Sunday, July 12, 2009
Nothing to say
It has been awhile seen i wrote anything worthy. Seems to be a current trend every few months, where my blog seems empty. A lot of things have happened since i last logged on. However, i am active but whatever i have to say have been said by millions of people. The challenge is to make my words significant and different. Different as i want to be, the more similar i become.
Monday, May 18, 2009
Interview Tips
Last week i had an opportunity to interview 500 people for various contractual posts in the government. It was interesting as i had first hand view of different people and their approaches to an interview. Therefore i would like to impart my observations.
Every interviewee have at least 5 minutes to impress the interviewers (for multiple people interview), and the most important period is the first 5 seconds. An interviewee have to look the part for the organisation. If the organisation potrays a more sophisticated outlook, then one has to dress the part that potrays sophistication. While on the other hand, if an organisation potrays a more relaxed environment, say Google Inc., then one has to dress the part. Meaning to say dress code is important. The dressing is the first thing that an interviwer see and this would help in their perception of a person.
Then, there is the overall outlook like facial hair, hair, walk and sitting position. As generalisation, one has to look smart, and walk and sit confidently (not over confident or arrogant). This would be summarised in between 3-5 seconds as one walks into the interview room.
Usually an interviewer would ask the interviewee to talk about himself. In the next 20 seconds, an interviewee must summarise himself into words that would take the attention of the interviewer. Therefore, an interviewee must be prepared to talk about himself like personal background, education and experience.
During the interview process, an interviewee must establish the power of words. I had some interviewee who were fresh graduates and we sort of pleading that they did not have the experience yet, thus rendering themselves of the position. However, i beg to differ, eventhough fresh graduates who have not worked before must be holistic in the sense that they must be worldly and be able to communicate. My suggestion to them is to read up on multiple topics in the next few months to make them more competitive. The reason i say this is that, i do not want dependent performers in my organisation. If a fresh graduate (many who did) were to read up on multiple topics prior to an interview, he/she stands a good chance of being taken into the organisation. Being able to communicate on multiple topics and the art of communication actually tells many things, one, an interviewee would potray himself as an independent person able to work with minimal instruction.
Why i say this is that almost all organisations would have job scopes, however the job scopes are not exhausitive. Meaning to say, one has to do more that what the job scope specifies. If an interviewee do not make the effort to read, then they would be deemed to be dependent.
Every interviewee have at least 5 minutes to impress the interviewers (for multiple people interview), and the most important period is the first 5 seconds. An interviewee have to look the part for the organisation. If the organisation potrays a more sophisticated outlook, then one has to dress the part that potrays sophistication. While on the other hand, if an organisation potrays a more relaxed environment, say Google Inc., then one has to dress the part. Meaning to say dress code is important. The dressing is the first thing that an interviwer see and this would help in their perception of a person.
Then, there is the overall outlook like facial hair, hair, walk and sitting position. As generalisation, one has to look smart, and walk and sit confidently (not over confident or arrogant). This would be summarised in between 3-5 seconds as one walks into the interview room.
Usually an interviewer would ask the interviewee to talk about himself. In the next 20 seconds, an interviewee must summarise himself into words that would take the attention of the interviewer. Therefore, an interviewee must be prepared to talk about himself like personal background, education and experience.
During the interview process, an interviewee must establish the power of words. I had some interviewee who were fresh graduates and we sort of pleading that they did not have the experience yet, thus rendering themselves of the position. However, i beg to differ, eventhough fresh graduates who have not worked before must be holistic in the sense that they must be worldly and be able to communicate. My suggestion to them is to read up on multiple topics in the next few months to make them more competitive. The reason i say this is that, i do not want dependent performers in my organisation. If a fresh graduate (many who did) were to read up on multiple topics prior to an interview, he/she stands a good chance of being taken into the organisation. Being able to communicate on multiple topics and the art of communication actually tells many things, one, an interviewee would potray himself as an independent person able to work with minimal instruction.
Why i say this is that almost all organisations would have job scopes, however the job scopes are not exhausitive. Meaning to say, one has to do more that what the job scope specifies. If an interviewee do not make the effort to read, then they would be deemed to be dependent.
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
Understanding The Concepts
Climbing up Mt Kinabalu has given me some perspectives. Besides the cursing and swearing on the way up, and the ultimate question of why im climbing up the mountain, the good thing is that it allowed me to concentrate and focus on managerial issues.
Though it was 2 day trip, however, the reflection of the 2 day trip encompasses the many managerial and leadership aspects in orgaisation.
On the top of my mind is that all jobs requires a disciplined effort to face issues and daily operations.
Second is that, stamina plays a part in ones ability to overcome adversity.
Then, there is the willingness of the heart to make decisions and focus on perspectives in trying times.
Fourthly, there is the concept of teamwork.
Further, speed is needed. Though one can accomplish tasks and assignments at a steady pace but in the long run, speed is essential to reach the top.
Then, there is the aspect of mental stregth. One has to overcome fears and distractions to achieve goals.
Seventh, there is the goal and objective orientation. When climbing, the focus is always to reach the peak. This applies to organisations.
Eight, the beginning will always be the hardest, the last 100m will also be the most trying. But once the first steps are taken, it gets easier, and when it ends, the feeling would be satisfying, albeit at different degrees of satisfaction, depending on ones achievement.
Though it was 2 day trip, however, the reflection of the 2 day trip encompasses the many managerial and leadership aspects in orgaisation.
On the top of my mind is that all jobs requires a disciplined effort to face issues and daily operations.
Second is that, stamina plays a part in ones ability to overcome adversity.
Then, there is the willingness of the heart to make decisions and focus on perspectives in trying times.
Fourthly, there is the concept of teamwork.
Further, speed is needed. Though one can accomplish tasks and assignments at a steady pace but in the long run, speed is essential to reach the top.
Then, there is the aspect of mental stregth. One has to overcome fears and distractions to achieve goals.
Seventh, there is the goal and objective orientation. When climbing, the focus is always to reach the peak. This applies to organisations.
Eight, the beginning will always be the hardest, the last 100m will also be the most trying. But once the first steps are taken, it gets easier, and when it ends, the feeling would be satisfying, albeit at different degrees of satisfaction, depending on ones achievement.
Conquering Mt Kinabalu
Its been awhile since i blogged. 2 weeks ago, i left LCCT for KK in the hopes of conquering Mt Kinabalu. My first time climbing up Kinabalu. My previous experience of climbing mountains was Gunung Panti, and hills like Bukit Cerakah and Gasing Hill.
As part of my preparation, i read a lot of blogs online of other people's experiences climbing up the mountain. I wanted to psyche myself out mentally to ensure that mentally could reach the top.
Prior to climbing Mt Kinabalu, i trained/exercised 4 times a week for about 2 months. 2 days of badminton, 2 days of gym work, and a session of hiking in Bukit Cerakah Shah Alam (through Jalan Bersih - Jalan Sapu Tangan). Physically i was not at my best, but i thought the 2 months of training would suffice to take me to the top, albeit at a slower rate.
I had also bought the necessary equipment like trekking shoes (2 pairs), winter coats, bandana and ski caps, hiking bag/ back pack (70 ltr), back pack with water container, gloves, waterproof bag (4 ltr) and khaki pants. To add that to the unneccesary stuff, i bought a first aid kit, a swtich blade, energy fluid bar.
