In this life, not everyone starts from the same point. Some were born into prominent families, some grew up in simplicity. Some have access to higher education, others have had to struggle since childhood. Some have extensive relationships, strategic positions, social influence and economic convenience.
Nowadays, the terms that are often used are privilegenamely privileges or conveniences that a person has because of family background, economics, education, relationships, or social position.
However, in the Islamic view, privilege not just luck. It’s a test. It is trustworthy. This is something that will later be questioned in detail before Allah. Allah Azza wa Jalla said,
وَهُوَ الَّذِي جَعَلَكُمْ خَلَائِفَ الْأَرْضِ وَرَفَعَ God bless you آتَاكُمْ
“It is He who made you caliphs on earth and raised some of you above others by degrees, to test you on what He gave you.” (QS. Al-An’am: 165)
The difference in degree is not merely an advantage. In essence it is all a test. Allah Azza wa Jalla said,
God willing
“Then on that day you will definitely be asked about all the blessings.” (QS. At-Takatsur: 8)
Privilege not a guarantee of glory
Often someone feels proud of their privileges. Position, wealth, higher education, extensive network, or access to power makes him feel superior. True glory remains determined by piety,
`إِنَّ أَكْرَمَكُمْ عِندَ اللَّهِ أَتْقَاكُمْ
“Indeed, the most honorable in the sight of Allah is the most pious.” (QS. Al-Hujurat: 13)
Not the richest. Not the most famous. Not the most influential. Glory in the sight of Allah is not determined by privilege, but by how privilege it is used.
Property as privilege
Property is one of them privilege greatest in life. Even for some people, privilege The biggest thing is if you have abundant wealth. Even though wealth is a slander for Muslims. Rasulullah sallallaahu ‘alaihi wa sallam said,
Words: God’s Words: God’s Words
“Every ummah has a fitnah (test), and my ummah’s slander is a treasure.” (HR. Tirmidhi, An-Nasa’i, and Ahmad)
Wealth is not just a blessing. This is a question that will have to be answered later. Rasulullah sallallaahu ‘alaihi wa sallam said,
Facebook God willing, God willing, God willing, God willing وفيمَ أنفقَهُ ، وعن جسمِهِ فيمَ أبلاهُ
“A servant’s two feet will not move on the Day of Resurrection until he is asked about four things: about his age, what he spent it on; about his knowledge, what he has done; about his wealth, where he got it from and what he spent it on; and about his body, what he used it for.” (HR. Tirmidhi)
Remember that all enjoyment, especially wealth, is purely from Allah Azza wa Jalla. Allah Azza wa Jalla said,
وَآتَاكُم مِّن كُلِّ مَا سَأَلْتُمُوهُ ۚ وَإِن تَعُدُّوا نِعْمَتَ اللَّهِ لَا تُحْصُوهَا
“He has given you everything you asked for. If you counted Allah’s blessings, you would not be able to count them.” (QS. Ibrahim: 34)
If someone has ample wealth, then he has a great opportunity to give charity, build mosques, help with education, help the poor, and finance da’wah. And in fact Allah will multiply the wealth used in the way of Allah. Allah Azza wa Jalla said,
God bless you اللّٰهِ كَمَثَلَ كُلِّ سُنْۢبُلَةٍ مِّائَةُ حَبَّةٍ ۗ وَاللّٰهُ يُضٰعِفُ لِمَنْ يَّشَاۤءُ ۗوَاللّٰهُ وَاسِعٌ عَلِيْمٌ
“The parable of a person who spends his wealth in the way of Allah is like a seed that grows seven stalks, on each stalk there are a hundred seeds. Allah multiplies for whom He wills, and Allah is All-Encompassing, All-Knowing.” (QS. Al-Baqarah: 261)
Privilege Treasure can be a way to heaven if it is used for alms, helping preach, and helping the weak. But it can be the cause of destruction if it gives birth to excessive pride and love of the world. Allah reminds us in His words,
وَلَا يَحْسَبَنَّ ٱلَّذِينَ يَبْخَلُونَ بِمَآ ءَاتَىٰهُمُ ٱللَّهُ مِن فَضْلِهِۦ هُوَ خَيْرًا لَّهُم ۖ بَلْ هُوَ شَرٌّ لَّهُمْ ۖ سَيُطَوَّقُونَ مَا بَخِلُوا۟ بِهِۦ يَوْمَ ٱلْقِيَٰمَةِ ۗ وَلِلَّهِ مِيرَٰثُ ٱلسَّمَٰوَٰتِ وَٱلْأَرْضِ ۗ وَٱللَّهُ بِمَا تَعْمَلُونَ خَبِيرٌ
“Never let those who are greedy with the wealth that Allah has given them from His grace think that this is good for them. In fact, it is bad for them. The wealth that they are greedy for will be hung around their necks on the Day of Resurrection. And to Allah belongs all the inheritance (that exists) in the heavens and the earth. And Allah knows what you do.” (QS. Ali ‘Imran: 180)
Science and education as privilege
In the modern era, education is privilege big. Not everyone has the same access to quality education. And people who get privilege You should be able to make the best use of this. Allah Azza wa Jalla said,
