Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever is a mosquito-borne disease that occurs in tropical and subtropical regions of the world.For mild dengue fever, it will cause high fever and flu-like symptoms. Meanwhile, for severe dengue, it can cause serious bleeding, a sudden drop in blood pressure (shock) and even death.

Millions of cases of dengue hemorrhagic fever infection occur worldwide each year.Dengue fever is most common in Southeast Asia,the western Pacific islands, Latin America and Africa. But now the disease has spread to new areas, including localized outbreaks in Europe and the southern United States.

Now researchers are trying to make a dengue fever vaccine. For now, in areas where dengue fever is common, the best way to prevent infection is to avoid mosquito bites and take the necessary steps to reduce the mosquito population.

Dengue fever is caused by one of four types of dengue virus. You cannot get this disease because you are around infected people because this disease is transmitted through mosquito bites. Two mosquitoes that can transmit this virus are Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus.

The two types of mosquitoes that most often transmit the dengue virus are commonly found both in and around settlements. 

When a mosquito bites a person infected with the dengue virus, the virus enters the mosquito. Then, when the infected mosquito bites another person, the virus enters that person's bloodstream and causes infection

After a person recovers from this disease, they will have long-term immunity against the type of virus that infected them, but not against the other three types of dengue virus.

This means you could be infected again in the future by any of the other three strains. Your risk of getting this disease at a severe level will increase if you get dengue fever for the second, third or fourth time.

Many people do not experience signs or symptoms of dengue hemorrhagic fever infection. When symptoms do occur,they are mistaken for another illness, such as the flu. Usually symptoms will appear from four to 10 days after you are bitten by a mosquito.

This disease can cause a high fever of up to 40 degrees Celsius. In addition, some other symptoms,including:

Headache.

• Muscle, bone or joint pain.
• Nausea and vomiting.
• Pain behind the eye
• Swollen glands.
• Rash.

Most people recover within a week or so. In some cases, the symptoms get worse and can be life-threatening. This is called severe dengue, dengue hemorrhagic fever or dengue shock syndrome.

Severe dengue occurs when blood vessels become damaged and leak. This condition will cause the number of clot-forming cells(thrombocytes) in the bloodstream to decrease. This can lead to shock, internal bleeding, organ failure and even death.

The warning signs of dengue fever are severe and constitute an emergency and can develop quickly. Warning signs usually begin the first day or two after the fever goes away, including:

• Severe stomach ache.
• Constant vomiting.
• Bleeding from the gums or nose.
• Blood in urine, stool, or vomit.
• Bleeding under the skin, which looks like a bruise.
• Difficult or rapid breathing.
• Fatigue.
• Irritability or restlessness.

Diagnosing the disease can be difficult because its signs and symptoms can easily be confused with those of other diseases, such as chikungunya, Zika virus, malaria and typhoid fever. The doctor will likely ask about medical history and travel. The doctor will also take a blood sample to be tested in the laboratory as evidence of infection with one of the dengue viruses.

Severe dengue fever can cause several complications, such as internal bleeding and organ damage. Blood pressure can also drop to dangerous levels to cause shock. In some cases, severe dengue fever can also cause death.

Women who catch this disease during pregnancy can pass the virus to the baby during delivery. In addition, babies of mothers who contracted the disease during pregnancy have a higher risk of premature delivery, low birth weight, or fetal distress.

Unfortunately there is no specific treatment for this disease. While recovering, you should drink lots of fluids. Call your doctor right away if you have the following signs and symptoms of dehydration:

• Reduced urination.
• Little or no tears.
• Dry mouth or lips.
• Lethargy or confusion.

cold or clammy extremities :

Over-the-counter medications such as acetaminophen can help reduce muscle aches and fever. However, if you have this disease, you should avoid other types of pain relievers, including aspirin, ibuprofen and naproxen sodium. The reason is, this pain reliever can increase the risk of bleeding complications.

If you have severe dengue fever, you will need:

• Supportive care in hospital.
• Intravenous (IV).
• fluid and electrolyte replacement.
• Blood pressure monitoring.
• Blood transfusion to replace blood loss.

The World Health Organization emphasizes that a vaccine by itself is not an effective tool for reducing dengue fever in areas where the disease is common. Prevention of mosquito bites and mosquito population control are still the main methods of preventing the spread of dengue fever.

If you live or travel to an area that is frequently affected by this disease, the following tips can help reduce the risk of mosquito bites:

Use air conditioning or mosquito nets that are installed to ventilate and bed. Also, the mosquitoes that carry the dengue virus are most active from dawn to dusk, but they can also bite at night. Wear protective clothing when you go to mosquito infested areas, wear long sleeves, long pants, socks and shoes.

Use insect repellents such as permethrin as they can be applied to clothing, shoes, camping gear and mosquito nets. You can also buy clothing made with permethrin already in it. For skin, use a repellent that contains at least a 10 percent concentration of DEET.

Reducing mosquito habitat by covering stagnant water. Mosquitoes that carry the dengue virus usually live in and around homes, breeding in stagnant water which can collect on used car tires. You can help reduce the mosquito population by eliminating the habitats where they lay their eggs. 

At least once a week, empty and clean containers that catch stagnant water, such as planting containers, animal plates, and flower vases. Keep the water bowl closed between cleanings.

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ASTHMA

Asthma is a chronic disease of the respiratory tract characterized by shortness of breath due to inflammation and narrowing of the airways. Asthma can be suffered by all age groups, both young and old.

Asthma sufferers have more sensitive respiratory tract than normal people. When the lungs are exposed to asthma triggers, the muscles in the airways stiffen, making the airways narrow. In addition, phlegm production also increases. The combination of these conditions makes sufferers experience asthma symptoms.

Based on the report of the Indonesian Ministry of Health in 2018, it is estimated that 2.4 percent of the entire Indonesian population suffers from asthma. Meanwhile, according to WHO data in 2019, asthma sufferers worldwide reached 262 million people, with the death rate from asthma reaching 461,000 people.

Asthma occurs when the muscles in the airways narrow and tighten. This condition makes the respiratory tract experience swelling or inflammation and produces excessively thick mucus or phlegm. As a result, people with asthma will find it difficult to breathe.

