Since childhood I like living in the two estuaries. Papa and his relatives Buddhist Confucian. Meanwhile, the family of Protestant Christian mama. Mama's own, although also went to church, but in his ID card Buddhist Confucian. Maybe or maybe as a man's wife Tionghoa, mama should come the religion's husband.
I myself, since elementary school classes V started actively participate in church worship is situated around Gunung Sahari, Central Jakarta. I do it because the encouragement of the late oma (grandmother of the mother). He is very Khushuu live their lives as a devout Christian. Very different from the big daddy of family life. They were, though Buddhist, but seem less so regardless of his religion. In an environment that families like that, I and my sister, Grace, was raised. Surprisingly, my brother's childhood was never willing to go to church. In fact, it has a holy book Quran translation published by the Ministry of Religious Affairs. Because of that, is most hated by the family of mama.
After a teenager, I was active in Youth Pastor (church youth organization) Gunung Sahari area. Actually, it was just to fill time, in addition to the family because my mom's invitation. Approximately 3 years I was active in that organization. Every week I always followed the reading of the Bible. Meanwhile, on Tuesday evening I attended Perkabaran gospel, a kind of discussion or debate on religious issues.
Because of my activities that, in mid 1989, I was among 10 people who joined the church baptized. Actually at that time I was not ready to be baptized, because as far as my little heart was still not believing the truth of Christianity. In a debate that often held for Shepherd Youth, I often show people I have met a number of improprieties in the Bible (Gospel). Especially concerning the story and history.
Leaving the Church
Along with my desire to seek truth, so when sitting in second grade junior high school, I began to regularly take part in religious studies (Islam) in the classroom, although teachers of religion at the time freeing non-Muslim students to not follow it. I continue that habit continued until I attended a private SMEA in North Jakarta. I started comparing some of the things between Islam and Christianity. At that time, with my simple logic still menyimpulkanbahwa Christianity and Islam as something "similar but not equally."
Perhaps the conclusion is incorrect. But anyway, I see there are some similarities, for example, about the history of the prophets. In the Gospel there is the story of the apostles. So is the Qur'an. Incidentally at the same lesson which I received at church and at school most of the old, namely the discussion of the history of the prophet. The difference, in the church according to the Gospel versions, versions of the Koran while in school. Thus, if the teacher throws the question of religion in school, I often answer them. Of course, it makes me wonder comrades.
But there is something very fundamental difference between Christianity and Islam, namely the concept of Divinity. Christian pengertiaan outlines the concept of oneness of God the Trinity. Frankly, this is something extremely complicated to explain.
How is it possible to explain the form of the One God in three separate elements (God the Father, God the Son, and Holy Spirit). Whereas, the deity of Islam has a very simple concept, but clearly and firmly. Tawhid as a concept of divinity of the Muslims affirm that God is One God. He did not have children, nor is begotten. And, there is nothing that resembles Him.
Explanation of the concept of monotheism by SMEA religion teacher at the school where I was, I think it makes more sense than the explanation of the concept of the trinity who submitted pastor at the church. Since then I became lazy to go to church. It happened mid-1990, not long after that I loved oma died. Frankly, I'm more diligent to church because of his encouragement. And after his death, it's no longer bond that connects me to the church.
After that, I withdraw from all activities of the church. Mama too, because factors are rarely health began to follow the worship service. In such circumstances, I am more quiet at home. One day, I introduced my friends to play with a boy. His name was Harris. From his face I guessed he Peranakan.
Al-Quran Reading Dreams
Approximately a week after the introduction to Harris, I dreamed of an old man robed in white. In the dream I was wearing a hijab (a long scarf that covered her neck and chest), while Harris, wearing a black skullcap. We sat cross-legged side by side. Without speaking a word, it cloaked old man also gave it the saga of a book is the Bible the Koran. With sign language he told me to read it. Weird, I was so well read. I kept reading, until I finally woke up from sleep. It was still dark, since the dawn of time has not been signed.