I was mentally, physically (somewhat ok) and equipment ready for my journey. How wrong i was.
When i reached Kundasang, i was suprised at the sizeable enormity of the mountain. Ive seen Mt Kinabalu in pictures but seeing it live left me speechless. I could not believe that the mountain top was actually above the clouds. I have read that it was 13000 feet/8 km high, but i never expected it to see it that high.
Anyway, i started the walk at about 9.30am, and the starting 1 1/2 km left me a bit breathless. Probably due to the high altitude as i didnt feel pancit (unfit). My wife and friends were already ahead of me, and it started raining. It felt like the rain clouds were on top of my head the whole way. Thank god i bought 2 shoes (one of which had drains in it). The porters were breezing by, and other climbers easily walked past me. I thought i would never make it to the top. Somehow, i trudged myself a step at a time. The path to the top was made out of man made steps, rocks and earth. As i walked, i had the appreciation of early explorers and how they managed to conquer mountains and hills.
Anyway, to cut it short, i took my friends advise and kept a positive outlook, i took pictures at scenic sights, talked to passers by and also at milestone markers...2km, 3.5km and so forth..somehow, that helped take my mind off of things. As each meter higher, the air grew thinner and my breath grew shorter. Luckily my porter was with me along the way. He was like my shadow. He seemed to be at the back of my shoulder and that drove me on. The backpack with the water container in it really helped as i didnt have to carry drinks in my hands. So i just sucked up as i walked.
Then i reached Laban Rata, the pit stop where we would rest before our ascent to the peak..The goal = Low's Peak. I reached Laban Rata at exactly 5 hours and 52 minutes, around 3.30pm..My wife and friends reached there about an hour earlier than i did.
The hotel at Laban Rata was a simple wooden infrstructure with all the ammenities. I didnt feel like eating. Oh yeah!! I bought chocolates in Kundasang and devoured it along the way. So if you plan to go up, buy lots of chocolates and dont feel guilty about devouring chocolates as the trek was physically trying.
I then took a rest and ate dinner. Food was ok. Had to put in salt to give it more of a taste as i like it. There were people from Germany, Singapore and some local. We quickly made friends, and smiled at each other a lot.
So after dinner at 6pm, i slept only to be awaken at 830pm by a serious case of headache. This was the altitude mountain sickness kicking in due to low pressure at high altitude. Luckily we had panadol, and i downed a couple and slept till 1am. We woke up at 1am, so that we could trek up to see the sunrise at 6am.
It was freezing cold, as the rain just stopped. Making the stone path very wet. We had on head lamps to see our way.
I started walking at 230am, and usual, i was the back enders, the slow pokes. But i never gave up tilli came across the most massive wall my eyes have seen and a rope that hung across the wall. Sad to say, i managed to end up on this massive wall at 7km/ 3506m above sea level. A mere 500m short of the summit. That was already 445am. See, the backenders were made up of slow pokes, and people with fear of heights (this was observed when some were screaming at porters not to let them go, some were crying)..This was before my eyes, and sort of had a psychological impact/effect on me..I froze on the wall for half an hour. By then it was already 515am. I asked my proter whether i could make it on time on the peak, to which my porter said i wouldnt make it on time.
One has to be on the peak at 6-615am. Everyone had to climb down by 630am as the clouds would come in and it would be difficult to see. I decided then that i would descend down the mountain and make my way to Laban Rata again. I asked my porter to chase after my wife and friends to help them as they were more important, and they were on their way to the top. I walked alone back to Laban Rata feeling dejected, feeling relieved, too many emotions at that time. I waited for the victors who conquered the mountain. To my wife, AC and Ariffah, i congratulate you on reaching the peak.
At 930am, my wife and friends reached Laban Rata and regalled at their achievement. I was proud and still proud to see their pictures at Low's Peak. At 1030am, we descended to Kundasang. The trip down was quite ardous as it was a 6km hike from Laban Rata to Kundasang. All downhill. Good shoes would help.
All in all, my wife and i spent like RM1500 on hotels, air ticket, equipment, tickets, taxis and food.
As a reflection, i had the desire to climb and had the belief that i could reach the top. However, i must say that one needs 3 things to climb
i) Fitness
ii) Heart of Steel or Mentally Strong
iii) Speed
All that is required to conquer the mountain. It was not my day to reach the top, but one day, maybe not today, i would reach the top. It may take me more than 2 times of climbing before i reach the top. But i still have the desire to climb and reach the top.
To others who want to conquer Mt Kinabalu, i wish you good luck and godspeed.
As part of my preparation, i read a lot of blogs online of other people's experiences climbing up the mountain. I wanted to psyche myself out mentally to ensure that mentally could reach the top.
Prior to climbing Mt Kinabalu, i trained/exercised 4 times a week for about 2 months. 2 days of badminton, 2 days of gym work, and a session of hiking in Bukit Cerakah Shah Alam (through Jalan Bersih - Jalan Sapu Tangan). Physically i was not at my best, but i thought the 2 months of training would suffice to take me to the top, albeit at a slower rate.
I had also bought the necessary equipment like trekking shoes (2 pairs), winter coats, bandana and ski caps, hiking bag/ back pack (70 ltr), back pack with water container, gloves, waterproof bag (4 ltr) and khaki pants. To add that to the unneccesary stuff, i bought a first aid kit, a swtich blade, energy fluid bar.
I was mentally, physically (somewhat ok) and equipment ready for my journey. How wrong i was.
When i reached Kundasang, i was suprised at the sizeable enormity of the mountain. Ive seen Mt Kinabalu in pictures but seeing it live left me speechless. I could not believe that the mountain top was actually above the clouds. I have read that it was 13000 feet/8 km high, but i never expected it to see it that high.
Anyway, i started the walk at about 9.30am, and the starting 1 1/2 km left me a bit breathless. Probably due to the high altitude as i didnt feel pancit (unfit). My wife and friends were already ahead of me, and it started raining. It felt like the rain clouds were on top of my head the whole way. Thank god i bought 2 shoes (one of which had drains in it). The porters were breezing by, and other climbers easily walked past me. I thought i would never make it to the top. Somehow, i trudged myself a step at a time. The path to the top was made out of man made steps, rocks and earth. As i walked, i had the appreciation of early explorers and how they managed to conquer mountains and hills.
Anyway, to cut it short, i took my friends advise and kept a positive outlook, i took pictures at scenic sights, talked to passers by and also at milestone markers...2km, 3.5km and so forth..somehow, that helped take my mind off of things. As each meter higher, the air grew thinner and my breath grew shorter. Luckily my porter was with me along the way. He was like my shadow. He seemed to be at the back of my shoulder and that drove me on. The backpack with the water container in it really helped as i didnt have to carry drinks in my hands. So i just sucked up as i walked.
Then i reached Laban Rata, the pit stop where we would rest before our ascent to the peak..The goal = Low's Peak. I reached Laban Rata at exactly 5 hours and 52 minutes, around 3.30pm..My wife and friends reached there about an hour earlier than i did.
The hotel at Laban Rata was a simple wooden infrstructure with all the ammenities. I didnt feel like eating. Oh yeah!! I bought chocolates in Kundasang and devoured it along the way. So if you plan to go up, buy lots of chocolates and dont feel guilty about devouring chocolates as the trek was physically trying.