قُلْ هَلْ يَسْتَوِي الَّذِينَ يَعْلَمُونَ وَالَّذِينَ لَا يَعْلَمُونَ
“Say: are those who know the same as those who don’t know?” (QS. Az-Zumar: 9)
Allah Azza wa Jalla also said,
God bless you God willing
“Allah will raise the status of those who believe and those who are given knowledge by several degrees.” (QS. Al-Mujadilah: 11)
However, knowledge is not for personal pride. Rasulullah sallallaahu ‘alaihi wa sallam warn,
من تعلَّم علمًا مما يبتغى به وجهَ اللهِ تعالى ، لا يتعلَّمُه إلا ليُصيبَ به عرضًا من الدنيا لم يجِدْ عَرْفَ الجنةِ يومَ القيامةِ . يعني ريحَها
“Whoever studies a knowledge that should be required to seek the face of Allah (for Allah), but he studies it only to gain worldly interests, then he will not smell the aroma of heaven on the Day of Resurrection.” What is meant by ‘araf al-jannah is the sweet smell of heaven. (HR. Abu Dawud, Ibn Majah, and Ahmad)
Privilege Knowledge should give birth to care, not arrogance. He must make a person more humble, more patient in teaching, gentler in advising, and more sincere in serving the people. Rasulullah sallallaahu ‘alaihi wa sallam said,
God willing أنفعهم للناس
“A believer is easy to get along with and is liked (able to establish closeness with other people). There is no goodness in people who cannot get along and are not liked. And the best people are those who are most beneficial to humans.” (HR. Ath-Thabrani)
And this applies to all fields of science, not just religious sciences. Medical science should create empathy for patients, not just professional prestige. Legal science should uphold justice, not be a tool for playing with interests. Economics should bring prosperity, not widen inequality. Education should educate and shape morals, not just produce grades. Technology should make human life easier, not increase damage or spread evil.
In every discipline, knowledge is light. However, this light can be a light or a fire for pride, depending on the intention and how to use it. People who are knowledgeable but don’t care about humans, actually don’t understand the nature of their knowledge.
Therefore, anyone who is given an advantage in knowledge should continue to ask himself:
Has my knowledge made it easier for other people?
Has he solved a problem, lightened a burden, or opened a path for goodness?
Or is it just a matter of personal pride, a display of title, and a source of praise?
Privilege position and position is a heavy mandate
One of privilege The biggest is position and position. Whether as an official, leader, community figure, influential businessman or public figure. Rasulullah sallallaahu ‘alaihi wa sallam said,
God willing وَنَدَامَةٌ ، إِلاَّ مَنْ أَخَذَهَا بِحَقِّهَا، وَأَدَّى God bless you
“Indeed, it is a trust; and on the Day of Resurrection, it will become humiliation and regret, except for those who take it by right and fulfill the obligations contained in it.” (HR. Muslim)
In another hadith, Rasulullah sallallaahu ‘alaihi wa sallam said,
كُلُّكُمم
“Each of you is a leader and each of you will be held accountable for those he leads.” (HR. Bukhari and Muslim)
Unfortunately, many people chase positions and positions because they see the honor and facilities. Even though behind that there is a very heavy responsibility. Power can be a way to heaven for people who are just, trustworthy and fear God. But it can also be a cause of destruction for people who are unjust, arrogant and abuse it.
Position is not about being served, but about serving. It’s not about being respected, it’s about carrying the burden. It’s not about enriching yourself, but about expanding your benefits.
Therefore, whoever is given privilege power, I should always ask: does this position bring me closer to Allah, or does it distance me? Is it a way of justice, or a means of personal interest?
If someone has privilege in the form of a position, he has a great opportunity to uphold justice and prevent injustice. Allah Azza wa Jalla said,
may Allah bless him and give him peace and blessings
“Indeed, Allah commands justice and goodness.” (QS. An-Nahl: 90)
Remember the reward for a just leader in the hadith of the Prophet sallallaahu ‘alaihi wa sallam,
may Allah bless him and give him peace of mind إِلَّا ظِلُّهُ: إِمَامٌ عَادِلٌ
“Seven groups that Allah will shelter under His shade on a day where there will be no shade except His shade: (the first) just leaders…” (HR. Bukhari and Muslim)
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Writer: Gazzeta Raka Putra Setyawan
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