Monday, March 25, 2013
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BERDOA DENGAN MENGANGKAT TANGAN
Oleh
Ismail bin Marsyud bin Ibrahim Ar-Rumaih
Mengangkat tangan dalam berdoa merupakan etika yang paling agung dan memiliki
keutamaan mulia serta penyebab terkabulnya doa.
Dari Salman Al-Farisi Radhiyallahu 'anhu bahwa Nabi Shallallahu 'alaihi wa
sallam bersabda.
"Artinya : Sesungguhnya Rabb kalian Maha Hidup lagi Maha Mulia, Dia malu dari
hamba-Nya yang mengangkat kedua tangannya (meminta-Nya) dikembalikan dalam
keadaan kosong tidak mendapat apa-apa". [Sunan Abu Daud, kitab Shalat bab Doa
2/78 No.1488, Sunan At-Tirmidzi, bab Doa 13/68. Musnad Ahmad 5/438. Dishahihkan
Al-Albani, Shahih Sunan Abu Daud].
Syaikh Al-Mubarak Furi berkata bahwa lafazh hayyun berasal dari lafazh haya'
yang bermakna malu. Allah memiliki sifat malu yang sesuai dengan keagungan
dzat-Nya kita beriman tanpa menggambarkan sifat tersebut. Lafazh kariim yang
berarti Maha Memberi tanpa diminta dan dihitung atau Maha Pemurah lagi Maha
Memberi yang tidak pernah habis pemberian-Nya, Dia dzat yang Maha Pemurah secara
mutlaq. Lafazh an yarudahuma shifron artinya kosong tanpa ada sesuatu. [Mur'atul
Mafatih 7/363]
Dari Anas Radhiyalahu 'anhu berkata bahwa Rasulullah Shallallahu 'alaihi wa
sallam tidak berdoa dengan mengangkat tangan kecuali dalam shalat Istisqa.
[Shahih Al-Bukhari, bab Istisqa' 2/12. Shahih Muslim, kitab Istisqa' 3/24].
Imam Hafizh Ibnu Hajar berkata bahwa hadits tersebut tidak menafikan berdoa
dengan mengangkat tangan akan tetapi menafikan sifat dan cara tertentu dalam
mengangkat tangan pada saat berdoa, artinya mengangkat tangan dalam doa istisqa'
memiliki cara tersendiri mungkin dengan cara mengangkat tangan tinggi-tinggi
tidak seperti pada saat doa-doa yang lain yang hanya mengangkat kedua tangan
sejajar dengan wajah saja.
Berdoa dengan mengangkat tangan hingga sejajar dengan kedua pundak tidaklah
bertentangan dengan hadits di atas sebab beliau pernah berdoa mengangkat tangan
hingga kelihatan putih ketiaknya, maka boleh mengangkat tangan dalam berdoa
hingga kelihatan ketiaknya, akan tetapi di dalam shalat istisqa dianjurkan lebih
dari itu atau mungkin pada shalat istisqa kedua telapak tangan diarahkan ke bumi
dan dalam doa selainnya kedua telapak tangan diarahkan ke atas langit.
Imam Al-Mundziri mengatakan bahwa jika seandainya tidak mungkin menyatukan
hadits-hadits diatas, maka pendapat yang menyatakan berdoa dengan mengangkat
tangan lebih mendekati kebenaran sebab banyak sekali hadits-hadits yang
menetapkan mengangkat tangan dalam berdoa, seperti yang telah disebut Imam
Al-Mundziri dan Imam An-Nawawi dalam Syarah Muhadzdzab dan Imam Al-Bukhari dalam
kitab Adabul Mufrad. Adapun hadits yang diriwayatkan Imam Muslim dari 'Amarah
bin Ruwaibah bahwa dia melihat Bisyr bin Marwan mengangkat tangan dalam berdoa,
lalu mengingkarinya kemudian berkata : "Saya melihat Rasulullah Shallallahu
'alaihi wa sallam tidak lebih dari ini sambil mengisyaratkan jari telunjuknya.
Imam At-Thabari meriwayatkan dari sebagian salaf bahwa disunnahkan berdoa dengan
mengisyaratkan jari telunjuk. Akan tetapi hadits di atas terjadi pada saat
khutbah Jum'at dan bukan berarti hadits tersebut menafikan hadits-hadits yang
menganjurkan mengangkat tangan dalam berdoa. [Fathul Bari 11/146-147].
Akan tetapi dalam masalah ini terjadi kekeliruan, sebagian orang ada yang
berlebihan dan tidak pernah sama sekali mau meninggalkan mengangkat tangan, dan
sebagian yang lainnya tidak pernah sama sekali mengangkat tangan kecuali
waktu-waktu khusus saja, serta sebagian yang lain di antara keduanya, artinya
mengangkat tangan pada waktu berdoa yang memang dianjurkan dan tidak mengangkat
tangan pada waktu berdoa yang tidak ada anjurannya. Imam Al-'Izz bin Abdussalam
berkata bahwa tidak dianjurkan mengangkat tangan pada waktu membaca doa iftitah
atau doa diantara dua sujud. Tidak ada satu haditspun yang shahih yang
membenarkan pendapat tersebut.
Begitupula tidak disunahkan mengangkat tangan tatkala membaca doa tasyahud dan
tidak dianjurkan berdoa mengangkat tangan kecuali waktu-waktu yang dianjurkan
oleh Rasulullah Shallallahu 'alaihi wa sallam untuk mengangkat tangan. [Fatawa
Al-Izz bin Abdussalam hal. 47].
Syaikh Bin Bazz berkata bahwa dianjurkan berdoa mengangkat tangan karena
demikian itu menjadi penyebab terkabulnya doa, berdasarkan hadits Nabi
Shallallahu 'alaihi wa sallam.
"Artinya : Sesungguhnya Tuhan kalian Maha Hidup lagi Maha Mulia, Dia malu kepada
hamba-Nya yang mengankat kedua tangannya (meminta-Nya), Dia kembalikan dalam
keadaan kosong tidak mendapat apa-apa". [Hadits Riwayat Abu Dawud].
Dan sanda Nabi Shallallahu 'alaihi wa sallam.
"Artinya : Sesungguhnya Allah Maha Baik tidak menerima kecuali yang baik dan
sesungguhnya Allah memerintahkan kepada orang-orang beriman seperti
memerintahkan kepada para rasul, Allah berfirman.
"Hai orang-orang yang beriman, makanlah di antara rizki yang baik-baik yang Kami
berikan kepadamu dan bersyukurlah kepada Allah, jika benar-benar hanya
kepada-Nya kamu menyembah". [Al-Baqarah : 172].
Dan firman Allah : "Hai rasul-rasul, makanlah dari makanan yang baik-baik, dan
kerjakanlah amal yang shalih. Sesungguhnya Aku Maha Mengetahui apa yang kamu
kerjakan". [Al-Mukminuun : 51]
Kemudian beliau menyebutkan seseorang yang lusuh mengangkat kedua tangannya ke
arah langit berdoa : 'Ya Rabi, ya Rabbi tetapi makanannya haram, minumannya
haram dan pakaiannya haram serta darah dagingnya tumbuh dari yang haram,
bagaimana doanya bisa dikabulkan .?" [Shahih Muslim, kitab Zakat 3/85-86]
Tidak dianjurkan berdoa mengangkat tangan bila Rasulullah Shallallahu 'alaihi wa
sallam tidak mengangkat kedua tangannya pada waktu berdoa seperti berdoa pada
waktu sehabis salam dari shalat, membaca doa di antara dua sujud dan membaca doa
sebelum salam dari shalat serta pada waktu berdoa dalam khutbah Jum'at dan Idul
fitri, tidak pernah ada hadits yang menyebutkan bahwa Rasulullah Shallallahu
'alaihi wa sallam mengangkat tangan pada waktu waktu tersebut.
Rasulullah Shallallahu 'alaihi wa sallam adalah panutan kita dalam segala hal,
apa yang ditinggalkan dan apa yang dilaksanakan semuanya suatu yang terbaik buat
umatnya, akan tetapi jika dalam khutbah Jum'at khatib membaca doa istisqa', maka
dianjurkan mengangkat tangan dalam berdoa sebagaimana yang telah dilakukan oleh
Rasulullah Shallallah 'alaihi wa sallam. [Shahih Al-Bukhari, bab Istisqa', bab
Jamaah Mengangkat Tangan Bersama Imam 2/21].
Dianjurkan mengangkat tangan dalam berdoa setelah shalat sunnah tetapi lebih
baik jangan rutin melakukannya karena Rasulullah Shallallahu 'alaihi wa sallam
tidak rutin melakukan perbuatan tersebut dan seandainya demikian, maka pasti
kita menemukan riwayat dari beliau Shallallahu 'alaihi wa sallam terlebih para
sahabat selalu menyampaikan segala tindakan dan ucapan beliau baik dalam keadaan
mukim atau safar.
Adapun hadits yang berbunyi :
"Artinya : Shalat adalah ibadah yang membutuhkan khusyu' dan berserah diri, maka
angkatlah kedua tanganmu dan ucapkanlah : Ya Rabbi, ya Rabbi". [Hadits Dhaif,
Fatawa Muhimmmah hal. 47-49].
Dan tidak dianjurkan mengangkat tangan dalam membaca doa thawaf sebab Nabi
Shallallahu 'alaihi wa sallam berkali-kali melakukan thawaf tidak ada satu
riwayatpun yang menjelaskan bahwa beliau berdoa mengangkat tangan pada saat
thawaf.
Sesuatu yang terbaik adalah mengikuti ajaran Rasulullah Shallallahu 'alaihi wa
sallam dan sesuatu yang terburuk adalah mengikuti perbuatan bid'ah.
Cara Mengangkat Tangan Dalam Berdoa.
Ibnu Abbas berpendapat bahwa cara mengangkat tangan dalam berdoa adalah kedua
tangan diangkat hingga sejajar dengan kedua pundak, dan beristighfar berisyarat
dengan satu jari, adapun ibtihal (istighasah) dengan mengangkat kedua tangan
tinggi-tinggi. [Sunan Abu Daud, bab Witir, bab Doa 2/79 No. 14950. Dishahihkan
oleh Al-Albani dalam Shahih Sunan Abu Daud].
Imam Al-Qasim bin Muhammad berkata bahwa saya melihat Ibnu Umar berdoa di
Al-Qashi dengan mengangkat tangannya hingga sejajar dengan kedua pundaknya dan
kedua telapak tangannya dihadapkan ke arah wajahnya. [Dishahihkan oleh Ibnu
Hajar dalam Fathul Bari 11/147. Dinisbatkan kepada AL-Bukhari dalam kitab Adabul
Mufrad tetapi tidak ada].
Ketahuilah Bahwa Doa Istisqa' Memiliki Dua Cara
Pertama.