The cause of asthma is still not known with certainty. However, there are allegations that this condition is related to genetic and environmental factors. The asthma triggers themselves can vary for each sufferer, including:

Respiratory tract infections, such as the flu

Allergens (substances that trigger allergies), such as animal dander, mites, dust, and pollen Exposure to chemical fumes, cigarette smoke and air pollution Weather conditions, such as storms, cold or hot air, humid or windy weather, and drastic changes in temperature Room conditions that are damp, moldy, or dusty stress Excessive emotions, such as protracted sadness, uncontrollable anger, or laughing out loud Physical activity or exercise that is too strenuousMedications, such as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory pain relievers (such as aspirin or ibuprofen) and beta-blockers Food or drink containing additives, for example jam, shrimp, processed food, ready-to-eat food, packaged fruit juice, beer and wine,Food allergies, for example to shrimp or nuts Acid reflux disease (GERD) There are several factors that can increase a person's risk of developing asthma, namely:

Gender is male in children, and female in adolescents or adults Family history of asthma or atopic allergies, such as food allergies, allergic rhinitis, or eczema Overweight or obesity History of bronchiolitis or lung infection in childhood Born with a weight below normal Premature birth, especially if a ventilator is needed Smoking habits, including in pregnant women Exposure to secondhand smoke as a child Jobs that are at risk of exposure to chemicals, such as farmers, hairdressers, or factory workers Asthma can be characterized by various symptoms. These symptoms can last continuously, come and go, or only occur at certain times, for example when you are exercising. The severity of the symptoms also varies, from mild to severe.

 

The main symptom of asthma is difficulty breathing, which can include:

It's hard to breathe Cough The chest feels tight, painful, and feels like pressure

Wheezing or wheezing The above complaints can resemble the symptoms of other diseases. However, these complaints can be suspected of being caused by asthma if they have the following characteristics:

Worse in the morning or at night Disappear on the same day Arises or gets worse when the patient is infected with a virus, such as a cold Triggered by exercise, allergies, cold air, or excessive breathing when laughing or crying Besides that, there is also the term asthma attack, which is marked by a worsening of symptoms. Asthma attacks can occur suddenly or over several days. This condition is characterized by more serious symptoms, such as :

Symptoms of coughing, wheezing, and tightness in the chest that are getting more frequent and worse Trouble speaking, eating, or sleeping due to difficulty breathingLips and fingers that look blue Need to use the inhaler more often Heart rate increases Dizzy, tired, or sleepy Faint Immediately see a doctor if you or your family experience symptoms of an asthma attack, especially if accompanied by the following conditions:

Cannot be relieved by using an inhaler  Very fast breathing Shortness of breath and wheezing that gets worse very quickly

Cough that's hard to stop or wheezing that's loud enough to breathe Shortness of breath when doing light activities Anxiety and panic The color of the fingers, lips and gums becomes bluish or pale Chest pain or pressure

It's hard to talk Pale face and cold sweat

A severe asthma attack can be life-threatening. Immediately seek medical help to the emergency room to get further treatment.

Asthma treatment aims to relieve symptoms and prevent asthma attacks from occurring.The doctor will adjust the treatment method to the cause of asthma, as well as the patient's age, severity of the condition, and response to treatment.

Asthma treatment can be done in the short term or long term. The following is an explanation of each method and its treatment:

Short Term Treatment Short-term treatment methods aim to quickly relieve asthma attacks while they are occurring and prevent symptoms from recurring. There are three types of drugs that can be used in this method, namely:

1. Short-acting beta2-agonist inhalers

Inhalers can be used for quick relief of symptoms during an asthma attack. This medicine can open narrowed airways so that air can get back in. Although inhalers can easily relieve asthma symptoms, they should only be used as directed by a doctor. This is because its use should not be too frequent and needs to be recorded every week. In addition, sufferers should understand very well how to use this asthma drug properly, so that the results are maximized.

2. Oral or infusion corticosteroids

The doctor will prescribe corticosteroids to relieve inflammation in the respiratory tract.

3. Anticholinergic drugs

Anticholinergic drugs, such as ipratropium and tiotropoium, are used to relax the airways so that the patient can breathe more easily.

Long Term Treatment

Long-term treatment aims to relieve symptoms by reducing inflammation and preventing narrowing of the airways. This method is done by taking drugs regularly, such as:

Corticosteroids in inhaled or pill form, to reduce the body's response to inflammation Injectable biologic drugs, such as omalizumab, mepolizumab, reslizumab, and benralizumab, which function to relieve the body's response to allergens in people with severe asthma The antihistamine drug ketotifen, as an adjunctive therapy to reduce the frequency, duration, and severity of asthma.

Leukotriene-modifying drugs, such as montelukast, zafirlukast, and zileuton, to reduce inflammation and keep the airways open Mast cell stabilizers, such as cromolyn, to prevent inflammation of the airways when exposed to allergens or other causes of asthma by preventing immune cells from producing inflammation-promoting signals Immunotherapy, in the form of inhalation, tablets, or syrup, to reduce the body's response to allergens that cause asthma Long-acting beta agonist bronchodilator inhalers, such as salmeterol and procaterol, to prevent narrowing of the airways Asthma attack is a life-threatening emergency. In these conditions, the doctor will give medicines via a nebulizer or infusion. If needed, doctors can also provide oxygen therapy or breathing aids, such as ventilators or oxygen cylinders.

Bronchial Thermoplasty

thermoplasty is surgery to treat severe asthma and cannot be treated with other methods of treatment. Even so, not all people with asthma are suitable for this procedure.

This procedure is performed by inserting a thin, flexible tube into the lung, to warm up the muscles around the airways. The goal is to damage these muscles so that the narrowing of the airways and asthma attacks can be reduced.

Asthma is difficult to prevent,because the cause cannot be known with certainty. Even so, there are several efforts that can be done to avoid asthma attacks, namely:

Undergoing asthma treatment that has been prescribed by a doctor, including by taking medicines for asthma regularly and according to the doctor's instructions Get regular flu and pneumonia vaccinations Know the triggers for the appearance of asthma symptoms and avoid them Watch for asthma symptoms, such as coughing, wheezing, or shortness of breath Treat asthma symptoms as early as possible by taking medications or stopping activities that can trigger attackConsultation and examination with a doctor if treatment is not able to relieve symptoms Live a healthy lifestyle by consuming a balanced nutritious diet, exercising regularly at light intensity, and not smoking Lose weight if you are obese Manage stress well.

