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Penafsiran alif lam mim dalam kitab al-futuhat al-makkiyyah karya ibnu ‘arabi (Pendekatan Historis Filosofis)
No full textMenurut Ibnu ‘Arabi, kalimat-kalimat dan huruf-huruf dalam al-Qur’an ialah gerbang untuk masuk ke dalam arti tersirat lebih dalam yang dikehendaki Sang Penulis-Nya. Ia mengatakan bahwa hal tersebut dapat diperoleh apabila seorang hamba betul dalam takwa dan ibadahnya, sehingga Tuhan yang akan langsung menurunkan cahaya pemahaman atas kehendak-Nya, bukan hasil daripada akal pikiran, apalagi hawa nafsu. Begitupula saat menghadapi huruf-huruf misterius yang menjadi pembuka surat dalam al-Qur’an seperti Alif La>m Mi>m, mayoritas ulama memilih mengatakan “Allah yang lebih tahu maksudnya”. Sedangkan ia memberikan penjelasan yang rinci pada Alif Lam Mim dalam sebuah kitab yang dapat dikatakan sebagai “Master Piece”-nya, yakni Kitab al-Fut{u>h{a>t al-Makkiyyah. Menurutnya lagi, “tidak ada yang mengetahui ilmu huruf ini kecuali para ahli kasyaf dari jalan kami” (Anbiya’ dan Auliya’). Pernyataannya tersebut sangat menarik untuk dikaji lebih lanjut. Maka, yang menjadi rumusan masalah pada penelitian ini ialah bagaimana penafsiran Ibnu ‘Arabi terhadap Alif La>m Mi>m dalam kitab Al-Fut{u>h{a>t Al-Makkiyah.
Jenis penelitian ini adalah library researh yang bersifat kualitatif. Metode yang digunakan ialah analisis deskriptif dengan pendekatan historis-filosofis. Penulis berupaya memberikan gambaran secara sistematis, faktual serta akurat mengenai data-data yang disajikan dari beberapa sumber serta menganalisisnya.
Hasil penelitian ini adalah bahwa dalam kitabnya al-Fut{u>h{a>t al-Makkiyyah mengenai Alif La>m Mi>m, Ibnu ‘Arabi menafsirkan Alif sebagai isyarat tauhid, jalan yang lurus (penyucian dan tauhid) dan simbol daripada Dzat Allah. Sedangkan La>m, ia artikan sebagai penghubung antara Alif dan Mi>m, perlambang akan Al-Qudrah (kuasa) Allah dan sebagai simbol daripada Sifat Allah. Adapun huruf Mi>m, ia artikan sebagai mulk (kekuasaan/kerajaan) Allah swt., simbol makhluk yang menempati “serendah-rendahnya tempat” dan sebagai simbol daripada Af’al (Perbuatan) Allah swt. maupun bekas daripada perbuatan-Nya. Terlihat penafisrannya tersebut termasuk ke dalam kategori penafsiran yang bercorak isyari dan diantaranya ia pun menggunakan munasabah, yakni mengaitkan penafsirannya dengan ayat al-Qur’an dan Hadis. Penafsirannya ini pun tak terlepas dari pengaruh guru pertamanya yakni al-‘Uryabi yang dijumpainya pada masa awal menapaki jalan spiritual. Ia mengamalkan sebuah nasihat dari gurunya sampai kepada maksud, “Tuhan akan berbicara kepadamu tanpa hijab”, hingga ia mengalami pencerahan, terlihat dalam sumpahnya “Demi Allah! tidak ada satu huruf pun yang aku tulis melainkan dari dikte Ilahi”. Pun ditemukan dalam penafsirannya ini tak terlepas dari paham utamanya yakni wahdat al-wujud yang tercium isyaratnya ketika ia menjelaskan alasan sucinya Alif dari harokat ialah simbol sebagaimana Dzat Allah, ada dan tiada sesuatupun bersama-Nya.