Mengangkat kedua tangan dan mengarahkan kedua telapak tangan ke wajah,
berdasarkan dari Umair Maula Abi Al-Lahm bahwa dia melihat Nabi Shallallahu
'alaihi wa sallam berdoa istisqa di Ahjari Zait dekat dengan Zaura' sambil
berdiri mengangkat kedua telapak tangannya tidak melebihi di atas kepalanya dan
mengarahkan kedua telapak tangan ke arah wajahnya. [Sunan Abu Daud, kitab Shalat
bab Raf'ul Yadain fil Istisqa' 1/303 No. 1168. Dishahihkan oleh Al-Albani dalam
Shahih Sunan Abu Daud 1/226 No. 1035].
Kedua
Mengangkat tagan tinggi-tinggi dan mengarahkan luar telapak tangan ke arah
langit dan dalam telapak tangan ke arah bumi. Dari Anas bahwa beliau melihat
Rasulullah Shallallahu 'alaihi wa sallam berdoa saat istisqa dengan mengangkat
tangan tinggi-tinggi dan mengarahkan telapak tangan sebelah dalam ke arah bumi
hingga terlihat putih ketiaknya. [Sunan Abu Daud, kitab Shalat bab Raf'ul Yadain
fil Istisqa' 1/303 No. 1168. Dishahihkan oleh Al-Albani dalam Shahih Sunan Abu
Daud 1/226 No. 1035].
[Disalin dari buku Jahalatun nas fid du'a, edisi Indonesia Kesalahan Dalam
Berdoa oleh Ismail bin Marsyud bin Ibrahim Ar-Rumaih, hal 61-69 terbitan Darul
Haq, penerjemah Zaenal Abidin Lc]
Mengangkat tangan dalam berdoa merupakan etika yang paling agung dan memiliki
keutamaan mulia serta penyebab terkabulnya doa.
Dari Salman Al-Farisi Radhiyallahu 'anhu bahwa Nabi Shallallahu 'alaihi wa
sallam bersabda.
"Artinya : Sesungguhnya Rabb kalian Maha Hidup lagi Maha Mulia, Dia malu dari
hamba-Nya yang mengangkat kedua tangannya (meminta-Nya) dikembalikan dalam
keadaan kosong tidak mendapat apa-apa". [Sunan Abu Daud, kitab Shalat bab Doa
2/78 No.1488, Sunan At-Tirmidzi, bab Doa 13/68. Musnad Ahmad 5/438. Dishahihkan
Al-Albani, Shahih Sunan Abu Daud].
Syaikh Al-Mubarak Furi berkata bahwa lafazh hayyun berasal dari lafazh haya'
yang bermakna malu. Allah memiliki sifat malu yang sesuai dengan keagungan
dzat-Nya kita beriman tanpa menggambarkan sifat tersebut. Lafazh kariim yang
berarti Maha Memberi tanpa diminta dan dihitung atau Maha Pemurah lagi Maha
Memberi yang tidak pernah habis pemberian-Nya, Dia dzat yang Maha Pemurah secara
mutlaq. Lafazh an yarudahuma shifron artinya kosong tanpa ada sesuatu. [Mur'atul
Mafatih 7/363]
Dari Anas Radhiyalahu 'anhu berkata bahwa Rasulullah Shallallahu 'alaihi wa
sallam tidak berdoa dengan mengangkat tangan kecuali dalam shalat Istisqa.
[Shahih Al-Bukhari, bab Istisqa' 2/12. Shahih Muslim, kitab Istisqa' 3/24].
Imam Hafizh Ibnu Hajar berkata bahwa hadits tersebut tidak menafikan berdoa
dengan mengangkat tangan akan tetapi menafikan sifat dan cara tertentu dalam
mengangkat tangan pada saat berdoa, artinya mengangkat tangan dalam doa istisqa'
memiliki cara tersendiri mungkin dengan cara mengangkat tangan tinggi-tinggi
tidak seperti pada saat doa-doa yang lain yang hanya mengangkat kedua tangan
sejajar dengan wajah saja.
Berdoa dengan mengangkat tangan hingga sejajar dengan kedua pundak tidaklah
bertentangan dengan hadits di atas sebab beliau pernah berdoa mengangkat tangan
hingga kelihatan putih ketiaknya, maka boleh mengangkat tangan dalam berdoa
hingga kelihatan ketiaknya, akan tetapi di dalam shalat istisqa dianjurkan lebih
dari itu atau mungkin pada shalat istisqa kedua telapak tangan diarahkan ke bumi
dan dalam doa selainnya kedua telapak tangan diarahkan ke atas langit.
Imam Al-Mundziri mengatakan bahwa jika seandainya tidak mungkin menyatukan
hadits-hadits diatas, maka pendapat yang menyatakan berdoa dengan mengangkat
tangan lebih mendekati kebenaran sebab banyak sekali hadits-hadits yang
menetapkan mengangkat tangan dalam berdoa, seperti yang telah disebut Imam
Al-Mundziri dan Imam An-Nawawi dalam Syarah Muhadzdzab dan Imam Al-Bukhari dalam
kitab Adabul Mufrad. Adapun hadits yang diriwayatkan Imam Muslim dari 'Amarah
bin Ruwaibah bahwa dia melihat Bisyr bin Marwan mengangkat tangan dalam berdoa,
lalu mengingkarinya kemudian berkata : "Saya melihat Rasulullah Shallallahu
'alaihi wa sallam tidak lebih dari ini sambil mengisyaratkan jari telunjuknya.
Imam At-Thabari meriwayatkan dari sebagian salaf bahwa disunnahkan berdoa dengan
mengisyaratkan jari telunjuk. Akan tetapi hadits di atas terjadi pada saat
khutbah Jum'at dan bukan berarti hadits tersebut menafikan hadits-hadits yang
menganjurkan mengangkat tangan dalam berdoa. [Fathul Bari 11/146-147].
Akan tetapi dalam masalah ini terjadi kekeliruan, sebagian orang ada yang
berlebihan dan tidak pernah sama sekali mau meninggalkan mengangkat tangan, dan
sebagian yang lainnya tidak pernah sama sekali mengangkat tangan kecuali
waktu-waktu khusus saja, serta sebagian yang lain di antara keduanya, artinya
mengangkat tangan pada waktu berdoa yang memang dianjurkan dan tidak mengangkat
tangan pada waktu berdoa yang tidak ada anjurannya. Imam Al-'Izz bin Abdussalam
berkata bahwa tidak dianjurkan mengangkat tangan pada waktu membaca doa iftitah
atau doa diantara dua sujud. Tidak ada satu haditspun yang shahih yang
membenarkan pendapat tersebut.
Begitupula tidak disunahkan mengangkat tangan tatkala membaca doa tasyahud dan
tidak dianjurkan berdoa mengangkat tangan kecuali waktu-waktu yang dianjurkan
oleh Rasulullah Shallallahu 'alaihi wa sallam untuk mengangkat tangan. [Fatawa
Al-Izz bin Abdussalam hal. 47].
Syaikh Bin Bazz berkata bahwa dianjurkan berdoa mengangkat tangan karena
demikian itu menjadi penyebab terkabulnya doa, berdasarkan hadits Nabi
Shallallahu 'alaihi wa sallam.
"Artinya : Sesungguhnya Tuhan kalian Maha Hidup lagi Maha Mulia, Dia malu kepada
hamba-Nya yang mengankat kedua tangannya (meminta-Nya), Dia kembalikan dalam
keadaan kosong tidak mendapat apa-apa". [Hadits Riwayat Abu Dawud].
Dan sanda Nabi Shallallahu 'alaihi wa sallam.
"Artinya : Sesungguhnya Allah Maha Baik tidak menerima kecuali yang baik dan
sesungguhnya Allah memerintahkan kepada orang-orang beriman seperti
memerintahkan kepada para rasul, Allah berfirman.
"Hai orang-orang yang beriman, makanlah di antara rizki yang baik-baik yang Kami
berikan kepadamu dan bersyukurlah kepada Allah, jika benar-benar hanya
kepada-Nya kamu menyembah". [Al-Baqarah : 172].
Dan firman Allah : "Hai rasul-rasul, makanlah dari makanan yang baik-baik, dan
kerjakanlah amal yang shalih. Sesungguhnya Aku Maha Mengetahui apa yang kamu
kerjakan". [Al-Mukminuun : 51]
Kemudian beliau menyebutkan seseorang yang lusuh mengangkat kedua tangannya ke
arah langit berdoa : 'Ya Rabi, ya Rabbi tetapi makanannya haram, minumannya
haram dan pakaiannya haram serta darah dagingnya tumbuh dari yang haram,
bagaimana doanya bisa dikabulkan .?" [Shahih Muslim, kitab Zakat 3/85-86]
Tidak dianjurkan berdoa mengangkat tangan bila Rasulullah Shallallahu 'alaihi wa
sallam tidak mengangkat kedua tangannya pada waktu berdoa seperti berdoa pada
waktu sehabis salam dari shalat, membaca doa di antara dua sujud dan membaca doa
sebelum salam dari shalat serta pada waktu berdoa dalam khutbah Jum'at dan Idul
fitri, tidak pernah ada hadits yang menyebutkan bahwa Rasulullah Shallallahu
'alaihi wa sallam mengangkat tangan pada waktu waktu tersebut.
Rasulullah Shallallahu 'alaihi wa sallam adalah panutan kita dalam segala hal,
apa yang ditinggalkan dan apa yang dilaksanakan semuanya suatu yang terbaik buat
umatnya, akan tetapi jika dalam khutbah Jum'at khatib membaca doa istisqa', maka
dianjurkan mengangkat tangan dalam berdoa sebagaimana yang telah dilakukan oleh
Rasulullah Shallallah 'alaihi wa sallam. [Shahih Al-Bukhari, bab Istisqa', bab
Jamaah Mengangkat Tangan Bersama Imam 2/21].
Dianjurkan mengangkat tangan dalam berdoa setelah shalat sunnah tetapi lebih
baik jangan rutin melakukannya karena Rasulullah Shallallahu 'alaihi wa sallam
tidak rutin melakukan perbuatan tersebut dan seandainya demikian, maka pasti
kita menemukan riwayat dari beliau Shallallahu 'alaihi wa sallam terlebih para
sahabat selalu menyampaikan segala tindakan dan ucapan beliau baik dalam keadaan
mukim atau safar.
Adapun hadits yang berbunyi :
"Artinya : Shalat adalah ibadah yang membutuhkan khusyu' dan berserah diri, maka
angkatlah kedua tanganmu dan ucapkanlah : Ya Rabbi, ya Rabbi". [Hadits Dhaif,
Fatawa Muhimmmah hal. 47-49].
Dan tidak dianjurkan mengangkat tangan dalam membaca doa thawaf sebab Nabi
Shallallahu 'alaihi wa sallam berkali-kali melakukan thawaf tidak ada satu
riwayatpun yang menjelaskan bahwa beliau berdoa mengangkat tangan pada saat
thawaf.
Sesuatu yang terbaik adalah mengikuti ajaran Rasulullah Shallallahu 'alaihi wa
sallam dan sesuatu yang terburuk adalah mengikuti perbuatan bid'ah.
Cara Mengangkat Tangan Dalam Berdoa.