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ACID REFLUX DISEASE

Acid reflux disease or gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is the appearance of a burning feeling in the chest due to stomach acid rising up into the esophagus. Symptoms of stomach acid disease appear at least twice a week.

Acid reflux or gastric acid can be experienced by adults or children. Symptoms of gastric disease are often suspected of being a heart attack or coronary heart disease, because the symptoms are almost similar to chest pain.

Although not as deadly as a heart attack, stomach acid or GERD needs to be treated so it doesn't cause complications.

Acid reflux disease or GERD is caused by weakening of the muscles in the lower esophagus or lower esophageal sphincter (LES). This muscle is shaped like a ring that can open and close the esophagus.

When eating, the LES muscles will relax so that food can enter from the esophagus into the stomach. After food descends into the stomach, this muscle will tighten and close.

In GERD sufferers, the LES muscle weakens so it cannot close. As a result, stomach contents and stomach acid come back up into the esophagus.There are several conditions that can cause the LES muscles to weaken, namely:

• Obesity
• Pregnancy
• Elderly
• Gastroparesis 

which is the weakening of the stomach wall muscles so that gastric emptying slows down Scleroderma, which is a disease of the connective tissue Hiatal hernia, namely the entry of the stomach into the chest cavity In infants, increased stomach acid usually occurs because the LES muscle is still in the process of growing. Therefore, this disease can heal itself as the child grows.

Even so, symptoms of increased stomach acid in babies, such as spitting up or burping after feeding or eating, need to be watched out for if it doesn't go away after 1 year of age.

When stomach acid rises, the walls of the esophagus and mouth can become irritated.This condition can cause a sour taste in the back of the mouth and a burning sensation in the chest (heartburn) with or without being accompanied by shortness of breath.

Both of these symptoms mainly occur after eating and can be worse when the patient lies down or bends over. Apart from a sour taste in the back of the mouth and heartburn, acid reflux disease or GERD also experiences the following symptoms:

Bad breath A feeling of a lump in the throat, especially when swallowing Easy to fill Frequent burping and hoarse voice Sore throat that doesn't go away and pain when swallowing Nausea and vomiting Chronic cough without phlegm or chronic dry cough, especially at night Symptoms of increased stomach acid are more common at night, causing difficulty sleeping. GERD can also cause symptoms of asthma and inflammation of the vocal cords (laryngitis).

Treatment of stomach acid or GERD can be done with lifestyle changes, consumption of drugs, or surgery. Here is the explanation:

Lifestyle Changes In order to relieve the symptoms of increased stomach acid, the doctor will advise the patient to make lifestyle changes first. The changes referred to include:

Lose weight if you are overweight Avoid foods and drinks that cause stomach acid to rise, such as caffeine and alcohol Eat smaller portions but more often Do not smoke Limiting or reducing consumption of certain drugs, such as aspirin and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs Don't wear tight clothes Do not slouch, sit back, or lie down, for at least 3 hours after eating Sleep on your left side or use extra pillows to elevate your body from the waist up

Drugs

A number of drugs are given to treat increased stomach acid (GERD), including:

1. Drugs that neutralize stomach acid

These drugs are called antacids and are sold over the counter. Antacids can relieve symptoms of stomach acid disease quickly.

2. Drugs that reduce stomach acid production

Unlike antacids which immediately neutralize stomach acid, these drugs work more slowly but can relieve symptoms for a longer time, because they don't just neutralize stomach acid. By reducing stomach acid production, inflammation in the esophagus can also improve.

Examples of drugs that reduce stomach acid production are H2 antagonist drugs (for example, cimetidine, famotidine,or ranitidine) and proton pump inhibitor drugs (for example, lansoprazole or omeprazole), and potassium-competitive acid blockers (for example, vonoprazan).

3. Drugs that accelerate the process of gastric emptying These drugs are called prokinetics and should only be taken with a doctor's prescription. Examples of these drugs are metoclopramide, domperidone, or cisapride. Emptying stomach contents more quickly can prevent stomach contents from rising into the esophagus.

Operation Surgery is the final treatment step for dealing with GERD or increased stomach acid, especially if lifestyle changes and medications are not effective in treating symptoms.

Surgery is also performed if the patient has experienced complications, such as narrowing of the esophagus which makes it difficult for food to go down into the stomach. The types of operations that can be performed include:

1.LES muscle binding surgery or fundoplication

This operation aims to prevent stomach acid from rising by binding the top of the stomach or the area around the LES muscle.

2. LINX tool installation operation

This magnetic ring-shaped device is wrapped around the LES muscle area, so that the area is only open when food or drink passes through the esophagus.

Apart from surgery, actions to strengthen the LES area can also be performed with an endoscope. In this procedure, the doctor will stitch and tie the lower part of the esophagus (LES area) with the help of a special tool in the form of a camera tube.

Complications can occur if stomach acid or GERD lasts a long time or is not treated thoroughly. These complications include:

Injury to the wall of the esophagus Stomach acid can erode the walls of the esophagus and cause sores or ulcers. Ulcers in the esophagus can bleed, and cause pain and difficulty swallowing.

Esophageal narrowing

The walls of the esophagus can be damaged because they are continuously irritated by stomach acid. Prolonged irritation can cause injury and scar tissue to form in the esophagus. This condition can make the esophagus or esophagus narrow.

Barrett's esophagus Barrett's esophagus is a precancerous condition of the esophagus. This condition occurs due to cell changes in the wall of the esophagus due to continuous irritation of stomach acid. This condition is at risk of becoming esophageal cancer.Prevention of stomach acid disease can be done by changing diet, drinking, and lifestyle. These changes include, namely:

Maintain body weight so that it is always ideal Lose weight if you are obese Avoid foods and drinks that trigger stomach acid to rise, for example, spicy, sour, high-fat foods, as well as coffee and alcoholic beverages Limit consumption of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs Do not lie down immediately after eating Implement a regular eating schedule Avoid wearing clothes that are too tight.

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AMNESIA

Amnesia or a loss of understanding is a condition that prevents someone from understanding facts, information, or ideas that have previously been communicated to them. Even if it is rather ringing, gangguan daya ingat akibat forgetfulness may also be able to disrupt the life of the subject.

Amnesia is characterized by the whole or partial loss of all mental memories. Despite this, people with amnesia can usually recognize themselves, but they are only really motivated to remember recent events or things that happened in the past.

