IN a matter of religion, may I include the human type who likes to try. Not just any trial and error, but an attempt to find a suitable handle life with a conscience choice. Because, I never profess religion incompatible with conscience, I eventually became "adventurous" nature of religion in search of truth. Starting from the Confucian, I moved to kebaknan (Javanese), and jumped to Christianity, and later settled in Islam.
I was born on April 4, 1938 at Kepanjen, Solo, Central Java. Both of my parents is a citizen Tionghoa embrace religion and Confucianism. Because my mother and father of Confucius, I automatically born as Confucians. However, confidence is not so attached because my father did not care about the matter. In his teens, I moved to psychotherapy (Javanese). Even here, my heart is not comfy. Since many of my friends are Christians, I was finally interested in becoming a follower of Jesus.
In this cross berlambang religion, I am somewhat at ease. But I will not stop at one sect only. I moved sect, began Pentecostal, Kitok Kauhwe, to Bethel Gospel completely. In the latter sect, the saga had been baptized to wash away sins.
When I reached the age of 22 years, I married a Muslim girl. Although we were married with the Islamic way, but in everyday life, I remained consistent in implementing the teachings of my religion of origin. Meanwhile, islamic, my wife is not so strong, so that not infrequently is accompanying me to church.
In 1969, I began to set foot in Jember, East Java, after my efforts in Solo aground. Frankly, my business was really odd. I drift off and indulge worldly pleasures, so that's a consequence.
In early 1973 I married a Christian girl in Solo. This makes me more and more busy, because apart from being chased by necessity meet the living two wives I also have to go back and forth Solo-Jember. Nevertheless, I do not neglect their duty as Christians. In spare time, I'm still studying the Gospel, also remain diligent to the church. However, that's how I found out about the weirdness in the divinity of Jesus.
I doubt and fear, lest he not going to do something to help me in the Hereafter. Because, Jesus was sent specifically to the Israelites. That means, people outside of Israel are not entitled menuhankan Jesus. Jesus was certainly no obligation to protect his nation other than Israel. Including Christians in Indonesia. The reason is clear, Jesus was sent to Bani Israel. Similar description can be read in Genesis 5:1 the apostles.
Studying Islam
Of the doubt, I try to learn about Islam. I am comparing between the Qur'an and the Bible, especially about the apostolate of Muhammad. What Muhammad was sent for the Arabs only? Evidently not. Urnat Muhammad was sent to all mankind. Even for the whole of nature (rahmatan Iii 'alamin).
It can be seen from the verse or hadith that is the call dawah, generally reads, "O people ...," not" O Arabs ... " Logically, anyone who called human beings, allowed, even obligatory entry in the category of the prophet's call to believe in God.
That the At-Quran and Prophet Muhammad uses the Arabic language, it relates to the condition of the community will be fostered. It's not funny when in the carrier environment da'wah (the prophet), the prophet even speak English, for example. In addition komukatif not, nor is effective for preaching efforts.
Finally, at the end of 1973, I officially embraced Islam in Jember. My name was changed to Muhsin. Three years later I was editing the women Jember as a third wife. He was a devout Muslim. My other two wives (Solo), I finally leave. Since that time, I settled in this city Tobacco. Soak it all my heart more and more driven to understand the religion of Islam.
Actually I really hope that all three of my brothers can follow in my footsteps. I want them to faith and religion with me. However, the desire is just a mere futility. I met with obstacles that do not light to guide their steps to the straight path. But I am proud to still can convert people with Islamic faith.
Furthermore, our life is running as usual. To fill in religious activity, until now I still get a UTI manaqib active in Pesantren A1-Qodiri Gebang, Jember. In addition, I am also active in the Organization of Pembina Iman Tauhid Islam or Islamic Unity Tionghoa Indonesia (PITI) at the Da'wah.
Now, I live happily with his wife and two children in Suka Makmur village, Klompangan village, Kec. Jenggawah, Kab. Jember, East Java. Hopefully this leads me to be happy people who always grateful for the blessings of God, no matter how small.
I was born on April 4, 1938 at Kepanjen, Solo, Central Java. Both of my parents is a citizen Tionghoa embrace religion and Confucianism. Because my mother and father of Confucius, I automatically born as Confucians. However, confidence is not so attached because my father did not care about the matter. In his teens, I moved to psychotherapy (Javanese). Even here, my heart is not comfy. Since many of my friends are Christians, I was finally interested in becoming a follower of Jesus.
In this cross berlambang religion, I am somewhat at ease. But I will not stop at one sect only. I moved sect, began Pentecostal, Kitok Kauhwe, to Bethel Gospel completely. In the latter sect, the saga had been baptized to wash away sins.
When I reached the age of 22 years, I married a Muslim girl. Although we were married with the Islamic way, but in everyday life, I remained consistent in implementing the teachings of my religion of origin. Meanwhile, islamic, my wife is not so strong, so that not infrequently is accompanying me to church.
In 1969, I began to set foot in Jember, East Java, after my efforts in Solo aground. Frankly, my business was really odd. I drift off and indulge worldly pleasures, so that's a consequence.
In early 1973 I married a Christian girl in Solo. This makes me more and more busy, because apart from being chased by necessity meet the living two wives I also have to go back and forth Solo-Jember. Nevertheless, I do not neglect their duty as Christians. In spare time, I'm still studying the Gospel, also remain diligent to the church. However, that's how I found out about the weirdness in the divinity of Jesus.
I doubt and fear, lest he not going to do something to help me in the Hereafter. Because, Jesus was sent specifically to the Israelites. That means, people outside of Israel are not entitled menuhankan Jesus. Jesus was certainly no obligation to protect his nation other than Israel. Including Christians in Indonesia. The reason is clear, Jesus was sent to Bani Israel. Similar description can be read in Genesis 5:1 the apostles.
Studying Islam
Of the doubt, I try to learn about Islam. I am comparing between the Qur'an and the Bible, especially about the apostolate of Muhammad. What Muhammad was sent for the Arabs only? Evidently not. Urnat Muhammad was sent to all mankind. Even for the whole of nature (rahmatan Iii 'alamin).
It can be seen from the verse or hadith that is the call dawah, generally reads, "O people ...," not" O Arabs ... " Logically, anyone who called human beings, allowed, even obligatory entry in the category of the prophet's call to believe in God.
That the At-Quran and Prophet Muhammad uses the Arabic language, it relates to the condition of the community will be fostered. It's not funny when in the carrier environment da'wah (the prophet), the prophet even speak English, for example. In addition komukatif not, nor is effective for preaching efforts.
Finally, at the end of 1973, I officially embraced Islam in Jember. My name was changed to Muhsin. Three years later I was editing the women Jember as a third wife. He was a devout Muslim. My other two wives (Solo), I finally leave. Since that time, I settled in this city Tobacco. Soak it all my heart more and more driven to understand the religion of Islam.
Actually I really hope that all three of my brothers can follow in my footsteps. I want them to faith and religion with me. However, the desire is just a mere futility. I met with obstacles that do not light to guide their steps to the straight path. But I am proud to still can convert people with Islamic faith.
Furthermore, our life is running as usual. To fill in religious activity, until now I still get a UTI manaqib active in Pesantren A1-Qodiri Gebang, Jember. In addition, I am also active in the Organization of Pembina Iman Tauhid Islam or Islamic Unity Tionghoa Indonesia (PITI) at the Da'wah.
Now, I live happily with his wife and two children in Suka Makmur village, Klompangan village, Kec. Jenggawah, Kab. Jember, East Java. Hopefully this leads me to be happy people who always grateful for the blessings of God, no matter how small.
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