ABSTRACT
According to Ibn 'Arabi, the sentences and letters in the Qur'an are the gateway to entering the deeper implied meaning desired by The Author. He said that this could be obtained if a servant is true in piety and worship, so that God will directly send down the light of understanding of His will, not the result of reason, let alone lust. Likewise, when dealing with mysterious letters that open letters in the Qur'an, such as Alif La>m Mi>m, the majority of scholars prefer to say "God knows better." Meanwhile, he provided a detailed explanation to Alif La>m Mi>m in a book known as his "masterpiece," the al-Futu>ha>t al-Makkiyyah. According to him again, "no one knows this science of letters except the Kasyaf experts from our way" (Anbiya' and Auliya'). His statement is very interesting and deserves to be studied further. So, in this study, the formulation of the problem is how Ibn 'Arabi interpreted Alif La>m Mi>m in the book al-Futu>ha>t al-Makkiyah.
This type of research is qualitative library research. The method used is descriptive analysis with a historical-philosophical approach. The author analyzes and attempts to provide a systematic, factual, and accurate description of the data presented from various sources.
The result of this research is that in his book al-Futu>ha>t al-Makkiyyah regarding Alif La>m Mi>m, Ibn 'Arabi interprets Alif as a sign of monotheism, the straight path (purification and monotheism), and a symbol of God's essence. As for La>m, he interprets it as a link between Alif and Mi>m, symbolizing Allah's Al-Qudrah (power), and as a symbol of Allah's attributes. As for the letter Mi>m, he interprets it as Allah's mulk (power/kingdom), a symbol of a creature that occupies the "lowest place", and as a symbol of Allah's af'al (deeds). nor the evidence of His actions. It can be seen that his interpretation belongs to the category of interpretation with an isyari pattern, and among them he also uses munasabah, namely associating his interpretation with verses of the Qur'an and Hadith. This interpretation was inseparable from the influence of his first teacher, namely al-'Uryabi, whom he met in the early days of walking the spiritual path. She practiced an advice from her teacher to the point, "God will speak to you without the hijab", until she experienced enlightenment, as seen in her oath, "By Allah! There is not a single letter that I write but from Divine dictation". It is also discovered that in his interpretation, this cannot be separated from his main understanding, namely wahdat al-wujd, which can be sensed when he explains why the holy Alif of harokat is a symbol similar to Allah's Essence; there is and there is nothing with Him
RETRACTION: Optimization of conditions for the biological treatment of textile dyes using isolated soil bacteria
No full textThe article titled “Optimization of conditions for the biological treatment of textile dyes using isolated soil bacteria” ([version 1; referees: peer review discontinued]. F1000Research 2018, 7:351 https://doi.org/10.12688/f1000research.13757.1) by Shafkat Shamim Rahman and colleagues, has been retracted by F1000Research on grounds of misconduct by the first author. Following publication of the article, the editorial team at F1000Research were notified by Romana Siddique, from BRAC University, that the data presented in this paper significantly overlaps with the data in her recently published article : Siddique and Alif; ARRB, 22(5): 1-12, 2018; Article no.ARRB.38637; https://doi.org/10.9734/ARRB/2018/38637. In response to our queries to the authors, the second and last author listed on this article, Fahim Ahmed Alif and M. Mahboob Hossain, have stated that they were not aware of the submission of this article to F1000Research, and did not agree to be authors. We have evidence which confirms their statement. After further investigation by the F1000Research team, and a separate investigation by BRAC University, it has become clear that Shafkat Shamim Rahman was not involved with the research presented in this paper, and that the decision to submit and publish the article was taken independently by him, and not his listed co-authors. BRAC University has confirmed that Shafkat Shamim Rahman is not currently based at their institution.</ns4:p
Teaching the clarinet in Kuwait: creating a curriculum for the Public Authority for Applied Education and Training
No full textKuwait, post-oil (1932), invested heavily in educational development at all levels. A curriculum was developed which included music, both Eastern and Western. Initially the piano was adopted, but the curriculum was broadened to include other Western instruments, more recently the clarinet. A need for a programme of training to produce versatile clarinet teachers in Kuwait was therefore identified.In order to ensure that the curriculum to be designed met the specific needs of Kuwaiti clarinet students, an analysis was made of the social, historical and geographical situation of the country, Kuwaiti Folk Music, Music in Islam, and curriculum and instrumental music teaching in Kuwaiti schools.From these initial findings the specific needs of Kuwaiti clarinet students were identified. These include adult beginners, no aural model of the clarinet, little familiarity with the clarinet repertoire, and no transferable instrumental technical skills. In order to support these students in their learning, theories of motivation were analysed, and situation-specific teaching strategies have been identified and developed. Simultaneously an analysis was made of clarinet teaching, past and present in Kuwait. From these recommendations best practice was identified. These informed curriculum development.As a consequence the Ahmad Alderaiwaish Clarinet Curriculum (AACC) for the Public Authority for Applied Education and Training, Kuwait, was developed. Peer review and critical response followed. The AACC, which is in the form of five parts, delivers the clarinet teacher education element of the Bachelor of Arts programme. These parts are designed primarily for the student and include scales,arpeggios, exercises, pieces and recommended sources, both Eastern folk and classical, and Western music. The former have the additional benefit of preserving and promoting Kuwait’s cultural heritage. Complementary teaching equipment has been invented to introduce students to specific playing techniques with which they were not familiar, for example, breath control