Amnesia and dementia are frequently linked, yet they are actually two different conditions. Demensia is a gangguan on a day of insight together with the impairment of cognitive function, whereas amnesia is a condition of memory loss that can be temporary or permanent.

Amnesia is caused by a limbic system disorder that is present in the opposite side of the brain. The limbic system is a valuable tool for shaping an individual's understanding and emotions.

Many conditions below may cause problems with the limbic system.

• Stroke.
• Cedera on the head, typically following Ensefalitis or peradangan otak.
• otak Kejang tumor.

Penyakit otak degeneratif, such as Alzheimer's disease or dementia Alcohol use among minuman in a panjang due to prejudice consumption of the relevant drug products, such as benzodiazepines and pain relievers Decreased oxygen supply to the brain, in response to a rise in monocarboxylate levels, gangguan during pernapasan, or jantung scream Trauma psychological, particularly following a sexual offense The primary symptom of amnesia is the loss of memory from the past or difficulty remembering recent events.Based on the underlying cause, amnesia can take on several forms, including:

1.Anterior Amnesia

Such amnesia makes it difficult for the sufferer to comprehend new information. In addition, gangguan ingatan associated with retrograde amnesia can be very severe, for example if a person consumes alcohol in large quantities. Yet, if there is an injury to the outside of the head, amnesia of this kind may also be quite permanent.

2. Amnesia retrograde

Penderita is unable to infer information about past events in this situation. Gangguan in this case may start with a new understanding that has changed, and then proceed with a more profound understanding, such as a recent understanding.

3. Temporary global amnesia

Global amnesia while still not fully understood. However, memory loss in this condition is usually mild and temporary. When experiencing this type of amnesia, the sufferer will feel confused or anxious that comes and goes and repeats.

4. Infantile amnesia

Infantile amnesis is a condition that causes a person to be unable to remember events that occurred in the first 3 to 5 years of life. This condition is also called childhood amnesia.

The doctor will ask questions and answers about the symptoms experienced by the patient, medical history, and medications that the patient is taking or has ever taken. If the patient has difficulty answering the questions asked, the doctor will conduct a debriefing with family members or relatives of the patient.

In addition, the doctor will also carry out a thorough physical examination, including a neurological examination (nervous system function).

To confirm the diagnosis, the doctor will recommend the patient to carry out a series of the following supporting examinations:

Cognitive tests, to check the ability to think and remember Blood test, to detect infection in the brain MRI or CT scan, to see any damage, bleeding, and brain tumors Electroencephalogram (EEG), to detect electrical activity in the brain

Amnesia treatment aims to improve memory impairment and treat the underlying cause of amnesia. Treatment methods that can be done include:

1.Drugs

Until now there is no drug that can restore the memory of amnesia sufferers. However, doctors can provide medication to treat the underlying cause of amnesia. Vitamin supplements are also sometimes given to prevent further damage to the nervous system.

2. Occupational therapy

Patients will be advised to undergo occupational therapy. This therapy aims to help patients recognize new information and utilize existing memories.

3. Use of assistive devices

The use of assistive devices, such as smartphones, telephones and electronic agendas, will help patients remember their daily activities.

In addition, notebooks and photographs, such as photos of places or photos of people, can also be used by patients to remember events or people around them.

Amnesia can interfere with the sufferer's daily life. If it occurs continuously, this condition can cause a decrease in quality of life. Sufferers may experience difficulty at work, school, or socializing due to this condition.

If the amnesia is severe enough, some sufferers even have to receive supervision or stay in a rehabilitation institution.

Amnesia is caused by damage to the brain. The best way that can be done to prevent amnesia is to avoid injury and interference with the brain. Here are some things to do:

Do not consume alcoholic beverages in excess

Wear safety equipment when driving, such as a helmet when driving a motorcycle or a seat belt when driving a car

Eat a balanced nutritious diet and maintain an ideal body weight to avoid stroke

Carry out routine checks to the doctor if you have an infectious disease in order to reduce the risk of spreading it to the brain

Seek immediate medical attention if you experience symptoms of a stroke or brain aneurysm, such as a severe headache, numbness, or paralysis on one side of the body.

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Deciding on a Broker

You might need to engage a broker to manage your assets for you, depending on the sort of investing you intend to perform. Brokers are those who work for brokerage firms and can trade stocks on the stock market. You could be unsure about your need for a broker. Yes, it is the solution. You must have a broker if you want to purchase or sell equities on the stock exchange.

In order to get their license, stockbrokers must pass two distinct exams. The majority of brokers have a background in business or finance and a bachelor's or master's degree, and these assessments are highly challenging.

Understanding the distinction between a broker and a stock market analyst is crucial. A stock analyst examines the market and makes predictions about its future course and the performance of individual stocks. A stock broker is not there to study stocks; they are just there to carry out your orders to purchase or sell stocks.

In most situations, commissions on sales are how brokers are paid. Your broker will receive a predetermined portion of the transaction when you order them to purchase or sell a stock. A lot of brokers impose a flat cost "per transaction".

Brokers can be divided into two categories: full-service brokers and cheap brokers. Brokers who offer full services often have access to a wider variety of products, may give you advise on making investments, and are typically compensated through commissions.

Discount brokers often don't give advise or conduct any research; they simply carry out your instructions without any frills or extras.

Therefore, choosing between a full service broker and a cheap broker is the most important decision you must make when it comes to brokers.

To make sure you are investing wisely if you are new to investing, you might need to use a full service broker. They can provide you with the expertise you now lack. However, if you already have stock market expertise, all you truly need is a discount broker to execute your transactions.

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Regarding Online Trading

The development of the Internet has significantly altered how we live our lives and conduct our private affairs. We can shop, bank, pay our bills, and even go on dates online!
 
Even stocks may be bought and sold online. Brokers appreciate being able to take orders via the Internet rather than the phone, and traders enjoy having access to their accounts anytime they choose.
 
The majority of brokers and brokerage firms now provide their clients with internet trading. The fact that fees and commissions are frequently reduced when trading online is another fantastic feature. Online trading has advantages, but it also has some disadvantages.
 
Being able to actually speak with a broker might be quite helpful if you are new to investing. Online trading might be risky for you if you lack knowledge of the stock market. If so, be careful to educate yourself as much as you can on stock trading before you begin trading online.
 