I gasped in shock. The dream was so strange. How could I be so well read the Qur'an? At first I did not want to tell the dream to anyone. But after a few days, the liver is very restless. I can not bear to keep silent. Finally, I tell my dreams to a next door neighbor runah.
My surprise he said that in the not so long I'm going to convert to Islam. "Is it true?" I said to myself. Meanwhile, I have no intention to convert to Islam. For several days I was struck by indecision. A few days later, Harris came visit. I iebih much silence. Finally, he asked if I still often go to church. I replied that I just blindly lazy to church anymore. Then, to my surprise he suggested that I converted to Islam only.
Of course I was very surprised. "Well, you're a Christian, how come I suggest to Islam?" I asked incredulously. Instead he is shocked. "Who says I am a Christian, I'm Islamic cigarettes?" he said as he took out his ID card. New on the night I know if I would have thought Harris's Peranakan, was a Javanese, and Muslims. After she looked like the Chinese, though.
I felt between dreams and suggestions Harris is a chain of instructions from the Almighty. Finally, I tell it to Harris strange dream. It turns out, Harris's comments with neighbors earlier comment. A week after that, after the religious instruction at school, I mentioned my intention immediately to the father of the religious teacher that I wanted to convert to Islam. Harris did I tell you. He also helped take care of my Islamic processes in KUA (Religious Affairs Office).
Mama as a person closest to me, of course I tell you. Mama do not mind. He even advised me after becoming a Muslim in order to really implement the teachings of Islam. Because, according to Mom, people choose a religion, not for playing games. But to my father, I was deliberately not telling.
Long story short, on Thursday mid-August 1992, at the offices Pademangan District, North Jakarta, I was alone with my sister, Grace, two sentences say the pledge in the presence of the father's creed SMEA Yanindo religion teacher, Mr. Syaiful (An-Nur Mosque Executives Ancol ), some school friends, and of course Harris is now a "close friend" me.
Now, after becoming a Muslim I have the name of Nur Intan Sari migrate. Right now I'm reading the A1 follow the guidance in TPA-Qur'an An-Nur Mosque in Ancol, North Jakarta. Please prayer of brotherly / Sisters faith in the ground water so that my brother and I are given the power of the Islamic faith and our belief in maintaining this.
I myself, since elementary school classes V started actively participate in church worship is situated around Gunung Sahari, Central Jakarta. I do it because the encouragement of the late oma (grandmother of the mother). He is very Khushuu live their lives as a devout Christian. Very different from the big daddy of family life. They were, though Buddhist, but seem less so regardless of his religion. In an environment that families like that, I and my sister, Grace, was raised. Surprisingly, my brother's childhood was never willing to go to church. In fact, it has a holy book Quran translation published by the Ministry of Religious Affairs. Because of that, is most hated by the family of mama.
After a teenager, I was active in Youth Pastor (church youth organization) Gunung Sahari area. Actually, it was just to fill time, in addition to the family because my mom's invitation. Approximately 3 years I was active in that organization. Every week I always followed the reading of the Bible. Meanwhile, on Tuesday evening I attended Perkabaran gospel, a kind of discussion or debate on religious issues.
Because of my activities that, in mid 1989, I was among 10 people who joined the church baptized. Actually at that time I was not ready to be baptized, because as far as my little heart was still not believing the truth of Christianity. In a debate that often held for Shepherd Youth, I often show people I have met a number of improprieties in the Bible (Gospel). Especially concerning the story and history.
Leaving the Church
Along with my desire to seek truth, so when sitting in second grade junior high school, I began to regularly take part in religious studies (Islam) in the classroom, although teachers of religion at the time freeing non-Muslim students to not follow it. I continue that habit continued until I attended a private SMEA in North Jakarta. I started comparing some of the things between Islam and Christianity. At that time, with my simple logic still menyimpulkanbahwa Christianity and Islam as something "similar but not equally."
Perhaps the conclusion is incorrect. But anyway, I see there are some similarities, for example, about the history of the prophets. In the Gospel there is the story of the apostles. So is the Qur'an. Incidentally at the same lesson which I received at church and at school most of the old, namely the discussion of the history of the prophet. The difference, in the church according to the Gospel versions, versions of the Koran while in school. Thus, if the teacher throws the question of religion in school, I often answer them. Of course, it makes me wonder comrades.