Ibnu Abbas berpendapat bahwa cara mengangkat tangan dalam berdoa adalah kedua
tangan diangkat hingga sejajar dengan kedua pundak, dan beristighfar berisyarat
dengan satu jari, adapun ibtihal (istighasah) dengan mengangkat kedua tangan
tinggi-tinggi. [Sunan Abu Daud, bab Witir, bab Doa 2/79 No. 14950. Dishahihkan
oleh Al-Albani dalam Shahih Sunan Abu Daud].
Imam Al-Qasim bin Muhammad berkata bahwa saya melihat Ibnu Umar berdoa di
Al-Qashi dengan mengangkat tangannya hingga sejajar dengan kedua pundaknya dan
kedua telapak tangannya dihadapkan ke arah wajahnya. [Dishahihkan oleh Ibnu
Hajar dalam Fathul Bari 11/147. Dinisbatkan kepada AL-Bukhari dalam kitab Adabul
Mufrad tetapi tidak ada].
Ketahuilah Bahwa Doa Istisqa' Memiliki Dua Cara
Pertama.
Mengangkat kedua tangan dan mengarahkan kedua telapak tangan ke wajah,
berdasarkan dari Umair Maula Abi Al-Lahm bahwa dia melihat Nabi Shallallahu
'alaihi wa sallam berdoa istisqa di Ahjari Zait dekat dengan Zaura' sambil
berdiri mengangkat kedua telapak tangannya tidak melebihi di atas kepalanya dan
mengarahkan kedua telapak tangan ke arah wajahnya. [Sunan Abu Daud, kitab Shalat
bab Raf'ul Yadain fil Istisqa' 1/303 No. 1168. Dishahihkan oleh Al-Albani dalam
Shahih Sunan Abu Daud 1/226 No. 1035].
Kedua
Mengangkat tagan tinggi-tinggi dan mengarahkan luar telapak tangan ke arah
langit dan dalam telapak tangan ke arah bumi. Dari Anas bahwa beliau melihat
Rasulullah Shallallahu 'alaihi wa sallam berdoa saat istisqa dengan mengangkat
tangan tinggi-tinggi dan mengarahkan telapak tangan sebelah dalam ke arah bumi
hingga terlihat putih ketiaknya. [Sunan Abu Daud, kitab Shalat bab Raf'ul Yadain
fil Istisqa' 1/303 No. 1168. Dishahihkan oleh Al-Albani dalam Shahih Sunan Abu
Daud 1/226 No. 1035].
[Disalin dari buku Jahalatun nas fid du'a, edisi Indonesia Kesalahan Dalam
Berdoa oleh Ismail bin Marsyud bin Ibrahim Ar-Rumaih, hal 61-69 terbitan Darul
Haq, penerjemah Zaenal Abidin Lc]
Akhawat Memakai Cadar, Wajibkah??
Assalamu`alaikum. Apakah memakai cadar itu wajib? saya bingung, sebagian ulama memfatwakan wajib sebagian lagi tidak. Kalau dalam sunnah Rasulullah, apakah memakai cadar bagi wanita diperintahkan atau tidak? Apabila memang diperintahkan maka tolong berikan secara jelas bunyi hadisnya dan apakah hadis ini Shohih...... seorang teman saya berpendapat wanita lebih baik memakai cadar dengan alasan agar tidak menarik perhatian pria. Saya mohon jawaban dengan sejelas-jelasnya Wassalmu`alaikum Hafidz
Masalah kewajiban memakai cadar bagi wanita sebenarnya tidak sepenuhnya disepakati oleh para ulama. Sebagian ada yang mewajibkannya dan sebagian tidak sampai mewajibkannya. Maka wajarlah bila kita sering mendapati adanya sebagian ulama yang mewajibkannya dengan didukung dengan sederet dalil dan hujjah. Namun kita juga tidak asing dengan pendapat yang mengatakan bahwa cadar itu bukanlah kewajiban. Pendapat yang kedua ini pun biasanya diikuti dengan sederet dalil dan hujjah juga.
Dalam kajian ini, marilah kita telusuri masing-masing pendapat itu dan dengan dalil dan hujjah yang mereka ajukan. Sehingga kita bisa memiliki wawasan dalam memasuki wilayah ini secara bashirah dan wa`yu yang sepenuhnya.
Tujuannya bukan mencari titik perbedaan dan berselisih pendapat, melainkan untuk memberikan gambaran yang lengkap tentang dasar isitmbath kedua pendapat ini agar kita bisa berbaik sangka dan tetap menjaga hubunngan baik dengan kedua belah pihak.
1. Kalangan Yang Mewajibkan Cadar.
Para ulama yang mewajibkan setiap wanita untuk bercadar menutup muka (memakai niqab) berangkat dari pendapat bahwa wajah itu bagian dari aurat wanita yang wajib ditutup dan haram dilihat oleh lain jenis non mahram.
Jadi tidak sebagaimana
Dalil-dalil yang mereka kemukakan antara lain :
a. Surat Al-Ahzab : 59
يَاأَيُّهَا النَّبِيُّ قُلْ لِأَزْوَاجِكَ وَبَنَاتِكَ وَنِسَاءِ الْمُؤْمِنِينَ يُدْنِينَ عَلَيْهِنَّ مِنْ جَلاَبِيبِهِنَّ ذَلِكَ أَدْنَى أَنْ يُعْرَفْنَ فَلاَ يُؤْذَيْنَ وَكَانَ اللَّهُ غَفُورًا رَحِيمًا
`Hai Nabi, katakanlah kepada isteri-isterimu, anak-anak perempuanmu dan isteri-isteri orang mu`min: `Hendaklah mereka mengulurkan jilbabnya ke seluruh tubuh mereka`. Yang demikian itu supaya mereka lebih mudah untuk dikenal, karena itu mereka tidak di ganggu. Dan Allah adalah Maha Pengampun lagi Maha Penyayang.` (QS. Al-Ahzah : 59)
Ayat ini adalah ayat yang paling utama dan paling sering dikemukakan oleh pendukung wajibnya niqab. Mereka mengutip pendapat para mufassirin terhadap ayat ini bahwa Allah mewajibkan para wanita untuk menjulurkan jilbabnya keseluruh tubuh mereka termasuk kepala, muka dan semuanya, kecuali satu mata untuk melihat. Riwayat ini dikutip dari pendapat Ibnu Abbas, Ibnu Mas`ud, Ubaidah As-Salmani dan lainnya, meskipun tidak ada kesepakatan diantara mereka tentang makna `jilbab` dan makna `menjulurkan`.
Namun bila diteliti lebih jauh, ada ketidak-konsistenan nukilan pendapat dari Ibnu Abbas tentang wajibnya niqab. Karena dalam tafsir di surat An-Nuur yang berbunyi (kecuali yang zahir darinya), Ibnu Abbas justru berpendapat sebaliknya.
Para ulama yang tidak mewajibkan niqab mengatakan bahwa ayat ini sama sekali tidak bicara tentang wajibnya menutup muka bagi wanita, baik secara bahasa maupun secara `urf (kebiasaan). Karena yang diperintahkan jsutru menjulurkan kain ke dadanya, bukan ke mukanya. Dan tidak ditemukan ayat lainnya yang memerintahkan untuk menutup wajah.
b. Surat An-Nuur : 31
وَقُلْ لِلْمُؤْمِنَاتِ يَغْضُضْنَ مِنْ أَبْصَارِهِنَّ وَيَحْفَظْنَ فُرُوجَهُنَّ وَلاَ يُبْدِينَ زِينَتَهُنَّ إِلاَ مَا ظَهَرَ
`Katakanlah kepada wanita yang beriman: `Hendaklah mereka menahan pandangannya, dan kemaluannya, dan janganlah mereka menampakkan perhiasannya, kecuali yang nampak dari padanya.` (QS. An-Nur : 31).
Menurut mereka dengan mengutip riwayat pendapat dari Ibnu Mas`ud bahwa yang dimaksud perhiasan yang tidak boleh ditampakkan adalah wajah, karena wajah adalah pusat dari kecantikan. Sedangkan yang dimaksud dengan `yang biasa nampak` bukanlah wajah, melainkan selendang dan baju.
Namun riwayat ini berbeda dengan riwayat yang shahi dari para shahabat termasuk riwayt Ibnu Mas`ud sendiri, Aisyah, Ibnu Umar, Anas dan lainnya dari kalangan tabi`in bahwa yang dimaksud dengan `yang biasa nampak darinya` bukanlah wajah, tetapi al-kuhl (celak mata) dan cincin. Riwayat ini menurut Ibnu Hazm adalah riwayat yang paling shahih.
c. Surat Al-Ahzab : 53
وَإِذَا سَأَلْتُمُوهُنَّ مَتَاعًا فَاسْأَلُوهُنَّ مِنْ وَرَاءِ حِجَابٍ ذَلِكُمْ أَطْهَرُ لِقُلُوبِكُمْ وَقُلُوبِهِنَّ
Apabila kamu meminta sesuatu kepada mereka , maka mintalah dari belakang tabir. Cara yang demikian itu lebih suci bagi hatimu dan hati mereka.`(QS. Al-Ahzab : 53)
Para pendukung kewajiban niqab juga menggu-nakan ayat ini untuk menguatkan pendapat bahwa wanita wajib menutup wajah mereka dan bahwa wajah termasuk bagian dari aurat wanita. Mereka mengatakan bahwa meski khitab ayat ini kepada istri Nabi, namun kewajibannya juga terkena kepada semua wanita mukminah, karena para istri Nabi itu adalah teladan dan contoh yang harus diikuti.
Selain itu bahwa mengenakan niqab itu alasannya adalah untuk menjaga kesucian hati, baik bagi laki-laki yang melihat ataupun buat para istri nabi. Sesuai dengan firman Allah dalam ayat ini bahwa cara yang demikian itu lebih suci bagi hatimu dan hati mereka (istri nabi).
Namun bila disimak lebih mendalam, ayat ini tidak berbicara masalah kesucian hati yang terkait dengan zina mata antara para shahabat Rasulullah SAW dengan para istri beliau. Kesucian hati ini kaitannya dengan perasaan dan pikiran mereka yang ingin menikahi para istri nabi nanti setelah beliau wafat. Dalam ayat itu sendiri dijelaskan agar mereka jangan menyakiti hati nabi dengan mengawini para janda istri Rasulullah SAW sepeninggalnya. Ini sejalan dengan asbabun nuzul ayat ini yang menceritakan bahwa ada shahabat yang ingin menikahi Aisyah ra bila kelak Nabi wafat. Ini tentu sangat menyakitkan perasaan nabi.
Adapun makna kesucian hati itu bila dikaitkan dengan zina mata antara shahabat nabi dengan istri beliau adalah penafsiran yang terlalu jauh dan tidak sesuai dengan konteks dan kesucian para shahabat nabi yang agung.