I then took a rest and ate dinner. Food was ok. Had to put in salt to give it more of a taste as i like it. There were people from Germany, Singapore and some local. We quickly made friends, and smiled at each other a lot.
So after dinner at 6pm, i slept only to be awaken at 830pm by a serious case of headache. This was the altitude mountain sickness kicking in due to low pressure at high altitude. Luckily we had panadol, and i downed a couple and slept till 1am. We woke up at 1am, so that we could trek up to see the sunrise at 6am.
It was freezing cold, as the rain just stopped. Making the stone path very wet. We had on head lamps to see our way.
I started walking at 230am, and usual, i was the back enders, the slow pokes. But i never gave up tilli came across the most massive wall my eyes have seen and a rope that hung across the wall. Sad to say, i managed to end up on this massive wall at 7km/ 3506m above sea level. A mere 500m short of the summit. That was already 445am. See, the backenders were made up of slow pokes, and people with fear of heights (this was observed when some were screaming at porters not to let them go, some were crying)..This was before my eyes, and sort of had a psychological impact/effect on me..I froze on the wall for half an hour. By then it was already 515am. I asked my proter whether i could make it on time on the peak, to which my porter said i wouldnt make it on time.
One has to be on the peak at 6-615am. Everyone had to climb down by 630am as the clouds would come in and it would be difficult to see. I decided then that i would descend down the mountain and make my way to Laban Rata again. I asked my porter to chase after my wife and friends to help them as they were more important, and they were on their way to the top. I walked alone back to Laban Rata feeling dejected, feeling relieved, too many emotions at that time. I waited for the victors who conquered the mountain. To my wife, AC and Ariffah, i congratulate you on reaching the peak.
At 930am, my wife and friends reached Laban Rata and regalled at their achievement. I was proud and still proud to see their pictures at Low's Peak. At 1030am, we descended to Kundasang. The trip down was quite ardous as it was a 6km hike from Laban Rata to Kundasang. All downhill. Good shoes would help.
All in all, my wife and i spent like RM1500 on hotels, air ticket, equipment, tickets, taxis and food.
As a reflection, i had the desire to climb and had the belief that i could reach the top. However, i must say that one needs 3 things to climb
i) Fitness
ii) Heart of Steel or Mentally Strong
iii) Speed
All that is required to conquer the mountain. It was not my day to reach the top, but one day, maybe not today, i would reach the top. It may take me more than 2 times of climbing before i reach the top. But i still have the desire to climb and reach the top.
To others who want to conquer Mt Kinabalu, i wish you good luck and godspeed.
Sunday, March 8, 2009
Part of the Solution or Part of the Problems?
Recently an sms posted in the newspaper caught my eye. The sender stated that he/she wished that there was less jams in KL...Well, if you are not part of the solutions, then you are part of the problems.
I was quite amazed how many people can be quite selfish in the sense that they want people to clear the roads for their own benefits...
I believe that is the values that people of today have. Its all about me first, then if others benefit from their own selfish needs and benefits, the other people can consider themselves lucky.
I was quite amazed how many people can be quite selfish in the sense that they want people to clear the roads for their own benefits...
I believe that is the values that people of today have. Its all about me first, then if others benefit from their own selfish needs and benefits, the other people can consider themselves lucky.
Friday, February 20, 2009
Dose of Reality
I think i have written before this on my love affair pine for reality tv. I need dosages of American Idol, Akademi Fantasia and Rockstar (if ever they bring it back i would be grateful).
Now, why is it that i love seeing those shows, besides seeing really awful people go to their lowest embarassing moments live on tv? I get to see the sociological aspects of people, that excites me.
However, of all the seasons ive seen on American Idol, one incident really caught my attention.
I cannot remember what day, which contestant..however, i remember the event..it was a contestant singing, somewhat a not so bad singer..forgettable but nice singer..i think the contestant forgot the lyrics and wasnt prepared..then, i think it was Simon Cowell who went on to ask the contestant to do his/her homework before coming. Do the dirty work, before trying again..
Now this was an interesting scenario that caught my attention..A lot of people nowadays are born with silver spoons in their life, even if they werent born with a silver spoon, their parents had a silver spoon for them in their cupboards, and they lived a life of comfort..Now, i may be generalising people, which is unfair, but what im trying to stress here is that people need to work hard before success comes..
A silver spoon-ed person would never know the pitfalls of a hardworking person..Now a singer, what he/she needs to do is actually parctise singing in karaokes (or in the bathroom), get the songs right, go for vocal classes (if they can afford), sing live in front of strangers, before auditioning...
This goes to real life, people should work at their goals, get the concepts right, go for further education, perform in front at work, before achieveing their goals and ambition..
I known this, but i have never really paid attention or thought much of it until that event..
People like the express route, they dont mind paying for it, but they have never earned it. To want something, one has to earn it. Silver spoon-ed people have not earned the right yet. They need to wash toilets and scrape the bottom of barrels before they move up.
Now, why is it that i love seeing those shows, besides seeing really awful people go to their lowest embarassing moments live on tv? I get to see the sociological aspects of people, that excites me.
However, of all the seasons ive seen on American Idol, one incident really caught my attention.
I cannot remember what day, which contestant..however, i remember the event..it was a contestant singing, somewhat a not so bad singer..forgettable but nice singer..i think the contestant forgot the lyrics and wasnt prepared..then, i think it was Simon Cowell who went on to ask the contestant to do his/her homework before coming. Do the dirty work, before trying again..
Now this was an interesting scenario that caught my attention..A lot of people nowadays are born with silver spoons in their life, even if they werent born with a silver spoon, their parents had a silver spoon for them in their cupboards, and they lived a life of comfort..Now, i may be generalising people, which is unfair, but what im trying to stress here is that people need to work hard before success comes..
A silver spoon-ed person would never know the pitfalls of a hardworking person..Now a singer, what he/she needs to do is actually parctise singing in karaokes (or in the bathroom), get the songs right, go for vocal classes (if they can afford), sing live in front of strangers, before auditioning...
This goes to real life, people should work at their goals, get the concepts right, go for further education, perform in front at work, before achieveing their goals and ambition..
I known this, but i have never really paid attention or thought much of it until that event..
People like the express route, they dont mind paying for it, but they have never earned it. To want something, one has to earn it. Silver spoon-ed people have not earned the right yet. They need to wash toilets and scrape the bottom of barrels before they move up.
Depression Era
Its been awhile since i blogged. My last few postings were on US politics. Though im not a US citizen, and do not know the difference between Democrats and Republicans (my cousing tried explaining to me a few times in vain), however, my postings were on the reality of change.
Change is now a clarion cry by almost everyone around me. Ive heard it from people, ive read in prints, media and blogs, however, ive not seen change. Change is actually a managerial term used by eons of management gurus, who believe that every so often, change should occur to fit the environment and current scenario. However, change have spilled into the bowls of politics and people high on adrenalin for inspiring leaders.
The reality of change is that people must want change, and not just any change but a realised change of the current imbroglio people are suffering to a better level of living. We are currently in the belly of the economic dragon, being disemboweled by the fight to stay alive. And it is just not me and you, but practically the world over. It was reported that the current economic scenarion is marginally better that the economic crisis during the Great Depression.