But there is something very fundamental difference between Christianity and Islam, namely the concept of Divinity. Christian pengertiaan outlines the concept of oneness of God the Trinity. Frankly, this is something extremely complicated to explain.
How is it possible to explain the form of the One God in three separate elements (God the Father, God the Son, and Holy Spirit). Whereas, the deity of Islam has a very simple concept, but clearly and firmly. Tawhid as a concept of divinity of the Muslims affirm that God is One God. He did not have children, nor is begotten. And, there is nothing that resembles Him.
Explanation of the concept of monotheism by SMEA religion teacher at the school where I was, I think it makes more sense than the explanation of the concept of the trinity who submitted pastor at the church. Since then I became lazy to go to church. It happened mid-1990, not long after that I loved oma died. Frankly, I'm more diligent to church because of his encouragement. And after his death, it's no longer bond that connects me to the church.
After that, I withdraw from all activities of the church. Mama too, because factors are rarely health began to follow the worship service. In such circumstances, I am more quiet at home. One day, I introduced my friends to play with a boy. His name was Harris. From his face I guessed he Peranakan.
Al-Quran Reading Dreams
Approximately a week after the introduction to Harris, I dreamed of an old man robed in white. In the dream I was wearing a hijab (a long scarf that covered her neck and chest), while Harris, wearing a black skullcap. We sat cross-legged side by side. Without speaking a word, it cloaked old man also gave it the saga of a book is the Bible the Koran. With sign language he told me to read it. Weird, I was so well read. I kept reading, until I finally woke up from sleep. It was still dark, since the dawn of time has not been signed.
I gasped in shock. The dream was so strange. How could I be so well read the Qur'an? At first I did not want to tell the dream to anyone. But after a few days, the liver is very restless. I can not bear to keep silent. Finally, I tell my dreams to a next door neighbor runah.
My surprise he said that in the not so long I'm going to convert to Islam. "Is it true?" I said to myself. Meanwhile, I have no intention to convert to Islam. For several days I was struck by indecision. A few days later, Harris came visit. I iebih much silence. Finally, he asked if I still often go to church. I replied that I just blindly lazy to church anymore. Then, to my surprise he suggested that I converted to Islam only.
Of course I was very surprised. "Well, you're a Christian, how come I suggest to Islam?" I asked incredulously. Instead he is shocked. "Who says I am a Christian, I'm Islamic cigarettes?" he said as he took out his ID card. New on the night I know if I would have thought Harris's Peranakan, was a Javanese, and Muslims. After she looked like the Chinese, though.
I felt between dreams and suggestions Harris is a chain of instructions from the Almighty. Finally, I tell it to Harris strange dream. It turns out, Harris's comments with neighbors earlier comment. A week after that, after the religious instruction at school, I mentioned my intention immediately to the father of the religious teacher that I wanted to convert to Islam. Harris did I tell you. He also helped take care of my Islamic processes in KUA (Religious Affairs Office).
Mama as a person closest to me, of course I tell you. Mama do not mind. He even advised me after becoming a Muslim in order to really implement the teachings of Islam. Because, according to Mom, people choose a religion, not for playing games. But to my father, I was deliberately not telling.
Long story short, on Thursday mid-August 1992, at the offices Pademangan District, North Jakarta, I was alone with my sister, Grace, two sentences say the pledge in the presence of the father's creed SMEA Yanindo religion teacher, Mr. Syaiful (An-Nur Mosque Executives Ancol ), some school friends, and of course Harris is now a "close friend" me.
Now, after becoming a Muslim I have the name of Nur Intan Sari migrate. Right now I'm reading the A1 follow the guidance in TPA-Qur'an An-Nur Mosque in Ancol, North Jakarta. Please prayer of brotherly / Sisters faith in the ground water so that my brother and I are given the power of the Islamic faith and our belief in maintaining this.
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