You should be aware that you do not have an associated computer with Internet connection. It won't always be possible for you to make a deal online. If this is the case, you must ensure that the online broker will allow you to phone and chat with a broker. Whether you are a seasoned trader or a novice, this is true.
 
Additionally, choosing an established online brokerage firm is a smart choice. Of course, you won't discover one that's been there for fifty years, but you may locate a firm that's been for that long and now provides internet trade.
Online trading is a wonderful thing, but not everyone is suited for it. Before deciding to do your trading online, be sure you are thoroughly knowledgeable in the process.

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Parable Many train passengers think that the driver controls the speed of the train. They forget that there is a simple worker who holds a small stick and, with that staff, directs the whole train regardless of the will of the driver. The question is, in whose hand is the control rod of your heart?

Bismillah, the road you are going through is very steep and slippery. The length of the trip sometimes makes the feet get out of the way without me realizing it. Therefore, we all must master our control stick and never surrender it except to Allah who is the most directing you to the straight path to Him.

Many of us hand over the reins to their wives. the wife then made him turn from seeking knowledge to seeking treasure. Many also hand over the reins to their children who then turn them into lovers of the world. In whose hand is the reins of your Heart? To whom do you hand over? To your friends? To your teacher or your boss?

Brother, Surrender Your Heart to Allah SWT, Rosullah SAW. Said, ''Know that the sultan (ruler) and the Koran will be separated. Therefore, Follow the Al-Quran Wherever he Go''. To Follow Al-Quran, Shari'a and Religion, We must master the control stick.

The Control Stick Is Very Important. A small error in use can cause a train to go off the right track, or even crash and flip over. Therefore, Take control of every smallest particle in your heart and direct it only to Allah SWT!. Run the train yourself on one rail: The rail of truth to Allah swt. 

 Brother, you traveled towards Allah for many years, Then you changed. What made you change? Who made you change? Why did you change and turn? Why did your feet slip and stray from this path of Allah?

The control stick also functions to control us to the right path. When we stray, confused, complacent, lost or make mistakes and sins, we must return. Allah, the most glorious, accepts the repentance of His servant who begs for forgiveness. His words '' And whoever does evil and wrongs himself, then he asks Allah's forgiveness, surely he will find Allah most forgiving, most merciful'' Therefore return to Allah, focus on Him, and persist in his way !

With that control stick, Change your direction! Set your heart on the straight path! straighten your path, arrange your journey, and turn your heart's face towards Him, surely you will find Allah, the most merciful, the most merciful, master the control stick of your heart, you will surely reach Allah. this piece of article is written at a time of self-reflection which often ignores the Conscience which is when the conscience wishes to remember but other whispers spring up in one's mind to ignore it .. never go against the conscience that wants to guide it before you pass and your regrets come, try to explore them by contemplating asking for directions so that the steps you take are always on the rails and don't burden you with opposition to conscience that makes you dark at heart to ignore the instructions given to you.

Isn't the thing that looks at me growing day by day with hints. But why do I sometimes ignore it. will it all be part of the journey or is it part of the knowledge that can be learned from my journey of learning. now I'm grateful for the pleasures of life that God has given me. Health is actually good, which sometimes I think is normal. even though behind that sometimes pensive seeing hospitals where many sick people they take medicine looking for healing. thank you for this favor. thank you for the journey that brought me to this point, hopefully today tomorrow I can continue to explore the potential within myself which leads me to true gratitude and Allah gives me guidance that makes me more grateful for the meaning of this ongoing journey... AMEN

The next article will hopefully serve as a reminder for me of my awareness today and make me better at responding

HASBUNALLAH WANIKMAL WAKIL NIKMAL MAULA WANIKMAN NASIR.

None of our efforts are created to want something without Allah's permission, Allah is our representative in all matters. and there was no written submission attempt at his will.. 

 

Thank you          

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asalamualaikum semoga memberi wawasan tentang sejarah peradapan islam dan rosullullah Shallalahu Alaihi Wasam.

Pada Hakikatnya Istilah Sirah Nabawiyah merupakan istilah tentang risalah bahwa rosulullah Shallallahu Alaihi wa Salam Kepada masyarakat manusia. untuk mengeluarkan mereka dari kegelapan kepada cahaya, dari penyembahan Terhadap hamba kepada penyembahan terhadap allah. jika tidak mengambarkan secara pas dan mengena kecuali setelah membandingkan hal hal di balik risalah ini dan pengaruhnya. berangkat dari sinilah kami merasa perlu mengemukakan sedikit uraian tentang kaum kaum bangsa arab dan perkembangannya sebelum islam, serta kondisi - kondisi saat beliau diutus sebagai rosul.

Posisi Bangsa Arab

    Menurut Bahasa, Arab Artinya Padang pasir, Tanah Gundul dan gersang yang tiada air dan tanamanya. Sebutan dengan istilah ini sudah diberikan sejak dahulu kala kepada jazirah Arab, Sebagaimana sebutan yang diberikan kepada suatu kaum yang di sesuaikan sesuai daerah tertentu, lalu mereka menjadikan sebagai tempat tinggal.

    Jazirah Arab Dibatasi oleh laut merah Dan gurun sinai di sebelah barat, di sebelah timur di batasi teluk arab dan sebagian besar negara iraq bagian selatan, di sebelah selatan di batasi laut arab yang bersambung dengan laut india, disebelah utara dibatasi negri syam dan bagian kecil dari negara iraq, sekalipun mungkin ada sedikit perbedaan dalam penentuan batasan ini. Luasnya membentang antara satu juta mill kali satu juta tiga ratus ribu mil.

    Jazirah Arab memiliki peranan yang sangat besar karena letak geografisnya. sedangkan di lihat dari kondisi internasionalnya, jazirah arab hanya di kelilingi gurun dan pasir di segala sudutnya. karena kondisi seperti inilah yang membuat Jazirah Arab seperti benteng pertahanan yang kokoh, yang tidak memperkenankan bangsa asing untuk menjajah, mencaplok dan Menguasai Bangsa Arab. Oleh Karena itu Kita Bisa Melihat Penduduk Jazirah Arab yang hidup merdeka dan bebas dalam segala urusan semenjak zaman dahulu. Sekalipun begitu mereka tetap hidup berdampingan dengan dua imperium yang besar saat itu, yang serangannya tak mungkin bisa di hadang andaikan tidak ada benteng pertahanan yang kokoh seperti itu.