Sedangkan perintah untuk meminta dari balik tabir, jelas-jelas merupakan kekhusususan dalam bermuamalah dengan para istri Nabi. Tidak ada kaitannya dengan `al-Ibratu bi `umumil lafzi laa bi khushushil ayah`. Karena ayat ini memang khusus membicarakan akhlaq pergaulan dengan istri nabi. Dan mengqiyaskan antara para istri nabi dengan seluruh wanita muslimah adalah qiyas yang tidak tepat, qiyas ma`al fariq. Karena para istri nabi memang memiliki standar akhlaq yang khusus. Ini ditegaskan dalam ayat Al-Quran.
يَانِسَاءَ النَّبِيِّ لَسْتُنَّ كَأَحَدٍ مِنَ النِّسَاءِ إِنِ اتَّقَيْتُنَّ فَلاَ تَخْضَعْنَ بِالْقَوْلِ فَيَطْمَعَ الَّذِي فِي قَلْبِهِ مَرَضٌ وَقُلْنَ قَوْلًا مَعْرُوفًا
`Hai isteri-isteri Nabi, kamu sekalian tidaklah seperti wanita yang lain, jika kamu bertakwa. Maka janganlah kamu tunduk dalam berbicara sehingga berkeinginanlah orang yang ada penyakit dalam hatinya dan ucapkanlah perkataan yang baik,` (QS. Al-ahzab : 32)
d. Hadits Larangan Berniqab bagi Wanita Muhrim
Para pendukung kewajiban menutup wajah bagi muslimah menggunakan sebuah hadits yang diambil mafhum mukhalafanya, yaitu larangan Rasulullah SAW bagi muslimah untuk menutup wajah ketika ihram.
`Janganlah wanita yang sedang berihram menutup wajahnya (berniqab) dan memakai sarung tangan`.
Dengan adanya larangan ini, menurut mereka lazimnya para wanita itu memakai niqab dan menutup wajahnya, kecuali saat berihram. Sehingga perlu bagi Rasulullah SAW untuk secara khusus melarang mereka. Seandainya setiap harinya mereka tidak memakai niqab, maka tidak mungkin beliau melarangnya saat berihram.
Pendapat ini dijawab oleh mereka yang tidak mewajibkan niqab dengan logika sebaliknya. Yaitu bahwa saat ihram, seseorang memang dilarang untuk melakukan sesautu yang tadinya halal. Seperti memakai pakaian yang berjahit, memakai parfum dan berburu. Lalu saat berihram, semua yang halal tadi menjadi haram. Kalau logika ini diterapkan dalam niqab, seharusnya memakai niqab itu hukumnya hanya sampai boleh dan bukan wajib. Karena semua larangan dalam ihram itu hukum asalnya pun boleh dan bukan wajib. Bagaimana bisa sampai pada kesimpulan bahwa sebelumnya hukumnya wajib ?
Bahwa ada sebagian wanita yang di masa itu menggunakan penutup wajah, memang diakui. Tapi masalahnya menutup wajah itu bukanlah kewajiban. Dan ini adalah logika yang lebih tepat.
e. Hadits bahwa Wanita itu Aurat
Diriwayatkan oleh At-Tirmizy marfu`an bahwa,
"Wanita itu adalah aurat, bila dia keluar rumah, maka syetan menaikinya`.
Menurut At-turmuzi hadis ini kedudukannya hasan shahih. Oleh para pendukung pendapat ini maka seluruh tubuh wanita itu adalah aurat, termasuk wajah, tangan, kaki dan semua bagian tubuhnya. Pendapat ini juga dikemukakan oleh sebagian pengikut Asy-Syafi`iyyah dan Al-Hanabilah.
f. Mendhaifkan Hadits Asma`.
Mereka juga mengkritik hadits Asma` binti Abu Bakar yang berisi bahwa, `Seorang wanita yang sudah hadih itu tidak boleh nampak bagian tubuhnya kecuali ini dan ini` Sambil beliau memegang wajar dan tapak tangannya.
2. Kalangan Yang Tidak Mewajibkan Cadar
Sedangkan mereka yang tidak mewajibkan cadar berpendapat bahwa wajah bukan termasuk aurat wanita. Mereka juga menggunakan banyak dalil serta mengutip pendapat dari para imam mazhab yang empat dan juga pendapat salaf dari para shahabat Rasulullah SAW.
a. Ijma` Shahabat
Para shahabat Rasulullah SAW sepakat mengatakan bahwa wajah dan tapak tangan wanita bukan termasuk aurat. Ini adalah riwayat yang paling kuat tentang masalah batas aurat wanita.
b. Pendapat Para Fuqoha
Para fuqafa mengatakan bahwa wajah bukan termasuk aurat bagi wanita. Al-Hanafiyah mengatakan tidak dibenarkan melihat wanita ajnabi yang merdeka kecuali wajah dan tapak tangan.[1] Bahkan Imam Abu Hanifah ra. sendiri mengatakan yang termasuk bukan aurat adalah wajah, tapak tangan dan kaki, karena kami adalah sebuah kedaruratan yang tidak bisa dihindarkan.
Al-Malikiyah dalam kitab `Asy-Syarhu As-Shaghir` atau sering disebut kitab Aqrabul Masalik ilaa Mazhabi Maalik, susunan Ad-Dardiri dituliskan bahwa batas aurat waita merdeka dengan laki-laki ajnabi (yang bukan mahram) adalah seluruh badan kecuali muka dan tapak tangan. Keduanya itu bukan termasuk aurat.
Asy-Syafi`iyyah dalam pendapat As-Syairazi dalam kitabnya `al-Muhazzab`, kitab di kalangan mazhab ini mengatakan bahwa wanita merdeka itu seluruh badannya adalah aurat kecuali wajah dan tapak tangan.
Dalam mazhab Al-Hanabilah kita dapati Ibnu Qudamah berkata bahwa mazhab (hanbali) tidak berbeda pendapat bahwa seorang wanita boleh membuka wajah dan tapak tangannya di dalam shalat.[2]
Daud yang mewakili kalangan zahiri pun sepakat bahwa batas aurat wanita adalah seluruh tubuh kecuali muka dan tapak tangan. Sebagaimana yang disebutkan dalam Nailur Authar. Begitu juga dengan Ibnu Hazm mengecualikan wajah dan tapak tangan sebagaiman tertulis dalam kitab Al-Muhalla.
c. Pendapat Para Mufassirin
Para mufassirin yang terkenal pun banyak yang mengatakan bahwa batas aurat wanita itu adalah seluruh tubuh kecuali muka dan tapak tangan. Mereka antara lain At-Thabari, Al-Qurthubi, Ar-Razy, Al-Baidhawi dan lainnya. Pendapat ini sekaligus juga mewakili pendapat jumhur ulama.
d. Dhai`ifnya Hadits Asma Dikuatkan Oleh Hadits Lainnya
Adapun hadits Asma` binti Abu Bakar yang dianggap dhaif, ternyata tidak berdiri sendiri, karena ada qarinah yang menguatkan melalui riwayat Asma` binti Umais yang menguatkan hadits tersebut. Sehingga ulama modern sekelas Nasiruddin Al-Bani sekalipun menghasankan hadits tersebut sebagai-mana tulisan beliau `hijab Al-Mar`ah Al-Muslimah`, `Al-Irwa`, Shahih Jamius Shaghir dan `Takhrij Halal dan Haram`.
e. Perintah Kepada Laki-laki Untuk Menundukkan Pandangan.
Allah SWt telah memerintahkan kepada laki-laki untuk menundukkan pandangan (ghadhdhul bashar). Hal itu karena para wanita muslimah memang tidak diwajibkan untuk menutup wajah mereka.
قُلْ لِلْمُؤْمِنِينَ يَغُضُّوا مِنْ أَبْصَارِهِمْ وَيَحْفَظُوا فُرُوجَهُمْ ذَلِكَ أَزْكَى لَهُمْ إِنَّ اللَّهَ خَبِيرٌ بِمَا يَصْنَعُونَ
Katakanlah kepada orang laki-laki yang beriman: `Hendaklah mereka menahan pandanganya, dan memelihara kemaluannya; yang demikian itu adalah lebih suci bagi mereka, sesungguhnya Allah Maha Mengetahui apa yang mereka perbuat(QS. An-Nuur : 30)
Dalam hadits Rasulullah SAW kepada Ali ra. disebutkan :
Janganlah kamu mengikuti pandangan pertama (kepada wanita) dengan pandangan berikutnya. Karena yang pertama itu untukmu dan yang kedua adalah dosa`. (HR. Ahmad, Abu Daud, Tirmizy dan Hakim).
Bila para wanita sudah menutup wajah, buat apalagi perintah menundukkan pandangan kepada laki-laki. Perintah itu menjadi tidak relevan lagi.
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[1] Kitab Al-Ikhtiyar
[2] kitab Al-Mughni 1 : 1-6
INI LAH KISAHKU
Ini kisahku tentang perjalanan hidup mencari arti tentang makna sebuah perjalanan banyak langkah yang telah ku lalui dan banyak kisah yang telah kutulis. Tapi masih ada sekeranjang kisah yang tak kumengerti setiap saat aku selalu mencari kata yang tepat mentuk menelaah semua itu tapi terlalu lama aku terdiam hanya sebait kisah yang dapat kutulis. Beribu kalam tertulis jelas dalam sebuah kehidupan tapi tak ada yang aku temukan sedikit cerita kemarin aku dongengkan pada nadirku....tapi dia pun hanya diam seolah tak pernah mengerti akan kisahku. Akhirnya kini aku hanya pasrah ketika nadi ini mulai berhenti berdenyut.
Wednesday, March 20, 2013
#FollowMeTo: My Kind of Love
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Tuesday, March 19, 2013
.you don't need magic to disappear. All you need is a trip to BarNo.
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Sun shining. Warm Breeze. Saturday was a lovely day. I spent the afternoon at a baby-shower, but afterwards it was too pretty to go home. I put my moon roof back and took a drive. I think the weather really got to me, b/c my car drove itself to BarNo and I ended up in the US Travel Section with a stack of magazines and books. 2-hours and 5 magazines later (I never got to the books) I had a page of missive.
●I need to enter more travel contest.● I think I want to use Photozini to document my next trip. ● I use Evernote for work, I should look into Evernote Food as well. ●AFAR Foundation seems like something I need to be supporting in some way.● If I am ever in Philly again, visit Federal Donuts ●Africa is so MISUNDERSTOOD ● It's time to drink the Kool Aid and get a Smart Phone. It will make travel so much easier.● I want to take my lil "heart" sister to the International Show next month. ●I wonder if I can convince Monya to take a road trip to Nashville for a side of Pimento Mac & Cheese. ●I need to make more time for this part of my life. ●
Tuesday, March 12, 2013
Facebook Opens Worlds For The Deaf
VIDEO [CC] - One billion people use Facebook around the world. Its reach is undisputed and unparalleled, but its impact on one specific community has opened up doors to a new world for the Deaf.
Christina Teani, 34, of South San Francisco is a teacher for special needs students. She understands putting in that extra bit of effort because she was born with what she calls “an invisible disability” unable to hear without wearing a hearing aid.
