Gigit Hantu

assalamualaikum

in the name of Allah the Most Gracious the Most Merciful

One funny thing took place in A&E Kulim Hospital today.

There is 1 70 year old gentleman who comes with shortness of breath. As he is talking to us, he tells us many things. We later examine him and find that he has only 4 toes on the left side. 'Why' we ask him.

Closing in to 2020, we usually would expect one to answer 'my diabetic control is a mess'. This is however not the case with this gentleman. He replies back with

'jari pakcik kena gigit hantu. Malam2 dia jadi hitam sebab hantu makan. Kalau pakcik baca ayat Qursi dia berhenti la. Pastu hantu tu datang balik. Kadang2 pakcik tak tidur sebab baca ayat Qursi je'

We can't help it. We burst into laughter.

It may sound funny to us. We can see how education sets our standards apart, regardless of your level.

The more important lesson from the story above is the emphasis of seeking evidence based knowledge. Lessons transfered verbally through generations have made the older generation like what we see today. I see this type of lesson has a little place in modern development.

Through knowledge we will also realise why do certain matters and avoid others. Some options will reap benefit through in a short space of time, and some will give you nothing in return though you have worked so hard to earn it.

That is why I do not 'amin' the doa with the imam post prayer. I wonder why the tradition continues when people know nothing about the meaning of the doa, yet they persistently throughout their lives they 'amin' the supplication.

Evidence based practice is important. It is not a sin to not 'amin' the supplication, but what is important is to seek help from Allah through the means/language that you speak.

This is no more a hollow entry. There's a lesson that you would pick up if you are smart enough.

till next time,
assalamualaikum