    Sedangkan hubungan dengan dunia luar, Jazirah Arab terletak di benua yang sudah di kenal semenjak dahulu kala, yang mempertautkan daratan dan lautan.  sebelah laut merupakan kunci untuk masuk kebenua afrika, sebelah timur laut merupakan kunci untuk masuk kebenua Eropa dan sebelah timur merupakan pintu masuk bagi bangsa-bangsa non arab, timur tengah dan timur dekat, terus membentang ke india dan cina. setiap benua merupakan lautan yang berlayar tentu akan bersandar di ujungnya.

    Karena letak geografisnya seperti itu pula, sebelah utara dan sebelah selatan dari Jazirah Arab Untuk saling tukar-menukarperniagaan, peradapan, agama dan seni. 

Baca selengkapnya di bagian Dua Kaum Kaum Bangsa Arab...

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Indonesia

Ratu mengkhawatirkan kesehatan Yang Mulia dan merekomendasikan dia untuk tetap berada di bawah pengawasan medis," kata sebuah pernyataan Istana seperti dilansir BBC, Kamis

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 (8/9)."Following further evaluation this morning, the Queen's doctors are concerned about Her Majesty's health and recommend that she remains under medical supervision," a Palace statement said.

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"Kami mendoakan yang terbaik untuknya,dan mengirimkan yang terbaik untuk Keluarga Kerajaan," ucapnnya.

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"We wish him the best, and send the best to the Royal Family,"he said.

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Kondisi Ratu Elizabeth

Untuk diketahui, Ratu Elizabeth II berada di bawah pengawasan medis di Balmoral, Skotlandia. Pengawasan dilakukan usai dokter istana menyatakan kekhawatiran atas kesehatan Ratu Elizabeth

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Queen Elizabeth's Condition

To note, Queen Elizabeth II is under medical supervision in Balmoral, Scotland. Surveillance comes after palace doctors expressed concern over Queen Elizabeth's health

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"Sang Ratu tetap nyaman dan berada di Balmoral," sambung pernyataan itu. Next halaman

English

"The Queen remains comfortable and at Balmoral," the statement continued. Next page

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GUNAKAN HATI UNTUK BERSIKAP DAN MENYIKAPI KEHIDUPAN

Asalamualaikum bismillahirohmanirrohim,,

Semoga kita sebagai mahluk allah senantiasa selalu di berikan kelapangan hati dan kebersihan hati.

Kali ini artikel yang di buat saya khususkan untuk diri saya pribadi sebagai gambaran tentang sebuah pemaknaan pentingnya diri kita untuk selalu mengingat allah serta menjernihkan fikiran kita terhadap hal hal yang menyimpang dengan berprasanka buruk dan negatif. Karna itu semua adalah sebuah pola dasar kita membentuk tentang kita Dalam bersikap dan menyikapi sebuah keadaan serta kondisi.

Di jalan yang serba digital ini, sebagai mahluk allah sering kali mata kita tertipu dengan zahirnya. Sedangkan yang kita ketahui bahwa orang yang dekat dengan allah, selain dari para rosul dan nabi-nabinya itu adalah para aulia para kekasih allah, semata mata mereka mencari ridho allah serta meminta petunjuk dari allah saw agar bisa bertemu dengan jalanya.

Dan tidak kalah penting di sini saya akan sedikit mengulas sebuah sejarah di mana di kitip dari cerita imam al-gozali ahli dalam ilmu-ilmu dan hukum-hukum beliau pernah di suatu ketika pada saat sholat berjamaah dan sebagai imam sholat bersama adiknya, beliau terfokus dalam sholat , dalam sebuah bacaan doa yg menerangkan bab haid atau darah , oleh karnanya waktu sholatnya beliau tidak bisa khusuk dengan ibadahnya beliau terniang dari isi surat yang di baca tersebut menjadikan pola pemikiran yang kurang begitu enak karna dalam sholatnya beliau membayangkan melihat darah haid . Dan usai salam beliau pun di ceritakan dalam kisahnya adiknya menyaut kenapa imam al-gozali kenapa pada saat sholat engkau berfokus kepada darah bukankah engkau seharusnya berfokus kepada allah saat engkau beribadah. Dan imam al -gozali tersentak kaget keheranan mengapa adik beliau begitu peka terhadap apa yang terlintas dalam benak sholatnya itu. Setelah kejadian itu beliau beristifar kepada allah. setelah kejadian itu dari adiknya ia pun mendapatkan belajaran berharga sepengal kisah di atas yang mungkin bisa saya kita  petik adalah bukan hanya kita yang belajar agama tentang ilmu-ilmu dan hukum-hukum nya saja,

 tapi saya pribadi yang seharusnya belajar agama dan mensifati maknanya, Untuk bisa di ambil hikmah untuk pegangan diri menyikapi dan bersikap secara positif tak harus mengambil ilmu yang di ketahui sebagai pengetahuan semata, tapi penerapan hikmah yang di ambil secara monotone sesuai contek nya itu kurang begitu efektif. Karna kita tidak tau apapun tentang kebenaran penilaian pribadi kita mungkin belum tentu benar karna itu adalah presepsi yang di olah melalui akal. Tapi yang perlu kita ambil dari sudut pandang kita tentang ilmu adalah sisi positif yang bisa kita ambil dan kita bisa memaknai sesuai dengan pengetahuan itu, penerapan untuk pribadi kita bisa di kumpulkan . Secara dzohir perubahan itu sangat lah mustahil tapi hidayah itu mesti di jemput dengan berbagai cara dan metode bisa di paksa kepada diri kita agar kedepan menjadi sebuah hal biasa dan membiasakan butuh proses jadi janganlah putus asa karna allah memberikan petunjuk dan kita cuma menjalaninya, terpenting niat kita awal itu kepada allah adalah kebaikan serta nilai manfaat yang bisa di lakukan selagi masih di dunia fana ini, bila mana allah membuka jalanya kita akan semakin di tunjukan pintu-pintu yang membuat kita semakin tergugah dalam menjalani kehidupan ini dengan rasa syukur yang bisa di rasakan oleh batin kita.

mungkin akal bertentangan dengan sebuah arah hati tapi bila mana kenikmatan yang di rasa mulai tumbuh kita akan takut rasa itu hilang, di ambil kembali. Karna tidaklah mudah amanat titipan allah itu di berikan kembali kalo kita tidaklah menjaganya tetap ada. 