“You can often feel like that sometimes you are not good enough, you don’t feel like you’re part of a group,” Teani explained. “Human relationships are all about intimacy, getting to know people, feeling like you belong in a group and if you’re not able to connect, you emotionally feel left out.”
But her life has changed, much like it has for her Deaf friend, Sarah McBride of Palo Alto.
“With Facebook, I’m able to communicate with my friends through chat,” she said.
These women say the social media site has opened up a whole new world to them, offering up not only quick chats with friends, but the ability to share memories through pictures and videos especially satisfying for them because it’s one of the first times they’ve been able to communicate the same way the hearing community does.
So when the opportunity came up to visit the company that made it happen, they didn’t hesitate. Together with friends, they took tour of Facebook headquarters in Menlo Park to celebrate the changes they’ve experienced in their lives.
“That’s what I like about Facebook," Teani said. "We’re all on the same playing field we haven’t had before.” ...Read more: http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Facebook-IOpens-New-World-For-Deaf-186194282.html
Christina Teani, 34, of South San Francisco is a teacher for special needs students. She understands putting in that extra bit of effort because she was born with what she calls “an invisible disability” unable to hear without wearing a hearing aid.
“You can often feel like that sometimes you are not good enough, you don’t feel like you’re part of a group,” Teani explained. “Human relationships are all about intimacy, getting to know people, feeling like you belong in a group and if you’re not able to connect, you emotionally feel left out.”
But her life has changed, much like it has for her Deaf friend, Sarah McBride of Palo Alto.
“With Facebook, I’m able to communicate with my friends through chat,” she said.
These women say the social media site has opened up a whole new world to them, offering up not only quick chats with friends, but the ability to share memories through pictures and videos especially satisfying for them because it’s one of the first times they’ve been able to communicate the same way the hearing community does.
So when the opportunity came up to visit the company that made it happen, they didn’t hesitate. Together with friends, they took tour of Facebook headquarters in Menlo Park to celebrate the changes they’ve experienced in their lives.
“That’s what I like about Facebook," Teani said. "We’re all on the same playing field we haven’t had before.” ...Read more: http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Facebook-IOpens-New-World-For-Deaf-186194282.html
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Gettin’ Dirty in the Dirty
Hey ya’ll! My name is Kia and I’m stopping by to tell you about my recent escapades in the Den of Sin otherwise known as Nawleans (New Orleans, LA). Now I have traveled to New Orleans several times for various reasons: family vacation, Mardi Gras, school conference; but this time I was celebrating my Dirty 30 Birthday! And let me tell you, Nawleans is the best place to celebrate turning 30 or maybe celebrating any birthday for that matter. The people are friendly and the free drinks are plenty! While there I found out that it’s local tradition that on the day of your birthday, you walk around and people pin dollar bills on you. Talk about a sweet birthday present. So by the end of the day, I racked up about $25 in cold hard cash!
Now you can’t go to the NO and not eat some great Cajun food. New Orleans is one of the best places to get some awesome seafood. We ate nothing but seafood every day except the last day I did need a greasy burger to soak up some of the juices from the Hurricanes (will talk about Hurricanes later). I must tell you that I’m not a fan of oysters; in fact I absolutely do not like them. But when I got a look at the charbroiled oysters from Drago’s Seafood Restaurant, and I listened to the oohs and ahhs my friends were making eating those things, I had to try one and they were AMAZING!!!!! They are the best thing that you could ever possibly eat, they’re almost orgasmic. We couldn’t get enough of them; in fact we went back the next day to get them as a “snack”. So if you’re ever in the dirty dirty, you must stop by Drago’s and grab yourself a half or whole dozen of charbroiled oysters. Oh yea and I also had this fantastic lobster.
Those hurricanes that I previously mentioned, we’ll they ain’t for the faint of heart that’s for sure. If you like to indulge in a cocktail beverage then you must try a hurricane. They are a fruity drink that packs a powerful punch. But if you want something a little stronger then head over to the infamous Bourbon Street and grab yourself a grenade. One or maybe two of these and you’ll be dancing in the street or on top of a bar.
Speaking of Bourbon Street, there are plenty of bars and you can be like a kid in a candy store but pace yourself and remember it’s a marathon not a sprint and watch out for those Jello shot girls along the way, they can really trip you up. If you’re over the drama of Bourbon Street and you want something that’s a little more chill and “mature”, then hop in a cab and travel to the far end of the French Quarter to a tucked away spot that the locals love called Frenchmen Street. There are plenty of bars that offer live jazz bands and of course the best nights to go are Friday and Saturday. But don’t forget your cash because it’s a must that you tip the bands and help out Phillip (as in “fill up” my tip jar).
Besides parading through the drunken masses on Bourbon Street, there’s plenty to do in New Orleans. If you’re into history or if you’re feeling lazy like we were, you can take a horse and buggy tour of the upper and lower French Quarter.
The mighty Mississippi runs right through Nawleans, so you can always hop on a ferry or take a river boat tour. For all of you who want to try your luck, there’s a Harrah’s Casino and if it’s your birthday, you get a free birthday spin. If you’re looking for something a little more atypical, in the French Quarter is a nice little local rum distillery called Old New Orleans Distillery and for $10 you can take a tour, have a rum cocktail and sample the rums that they make. The distillery is a great way to kick off your day, we sure did enjoy it! Don’t forget to stop by the French Market and try to test your bartering skills-may the force be with you! Of course there’s always plenty of shopping to do and a few museums and art galleries to check out and if you’re really brave you can take an evening ghost tour of the old cemeteries.
The mighty Mississippi runs right through Nawleans, so you can always hop on a ferry or take a river boat tour. For all of you who want to try your luck, there’s a Harrah’s Casino and if it’s your birthday, you get a free birthday spin. If you’re looking for something a little more atypical, in the French Quarter is a nice little local rum distillery called Old New Orleans Distillery and for $10 you can take a tour, have a rum cocktail and sample the rums that they make. The distillery is a great way to kick off your day, we sure did enjoy it! Don’t forget to stop by the French Market and try to test your bartering skills-may the force be with you! Of course there’s always plenty of shopping to do and a few museums and art galleries to check out and if you’re really brave you can take an evening ghost tour of the old cemeteries.
That’s it for now. I hope I have given you some unbiased insight into one of the best places on Earth. Going to New Orleans for whatever reason is a guaranteed good time! I hope that you continue to follow Around the World With Meredith and thanks for letting me be a guest blogger! Until next time friends.
Kia
Monday, March 11, 2013
Deaf Schools Are Closing, If Only It Were Just TV
Deaf Awareness: If only it were just TV, Schools for the Deaf are closing.
On Monday, March 4th, the television show ‘Switched at Birth’ did something on mainstream TV that had never been done before. It ran an episode in sign language. Some viewers thought at first that the sound on their television was broken.
The show is an ABC Family drama that revolves around two teenagers who were switched at birth, one of whom is Deaf.
According to ABC Family, it is the first television series to have multiple Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing series regulars, and scenes shot entirely in American Sign Language.
Marlee Matlin guest stars. Because of this, the series not only exposes the American public to the Deaf community, it also has the power to educate us about important related issues: last week’s ASL episode focused on the failure of the American education system to serve many Deaf students who find themselves there because their own schools have closed.
The main story of ‘Switched at Birth's’ ASL episode focuses on the closing of such a school, and the protest created by the students to keep it open. Many students who are Deaf want to study in a school designed for them, where they can communicate directly with teachers and counselors, interact directly with their peers and participate fully in extracurricular activities – things most hearing students take for granted. ...Read more: http://www.thejewishweek.com/blogs/new-normal/if-only-it-were-just-tv-schools-deaf-are-closing
‘Switched at Birth's’ ASL episode information: http://www.tvrage.com/Switched_at_Birth
Related Post:
Not Hearing Loss, Deaf Gain
GMA: Marlee Matlin Promotes 'Switched at Birth' Episode
‘Switched at Birth’ Silent Episode 1.6 Million Viewers
On Monday, March 4th, the television show ‘Switched at Birth’ did something on mainstream TV that had never been done before. It ran an episode in sign language. Some viewers thought at first that the sound on their television was broken.
The show is an ABC Family drama that revolves around two teenagers who were switched at birth, one of whom is Deaf.
According to ABC Family, it is the first television series to have multiple Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing series regulars, and scenes shot entirely in American Sign Language.
Marlee Matlin guest stars. Because of this, the series not only exposes the American public to the Deaf community, it also has the power to educate us about important related issues: last week’s ASL episode focused on the failure of the American education system to serve many Deaf students who find themselves there because their own schools have closed.
The main story of ‘Switched at Birth's’ ASL episode focuses on the closing of such a school, and the protest created by the students to keep it open. Many students who are Deaf want to study in a school designed for them, where they can communicate directly with teachers and counselors, interact directly with their peers and participate fully in extracurricular activities – things most hearing students take for granted. ...Read more: http://www.thejewishweek.com/blogs/new-normal/if-only-it-were-just-tv-schools-deaf-are-closing
‘Switched at Birth's’ ASL episode information: http://www.tvrage.com/Switched_at_Birth
Related Post:
Not Hearing Loss, Deaf Gain
GMA: Marlee Matlin Promotes 'Switched at Birth' Episode
‘Switched at Birth’ Silent Episode 1.6 Million Viewers
Thursday, March 7, 2013
Anti-Bullying At Florida School For The Deaf
VIDEO [CC] - Florida School for the Deaf and Blind takes anti-bullying stand.
ST. JOHNS COUNTY, FL - Since the implementation of the Jeffrey Johnston "Stand up for All Students" Act, which was passed in 2008, all schools in the state are required to have anti-bullying policies in place.
The Florida School for the Deaf and Blind in St. Augustine is just one district working to eliminate bullying. Students from elementary through high school are learning about the importance of being respectful, responsible and cooperative.
"She was teasing me like 'I didn't know the words, I didn't know the English language," said student Julia Kadzis.
"In my last school, I had no friends. No one would talk to me really," explains freshman Gracie Delong.
"I've had lots of experiences with bullying here and in the world, and I've tolerated it," said senior D.J. Snell.
Students at FSDB recall their own personal experiences with bullying. "They kept bullying me because I'm a Deaf person," Snell said.
"No one would talk to me really, no one would sit next to me at the lunch table," said Delong. "And the same group of girls would bully me because they didn't think I could see certain things." ...Read more: http://www.firstcoastnews.com/news/local/article/FSDB-takes-anti-bullying-stand
ST. JOHNS COUNTY, FL - Since the implementation of the Jeffrey Johnston "Stand up for All Students" Act, which was passed in 2008, all schools in the state are required to have anti-bullying policies in place.
The Florida School for the Deaf and Blind in St. Augustine is just one district working to eliminate bullying. Students from elementary through high school are learning about the importance of being respectful, responsible and cooperative.
"She was teasing me like 'I didn't know the words, I didn't know the English language," said student Julia Kadzis.
"In my last school, I had no friends. No one would talk to me really," explains freshman Gracie Delong.
"I've had lots of experiences with bullying here and in the world, and I've tolerated it," said senior D.J. Snell.
