I just
finished reading 'Versus- Hlovate' this evening. One of my favorite novels. And
Hlovate is my favorite novelist. His/her touch is just so different from other
novelist.
Every time I
come home, I will read this novel (if I
have any free time).
This novel
gives so many lessons about life. It just meaningful in its own way. It talks
about the versus within ourselves. The versus between the good and devil. A
story about people who want to change for good. And the changes they made come
with sacrifices. It just not easy as what people thought. If it is that easy,
there must be a lot of good people outside there.
And I would
like to share the definition of 'good' from what I read from the novel.
The definition of good is always define
according to the culture we are in. in Malaysia, people always define 'good
Islam girl' as a girl who wear long sleeve t-shirt, loose trousers, wear hijab
(which cover their chests), and wear socks. And I agree to the fact some
Malaysians define good in that way.
However, is
it enough to consider someone is good just by doing that? As for me, I will say
no. People always ask how to be good. But before that, they should define
what is 'good'. The term 'good' itself
differs from one person to another. A muslim want to be good. Same goes to the
Buddhist, Christian, Jews, and also the Atheist. All people want to be good. But according to whom is the definition of good is right?
An Atheist would say he/she is good by giving
money to needy, being a good citizen, respect the elders and everything that is
morally good. Is this kind of good is enough to help us to get into Jannah and
avoid from getting into Hell. 'No' will I say.
As for me, I
would like to agree with the 'good' definition gives by Hlovate in his/her
novel. He/she defines 'good' as someone who live his/her life according to
Allah's rules . If he/she did it then him/her is considered good. This is only
my opinion and my view. As a muslim, this the best definition that I can agree
with.
So, let's
think about it 'how do I define good?'
p/s : I am
still in the process to be good. Please pray for me and the rest of the ummah.
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