Remembering God
Since I was little, 2 years old, I have been taught to know God. We exist because of our creator. It is unfeasible for us to be by ourselves. Coming into existence by itself is illogical. There must be a power bringing about, God.
We are bornt by our mother as the result of the relationship tied between the spouses. Nonetheless, they neither created us, children are entrusted by God for the couple. Husband and wife not create the offspring, having them is a trsutment, actually.
Therefore, parents perceive they are in charge for their children. The point of view leads people to know God. However, who is called God is not explained. God is called Allah, even though, there are little people, exclusively, explaining who is named Allah.
The disputes about God are not many or perhaps should not be questioned, albeit the desire to know is immensely strong. Since it might be no one is able to answer, or they are worried it is inappropriate or even wrong.
The word or title "Allah" is a name and has an owner, surely. In spite of that no one knows the the holder, as He is the Supreme Being and has a noble name, unseen or invisible, no sound, no form, and no need of space; there is nothing like Him. It is inconceivable for humans, no matter how intelligent, to recognise Him.
Human beings have an instinct to suspect about anything, comprising things impractical to reach, considering God. Hence, there are frequent discussions about who God really is, where he is, what he did, why he created this universe and us, human. These various joint dialogues never obtained a final answer, needless to say. On the contrary, it rises to new unanswerable questions.
Allah is zat, consequently it is implausible for anyone to notice Him. Howbeit, the only way is to perceive his creation, ourselves and/or the universe. It is presumed, thereof, whoever recognises himself will discern his God. Likewise, one comprehends the smooth and wellness of the nature would evoke an awe and resulting in the awareness of God. It is barely easy, nevertheless, to understand of who God actually is.
Although it is grasped, God is perplexing to be cognised since he has no form, no place, and cannot be analogised to anything, some people formulate with their own rasionalisations. In spite of that what more reliable is adhering to a man Preaching the existence of God and telling the name of Allah Himself.
The person, disclosing of God's existent, is mentioned in line with the name of God, who is invariably together as His messenger and lover. He is the Prophet Muhammad SAW. Accordingly, His name is told when the name of Allah is commended. Remembering to His name remains to remember Allah. He is the lover and the messenger of Allah.
If this logic is able to be accepted, then a way to remember Allah has been found. Honoring a man who is with Him at all times; He is the messenger of Allah SWT. It will be more explicit if the whereabouts of the prophet is known, namely Baitullah, marked by Ibrahim AS with Ka'bah building. Surely, this kind of comprehension is spiritual as discussions regarding religion are centered in the spirituality.
Bearing in mind for the Ka'bah as Baitullah is equivalent to thinking of Him, the Prophet, ultimately. As He is with Allah, or at least, when the name of Allah mentioned, His name is following. Recalling Allah by thinking back to Baitullah and/or His messenger, Muhammad SAW.
Wallahu a'lam.
Written by : Prof. Dr. H. Imam Suprayogo - (Expert Council of Thursina International Islamic Boarding School)