Buya Ar Razi - Prophetic Character Building | Tabligh Akbar Peringatan Maulid Nabi Muhammad SAW

Overview

The video documents a religious event held at Raden Patah Mosque, Brawijaya University, commemorating the Prophet Muhammad’s birthday (Maulid Nabi). The central theme is “prophetic character building,” focusing on how students and the academic community should emulate the Prophet’s morals while strengthening mental resilience.

Opening and Qur’an Recitation

• The event begins with greetings to the Prophet and his family/companions.
• Qur’an verses are recited, followed by a statement that the agenda should run smoothly.

Welcoming Remarks: Mosque Activities and Prophetic Character Formation

Ustaz Ratno Bagus Edi Wibawo, PhD (Chairman of Takmir) delivers the welcome, highlighting:

• The mosque’s routine activities, including:
  • congregational prayers,
  • ongoing study programs (e.g., Qur’an study, sirah nabawiyah, and study of prophetic/saintly character).
• The mosque’s aim is to build strong character for leaders, employees, and students.
• A summary of the Prophet’s character through four traits:
  • siddiq
  • tabligh
  • amanah
  • fatonah
• Facilities are acknowledged as needing improvement, but programs continue with plans for gradual upgrades.
• The remarks connect the mosque’s work with UB’s broader academic mission (Tridharma) and the ideal of “benefit in this world and the hereafter.”

Chancellor’s Representative: Theme Relevance and Mental Resilience

Dr. Setiawan Nurday Sakti (Vice Chancellor 3) presents remarks that emphasize the theme’s relevance to university life, especially for students:

• Student development is framed in stages:
  1. Input stage (admission/selection)
  2. Process stage (learning hard skills and soft skills)
  3. Output stage (graduating as good alumni)
• The message stresses that hard skills and soft skills are insufficient without mental resilience.
• Peer support is encouraged: if a student shows signs of depression, loneliness, or mental distress, others should approach, invite them to talk, and help lighten their burden.
• The Prophet’s morals are positioned as a “moral compass” and a source of resilience for modern students.

Main Lecture: Buya Dr. Arrazi Hasyim on Knowledge, Epistemology, and Spiritual Continuity

Dr. Buya Arrazi Hasyim, Lc., MA delivers the core lecture (approximately 45 minutes), focusing on how prophetic teachings uniquely integrate different ways of knowing and guidance:

1. Multiple Sources / Modes of Knowledge

The lecture explains that knowledge can come through several approaches:

• Empirical/sensory (observation and experiments)
• Rational/thinking (logic and conceptual reasoning)
• Experiential through practice/testing
• Heart/spiritual knowing (intuition, remembrance, spiritual witnessing)

It also argues that modern educational culture may over-prioritize empirical data while neglecting spiritual-intuitive understanding.

2. Teacher–Student Sanad / Silsilah and Trust

Religious knowledge must be transmitted through trusted chains (teacher lineage / sanad), not based only on personal intuition. Examples are used to show consistency across regions when knowledge is transmitted properly (e.g., prayer practices taught by scholars), contrasting verified transmission with information detached from sanad.

3. Prophetic Method vs Academic Experts

The Prophet Muhammad is described as:

• not derived from formal schooling or Greek/philosophical training,
• yet serving as a transformative source of guidance.

This is contrasted with later scholars or professionals who rely on limited epistemic tools (data, logic, lab methods), while prophetic guidance reaches the spiritual–heart dimension.

4. Awareness, Dhikr, Optimism, and Qur’anic Uswah Hasanah

The lecture links prophetic emulation to Qur’anic guidance, extending beyond simply “uswah hasanah” as a phrase. It discusses:

• hope in Allah and the Last Day as a factor shaping the heart,
• connected with dhikr and spiritual optimism,
• and clarifies that dhikr is not only audio repetition, but remembering and internalizing.

5. Campus Implications: Qur’anic and Spiritual Training

The lecture suggests universities may be able to change behavior, but often struggle to change mentality unless spiritual formation is included (e.g., dormitory-like training, spiritual guidance, and adab). It also distinguishes:

• revelation-based guidance,
• from prophetic ijtihad opinions, highlighting consultation manners among companions.

Q&A: Empirical Science, Intuition, and Sustaining Dhikr

Two participants ask questions during the Q&A, answered by Buya:

Question 1: Strengthening Dhikr / Musyahadah

• Answer: Dhikr and spiritual clarity require seeking qualified spiritual guides/teachers (murshid), not only self-led trial-and-error.
• Emphasizes the importance of community, teacher, and trust, and notes that spiritual training includes tests for both student and teacher.

Question 2: Synchronizing Empirical Science with Intuition

• Answer: The solution is not choosing one exclusively, but connecting knowledge types through correct methodology and teacher-led spiritual discipline.
• Spiritual knowing is valid when anchored in proper transmission and adab, while empirical methods remain important but incomplete alone.

Closing Prayers and Event Closure

• The event concludes with a closing du’a/prayer, asking for:
  • forgiveness,
  • healing of hearts,
  • strengthened faith,
  • enabling tahajjud,
  • and intercession for parents, teachers, and friends.
• The committee thanks Buya Dr. Arrazi Hasyim for traveling (NTB to Malang), and thanks leaders, lecturers, and students.
• Attendees are invited to accompany Buya to the lobby.

Presenters / Contributors

• Prof. Dr. Widodo, M.Si., PhD (Honorable Chancellor of Brawijaya University; referenced as conveying greetings via representatives)
• Dr. Buya Arrazi Hasyim, Lc., MA (Resource person / main speaker)
• Dr. Setiawan Nurday Sakti, S.H., M.A. (Vice Chancellor 3; delivers chancellor’s remarks)
• Prof. Andi Kurniawan (Vice Chancellor 4; mentioned)
• Prof. Armanu (Chair of the Board of Professors, 2002/24 period; mentioned)
• Mr. Dr. Tri Astoto (Dean of Faculty of Computer Science; mentioned)
• Prof. Irianto (Director related to UB in Jakarta / PSDK UB; mentioned)
• Mr. Heri (Director/Director of Assets, Brawijaya University; mentioned)
• Ustaz Ratno Bagus Edi Wibawo, PhD (Chairman of Takmir of Raden Patah Mosque; welcome)
• Al Ustaz Fakhrzi (Qur’an reciter)
• Moderator / session guide: Al Ustaz Dr. Sugeng Santoso, M.Pd (guides the session and Q&A setup; mentioned)
• Eli Ermawati (spouse of Dr. Buya Arrazi Hasyim; mentioned)
• Participants in Q&A:
  • Mawardi (from Madura, Sumenep)
  • Jafar (from Jakarta)