I have never lived during the Great Depression, never experienced it. When the Great Depression is used or mentioned, i picture a black and white picture of men at docks in the 1920s, in their scruffy hats, coats..I remember the movie Titanic and how Caledon 'Cal' Hockley, played by Billy Zane, who took his life due to the Great Depression.
Now, people around the world is saying the economic world we are facing is marginally better than the Great Depression. Does it matter what we call it? People are jobless, imports and exports are depleting fast, the stock market is ill, prices of goods are going up (or rather they have stagnated after going crazily up).
Does change play a part in this economic crisis? I dont know as i am not a certified economist, neither am i an economist blogger or researcher. What i do know is worth 20sen, probably, 30sen, to those who reads this. However, there have been ideas bandied around in my readings, and some of them have called for a new world order in finance and economics. Somewhat of a bad clarion call for change isnt it. For any change to happen, there must be people who are unhappy. Either way, no one really wins.
So are we living in a disillusioned world or are we just hoping that change would knock on our doors? Change needs time for it to occur, change needs people to really want it to change, change is a 12 step course in a holiday resort to happen, change needs patience, change needs to be in the minds and hearts of people, change needs to be acted upon in the best possible manner, where the losers do not outweigh the winners of change.
Usually people want change, that they reach an impasse, that there is no way change could occur. When that happens, people do not even see what they are fighting for, what change they seek, what the objectives are. All the relevancy of good traits gone down the drain in the name of change, when impasse occurs.
Will change even happens? Well, we could look at the new world order and really see whether change has occured. Do we see change or just appologists? I really want to be an optimist in change but i do not want to be disillussioned by words. I want action, i want to know what change there is for those affected, and not just change of people while the situation remains the same, i do not want egos to be the battle ground for change that is in an impasse.
Change is now a clarion cry by almost everyone around me. Ive heard it from people, ive read in prints, media and blogs, however, ive not seen change. Change is actually a managerial term used by eons of management gurus, who believe that every so often, change should occur to fit the environment and current scenario. However, change have spilled into the bowls of politics and people high on adrenalin for inspiring leaders.
The reality of change is that people must want change, and not just any change but a realised change of the current imbroglio people are suffering to a better level of living. We are currently in the belly of the economic dragon, being disemboweled by the fight to stay alive. And it is just not me and you, but practically the world over. It was reported that the current economic scenarion is marginally better that the economic crisis during the Great Depression.
I have never lived during the Great Depression, never experienced it. When the Great Depression is used or mentioned, i picture a black and white picture of men at docks in the 1920s, in their scruffy hats, coats..I remember the movie Titanic and how Caledon 'Cal' Hockley, played by Billy Zane, who took his life due to the Great Depression.
Now, people around the world is saying the economic world we are facing is marginally better than the Great Depression. Does it matter what we call it? People are jobless, imports and exports are depleting fast, the stock market is ill, prices of goods are going up (or rather they have stagnated after going crazily up).
Does change play a part in this economic crisis? I dont know as i am not a certified economist, neither am i an economist blogger or researcher. What i do know is worth 20sen, probably, 30sen, to those who reads this. However, there have been ideas bandied around in my readings, and some of them have called for a new world order in finance and economics. Somewhat of a bad clarion call for change isnt it. For any change to happen, there must be people who are unhappy. Either way, no one really wins.
So are we living in a disillusioned world or are we just hoping that change would knock on our doors? Change needs time for it to occur, change needs people to really want it to change, change is a 12 step course in a holiday resort to happen, change needs patience, change needs to be in the minds and hearts of people, change needs to be acted upon in the best possible manner, where the losers do not outweigh the winners of change.
Usually people want change, that they reach an impasse, that there is no way change could occur. When that happens, people do not even see what they are fighting for, what change they seek, what the objectives are. All the relevancy of good traits gone down the drain in the name of change, when impasse occurs.
Will change even happens? Well, we could look at the new world order and really see whether change has occured. Do we see change or just appologists? I really want to be an optimist in change but i do not want to be disillussioned by words. I want action, i want to know what change there is for those affected, and not just change of people while the situation remains the same, i do not want egos to be the battle ground for change that is in an impasse.
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
A Message by George Carlin
George Carlin - comedian of the 70's and 80's.
A Message by George Carlin:
The paradox of our time in history is that we have taller buildings but shorter tempers, wider Freeways ,but narrower viewpoints. We spend more, but have less, we buy more, but enjoy less. We have bigger houses and smaller families, more conveniences, but less time. We have more degrees but less sense, more knowledge, but less judgment, more experts, yet more problems, more medicine, but less wellness.
We drink too much, smoke too much, spend too recklessly, laugh too little, drive too fast, get too angry, stay up too late, get up too tired, read too little, watch TV too much, and pray too seldom.
We have multiplied our possessions, but reduced our values. We talk too much, love too seldom, and hate too often.
We've learned how to make a living, but not a life. We've added years to life not life to years. We've been all the way to the moon and back, but have trouble crossing the street to meet a new neighbor. We conquered outer space but not inner space. We've done larger things, but not better things.
We've cleaned up the air, but polluted the soul. We've conquered the atom, but not our prejudice. We write more, but learn less. We plan more, but accomplish less. We've learned to rush, but not to wait. We build more computers to hold more information, to produce more copies than ever, but we communicate less and less.
These are the times of fast foods and slow digestion, big men and small character, steep profits and shallow relationships. These are the days of two incomes but more divorce, fancier houses, but broken homes. These are days of quick trips, disposable diapers, throwaway morality, one night stands, overweight bodies, and pills that do everything from cheer, to quiet, to kill. It is a time when there is much in the showroom window and nothing in the stockroom. A time when technology can bring this letter to you, and a time when you can choose either to share this insight, or to just hit delete...
Remember; spend some time with your loved ones, because they are not going to be around forever.
Remember, say a kind word to someone who looks up to you in awe, because that little person soon will grow up and leave your side.
Remember, to give a warm hug to the one next to you, because that is the only treasure you can give with your heart and it doesn't cost a cent.
Remember, to say, 'I love you' to your partner and your loved ones, but most of all mean it.. A kiss and an embrace will mend hurt when it comes from deep inside of you.
Remember to hold hands and cherish the moment for someday that person will not be there again.
Give time to love, give time to speak! And give time to share the precious thoughts in your mind.
AND ALWAYS REMEMBER:
Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away.
George Carlin
A Message by George Carlin:
The paradox of our time in history is that we have taller buildings but shorter tempers, wider Freeways ,but narrower viewpoints. We spend more, but have less, we buy more, but enjoy less. We have bigger houses and smaller families, more conveniences, but less time. We have more degrees but less sense, more knowledge, but less judgment, more experts, yet more problems, more medicine, but less wellness.
We drink too much, smoke too much, spend too recklessly, laugh too little, drive too fast, get too angry, stay up too late, get up too tired, read too little, watch TV too much, and pray too seldom.
We have multiplied our possessions, but reduced our values. We talk too much, love too seldom, and hate too often.
We've learned how to make a living, but not a life. We've added years to life not life to years. We've been all the way to the moon and back, but have trouble crossing the street to meet a new neighbor. We conquered outer space but not inner space. We've done larger things, but not better things.
We've cleaned up the air, but polluted the soul. We've conquered the atom, but not our prejudice. We write more, but learn less. We plan more, but accomplish less. We've learned to rush, but not to wait. We build more computers to hold more information, to produce more copies than ever, but we communicate less and less.