Students at FSDB recall their own personal experiences with bullying. "They kept bullying me because I'm a Deaf person," Snell said.
"No one would talk to me really, no one would sit next to me at the lunch table," said Delong. "And the same group of girls would bully me because they didn't think I could see certain things." ...Read more: http://www.firstcoastnews.com/news/local/article/FSDB-takes-anti-bullying-stand
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Adopted Chinese Deaf Girl Hears For The First Time
VIDEO: Heartwarming moment Deaf girl hears mom's voice for the first time. Moment Deaf girl, 5, who was abandoned in Chinese town square hears for the first time after she was adopted by American couple.
Dailymail.co.uk - A Tulsa family is celebrating after the Deaf little girl they adopted from China was able to hear for the first time - a moment they described as 'breathtaking'. Gifted a cochlear implant, Jayde Scholl now squeals and laughs with delight as she listens to the sound of her adoptive mother Jaque Scholl's voice.
On Tuesday the implant was switched on, marking the end of a two adoption process for Jayde after she spent the first four-years of her life in a Chinese orphanage after being abandoned in a town square at the age of eight-months.
Luckily for Jayde, the Scholl's were looking to adopt and saw her on trip to China two-years-ago, but international adoptions take longer than domestic ones.
Once the paper-work was complete, the Scholl's brought Jayde to the United States just before Christmas.
However, Jaque, who is a doctor of audiology at her own School Center for the Deaf in Oklahoma, noticed something was wrong with her new daughter on the plane home.
She realized that Jayde wasn't paying attention or watching the in-flight video, even when the volume on the headphones was switched up to full. ...READ MORE: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2289388/Moment-deaf-girl-5-abandoned-Chinese-town-square-hears-time-adopted-American-couple.html
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Dailymail.co.uk - A Tulsa family is celebrating after the Deaf little girl they adopted from China was able to hear for the first time - a moment they described as 'breathtaking'. Gifted a cochlear implant, Jayde Scholl now squeals and laughs with delight as she listens to the sound of her adoptive mother Jaque Scholl's voice.
On Tuesday the implant was switched on, marking the end of a two adoption process for Jayde after she spent the first four-years of her life in a Chinese orphanage after being abandoned in a town square at the age of eight-months.
Luckily for Jayde, the Scholl's were looking to adopt and saw her on trip to China two-years-ago, but international adoptions take longer than domestic ones.
Once the paper-work was complete, the Scholl's brought Jayde to the United States just before Christmas.
However, Jaque, who is a doctor of audiology at her own School Center for the Deaf in Oklahoma, noticed something was wrong with her new daughter on the plane home.
She realized that Jayde wasn't paying attention or watching the in-flight video, even when the volume on the headphones was switched up to full. ...READ MORE: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2289388/Moment-deaf-girl-5-abandoned-Chinese-town-square-hears-time-adopted-American-couple.html
Related Cochlear Implant Parodies/Spoofs:
Cochlear Implant Users Spoof
The Language in Space of the Cochlea Implantation Parody
Deaf Man Hears For The First Time Parody
Cochlear Implant User Struck By Lightning
Related Hears For The First Time:
HEARS For The First Time Video Is FAKE ?
Deaf For 29 Years & Hearing Herself For The First Time!
Little Deaf Girl HEARS For The First Time
Deaf Toddler Hears Parents' Voices For First Time
Deaf Woman Hears Son's Voice For First Time
Adopted Chinese Deaf Girl Hears For The First Time
Deaf People Hears For The First Time Compilation
Gallaudet 'Deaf President Now' Movement
VIDEO: The Kojo Nnamdi Show: The Legacy Of Gallaudet's 'Deaf President Now' Movement, 03/07/13 (Full Hour)
Since its founding in the mid-19th century, Gallaudet University has been an academic and cultural hub for the Deaf community. But until 1988, the university never had a Deaf president.
Twenty-five years ago this week, students launched a protest on the Northeast D.C. campus, dubbed the "Deaf President Now" movement. The protest resulted in the school's first Deaf president, and helped spur passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act two years later. Kojo explores the legacy of student protests at Gallaudet.
Guests - Gregory Hlibok: Former Gallaudet University Student Body President and student leader of the Deaf President Now movement in 1988; Chief of the Disability Rights Division in the Bureau of Consumer and Governmental Affairs at the Federal Communications Commission
T. Alan Hurwitz: President, Gallaudet University
Fred Weiner: Interim Assistant Vice President, Gallaudet University; Member, Gallaudet University Class of 1983
Sen. Tom Harkin: D-Iowa; Sponsor of the Americans with Disabilities Act (1990)
Find more information about the show: http://thekojonnamdishow.org/shows/2013-03-07/legacy-gallaudets-deaf-president-now-movement
Visit http://thekojonnamdishow.org for more details.
Since its founding in the mid-19th century, Gallaudet University has been an academic and cultural hub for the Deaf community. But until 1988, the university never had a Deaf president.
Twenty-five years ago this week, students launched a protest on the Northeast D.C. campus, dubbed the "Deaf President Now" movement. The protest resulted in the school's first Deaf president, and helped spur passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act two years later. Kojo explores the legacy of student protests at Gallaudet.
Guests - Gregory Hlibok: Former Gallaudet University Student Body President and student leader of the Deaf President Now movement in 1988; Chief of the Disability Rights Division in the Bureau of Consumer and Governmental Affairs at the Federal Communications Commission
T. Alan Hurwitz: President, Gallaudet University
Fred Weiner: Interim Assistant Vice President, Gallaudet University; Member, Gallaudet University Class of 1983
Sen. Tom Harkin: D-Iowa; Sponsor of the Americans with Disabilities Act (1990)
Find more information about the show: http://thekojonnamdishow.org/shows/2013-03-07/legacy-gallaudets-deaf-president-now-movement
Visit http://thekojonnamdishow.org for more details.
Wednesday, March 6, 2013
‘Switched at Birth’ Silent Episode 1.6 Million Viewers
VIDEO: Gallaudet University uses all-sign language episode of ‘Switched at Birth’ to air new commercial.
Gallaudet University is taking advantage of a special episode of ABC Family’s ‘Switched at Birth’ Monday night, as a commercial for the university will air during an episode of the show that is told entirely in American Sign Language and based on real-life events that happened at the school itself.
The all-sign language technique for the episode is a first for a scripted series on mainstream television, according to the network, which will air Gallaudet’s commercial twice during the hour. The episode takes place on the 25th anniversary of the Deaf President Now movement at Gallaudet in March 1988, when students and faculty protested after the university instated a hearing president over two Deaf candidates.
‘Switched at Birth,’ which wraps up the first half of its second season next week, follows the chaos that takes place when two high school girls find out they were sent home with the wrong families as babies in the hospital. One of the daughters is Deaf, resulting as a driving plot force in the series. The show, which debuted in June 2011 to more than 3 million viewers, has attracted around 1.7 million people per episode this season.
In Monday’s episode at 8 p.m., the fictional Carlton School for the Deaf is on the brink of closing, so the students protest, inspired by the real-life circumstances at Gallaudet in the 80s. The whole hour will be in sign language, with accompanying subtitles. ... Read more: http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/tv-column/post/gallaudet-university-uses-all-sign-language-episode-of-switched-at-birth-to-air-new-commercial/2013/03/04/0017a45a-8508-11e2-9d71-f0feafdd1394_blog.html
On ABC Family, an Episode in Sign Language - Nytimes.com: On Monday night, ABC Family did something that no commercial television outlet in the United States had ever done: it broadcast an entire episode of a show in sign language, with closed captioning turned on by default.
Advocates for the Deaf and hard-of-hearing cheered the move, and they wondered: would viewers tune in specifically for the almost-silent episode of the series, ‘Switched at Birth,’ one of ABC Family’s most popular? Or would viewers turn it off, potentially perturbed by the lack of audio? There was a normal musical score, and a scene at the beginning of the episode with audible dialogue, but the rest of the dialogue was in sign language.
Broadly speaking, neither outcome came true. The show’s overnight Nielsen ratings were down, but only slightly. Most fans of the show stayed with it 1.6 million, according to the overnight ratings. The series this season has averaged 1.7 million viewers.
In the show’s target demographic, women 12 to 34, 748,000 viewers tuned in, down just a little bit from the season average of 777,000. About a quarter of those viewers usually record the show and watch it later, so the final ratings won’t come in for a while.
“Switched at Birth” features several Deaf or hard-of-hearing characters, so every episode incorporates sign language in some way. But Monday’s episode went further. ... Read more: http://mediadecoder.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/03/06/on-abc-family-an-episode-in-sign-language/
‘Switched at Birth's’ ASL episode information: http://www.tvrage.com/Switched_at_Birth
‘Switched at Birth’: ABC Family’s The teen soap Switched at Birth explores self-expression and the communication gulf between the hearing and Deaf communities. List of Switched at Birth characters: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Switched_at_Birth_characters
Gallaudet University is taking advantage of a special episode of ABC Family’s ‘Switched at Birth’ Monday night, as a commercial for the university will air during an episode of the show that is told entirely in American Sign Language and based on real-life events that happened at the school itself.
The all-sign language technique for the episode is a first for a scripted series on mainstream television, according to the network, which will air Gallaudet’s commercial twice during the hour. The episode takes place on the 25th anniversary of the Deaf President Now movement at Gallaudet in March 1988, when students and faculty protested after the university instated a hearing president over two Deaf candidates.
‘Switched at Birth,’ which wraps up the first half of its second season next week, follows the chaos that takes place when two high school girls find out they were sent home with the wrong families as babies in the hospital. One of the daughters is Deaf, resulting as a driving plot force in the series. The show, which debuted in June 2011 to more than 3 million viewers, has attracted around 1.7 million people per episode this season.
In Monday’s episode at 8 p.m., the fictional Carlton School for the Deaf is on the brink of closing, so the students protest, inspired by the real-life circumstances at Gallaudet in the 80s. The whole hour will be in sign language, with accompanying subtitles. ... Read more: http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/tv-column/post/gallaudet-university-uses-all-sign-language-episode-of-switched-at-birth-to-air-new-commercial/2013/03/04/0017a45a-8508-11e2-9d71-f0feafdd1394_blog.html
On ABC Family, an Episode in Sign Language - Nytimes.com: On Monday night, ABC Family did something that no commercial television outlet in the United States had ever done: it broadcast an entire episode of a show in sign language, with closed captioning turned on by default.
Advocates for the Deaf and hard-of-hearing cheered the move, and they wondered: would viewers tune in specifically for the almost-silent episode of the series, ‘Switched at Birth,’ one of ABC Family’s most popular? Or would viewers turn it off, potentially perturbed by the lack of audio? There was a normal musical score, and a scene at the beginning of the episode with audible dialogue, but the rest of the dialogue was in sign language.
Broadly speaking, neither outcome came true. The show’s overnight Nielsen ratings were down, but only slightly. Most fans of the show stayed with it 1.6 million, according to the overnight ratings. The series this season has averaged 1.7 million viewers.
