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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Sejak menduduki bangku SD kita telah diberi pengertian tentang adanya surga dan neraka. Keduanya adalah wujud dari kehidupan di alam akhirat. Sebagai umat muslim tentu kehidupan yang dikehendaki adalah surga. Al-Quran dan Hadist merupakan pedoman jalan menuju surga. Surga merupakan janji Allah bagi umat Islam seperti yang telah difirmankan oleh Allah antara lain dalam QS. al-Baqarah: 25 dan QS. At-Taubah: 72. Namun demikian surga dan neraka merupakan hal yang abstrak, tergantung tingkat spiritual seseorang dalam mengimaninya. Jika mencermati perjuangan Rasul, hal yang dapat kita pelajari dan teladani selain masalah tauhid adalah masalah sosial. Aspek sosial merupakan potensi yang terdapat dalam diri manusia. Potensi dalam diri manusia banyak dibicarakan oleh Al-Quran (Quraish Shihab dalam WawasanAl-Quran) antara lain dalam QS Al-Baqarah:30-39. Dalam ayat tersebut dijelaskan bahwa sebelum kejadian Adam, Allah telah merencanakan agar manusia memikul tanggung jawab kekhalifahan di bumi. Jadi menurut kacamata saya visi misi kehidupan manusia ruanglingkupnya hanya berkisar pada Aktifitas. Aktifitas yang sesuai dengan tuntunan Al-Quran dan Hadist maka jaminannya adalah surga. Wallahualam.
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Visi merupakan beyond common sense. Goal Ultimate..ketika focus kita pada Ultimate goal, maka semua pencapaian yang saat ini kita peroleh menjadi sesuatu yg kecil dan menjadikan motivasi utk terus berkarya, beramal dll untuk mencapai Visi yaitu mendapatkan ridho Allah.
Semoga visi itu terus terngiang di hati kita..Amiin
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Reblogged this on Jejak Pemikiran dan Refleksi.
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