BANDUNG, unpas.ac.id – Covid-19 Pandemic in Indonesia has not still shown better condition. In several provinces including West Java, Covid-19 cases are even getting higher. Because of that, academic civitas of Faculty of Social and Political Science (Fakultas Ilmu Sosial and Ilmu Politik, FISIP) Universitas Pasundan held an istighosah pray and self-contemplation, praying for help from Allah SWT, so that the pandemic would pass quickly.
The event was opened the Dean of Unpas FISIP Dr. M. Budiana, S.IP., M.Si, hosted by Head of Institution of Study and Development of Islamic Syiar (Lembaga Pengkajian and Pengembangan Syiar Islam, LPPSI) Dr. H. Tata Sukayat, M.Ag. There were approximately 120 academic staffs and employees in Unpas FISIP participating in the istighosah solemnly.
“Referring to the term used by East Java Governor, in the midst of chaotic condition (lit. Sundanese pagebluk), we need to be eling lan ngelingake (lit. Javanese), to be a reminder for ourselves and each other, especially when the government is going to set the Emergency state of Restriction Implementation on Community Service (Pemberlakuan Pembatasan Kegiatan Masyarakat Darurat, PPKM). Let us think positively, live cleanly and try our best,” said the Dean on his speech on Thursday (July 1st, 2021).
He continued that the contemplation which is usually done by our own must be carried out collectively. Adjusting to the current situation, all staff of Unpas FISIP are urged to get used to the online meeting and service, even they are not as optimal as in the common condition.
“The case of Covid-19 is getting higher. Compared to political election, this number will be potential to have a winning. However, in the context of pandemic, it is a terrible number. Therefore, for the sake of our lives, we should take online methods, be discipline on our health, families’ and environment, for Indonesia,” he stated.
As self-reflection, Head of LPPSI also gave a brief preaching about the importance of being grateful for favors, reflecting on, and facing such condition with patience. People who are good at being grateful are always multiplied by Allah SWT. On the other hand, if you disbelieve in His favors and grace, then Allah will send down the punishment.
“When there are difficult situations, first thing to do is to do self-reflection. If we are already grateful to His grace, Allah will send us happiness and keep us away from suffering,” he explained.
Allah SWT gave us obstacles to find out how we react to it. A faithful person will find it as 2 consequences: that is to atone for mistakes and increase the degree of his dignity before Allah SWT.
“Person who have found out themselves tested will definitely be genuine and not complain to others. They the postulate summarized in Al-Fatihah, that he starts from Allah SWT and will come back to Him,” he continued.
People are now in the grasp of Allah SWT. By following the path taught by Rasulullah SAW, Allah SWT will definitely send His favors and keep people away from the torment of hell.
“For those who are patient in facing the test, apart from passing the difficulties and bankruptcy, they also get grace, magfirah, and guidance from Allah SWT. The test of this pandemic will not be long, the storm will pass. It is our duty as humans to continue to beg and ask for help from Allah SWT so that the test does not end up being a punishment,” he ended. (Reta)*
