Published by Uzair Suhaimi
**Statistics and Spirituality: An Unexpected Synergy**
At first glance, the pairing of statistics and religion may seem unconventional—even paradoxical. One discipline is rooted in empirical analysis, quantifying the tangible realities of our world; the other contemplates the transcendent, exploring truths beyond the physical realm. Yet this very duality defines my journey: a lifelong dedication to statistical rigor intertwined with a deep fascination for humanity’s spiritual dimensions.
**Professional Journey: Three Decades of Data-Driven Impact**
From 1981 to 2011, I served as a statistician at *BPS-Statistics Indonesia*, the nation’s central bureau of statistics, contributing to data-driven policymaking and national development. Following this, I lent my expertise to Indonesia’s *TNP2K* (a Vice President’s Office initiative) and the *International Labour Organization’s Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific (ILO-ROAP)* as a senior statistician. Since 2012, I have operated as an independent consultant, collaborating with entities like the ILO and Indonesian government agencies on pivotal projects. A recent highlight includes leading Indonesia’s first comprehensive *estimation of child labor* for the ILO Country Office in Jakarta (2019), a critical step toward addressing this urgent social challenge.
**Spiritual Inquiry: Bridging the Universal and the Esoteric**
Parallel to my professional work, I have nurtured a decades-long intellectual passion for the essence of religious thought—its esoteric traditions, universal principles, and timeless wisdom. Sufism’s mystical teachings and the *perennial philosophy*, which seeks shared truths across spiritual traditions, hold particular resonance for me. To explore these themes, I have authored and shared reflections on my personal blog, inviting dialogue on how inner understanding intersects with our outer world.
**Convergence: Where Analysis Meets Meaning**
This unlikely harmony between data and devotion has profoundly shaped my perspective: statistics reveal the *"what"* of human conditions, while spirituality grapples with the *"why."* Together, they form a dynamic lens through which I seek to understand—and contribute to—both the measurable and the immeasurable dimensions of life.
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Jejak Pemikiran dan Refleksi 
Mencermati kalimat Salat itu “sulit” memberikan arti bahwa makhluk Allah bernama manusia, harus terus belajar (meng-update ilmunya) dan melakukan introspeksi setiap saat atas apa yang telah dilakukan, untuk selanjutnya dilakukan perbaikan. Hal ini diharapkan kualitas ibadah semakin hari semakin baik.
Tulisannya semakin berat juga nih.
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Tk komentar manisnya. Roni benar, pembelajaran salat bagi saya juga pelajaran seumur-hidup melalui praktek berkesinambungan, rajin baca dan refleksi-diri. Salam
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“melalui salat ‘hati seolah-olah naik ke permukaan untuk mengambil alih peran otak yang kemudian tidur dalam kesucian; tidur ini menyatukan dan mengentengkan dan jejak dasarnya dalam jiwa adalah kedamaian. “Saya tidur tetapi hati saya bangun”
Yapppp,,that’s the point! amazing !!
andai makna shalat udah megang bgtt,, gak ada lagi alasan bwt sedih,, nangis,, atau kesepian , dalam hidup ini.
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Thanks for ‘cute’ comments. Many found the article is too difficult to understand but you hit the nose. So, good luck.
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Untuk mencapai Tujuan salat spt yg tercantum dlm surat 20 (14) memang tidak mudah. Menurut saya untuk menuju salat yg khusyu amalan dunia dan akhirat harus dijalankan seimbang, hal ini tercermin dalam firman Allah, salah satunya “Dan laksanakanlah salat, tunaikanlah zakat, dan rukuklah besama orang yang rukuk “(2:43)i.
Sy juga masih terus belajar untuk selalu mengingat Allah
Salam
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