Semoga pribadiku kelak bisa bermanfaat karna rasa syukur (kebesaran allah memberikan kewelas asihanya kepadaku), orang yang banyak dosa tidak luput akan kesalahan tapi allah selalu beri petunjuk dengan caranya, dari setiap hari tikdaklah mudah saya menerapkann tp saya akan berusaha sebisa mungkin agar menjadi kebiasaan berlaku tidak untuk penilaian tapi berlaku karna pertanggung jawaban saya berusaha belajar lebih baik agar bisa menjadi kebiasaan yang tidaklah membuat saya menjadi menyiakan waktu yang nantinya akan terlewat. Tidak ada kata terlambat setelah kesadaran itu tumbuh karna semua itu adalah bentuk izinnya allah serta rahmat darinya. Karna hari esok mungkin tidaklah ada yang tau , Ada sisi positif yang bisa di ambil manfaat serta ilmu sebagai pondasi melatih lebih baik , bukan dari kejadiannya saja akan lebih pentingnya buntuk diri kita akan tetapi nilai dan mensifati allah sebagai bentuk pengingat kita akan kita sebagai mahluk yang di ciptakan.

Nikmati hujan dengan kenyamananmu mungkin karna esok semua akan di butuhkan pada waktunya di saat yang tepat . Jadi simpanlah rapat2. 

Lihatlah petir yang datang bersama hujan

Atau lihatlah pelangi yang muncul 

Semuanya ada maksud dan tujuan di setiap kejadian ada pesan darinya yang di dengar oleh hati yang perlu di dengarkan.

 

Hasbunallah wanikalwakil nikmalmaula wanikmal nasir la haula wala kuwata ila bilahil adhil hil adhim..

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Allah selalu menyertai seluruh makhluk-Nya,InnAllaha ma’akum ainama kuntum. Allah selalu bersama kalian semua di manapun kalianberada. Nah, perihal kesertaan-Nya ini sulit dimengerti jika kalian belum faham, belumkenal dengan Sifat Allah. “Mana, katanyaAllah bersama kita, di mana?” Kita ma’rifat kepada Allah itu ada dua macam, ada ma’rifat bidzatillah dan ma’rifat bishifati wa asma’illah.

Bagi umumnya manusia di alam dunia ini, hanya bisa mengenal kepada Allah SWT Sifat-Nya dan Asma-Nya saja. Sifat Qodrat (Kuasa), Irodat (Berkehendak), Sama’ (Mendengar), Bashor (Melihat), itu bisa kita kenal.

Dan memang penglihatan maupun pendengaran-Nya begitu luas meliputi segala makhluk. Meliputi atau mencakup seperti mata kamera. Nah, mata dari kamera tersebut meliputi seluruh yang ada di sini meskipun kalian duduk di sudut ruangan ini bisa diliput dengan kamera tersebut. Itu namanya penglihatan Allah SWT.

Pendengaran Allah SWT juga meliputi seluruh makhluk di manapun berada. Peliputan Allah, penglihatan Allah, pendengaran Allah tersebut aqrobu min hablil warid (lebih dekat dari pada urat leher kita). Urat leher itu apa? Ini bisa dijadikan gambaran karena urat leher adalah pusat kehidupan manusia. Jika urat ini terpotong matilah kita dan urat leher (urat nadi) ini sebagai alat peredaran darah dari kepala sampai jantung sehingga bila ada otak belakangnya yang pecah dinamakan orang itu stroke.

Orang yang dimikian ini sudah tidak bisa mengucapkan apa-apa, bahkan kadang-kadang mulutnya jadi bencong karena otak belakang untuk peredaran darahnya pecah. Nah, Allah lebih dekat kepada kita dari pada urat leher kita sendiri itu. Qodrat-Irodrat-Nya, Sama’-Bashor-Nya lebih dekat dari pada itu sehingga masuk ke jantung kita. Dengan demikian gerakan jantung, denyutan jantung tersebut bukanlah kita yang menggerakkannya, tetapi Allah, yang berada lebih dekat dari urat leher kita sendiri.

Kita telah sering yakin, kitapun telah banyak tahu bahwa semuanya akan kita jawab dengan kata ‘Allah’, tapi terkadang rasa (perasaan) kita belum bisa menerima [belum pas dengan keyakinannya]. Dalam otak kita tumbuh keyakinan akan adanya Allah setelah mendengar para Kyai yang membacakan kitab tauhid bahwa “Al-makhluqotu mu’alaqotun biqodrati wa iraodatillah” (Semua makhluk berhubungan dengan ketentuan dan kehendak Allah).

Jika Kyai kuno memaknainya dengan ‘gumantung’ (bergantung), yaitu bergantung kepada Qodrat dan Iraodat-Nya Gusti Allah, maka arti bergantung itu adalah berhubungan. Bisa diartikan pula dengan ketergantungan kepada kehendak dan ketentuan Allah. Perasaan ini perlu kita telusuri, apakah perasaan seperti ini ada di otak atau ada di perut.

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Tujuh Tempat Perasaan (Latha'if) Manusia

Menurut ilmu Tasauf manusia ini punya tempat perasaan sebanyak tujuh, yaitu :

1. Lathifatun Nafsy ( Daerah Kepala ). Tempatnya dari kening (antara dua alis) sampai ke otak belakang, di sini ada perasaan. Mata melihat pinggul goyang-goyang, timbul perasaan trenyap-trenyep. Telinga mendengar musik, timbul perasaan trenyap-trenyep.

2. Lathifatul Akhfa
Letaknya di tengah dada (antara kedua puting susu)  ini adalah wilayah  perasaan yang sangat halus, sehingga saking halusnya kita tidak pernah merasakannya. Bisa merasakan  setelah ada musibah, misal kerabat yang kecelakaan, tiba-tiba dada kita langsung degdegan [meski telinga tidak mendengar sebelumnya berita kecelakan tersebut, red]. Tapi karena kita ini buta (tidak mau tahu dengan perasaan kita) menjadilah kita tidak tahu apa-apa, apa yang membuat dada kita degdegan? Kita tidak tahu bahwa degdegan dada kita ini ternyata akibat dari kecelakaan kerabat kita. Inilah yang sangat perlu kita pelajari, kita cari dan perlu kita dalami perasaan kita.