In the show’s target demographic, women 12 to 34, 748,000 viewers tuned in, down just a little bit from the season average of 777,000. About a quarter of those viewers usually record the show and watch it later, so the final ratings won’t come in for a while.
“Switched at Birth” features several Deaf or hard-of-hearing characters, so every episode incorporates sign language in some way. But Monday’s episode went further. ... Read more: http://mediadecoder.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/03/06/on-abc-family-an-episode-in-sign-language/
‘Switched at Birth's’ ASL episode information: http://www.tvrage.com/Switched_at_Birth
‘Switched at Birth’: ABC Family’s The teen soap Switched at Birth explores self-expression and the communication gulf between the hearing and Deaf communities. List of Switched at Birth characters: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Switched_at_Birth_characters
Library Purchases Ohio School For The Deaf Property
Buying old Deaf School won’t hinder library upgrades with levy money, Columbus library sticking with plan for new branches.
COLUMBUS, OH - The Columbus Metropolitan Library’s decision to buy the former Ohio State School for the Deaf won’t interfere with planned renovation or replacement of almost half of its branch libraries.
“These are the libraries that we are committed to,” said Pat Losinski, library director
Two years ago, facing cuts in state funding, Columbus Metropolitan and other libraries cut staff, froze pay and closed doors on Sundays.
But with the passage of a 2.8-mill permanent operating levy in November 2010, the 21-library Columbus system quickly restored services and started planning upgrades of out-of-date or overcrowded branches.
The library makeover has been aided by near-record-low interest rates, said Steve Prater, the library’s director of property management. The library recently issued bonds totaling $98 million.
“That’s allowing us to accelerate the work,” Prater said.
Library officials on Wednesday announced plans to purchase the former Deaf school, allowing access to a parking lot that would be converted into an outdoor patio along the rear of the Main Library.
Renovation costs of up to $11 million, in addition to the $2.1 million purchase price, would be necessary if the library moves its administrative offices into the turn-of-the-century building. More likely, the library would sell the Deaf school portion of the property, possibly to a school. ... Read more: http://www.dispatch.com/content/stories/local/2013/01/27/buying-old-deaf-school-wont-hinder-upgrades.html
The old Asylum/Deaf School at 400 East Town St |
“These are the libraries that we are committed to,” said Pat Losinski, library director
Two years ago, facing cuts in state funding, Columbus Metropolitan and other libraries cut staff, froze pay and closed doors on Sundays.
But with the passage of a 2.8-mill permanent operating levy in November 2010, the 21-library Columbus system quickly restored services and started planning upgrades of out-of-date or overcrowded branches.
The library makeover has been aided by near-record-low interest rates, said Steve Prater, the library’s director of property management. The library recently issued bonds totaling $98 million.
“That’s allowing us to accelerate the work,” Prater said.
Library officials on Wednesday announced plans to purchase the former Deaf school, allowing access to a parking lot that would be converted into an outdoor patio along the rear of the Main Library.
Renovation costs of up to $11 million, in addition to the $2.1 million purchase price, would be necessary if the library moves its administrative offices into the turn-of-the-century building. More likely, the library would sell the Deaf school portion of the property, possibly to a school. ... Read more: http://www.dispatch.com/content/stories/local/2013/01/27/buying-old-deaf-school-wont-hinder-upgrades.html
A rendering of tentative plans for an expansion of the Columbus Metropolitan Library's main downtown branch shows how it would use the former Deaf School property. |
Tia Albert, Deaf Professional Makeup Artist
VIDEO [ASL/CC] - Official Deaf Women in Film Exclusive Interview of Tia Albert, Professional Makeup Artist.
Learn about Tia Albert, her experience in doing makeup and special effects and what she's learned from it. Great tips for hearing filmmakers and Deaf professionals involved. See for more details: http://youtu.be/b7GFqedkUl4
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See Tia's Company:
http://www.skinbytia.com
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Learn about Tia Albert, her experience in doing makeup and special effects and what she's learned from it. Great tips for hearing filmmakers and Deaf professionals involved. See for more details: http://youtu.be/b7GFqedkUl4
See Tia's work on:
http://www.imdb.com/name/nm2679761/
See Tia's Company:
http://www.skinbytia.com
Info on Walt Disney Concert Hall:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Walt_Disney_Concert_Hall
This is a resource for Deaf Women in Film. Follow us!
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American Sign Language - Katy Perry's 'Firework'
VIDEO [CC] - American Sign Language - Katy Perry's 'Firework'
ASL Katy Perry's "Firework" (Hi Def) - Music Sign Language Video
ASL Performance Artist: Sherry Hicks and Catalene Sacchetti-Manganelli
Executive Producers: Wayne Betts Jr., Sherry Hicks
Producer: Azora Telford and Terrylene Sacchetti
Co-Directors: Terrylene Sacchetti, and Jules Dameron
Director of Photography: Ruan de Plessis
Story and Storyboard: Terrylene Sacchetti
Translation: Sherry Hicks and Terrylene Sacchetti
Editor: Bethany Guajardo and Terrylene Sacchetti
Green Screen Camera: Eric Hann
Featuring: Sherry Hicks, Catalene Sacchetti-Mangarelli, Mikayla Jauregui-Palmquist & Kaia Jauregui-Palmquist & Bebe, and the little four-legged one.
Shadowed Parents: Terrylene Sacchetti & Ruan de Plessis
Special Thanks: Electra Flink and Helen Garfinkle, Chris Held & Domingo Gaitan and their Bebe, the tiny spirit of a dog.
Artist statement: - This is for all those who have been and are bullied- may this inspire you to find courage and dialogue rather then bully!
This work is offered as a labor of love for all to take in and enjoy Katy Perry's "Firework". Thank you Katy Perry for writing this song of empowerment for all girls, women, and humans. Its my absolute my pleasure to set it on fire with American Sign Language and collaborate with Catalene, my inspiration, deafened koda "sister" who is an amazing young talent! In this piece Sherry Hicks features Catalene. Thanks everyone who worked on this project making it all possible! The expertise of the crew's talents is top notch and absolutely amazing. I'm grateful and honored to share this work with all of you. Enjoy this collaborative piece blending ASL and music constituting in what I call "musically inspired ASL storytelling". A few moments in time captured on high-quality film with the finest of artists creating every step of the way! Enjoy and let your eyes take in the beauty of A S L!
Best, Sherry ox 3/1/2013
Used for Educational Purposes Only 2013, Open Captioned.
ASL Katy Perry's "Firework" (Hi Def) - Music Sign Language Video
ASL Performance Artist: Sherry Hicks and Catalene Sacchetti-Manganelli
Executive Producers: Wayne Betts Jr., Sherry Hicks
Producer: Azora Telford and Terrylene Sacchetti
Co-Directors: Terrylene Sacchetti, and Jules Dameron
Director of Photography: Ruan de Plessis
Story and Storyboard: Terrylene Sacchetti
Translation: Sherry Hicks and Terrylene Sacchetti
Editor: Bethany Guajardo and Terrylene Sacchetti
Green Screen Camera: Eric Hann
Featuring: Sherry Hicks, Catalene Sacchetti-Mangarelli, Mikayla Jauregui-Palmquist & Kaia Jauregui-Palmquist & Bebe, and the little four-legged one.
Shadowed Parents: Terrylene Sacchetti & Ruan de Plessis
Special Thanks: Electra Flink and Helen Garfinkle, Chris Held & Domingo Gaitan and their Bebe, the tiny spirit of a dog.
Artist statement: - This is for all those who have been and are bullied- may this inspire you to find courage and dialogue rather then bully!
This work is offered as a labor of love for all to take in and enjoy Katy Perry's "Firework". Thank you Katy Perry for writing this song of empowerment for all girls, women, and humans. Its my absolute my pleasure to set it on fire with American Sign Language and collaborate with Catalene, my inspiration, deafened koda "sister" who is an amazing young talent! In this piece Sherry Hicks features Catalene. Thanks everyone who worked on this project making it all possible! The expertise of the crew's talents is top notch and absolutely amazing. I'm grateful and honored to share this work with all of you. Enjoy this collaborative piece blending ASL and music constituting in what I call "musically inspired ASL storytelling". A few moments in time captured on high-quality film with the finest of artists creating every step of the way! Enjoy and let your eyes take in the beauty of A S L!
Best, Sherry ox 3/1/2013
Used for Educational Purposes Only 2013, Open Captioned.
Tuesday, March 5, 2013
Marlee Matlin Promotes 'Switched at Birth' Episode
VIDEO [CC] - Good Morning America: Exclusive interview with Marlee Matlin in Landmark 'Switched at Birth' Episode.
Actress discusses taking a risk in using American Sign Language and subtitles on ABC Family's ‘Switched at Birth.’
Actress Marlee Matlin came by Good Morning America March 4 2013 to talk about the landmark new episode of Switched at Birth, which will be the first in history to be aired on television entirely in American Sign Language. Marlee Matlin, who is Deaf in real life, appeared with a translator, who facilitated the interview between her and Robin Roberts.
Matlin said it’s been an amazing journey for her, because she began in the business 28 years ago trying to get her language, American Sign Language, across to anyone watching television or movies. She said it’s going to be beautiful to show and highlight to the whole world the culture of American Sign Language.
The clip they showed of tonight’s Switched at Birth episode was extremely powerful. I’ve never seen the show, but Marlee Matlin and actress Lea Thompson were sitting at a dining room table signing to each other about how to get reporters to a high school presentation of Romeo And Juliet.
The clip was completely silent. There wasn’t even background noise. The silence, plus the American Sign Language used by both actresses discussing something as everyday as a high school play, was really striking and wonderful. It’s going to be a great episode... Read more: http://www.recapo.com/good-morning-america/gma-celebrities/gma-marlee-matlin-switched-at-birth-american-sign-language-episode/
‘Switched at Birth’: ABC Family’s The teen soap Switched at Birth explores self-expression and the communication gulf between the hearing and Deaf communities. List of Switched at Birth characters: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Switched_at_Birth_characters
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Actress discusses taking a risk in using American Sign Language and subtitles on ABC Family's ‘Switched at Birth.’
Actress Marlee Matlin came by Good Morning America March 4 2013 to talk about the landmark new episode of Switched at Birth, which will be the first in history to be aired on television entirely in American Sign Language. Marlee Matlin, who is Deaf in real life, appeared with a translator, who facilitated the interview between her and Robin Roberts.
Matlin said it’s been an amazing journey for her, because she began in the business 28 years ago trying to get her language, American Sign Language, across to anyone watching television or movies. She said it’s going to be beautiful to show and highlight to the whole world the culture of American Sign Language.
The clip they showed of tonight’s Switched at Birth episode was extremely powerful. I’ve never seen the show, but Marlee Matlin and actress Lea Thompson were sitting at a dining room table signing to each other about how to get reporters to a high school presentation of Romeo And Juliet.