Design Optimization and Performance Enhancement of Small-Scale Vortex-Induced Turbines for Sustainable Energy Generation
No full textThis study presents the development and evaluation of a vortex bladeless wind turbine prototype designed to harness wind energy in low wind speed conditions, making it suitable for regions such as Malaysia. The prototype consists of a 2-meter-tall, 0.2-meter-diameter cylindrical structure mounted on a flexible shaft, which utilizes vortex-induced vibrations to generate mechanical energy. Testing was conducted in a wind tunnel with airflow ranging from 1 m/s to 10 m/s, as well as in outdoor field locations around UTHM. Results demonstrated the turbine’s effectiveness at low to moderate wind speeds. Vibrations were converted into electrical energy using an electromagnetic induction system. Analysis of oscillation frequency, voltage output, and efficiency indicated promising performance under conditions where traditional turbines are less effective. Design enhancements further improved the turbine’s performance
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Technological impact on the art of moviemaking: deploying new and convergent media to redefine a model for Pakistan’s cinema
No full textThis thesis examines the decline in Pakistani cinema during the last two decades. It examines the history of the cinema and exposes some possible, previously ignored, causes for that decline. This research led the author to ask “Can new and convergent media be helpful in reviving the Pakistani cinema?” The thesis introduces the ideas of established and emergent cinema, building on the work of Williams (1977) in discussing the ideas of dominant, residual and emergent culture. The exploration reveals two gaps in the film industry: first, the lack of training in the making of films; and, second, the change in possible production methods allowed by new and emergent technologies. The thesis addresses both of these gaps by suggesting new production paradigms which incorporate the new technology and by examining two scripts to develop methodologies for teaching. The scripts are produced into films as the practice section of the research. The first film, creative element 1, is developed using some of the new tehnologies, students as crew and the available resources of an educational establishment to test the methodologies that have been derived. The outcomes of the creative element 1 laid the foundation of the second film, creative element 2. It is shot on mobile phones and distributed from Pakistan through Vimeo with a negligible budget. The social networks helped to arrange equipment and locations and allowed extreme freedom to the filmmaker
Biomechanics of L5/S1 in Long Thoracolumbosacral Constructs: A Cadaveric Study
No full text© The Author(s) 2018. Study Design: In vitro cadaveric biomechanical study. Objectives: Despite numerous techniques employed to establish solid lumbosacral fixation, there are little biomechanical data correlating fixation methods at L5/S1 to thoracolumbosacral (TLS) construct length. We aimed to determine the optimal construct with the hypothesis that under physiological loads, lumbosacral constructs can be stabilized by L5/S1 anterior lumbar interbody fusion (ALIF) alone, without iliac screw fixation (ISF), and that TLS constructs would require ISF, with or without ALIF. Methods: By using a robot capable of motion in 6 axes, force-moment sensor, motion-tracking camera system and software, we simulated the spinal loading effects in flexion-extension, axial rotation, and lateral bending, and compared torques in different construct groups of T4-S1, T10-S1, and L2-S1. By conducting multidirectional flexibility testing we assessed the effects of constructs of various lengths on the L5/S1 segment. Results: L2-S1 constructs may be equivalently stabilized by L5/S1 ALIF alone without ISF. Longer TLS constructs exerted increasing motion at L5/S1, exhibiting trends in favor of ISF when extending to T10 and statistically improved fixation when extending to T4. Lastly, TLS constructs with ISF exhibited a statistically significant reduction in L5-S1 range of motion from the addition of ALIF when extending to T4-pelvis but not T10-pelvis. Conclusions: We found that ALIF alone may sufficiently support the L2-S1 construct, reducing L5/S1 range of motion and transmitting loads instead to the sacropelvis. Furthermore, ALIF was found to add significant stability to the T4-pelvis construct when added to ISF. This difference was not significant for the T10-pelvis construct
An interesting reflection on the secret of life by Ibn al-Ḏahabī (11th century): Water
No full textEste artículo presenta la biografía del omaní-andalusí Ibn al-Ḏahabī, autor de la obra Kitāb al-māʾ (El libro del agua), y la traducción anotada del capítulo que abre la composición, «al-māʾ» («El agua»). Se trata de un compendio, ordenado alfabéticamente, que reúne la lengua árabe y la medicina principalmente, aunque engloba otras muchas ciencias y saberes de su tiempo, como la literatura, la botánica, la farmacología, la zoología, la mineralogía, etc. La obra está encabezada por un interesante prólogo del autor en el que expresa las intenciones que tiene al componerla, le sigue el capítulo sobre el agua, del que presentamos su traducción, y, a continuación y en orden alfabético, se describen los alimentos, los medicamentos y las recetas desde la letra alif a la letra yāʾ.