3.Lathifatul Qolab
Adalah ada di seluruh tubuh. Seluruh pori-pori dan seluruh kulit kita ini ada perasaan yang namanya Lathifatul Qolab. Berarti pada tengah-tengah badan lurus ke atas ada tiga perasaan, yaitu Lathifatul Qolab, Lathifatul Akhfa dan Lathifatun Nafsy.

6. Lathifatus Sirry
Letaknya  ada di dada sebelah kiri. Dua jari di atas puting susu kiri ada perasaan yang namanya Lathifatus Sirry dan

7.Lathifatul Qolbi
Letaknya dua jari di bawah puting susu kiri namanya Lathifatul Qolby yang menjadi pusat nafsu lawwamah. (Jadi, keseluruhan lathifah atau perasaan manusia berjumlah tujuh).

Semua perasaan inilah yang dikatakan dengan “Al-qolbu hiya an-nafsu wa an-nafsu hiyal Lathifatur Robbaniyyah” (Hati adalah nafsu dan nafsu adalah perasaan-perasaan yang menguasai manusia itu sendiri).

Bisa longgar ataupun bisa kuat tergantung pada perasaan ini, bisa kantuk atau bisa tidak kantuk tergantung juga pada perasaan ini. Jika perasaannya gigih, sungguh-sungguh, insya Allah tidak akan mengantuk ketika wirid, tapi jika perasaannya lemah, bosan, sungkan, tentunya mengantuk.

Itu semua bisa mengusai dhohir (jasad manusia) sehingga Kanjeng Nabi mengatakan, “Inna fil jasadi mutghoh idza sholuhat sholuhat jasadu kulluh wa idza fasadat fasadat jasadu kulluh Ala wahiya qolbu” (Sesungguhnya dalam jasad manusia terdapat segumpal daging. Jika itu baik, baiklah seluruh tubuh dan jika rusak, rusaklah seluruh tubuh.

Ingatlah bahwa itu adalah hati). Karena itu manusia yang kadang-kadang membabi buta dan lain sebagainya, adalah karena terdorong oleh rusaknya perasaan, yaitu qalbu.

. Lathifatur Ruh
Letaknya ada di dada sebelah kanan. Di sebelah kanan dada manusia ini ada dua perasaan, di bawah dan di atas puting susu.

5. Lathifatul Khofy
Dua jari di atas puting susu yang sebelah kanan namanya Lathifatul Khofy dan dua jari yang bawah namanya Lathifatur Ruh.

Rasulullah juga menganjurkan; “Man arofa nafsahu faqod arofa robbah”. Barangsiapa mengenali (meneliti) perasaannya sendiri maka sungguh ia akan mengenal Tuhannya, mengenal Sama’-Bashor-Nya, Qodrat-Irodat-Nya, fadlilah-Nya, Karomah-Nya dan seterusnya.

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Tujuan Talqin Dzikir

Adalah melaksanakan perintah Alloh SWT. Alloh berfirman; “Fa is’aluu ahladz dzikri in kuntum laa ta’lamuun”. Yang namanya is’al, artinya dalam bahasa kita yaitu mintalah. Bisa juga diartikan dengan makna bertanyalah. Bisa pula dengan makna mintalah izin (ijazah, petunjuk) kepada orang yang ahli dzikir, yaitu Guru Mursyid. Sebab yang berhak memberi pelajaran dzikir (dalam kategori dzikir khos), yaitu dzikir Thoreqot Qodiryyah wa Naqsyabandiyyah (TQN) hanyalah hak Guru Mursyid. 

Adapun Para Wakil Talqin adalah kepanjangan tangan seorang Guru Mursyid  (sebagai wakil) saja. Guru Mursyid itu diumpamakan sebuah bendungan air  maka Para Wakil Talqin itu sebagai kran dan ketika dibutuhkan airnya, ia akan tetap keluar air dari sumbernya, yaitu dari Guru Mursyid. Sehingga air yang keluar itu sama sesuai yang dibutuhkan baik rupa atau jenisnya, tidak ada bedanya dengan sumber air yang berada di Guru Mursyid. Adapun kran yang ada di para Wakil Talqin itu tidak mengandung air sedikitpun kecuali pemberian dari Guru Mursyid.

 

Hubungan Guru dan Murid

Didalam melaksanakan ajaran Thoreqot Qodiriyyah wa Naqsyabandiyyah (TQN) itu ada yang namanya ‘alaiq, yaitu hubungan antara murid dan Guru Mursyid, diantaranya adalah Robithoh (hubungan antara murid dan Mursyid) sebagai wasilah (perantara) atau saluran ruhani untuk berhubungan dengan Alloh.

Makanya Alloh mengajarkan; “Wa’budulloha wabtaghuu ilaihil wasilah”. Artinya, “beribadahlah kamu semua kepada Alloh dan carilah dalam menuju kepada-Nya dengan wasilah”. Pertanyaannya kenapa? Sebab kita ini tidak bisa langsung bertemu Alloh sedangkan Kanjeng Nabi Muhammad saja melalui wasilah Malaikat Jibril.

Kita sebagai umat Rasululloh Muhammad SAW yang hidup di zaman sekarang ini, tentu sudah tidak lagi dapat melihat secara langsung Kanjeng Nabi Muhammad. Begitu kan? Maka diperlukan untuk mencari wasilah, mencari perantara (wakil-wakilnya) sampai hari kiamat dan hakikatnya kita ini tetap langsung beribadah kepada Gusti Alloh. Makanya harus ada robithoh seorang murid kepada guru, guru kepada gurunya yang di atasnya lagi dan seterusnya sampai kepada Syeikh Abdul Qodir Al-Jailani. 

Ini yang disebut dengan Thoreqot jalur Qodirriyyah. 

Adapun Thariqat jalur Naqsybandiyyahnya yaitu dari guru-gurunyanya terus sampai kepada Syeikh Bahaudin An-Naqsyabandy. Beliau mengambil dari guru-gurunya sampai kepada Sayyidina Abu Bakar Ash-Shidiq dan yang Qodiriiyah (Syeikh Abdul Qodir) dari guru-gurunya sampai kepada Sayyidina Ali bin Abi Thalib KW. Kedua Sahabat tersebut mengambil benih dzikir dari Rasululloh SAW, Rasululloh dari Malaikat Jibril dan Malaikat Jibiril dari Alloh SWT.

 

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