These are the times of fast foods and slow digestion, big men and small character, steep profits and shallow relationships. These are the days of two incomes but more divorce, fancier houses, but broken homes. These are days of quick trips, disposable diapers, throwaway morality, one night stands, overweight bodies, and pills that do everything from cheer, to quiet, to kill. It is a time when there is much in the showroom window and nothing in the stockroom. A time when technology can bring this letter to you, and a time when you can choose either to share this insight, or to just hit delete...
Remember; spend some time with your loved ones, because they are not going to be around forever.
Remember, say a kind word to someone who looks up to you in awe, because that little person soon will grow up and leave your side.
Remember, to give a warm hug to the one next to you, because that is the only treasure you can give with your heart and it doesn't cost a cent.
Remember, to say, 'I love you' to your partner and your loved ones, but most of all mean it.. A kiss and an embrace will mend hurt when it comes from deep inside of you.
Remember to hold hands and cherish the moment for someday that person will not be there again.
Give time to love, give time to speak! And give time to share the precious thoughts in your mind.
AND ALWAYS REMEMBER:
Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away.
George Carlin
Monday, January 26, 2009
Terapi solat
http://www.bharian.com.my/Current_News/BH/Sunday/Bmdua/20081019085358/Article/
Terapi solat
Oleh Ziauddin Sharuddin
zia@bharian.com.my
KAJIAN saintifik tiga pensyarah Universiti Malaya membuktikan solat yang diwajibkan kepada umat Islam setiap hari, bukan hanya amalan kerohanian tetapi terbukti mempunyai hikmah tersirat terhadap fizikal dan mental terutama meningkatkan tahap kesihatan manusia.
SOLAT sebagai rukun Islam yang wajib dilakukan setiap umat Islam sudah banyak dikaji dari sudut kerohanian.
Bagaimanapun, pernahkah kita berfikir mengenai pengertian setiap gerakan solat seperti qiyam, rukuk, sujud, duduk antara dua sujud serta tahiyat awal dan tahiyat akhir.
Adakah gerakan itu hanya sekadar gerakan tubuh yang tidak mempunyai makna?
Kajian sains moden mendedahkan bahawa amalan yang dilakukan lima kali setiap hari bukan hanya suatu amalan kerohanian yang mendekatkan hamba kepada penciptanya. Kehebatan solat ternyata memanfaatkan tubuh manusia.
Hasil kajian saintifik membuktikan kewajipan terhadap setiap umat Islam mempunyai hikmah tersirat terhadap fizikal dan mental manusia.
Ng Siew Chok memakaikan topi elektrod untuk mengkaji gelombang otak.
Lebih membanggakan bukti itu diperoleh hasil kajian anak tempatan, termasuk seorang bukan Islam. Mereka adalah pensyarah Jabatan Kejuruteraan Biomedikal di Fakulti Kejuruteraan Universiti Malaya (UM) yang diketuai Profesor Madya Dr Fatimah Ibrahim bersama Profesor Wan Abu Bakar Wan Abas dan Ng Siew Cheok.
Penggerak kajian ini ialah Perdana Menteri, Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi dan melalui geran Jabatan Perdana Menteri (JPM), kajian itu bermatlamat menentukan nilai terapeutik solat terhadap mereka yang melakukan solat, termasuk dari segi sistem kardiovaskular, komposisi tubuh, isyarat otak dan aktiviti otot.
Dr Wan Abu Bakar ketika memperjelaskan kajian itu berkata, mereka adalah jurutera bioperubatan yang mengkaji tubuh manusia dari segi kejuruteraan.
Katanya, kajian itu cuba melihat apa yang sebenar berlaku kepada fizikal dan mental manusia ketika melakukan solat.
SOLAT terbukti mempunyai hikmah tersirat terhadap fizikal dan mental manusia.
“Kajian dibahagikan kepada beberapa bahagian, iaitu saya mengkaji aktiviti otot, Siew Chok mengkaji isyarat otak, iaitu apa yang berlaku kepada gelombang otak ketika solat. Dr Fatimah mengkaji komposisi tubuh,” katanya.
Beliau berkata, hasil kajian mendapati bahawa ada banyak perkara positif apabila seseorang melakukan solat dan ini dimuatkan dalam buku `Solat: Kebaikan Dari Perspektif Sains’ terbitan Jabatan Kejuruteraan Biomedikal. Buku ini mempunyai dua versi, bahasa Melayu dan Inggeris.
Setakat ini, kajian itu adalah yang pertama dilakukan secara saintifik di negara ini. Bagaimanapun, sudah ada beberapa kajian yang sama, tetapi tidak menyeluruh dan lengkap seperti yang dilakukan UM.
Seorang doktor perubatan dari Indonesia, Prof Dr Moh Sholeh, melakukan kajian khusus terhadap solat tahajud.
Beliau mengambil sampel darah, hormon tekanan (stress) dan imuniti dalam badan. Selepas tiga bulan melakukan solat, sampel diambil lagi dan didapati imuniti meningkat dan hormon tekanan menurun. Rumusannya solat tahajud boleh merawat barah.
Kajian lain dilakukan oleh tiga doktor perubatan dari Universiti Hokkaido di Jepun, iaitu Mohammed Faruque Reza, Yuji Urakami dan Yukio Mano, yang mendapati bahawa posisi tubuh (posture) solat boleh merawat warga tua yang sakit tulang.
Dr Wan Abu Bakar berkata, kajian sepatutnya berakhir tahun ini, tetapi jabatan mempunyai beberapa cadangan baru bagi memperluaskan kajian itu.
Memperjelaskan kajian lanjutan itu, Dr Fatimah yang mengetuai kajian berkata antara bidang baru yang akan dikaji ialah mengenai perbezaan solat antara orang biasa dan ulama.
“Kajian itu akan mengkaji isyarat otak ulama dan orang biasa ketika bersolat. Adakah isyarat otak orang alim adalah lebih tenang berbanding orang biasa kerana kita menjangka mereka memahami bahasa al-Quran,” katanya.
Bagaimanapun, katanya sukar untuk mendapat ulama secara sukarela menyertai ujian ini. Beliau memberi jaminan bahawa identiti mereka yang menyertai ujian dirahsiakan dan hanya dinyatakan sampel adalah dari kumpulan tertentu.
Berbanding kajian awal yang mengesahkan solat memberi banyak kebaikan kepada kesihatan manusia, katanya kajian lanjutan memperjelaskan proses solat merawat pelbagai penyakit.
Mengambil Erektil Disfungsi (ED) atau mati pucuk sebagai contoh, katanya kajian awal yang dilakukan mengesahkan bahawa solat memberi kesan positif untuk merawat ED, tetapi mereka ingin mengkaji cara gerakan solat merawat penyakit itu.
Terapi solat
Oleh Ziauddin Sharuddin
zia@bharian.com.my
KAJIAN saintifik tiga pensyarah Universiti Malaya membuktikan solat yang diwajibkan kepada umat Islam setiap hari, bukan hanya amalan kerohanian tetapi terbukti mempunyai hikmah tersirat terhadap fizikal dan mental terutama meningkatkan tahap kesihatan manusia.
SOLAT sebagai rukun Islam yang wajib dilakukan setiap umat Islam sudah banyak dikaji dari sudut kerohanian.
