Hai.
Did you ever heard about minimalism? What is minimalist? In my point of view, minimalist is an advocates or practices or action towards minimalism. Something like, living with less situation as possible. Yeah.
Minimalist and islam? In response to this question, i once seen a statement that... In the day of judgement, Allah will ask me what action I use on the things I have own for the reward or pahala. Then, I did some research on form of zuhd words (detachment). Specifically it tells about, opposite anger or less concerned about dhunya. According to Al Junayd,
"Zuhd is to free the heart from wanting"
And Imaam Ahmad stated,
"Zuhd is not to have many expectations ."
Minimalist and my life? To be honest, I started practicing about this around two years ago, four five months before going to Umrah. Because of being tied to a tight financial plan, I began to spend less and started to minimize everything. Includes foods spent, window shopping, travelling here and there also about enjoying my life. I dropped everything to zero or less than a normal person.
A month before my scheduled flight, i give away everything such as my clothes or personal belonging. These makes me owning things in two big luggage only. Not included my car then, can you imagine that?
Minimalist and the differences? There are so many stories to share from this experience to be a minimum. Interestingly, I've been spending less, not wasting, and can save more. I refuse to buy what is not necessary, reducing fast foods especially. The savings has given me a lot of returns and can give more to those in need. Why do I need to increase the burden, or save much money if the provision is divisible to whon in need.
Personally, i also aware that i appreciated more gifts from everyone and if I'm not use it, i will given to whom more needed or sent it to h&m project. I not kept it, sorry guys because i rather just let it go.
Minimalist and excitement? So far, I'm happy with this change. I will continue because it has given me to be better person. I was born not to brag about how good I am but just to simplify my life to make things work. Pursuing the Hereafter is also in a treasure in the world.
Insyaallah. Please pray for me.
