understanding of the hereafter is connecting the heart to the Prophet SAW. "Choosing islamic boarding school has been proved as love for the messenger of God and it needs to be nurtured constantly," said Buya Yahya enthusiastically.
He, furthermore, encouraged the students to be grateful for their choice to pursue religious education. He said success in religion is one of the greatest gifts from Allah SWT. “Children are a full blessing from God to parents. When you choose to study about Islam, it is a remarkable present amidst the challenges out there. "Your parents should be grateful because you want to study Islam," added Buya Yahya.
He reminded to not be easily tempted by the devil's whispers that can keep them away from the goodness. "Never fall asleep with the murmur of the demon who wants to keep us away from the virtue and devotion to God," he ordered. He invited them to apprecaiate and excel Thursina through the spirit of learning and devotion. "Let's raise Thursina! Ten years from now, you will definitely be successful. And don't forget, Thursina is where you plant the root of knowledge and love for the Messenger of God," he said eagerly.
One of the main messages from Buya Yahya is the warmth to parents. The Prophet Muhammad SAW always emphasized the paramount of praying for and devotion to parents. “A child's heart must be filled with love for mother and father. "Pray for them, because your prayers will guide to blessing and ease your life," explained Buya Yahya. He reminded, additionally, that success in studying is closely related to love and prayer for their teachers.
The speaker then closed his talk with three keys to be flourished in learning: love for teachers and parents, having good manners, and serving the boarding school. "Be thankful to Allah SWT for bestowing you the opportunity to study in Thursina at this time. You ought to have the love to be with the Messenger of Allah in the afterlife, therefore obey the rules here and study soberly," he concluded.
The great congregation has offered new spirit to the students of Thursina IIBS to practice the teachings of the Prophet SAW persistently in their daily lives, as well as to be faithful to their parents, teachers, and boarding schools as a place where they acquire knowledge. (rnw/lil)