Bagaimanapun, pernahkah kita berfikir mengenai pengertian setiap gerakan solat seperti qiyam, rukuk, sujud, duduk antara dua sujud serta tahiyat awal dan tahiyat akhir.
Adakah gerakan itu hanya sekadar gerakan tubuh yang tidak mempunyai makna?
Kajian sains moden mendedahkan bahawa amalan yang dilakukan lima kali setiap hari bukan hanya suatu amalan kerohanian yang mendekatkan hamba kepada penciptanya. Kehebatan solat ternyata memanfaatkan tubuh manusia.
Hasil kajian saintifik membuktikan kewajipan terhadap setiap umat Islam mempunyai hikmah tersirat terhadap fizikal dan mental manusia.
Ng Siew Chok memakaikan topi elektrod untuk mengkaji gelombang otak.
Lebih membanggakan bukti itu diperoleh hasil kajian anak tempatan, termasuk seorang bukan Islam. Mereka adalah pensyarah Jabatan Kejuruteraan Biomedikal di Fakulti Kejuruteraan Universiti Malaya (UM) yang diketuai Profesor Madya Dr Fatimah Ibrahim bersama Profesor Wan Abu Bakar Wan Abas dan Ng Siew Cheok.
Penggerak kajian ini ialah Perdana Menteri, Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi dan melalui geran Jabatan Perdana Menteri (JPM), kajian itu bermatlamat menentukan nilai terapeutik solat terhadap mereka yang melakukan solat, termasuk dari segi sistem kardiovaskular, komposisi tubuh, isyarat otak dan aktiviti otot.
Dr Wan Abu Bakar ketika memperjelaskan kajian itu berkata, mereka adalah jurutera bioperubatan yang mengkaji tubuh manusia dari segi kejuruteraan.
Katanya, kajian itu cuba melihat apa yang sebenar berlaku kepada fizikal dan mental manusia ketika melakukan solat.
SOLAT terbukti mempunyai hikmah tersirat terhadap fizikal dan mental manusia.
“Kajian dibahagikan kepada beberapa bahagian, iaitu saya mengkaji aktiviti otot, Siew Chok mengkaji isyarat otak, iaitu apa yang berlaku kepada gelombang otak ketika solat. Dr Fatimah mengkaji komposisi tubuh,” katanya.
Beliau berkata, hasil kajian mendapati bahawa ada banyak perkara positif apabila seseorang melakukan solat dan ini dimuatkan dalam buku `Solat: Kebaikan Dari Perspektif Sains’ terbitan Jabatan Kejuruteraan Biomedikal. Buku ini mempunyai dua versi, bahasa Melayu dan Inggeris.
Setakat ini, kajian itu adalah yang pertama dilakukan secara saintifik di negara ini. Bagaimanapun, sudah ada beberapa kajian yang sama, tetapi tidak menyeluruh dan lengkap seperti yang dilakukan UM.
Seorang doktor perubatan dari Indonesia, Prof Dr Moh Sholeh, melakukan kajian khusus terhadap solat tahajud.
Beliau mengambil sampel darah, hormon tekanan (stress) dan imuniti dalam badan. Selepas tiga bulan melakukan solat, sampel diambil lagi dan didapati imuniti meningkat dan hormon tekanan menurun. Rumusannya solat tahajud boleh merawat barah.
Kajian lain dilakukan oleh tiga doktor perubatan dari Universiti Hokkaido di Jepun, iaitu Mohammed Faruque Reza, Yuji Urakami dan Yukio Mano, yang mendapati bahawa posisi tubuh (posture) solat boleh merawat warga tua yang sakit tulang.
Dr Wan Abu Bakar berkata, kajian sepatutnya berakhir tahun ini, tetapi jabatan mempunyai beberapa cadangan baru bagi memperluaskan kajian itu.
Memperjelaskan kajian lanjutan itu, Dr Fatimah yang mengetuai kajian berkata antara bidang baru yang akan dikaji ialah mengenai perbezaan solat antara orang biasa dan ulama.
“Kajian itu akan mengkaji isyarat otak ulama dan orang biasa ketika bersolat. Adakah isyarat otak orang alim adalah lebih tenang berbanding orang biasa kerana kita menjangka mereka memahami bahasa al-Quran,” katanya.
Bagaimanapun, katanya sukar untuk mendapat ulama secara sukarela menyertai ujian ini. Beliau memberi jaminan bahawa identiti mereka yang menyertai ujian dirahsiakan dan hanya dinyatakan sampel adalah dari kumpulan tertentu.
Berbanding kajian awal yang mengesahkan solat memberi banyak kebaikan kepada kesihatan manusia, katanya kajian lanjutan memperjelaskan proses solat merawat pelbagai penyakit.
Mengambil Erektil Disfungsi (ED) atau mati pucuk sebagai contoh, katanya kajian awal yang dilakukan mengesahkan bahawa solat memberi kesan positif untuk merawat ED, tetapi mereka ingin mengkaji cara gerakan solat merawat penyakit itu.
Sembahyang juga boleh rawat penyakit kritikal
http://www.bharian.com.my/Current_News/BH/Sunday/Bmdua/20081019084321/Article/
Sembahyang juga boleh rawat penyakit kritikal
Oleh Ziauddin Sharuddin
zia@bharian.com.my
Prof Dr Wan Abu Bakar (kanan) bersama Dr Fatimah dan Ng Siew Chok bersama buku mengenai rahsia solat dari segi sains.
HASIL kajian Jabatan Kejuruteraan Biomedikal Universiti Malaya mendapati setiap gerakan solat mempunyai manfaat tersendiri yang mampu meningkatkan tahap kesihatan secara menyeluruh.
Berita Minggu mendapatkan pandangan setiap pengkaji mengenai hasil kajian masing-masing.
Profesor Dr Wan Abu Bakar Wan Abas - Aktiviti Otot
Beliau yang mengkaji aktiviti otot memberitahu manusia perlu sentiasa melakukan regangan dan senaman kerana otot menjadi lebih kuat apabila selalu digunakan.
Katanya, hasil kajian mendapati solat yang membabitkan gerakan tubuh seperti berdiri, tunduk dan bongkok menyamai senaman ringan.
“Kebanyakan otot serta sendi bergerak ketika solat. Umat Islam beruntung kerana solat yang wajib dilakukan setiap hari menyamai aktiviti senaman dan regangan yang memperkuatkan sistem otot dan fizikal tubuh,” katanya.
Dr Fatimah meneliti kertas bacaan ujian yang keluar dari alat analisis penyepadanan bio.
Malah, katanya solat sama seperti terapi fizikal yang jika dilakukan secara berterusan dan betul menghasilkan kesan positif terhadap tubuh.
Beliau berkata, kajian lebih teliti sedang dilakukan untuk mengenap pasti otot yang aktif ketika solat.
Ng Siew Chok - Isyarat Otak
Beliau berkata, perubahan kimia berlaku apabila otak aktif. Proses kimia yang menyebabkan pergerakan ion atau atom membawa cas elektrik boleh diukur menggunakan elektrod yang diletakkan pada kulit kepala. Sejenis alat, iaitu EEG (Electroencephalography) digunakan untuk mengukur isyarat otak daripada aktiviti elektrik.
