Selamat datang dalam perkuliahan Keimanan dan Kemanusiaan pada pertemuan ke-5. Pada sesi kali ini, kita akan mengeksplorasi keterkaitan yang erat antara nilai-nilai spiritual keimanan dan wujud nyata kepekaan kemanusiaan dalam kehidupan sosial. Melalui diskusi ini, Anda diajak untuk memahami bagaimana fondasi iman tidak hanya mengatur hubungan vertikal dengan Sang Pencipta, tetapi juga menjadi dorongan utama dalam menebarkan rasa empati, keadilan, serta kepedulian terhadap sesama manusia.
Welcome to the Faith and Humanity lecture for session 5. In this session, we will explore the deep interconnection between the spiritual values of faith and the tangible expression of human empathy in social life. Through this discussion, you are invited to understand how the foundation of faith not only guides our vertical relationship with the Creator, but also serves as the primary catalyst for spreading empathy, justice, and compassion toward our fellow human beings.
Menurut pendapat saya, teologi kerja adalah pemahaman bahwa bekerja bukan hanya untuk mendapatkan uang, tetapi juga merupakan bentuk ibadah dan tanggung jawab kepada Allah SWT. Melalui pekerjaan, kita dapat membantu sesama, mengembangkan kemampuan, serta memberikan manfaat bagi orang lain. Oleh karena itu, kita harus bekerja dengan jujur, disiplin, ikhlas, dan penuh tanggung jawab agar pekerjaan yang dilakukan menjadi berkah dan bernilai ibadah.
The theology of work teaches that productive activity and profession must be grounded in the values of trustworthiness (amanah), competence, and justice, as well as complete spiritual integrity, rather than mere ritual obedience. In the Islamic view, work functions as a means to seek sustenance, support life, and preserve the well-being of humanity and nature. Ultimately, human dignity always precedes status or professional title, meaning that the success of work is measured by quality, integrity, and its impact on honoring and prospering life without exploitation.
Good work is not merely a matter of professional competence; it must also be performed with the awareness that it serves as a form of devotion to Allah—provided it is carried out with a sincere intention and the hope of attaining a reward from Him. As Allah instructs in Surah Al-Jumu’ah (62:9–10), while engaging in work is commendable, one must never neglect the acts of worship that are obligatory to perform.