Abstract: This paper presents the biography of Omani-Andalusian Ibn al-Ḏahabī, author of Kitāb al-māʾ (The Book of Water) and the annotated translation of the chapter that opens the composition: al-māʾ (water). It is a compendium, ordered alphabetically, which brings together Arabic language and medicine mainly, although it includes many other sciences and knowledge of his time such as literature, botany, pharmacology, zoology, mineralogy, and so on. The work is headed by an interesting prologue by the author, in which he expresses his intentions in composing it, followed by the chapter on water, of which we present its translation and then, in alphabetical order, food, medicine and recipes which are described from the letter alif to the letter yāʾ
Occupational and environmental risk factors for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis in Australia: case-control study
No full textIntroduction Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is a lung disease of unknown cause characterised by progressive scarring, with limited effective treatment and a median survival of only 2–3 years. Our aim was to identify potential occupational and environmental exposures associated with IPF in Australia. Methods Cases were recruited by the Australian IPF registry. Population-based controls were recruited by random digit dialling, frequency matched on age, sex and state. Participants completed a questionnaire on demographics, smoking, family history, environmental and occupational exposures. Occupational exposure assessment was undertaken with the Finnish Job Exposure Matrix and Australian asbestos JEM. Multivariable logistic regression was used to describe associations with IPF as ORs and 95% CIs, adjusted for age, sex, state and smoking. Results We recruited 503 cases (mean±SD age 71±9 years, 69% male) and 902 controls (71±8 years, 69% male). Ever smoking tobacco was associated with increased risk of IPF: OR 2.20 (95% CI 1.74 to 2.79), but ever using marijuana with reduced risk after adjusting for tobacco: 0.51 (0.33 to 0.78). A family history of pulmonary fibrosis was associated with 12.6-fold (6.52 to 24.2) increased risk of IPF. Occupational exposures to secondhand smoke (OR 2.1; 1.2 to 3.7), respirable dust (OR 1.38; 1.04 to 1.82) and asbestos (OR 1.57; 1.15 to 2.15) were independently associated with increased risk of IPF. However occupational exposures to other specific organic, mineral or metal dusts were not associated with IPF. Conclusion The burden of IPF could be reduced by intensified tobacco control, occupational dust control measures and elimination of asbestos at work.Michael J Abramson, Tsitsi Murambadoro, Sheikh M Alif, Geza P Benke, Shyamali C Dharmage, Ian Glaspole, Peter Hopkins, Ryan F Hoy, Sonja Klebe, Yuben Moodley, Shuli Rawson, Paul N Reynolds, Rory Wolfe, Tamera J Corte, E Haydn Walters, For the Australian IPF Registr
ERS International Congress, 2020: highlights from the Epidemiology and Environment Assembly
No full textIn this article, early career members of the Epidemiology and Environment Assembly of the European Respiratory Society (ERS) summarise a selection of five sessions from the Society's 2020 virtual congress. The topics covered include risk factors for chronic respiratory diseases over the life course, from early life origins to occupational exposures in adulthood, and the interplay between these risk factors, including gene-environment interactions. Novel results were also presented on smoking prevention and potential risks of vaping. Finally, the challenges and opportunities for epidemiological and environmental research brought by the coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19) pandemic were a major topic of this year's congress
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