“Gelombang otak mempunyai beberapa frekuensi irama yang dipengaruhi oleh keadaan fizikal dan emosi. Jenis gelombang otak Alfa (8-13 Hz) menunjukkan keadaan tenang,” katanya
Walaupun bukan Islam, Siew Chok kagum terhadap hasil kajian yang dilakukannya apabila mendapati keadaan dan pemikiran orang selepas bersolat tenang dan menyamai keadaan selepas bangun tidur.
“Ada fenomena menarik dalam solat, iaitu keadaan berdiri seketika sebelum sujud sebagai peringkat paling tenang ketika bersolat. Saya bukan Islam dan diberitahu bahawa keadaan itu adalah tamakninah,” katanya.
Ketika itu, katanya isyarat alfa meningkat secara mendadak yang menunjukkan seseorang itu berada dalam keadaan tenang.
Siew Chok berkata, solat juga meningkatkan penumpuan terhadap sesuatu perkara dan memperkuatkan kuasa otak.
Sehubungan itu, katanya solat membolehkan seseorang itu menyediakan otak untuk lebih bersedia terhadap sesuatu cabaran yang perlu dihadapinya dalam aktiviti harian.
Dr Fatimah Ibrahim - Komposisi Tubuh
Beliau berkata, komposisi tubuh mengandungi empat komponen utama, iaitu tisu aktif, tisu tulang, komponen air dan lemak.
Beliau berkata, ada beberapa kaedah untuk mengukur komposisi tubuh, tetapi kajian itu menggunakan Analisis Penyepadanan Bio yang menghasilkan keputusan tepat, pantas dan selamat, berbanding pengambilan darah.
“Teknik ini tidak digunakan secara meluas di hospital negara ini, tetapi di Amerika Syarikat, teknik ini digunakan untuk menilai status penyakit seperti Aids, diabetes, demam denggi dan pelbagai penyakit kritikal lain,” katanya.
Dalam kajian ini, katanya model untuk mendapatkan komposisi tubuh terbaik adalah dengan melakukan lima perkara, iaitu solat lima kali sehari, memahami maksud bacaan dalam solat, solat berjemaah, rukuk dengan betul (90 darjah) dan melentikkan jari kaki ketika duduk antara sujud dan tahyat akhir.
Dr Fatimah berkata, orang yang tidak melakukan lima perkara ini mempunyai komposisi tubuh yang kurang baik.
Katanya, kajian mendapati secara keseluruhan orang yang solat berjemaah mempunyai kesihatan lebih baik berbanding yang bersolat secara bersendirian.
“Kita mendapati apabila berjemaah, orang yang melakukan solat bersentuh bahu ke bahu. Tubuh manusia seperti bateri. Ketika bersolat, cas tubuh manusia mengalir seperti dalam litar dan akhirnya meneutralkan cas tubuh.
“Sebelum solat, ada orang yang penat dan ada yang tidak penat. Ketika solat, orang yang tidak penat dan mempunyai cas positif akan mengalirkan cas positif kepada orang yang letih dan mempunyai cas negatif,” katanya.
Katanya, ini yang menyebabkan orang yang bersolat jemaah mempunyai badan bertenaga dan lebih tenang.
Dr Fatimah berkata, solat tarawih dan berpuasa juga memberi kebaikan dan ini terbukti berdasarkan kajian yang dilakukan.
Sebelum Ramadan bermula, katanya komposisi badan diukur dan selepas 21 hari berpuasa, komposisi tubuh yang diukur semula mendapati keadaan tubuh sihat seperti kolesterol rendah akibat kadar pembakaran lemak yang meningkat serta paras glukos rendah.
Selain itu, katanya posisi tubuh (posture) dalam solat dapat mengubat sakit pinggang. Malah jika berjumpa doktor, pesakit disuruh melakukan senaman seperti berdiri dan membongkokkan tubuh yang menyamai gerakan solat.
Beliau berkata, keputusan positif itu adalah berdasarkan ukuran saintifik dengan meletakkan beberapa sensor (pengesan) di tulang belakang pesakit untuk melihat isyarat otot.
Katanya, hasil kajian mendapati pesakit yang mengikuti terapi solat selama sebulan, iaitu dengan membuat rukuk 90 darjah, sakit pinggangnya berkurangan.
“Ini membuktikan terapi solat boleh digunakan untuk merawat sakit pinggang. Kita akan menerbitkan buku kedua terapi solat yang bukan saja sesuai untuk wanita normal, tetapi untuk wanita mengandung. Bukan Islam juga boleh mengikuti terapi ini dengan melakukan senaman sama seperti gerakan solat,” katanya.
Jangan terkejut kerana solat boleh merawat Erektil Disfungsi (ED) atau lebih dikenali sebagai mati pucuk, masalah kesihatan yang lelaki amat takut.
Untuk lelaki normal, keupayaan seksual adalah tiga kali penegangan ketika tidur dan volum ketika ketegangan mesti lebih 200 peratus.
“Kajian dilakukan dengan mengukur zakar (pesakit diajar melakukan ukuran). Pada bulan pertama, tiada ketegangan langsung, tetapi selepas melakukan terapi selama dua bulan iaitu dengan melakukan solat tambahan, sudah ada ketegangan dan volum mencapai tahap normal,” katanya.
Beliau berkata, terapi adalah dengan cara melakukan solat sunat sebanyak tiga kali seminggu dengan setiap terapi sebanyak 12 rakaat atau kira-kira 30 minit
Selain itu, katanya antara hasil kajian yang menarik perhatian pakar sakit jantung ialah mengenai kadar denyutan jantung kerana selama ini, kajian saintifik lain menyatakan bahawa kadar denyutan jantung paling rendah adalah ketika berbaring.
“Kajian mendapati ketika solat, keadaan sujud mencatatkan kadar denyutan paling rendah dan lebih baik berbanding ketika baring. Ini menunjukkan posisi tubuh ketika solat adalah bagus,” katanya.
Sehubungan itu, katanya kajian akan dilakukan dengan lebih meluas untuk melihat sama ada posisi tubuh ketika solat boleh merawat sakit jantung.
Katanya, pakar jantung gembira dengan hasil kajian itu kerana boleh memperkenalkan terapi solat kepada pesakit jantung untuk melakukan senaman. Ketika ini, setiap pesakit jantung perlu melakukan senaman selama 30 minit setiap hari.
Sembahyang juga boleh rawat penyakit kritikal
Oleh Ziauddin Sharuddin
zia@bharian.com.my
Prof Dr Wan Abu Bakar (kanan) bersama Dr Fatimah dan Ng Siew Chok bersama buku mengenai rahsia solat dari segi sains.
HASIL kajian Jabatan Kejuruteraan Biomedikal Universiti Malaya mendapati setiap gerakan solat mempunyai manfaat tersendiri yang mampu meningkatkan tahap kesihatan secara menyeluruh.
Berita Minggu mendapatkan pandangan setiap pengkaji mengenai hasil kajian masing-masing.
Profesor Dr Wan Abu Bakar Wan Abas - Aktiviti Otot
Beliau yang mengkaji aktiviti otot memberitahu manusia perlu sentiasa melakukan regangan dan senaman kerana otot menjadi lebih kuat apabila selalu digunakan.
Katanya, hasil kajian mendapati solat yang membabitkan gerakan tubuh seperti berdiri, tunduk dan bongkok menyamai senaman ringan.
