By: Ahmad Irfan Mohamed “I want to be a good person, but who should I follow?”. This question may arise in a person’s head when they intend to be a good or better person, no matter in any aspect. Probably in attitudes, studies, education, learning and others. In fact, there is one person that is the most perfect and true role model in our lives. There is only one person in this world. Are you curious? Let’s talk about it. We believe that everyone has their own role model, especially for teenagers. They usually tend to make the celebrities or artists as their role models. They follow everything to make sure that they are updated to their idols. In fact, there is one person who cannot be compared to any role model. That person is Prophet Muhammad SAW. There may be some people who will say that Prophet Muhammad SAW is only suitable for Muslims, but this is completely wrong. Because Michael H. Hart, a researcher, has done research to identify the ranking of the most influential persons in history. The result of his study say that the Prophet Muhammad SAW is in the first rank for the Most Influential Persons in History. This shows that Prophet Muhammad SAW is a suitable role model for everyone. If we read the history of the Prophet Muhammad SAW, He can be the best role model in any aspect. From the way of life, how He educates the sahabah, how He communicates and how He becomes a good listener and learner. That is why if we observe and study properly about the Prophet Muhammad SAW, we can find that He is the most perfect role model in anyone’s life. In the Quran, Allah Subhanahu Wata’ala said in Surah Al-Ahzab verse 21, the meaning is “There has certainly been for you in the Messenger of Allah an excellent pattern for anyone whose hope is in Allah and the Last Day and [who] remembers Allah often”. “Prophet Muhammad SAW not just only spoke and taught the sahabah, but He also listened to them. He hears what they want to share, what they want to complain about. Prophet Muhammad SAW also showed the good attitude naturally, He did not act. He showed and taught from the smallest things to the biggest one.” Said Prof Madya Dr Azlan Shaiful Baharum, Deputy Dean of Student Management and Performance Development, Faculty of Major Language Studies (FPBU) during the interview session. In addition, Ismail Musa, Director of Education, Department of Education, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur said that “The principle of ‘walk the talk’ highlighted by Prophet Muhammad SAW is something we inherited and proven as a ‘wow factor’ in educating the human heart.” According to this, we can say that the principle of ‘walk the talk’ is one of the biggest factors to affect society. Other than that, a teacher or educator must have good intentions because of Allah in educating students. This is because the children will observe what their teacher is doing. We can say that they will observe from head to toe. So, it is very important for the teachers to show good attitude to students. They will do a good thing if they saw the good one. Next, Prophet Muhammad SAW not just only can be a good role model for the educators, but He also can be a role model for the students. Although He does not have a teacher, He set a good example while with the sahabah. Prophet Muhammad SAW was a good listener, concerned and an open-minded person. For example, the Prophet Muhammad SAW listened and gave full attention when the sahabah shared or taught something to Him. Usually, the Prophet Muhammad SAW learned and accepted something that was outside of Arab’s culture. Salman al-Farisi is one of the sahabah who gave his opinion to Rasulullah SAW during the Khandak War. Salman al-Farisi is originated from Persia, so he is experienced in building drain because of his nation’s culture. At this moment, Prophet Muhammad SAW respected and listened to Salman’s opinion, and because of that the Muslim won the war.
Based on the story, we can say that it is very important for us to respect and listen to the opinions of others, as well as caring and open-minded with everyone. Last but least, there is some advice especially for students. First, all of us must have good intentions. So, study and learn with sincerity because everything we do, we must start it with the intention. Second, we must have good manners. Ulama’ in Islam said the important thing during the study is “manners before knowledge”. Lastly, if we want to be a great person, we must be a knowledgeable person.
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