“Kebanyakan otot serta sendi bergerak ketika solat. Umat Islam beruntung kerana solat yang wajib dilakukan setiap hari menyamai aktiviti senaman dan regangan yang memperkuatkan sistem otot dan fizikal tubuh,” katanya.
Dr Fatimah meneliti kertas bacaan ujian yang keluar dari alat analisis penyepadanan bio.
Malah, katanya solat sama seperti terapi fizikal yang jika dilakukan secara berterusan dan betul menghasilkan kesan positif terhadap tubuh.
Beliau berkata, kajian lebih teliti sedang dilakukan untuk mengenap pasti otot yang aktif ketika solat.
Ng Siew Chok - Isyarat Otak
Beliau berkata, perubahan kimia berlaku apabila otak aktif. Proses kimia yang menyebabkan pergerakan ion atau atom membawa cas elektrik boleh diukur menggunakan elektrod yang diletakkan pada kulit kepala. Sejenis alat, iaitu EEG (Electroencephalography) digunakan untuk mengukur isyarat otak daripada aktiviti elektrik.
“Gelombang otak mempunyai beberapa frekuensi irama yang dipengaruhi oleh keadaan fizikal dan emosi. Jenis gelombang otak Alfa (8-13 Hz) menunjukkan keadaan tenang,” katanya
Walaupun bukan Islam, Siew Chok kagum terhadap hasil kajian yang dilakukannya apabila mendapati keadaan dan pemikiran orang selepas bersolat tenang dan menyamai keadaan selepas bangun tidur.
“Ada fenomena menarik dalam solat, iaitu keadaan berdiri seketika sebelum sujud sebagai peringkat paling tenang ketika bersolat. Saya bukan Islam dan diberitahu bahawa keadaan itu adalah tamakninah,” katanya.
Ketika itu, katanya isyarat alfa meningkat secara mendadak yang menunjukkan seseorang itu berada dalam keadaan tenang.
Siew Chok berkata, solat juga meningkatkan penumpuan terhadap sesuatu perkara dan memperkuatkan kuasa otak.
Sehubungan itu, katanya solat membolehkan seseorang itu menyediakan otak untuk lebih bersedia terhadap sesuatu cabaran yang perlu dihadapinya dalam aktiviti harian.
Dr Fatimah Ibrahim - Komposisi Tubuh
Beliau berkata, komposisi tubuh mengandungi empat komponen utama, iaitu tisu aktif, tisu tulang, komponen air dan lemak.
Beliau berkata, ada beberapa kaedah untuk mengukur komposisi tubuh, tetapi kajian itu menggunakan Analisis Penyepadanan Bio yang menghasilkan keputusan tepat, pantas dan selamat, berbanding pengambilan darah.
“Teknik ini tidak digunakan secara meluas di hospital negara ini, tetapi di Amerika Syarikat, teknik ini digunakan untuk menilai status penyakit seperti Aids, diabetes, demam denggi dan pelbagai penyakit kritikal lain,” katanya.
Dalam kajian ini, katanya model untuk mendapatkan komposisi tubuh terbaik adalah dengan melakukan lima perkara, iaitu solat lima kali sehari, memahami maksud bacaan dalam solat, solat berjemaah, rukuk dengan betul (90 darjah) dan melentikkan jari kaki ketika duduk antara sujud dan tahyat akhir.
Dr Fatimah berkata, orang yang tidak melakukan lima perkara ini mempunyai komposisi tubuh yang kurang baik.
Katanya, kajian mendapati secara keseluruhan orang yang solat berjemaah mempunyai kesihatan lebih baik berbanding yang bersolat secara bersendirian.
“Kita mendapati apabila berjemaah, orang yang melakukan solat bersentuh bahu ke bahu. Tubuh manusia seperti bateri. Ketika bersolat, cas tubuh manusia mengalir seperti dalam litar dan akhirnya meneutralkan cas tubuh.
“Sebelum solat, ada orang yang penat dan ada yang tidak penat. Ketika solat, orang yang tidak penat dan mempunyai cas positif akan mengalirkan cas positif kepada orang yang letih dan mempunyai cas negatif,” katanya.
Katanya, ini yang menyebabkan orang yang bersolat jemaah mempunyai badan bertenaga dan lebih tenang.
Dr Fatimah berkata, solat tarawih dan berpuasa juga memberi kebaikan dan ini terbukti berdasarkan kajian yang dilakukan.
Sebelum Ramadan bermula, katanya komposisi badan diukur dan selepas 21 hari berpuasa, komposisi tubuh yang diukur semula mendapati keadaan tubuh sihat seperti kolesterol rendah akibat kadar pembakaran lemak yang meningkat serta paras glukos rendah.
Selain itu, katanya posisi tubuh (posture) dalam solat dapat mengubat sakit pinggang. Malah jika berjumpa doktor, pesakit disuruh melakukan senaman seperti berdiri dan membongkokkan tubuh yang menyamai gerakan solat.
Beliau berkata, keputusan positif itu adalah berdasarkan ukuran saintifik dengan meletakkan beberapa sensor (pengesan) di tulang belakang pesakit untuk melihat isyarat otot.
Katanya, hasil kajian mendapati pesakit yang mengikuti terapi solat selama sebulan, iaitu dengan membuat rukuk 90 darjah, sakit pinggangnya berkurangan.
“Ini membuktikan terapi solat boleh digunakan untuk merawat sakit pinggang. Kita akan menerbitkan buku kedua terapi solat yang bukan saja sesuai untuk wanita normal, tetapi untuk wanita mengandung. Bukan Islam juga boleh mengikuti terapi ini dengan melakukan senaman sama seperti gerakan solat,” katanya.
Jangan terkejut kerana solat boleh merawat Erektil Disfungsi (ED) atau lebih dikenali sebagai mati pucuk, masalah kesihatan yang lelaki amat takut.
Untuk lelaki normal, keupayaan seksual adalah tiga kali penegangan ketika tidur dan volum ketika ketegangan mesti lebih 200 peratus.
“Kajian dilakukan dengan mengukur zakar (pesakit diajar melakukan ukuran). Pada bulan pertama, tiada ketegangan langsung, tetapi selepas melakukan terapi selama dua bulan iaitu dengan melakukan solat tambahan, sudah ada ketegangan dan volum mencapai tahap normal,” katanya.
Beliau berkata, terapi adalah dengan cara melakukan solat sunat sebanyak tiga kali seminggu dengan setiap terapi sebanyak 12 rakaat atau kira-kira 30 minit
Selain itu, katanya antara hasil kajian yang menarik perhatian pakar sakit jantung ialah mengenai kadar denyutan jantung kerana selama ini, kajian saintifik lain menyatakan bahawa kadar denyutan jantung paling rendah adalah ketika berbaring.
“Kajian mendapati ketika solat, keadaan sujud mencatatkan kadar denyutan paling rendah dan lebih baik berbanding ketika baring. Ini menunjukkan posisi tubuh ketika solat adalah bagus,” katanya.
Sehubungan itu, katanya kajian akan dilakukan dengan lebih meluas untuk melihat sama ada posisi tubuh ketika solat boleh merawat sakit jantung.
Katanya, pakar jantung gembira dengan hasil kajian itu kerana boleh memperkenalkan terapi solat kepada pesakit jantung untuk melakukan senaman. Ketika ini, setiap pesakit jantung perlu melakukan senaman selama 30 minit setiap hari.
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