The clip was completely silent. There wasn’t even background noise. The silence, plus the American Sign Language used by both actresses discussing something as everyday as a high school play, was really striking and wonderful. It’s going to be a great episode... Read more: http://www.recapo.com/good-morning-america/gma-celebrities/gma-marlee-matlin-switched-at-birth-american-sign-language-episode/
‘Switched at Birth’: ABC Family’s The teen soap Switched at Birth explores self-expression and the communication gulf between the hearing and Deaf communities. List of Switched at Birth characters: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Switched_at_Birth_characters
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'Call Me Maybe' Glee Version, ASL Interpretation
VIDEO [ASL/CC] - American sign language interpretive sign dance to "Call Me Maybe." Music is the Glee version. By Leilani Soon.
Leilani Soon is Miss Hawai'i International and a professional dancer trained in ballet, hula, and sign dance.
Call Me Maybe by Carly Rae Jepsen is featured in The New Rachel, the first episode of Season Four.
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Monday, March 4, 2013
Michael Hubbs Arrested For Probation Violation
VIDEO [CC] - Deaf News: The U.S. Winter Olympics Deaf Speedskater, Michael W. Hubbs arrested and mugshot for probation violation in Utah.
Published on 2013/03 - SALT LAKE CITY, UT -- Michael (Mike) Hubbs of speedskating for the 2014 Winter Olympics - was last arrested in Salt Lake City, UT on February 27, 2013 by the Salt Lake County Sheriff on the ice rink at Olympic Oval in front of his team mates. Hubbs arrested for a protective order violation and telephone harassment. Booking information comes directly from the Salt Lake County Sheriff’s Office.
Michael Hubbs is a speed skater with his sights set on competing in the 2014 Winter Olympics. After overcoming the challenge of being Deaf, he is determined to not let any obstacle get in the way of acheiving his goal. However, Hubbs seems cannot possibly to complete the career due to his reputation.
Michael Hubbs is the most viewed of the top 10 list - Today's Most Viewed Inmates on www.whosarrested.com/utah/salt-lake-county website.
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Michael Hubbs Promotion Termination 2013 - This announcement is regarding DeafTax.com's termination of the Michael Hubbs' "14% for 2014 promotion. DeafTax.com is a supporter of anti-domestic violence efforts and previously fundraised over $5,000 for the Deaf Abused Women's Network (DAWN) during the Schwarz Financial Services LLC 25th Anniversary event in 2007.
"Update: We do not have any position on whether Michael Hubbs is guilty or not. Michael confirmed he was undergoing legal proceedings after the fact and did not alert us in advance of his court date. Given his lack of transparency, we felt it was in the firm's best interest to terminate his promotion even after we spent dozens of hours working with him and hundreds of dollars on graphic work.
We stand behind our announcement and wish Michael the best of luck in his endeavors!" - DeafTax.com.
Signed in ASL and Subtitled: Deaf Speedskater Michael Hubbs is a Con Artist.
Follow Michael Hubbs on Social Media:
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Michael Hubbs Arrested For Probation Violation
Deaf Speedskater - Michael Hubbs Hositpalized
Published on 2013/03 - SALT LAKE CITY, UT -- Michael (Mike) Hubbs of speedskating for the 2014 Winter Olympics - was last arrested in Salt Lake City, UT on February 27, 2013 by the Salt Lake County Sheriff on the ice rink at Olympic Oval in front of his team mates. Hubbs arrested for a protective order violation and telephone harassment. Booking information comes directly from the Salt Lake County Sheriff’s Office.
Michael Hubbs is a speed skater with his sights set on competing in the 2014 Winter Olympics. After overcoming the challenge of being Deaf, he is determined to not let any obstacle get in the way of acheiving his goal. However, Hubbs seems cannot possibly to complete the career due to his reputation.
Michael Hubbs is the most viewed of the top 10 list - Today's Most Viewed Inmates on www.whosarrested.com/utah/salt-lake-county website.
Sources:
http://whosarrested.com/utah/salt-lake-county/salt-lake-city/slcso/2547307-michael-wayne-hubbs
http://mugshotsworld.com/michael-wayne-hubbs
http://mugshot-catalog.com/booking/4357521/michael-hubbs
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Michael Hubbs Promotion Termination 2013 - This announcement is regarding DeafTax.com's termination of the Michael Hubbs' "14% for 2014 promotion. DeafTax.com is a supporter of anti-domestic violence efforts and previously fundraised over $5,000 for the Deaf Abused Women's Network (DAWN) during the Schwarz Financial Services LLC 25th Anniversary event in 2007.
"Update: We do not have any position on whether Michael Hubbs is guilty or not. Michael confirmed he was undergoing legal proceedings after the fact and did not alert us in advance of his court date. Given his lack of transparency, we felt it was in the firm's best interest to terminate his promotion even after we spent dozens of hours working with him and hundreds of dollars on graphic work.
We stand behind our announcement and wish Michael the best of luck in his endeavors!" - DeafTax.com.
Signed in ASL and Subtitled: Deaf Speedskater Michael Hubbs is a Con Artist.
Follow Michael Hubbs on Social Media:
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Facebook - https://facebook.com/samuraiskater
Twitter - https://twitter.com/realhubbs
Instagram - https://instagram.com/realhubbs
Related Michael Hubbs:
Deaf Speedskater Michael Hubbs - 'I AM'
Michael Hubbs, Deaf, Olympic Hopeful
Michael Hubbs, Deaf, Olympic Hopeful & A Fraud ?
Deaf Speedskater Michael Hubbs is a Con Artist
Michael Hubbs Arrested For Probation Violation
Deaf Speedskater - Michael Hubbs Hositpalized
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10 Konsep Desain Smartphone di Masa Depan
Sejarah smartphone awalnya dari ponsel biasa yang kemudian dikembangkan seiring perkembangan zaman dan kecanggihan ilmu teknologi. Kita tidak akan menyangka bahwa hari ini akan banyak muncul smartphone yang begitu canggih. Smartphone pada umumnya hanya sedikit memiliki tombol, para penggunanya menggunakan layar sentuh atau 10 tahun yang lalu menggunakan tongkat stylus. Nokia Communicator adalah telepon pintar pertama yang diluncurkan oleh Nokia dengan desain yang cukup modern di masa itu.
Kini desain smartphone yang beredar sekarang ini sangat canggih, futuristik, modern dan biasanya kuat terhadap benturan. Dimasa depan kita tidak tahu akan seperti apa desain smartphone. Desain smartphone ini baru sekedar konsep, namun ada yang beberapa yang merupakan prototipe. Kemunculan smartphone masa depan ini belum diumumkan secara resmi oleh pihak terkait. Berikut ini adalah 10 konsep desain smartphone di masa depan
10. “Flip” Smartphone featuring 3 Flexible Super AMOLED Displays
Konsep desain smartphone ini sangat menakjubkan. Terdapat 3 layar Super AMOLED yang sangat fleksibel dan satu sama lain terhubung sehingga dapat membentuk sebuah segitiga. Konsep ini dirancang oleh Kristian Larsen Ulrich untuk smartphone ber-OS Android. The “Flip”, begitu nama smartphone ini, dapat diubah ke berbagai bentuk selain segitiga.
9. Windows Transparent Smartphone Concept
Konsep desain smartphone ini sangat canggih, dengan konsep “window phone”. Smartphone ini mencerminkan kondisi cuaca pada saat itu dengan sangat nyata. Apabila hari hujan, nampak tetesan air di layar ponsel tersebut. Apabila turun salju, layar tersebut nampak berembun. Untuk beralih mode anda cukup meniup layar smartphone tersebut. Konsep canggih ini dirancang oleh Song Seunghan.
8. Aqua Smartphone dari Samsung
Samsung sukses sebagai vendor smartphone di dunia. Berbagai produk smartphone Samsung diterima dengan baik dan antusias oleh masyarakat. Sebut saja Samsung Galaxy berserta beberapa serinya yang sukses besar di pasar. Untuk konsep desain smartphone masa depan, Samsung menciptakan prototipe dengan konsep Aqua Smartphone. Bentuknya yang transparan dan futuristik sang desainer, Bon Seop dari Korea Selatan, terinspirasi dari menggambar di atas air. Smartphone ini dilengkapi dengan layar AMOLED dan futuristik graphic user interface. Antarmuka touchscreen yang mirip air diharapkan akan menarik pelanggan. Berharap suatu hari nanti smartphone ini akan dapat berada ditangan kita.
7. Philips Fluid Smartphone With Flexible OLED Display
Philips juga tidak ketinggalan menciptakan konsep desain smartphone ke dalam sebuah prototipe yang diberi nama Philips Fluid Smartphone With Flexible OLED Display. Smartphone yang dirancang Philips ini memanfaatkan Flexible OLED Display dan dituangkan ke dalam bentuk Fluid Smartphone. Smartphone ini sangat fleksibel dan tipis dapat dibentuk menjadi gelang. Mungkin saja di masa depan kita dituntut untuk serba cepat, praktis dan canggih. Dengan smartphone berada di pergelangan tangan maka akan memudahkan aktivitas kita dan tidak akan kerepotan membawa device kita, kemanapun kita pergi.
6. E97 Envei Smartphone dari Nokia
Konsep desain smartphone masa depan ini dirancang oleh perusahaan Nokia diberi mana E97 Envei. Konsep Nokia E97 Envei adalah telepon amplop yang sangat stylish, modern dan futuristik. Warna hitam yang anggun menambah kesan masa depan. Nokia E97 Envei memiliki layar LCD yang unik seperti amplop, dilengkapi dengan keyboard AZERTY. Sangat mengesankan.
5. Transparant Smartphone dari LG
LG mengeluarkan desain smartphone masa depan dengan konsep Transparan. LG merancang konsep smartphonenya dengan desain yang futuristik, revolusioner dan layar yang transparan. Menurut kabar yang beredar desain smartphone ini melibatkan desainer grafis dari film. Kita mungkin tidak akan menyangka jika pada suatu hari akan ada smartphone yang seperti ini. Keren.
4. Nokia HumanForm Smartphone
Baru-baru ini Nokia merilis sebuah prototipe smartphone masa depan. Konsep desain smartphone ini dinamakan HumanForm Nokia. Tampilan smartphone ini transparan, lentur dan bentuknya yang tidak biasa. Smartphone ini dapat diputar, ditekuk dan sangat fleksibel yang terbuat dari Perangkat Kinetic. Smartphone canggih ini dilengkapi dengan Wiimote dengan tombol yang banyak dan dapat disesuaikan apabila anda tidak menginginkan ada banyak tombol. Keren sekali.
3. Future of Smartphones: Holograms and Folding Screens dari Apple Inc.
Apple adalah perusahaan yang membuka jalan bagi smartphone di era sekarang ini. Untuk sebuah konsep desain smartphone masa depan, nampaknya Apple Inc. akan mengulang kesusksesannya kembali dengan menciptakan prototipe smartphone canggih. Konsep desain smartphone dari Apple sangat futuristik dikemas dengan tampilan yang mungil, ramah lingkungan, dan dapat menjadi panduan hidup. Informasi akan ditampilkan dalam bentuk hologram. Sangat canggih, futuristik dan modern. Proyektor hologram ini mengingatkan kita pada film Star Wars, dimana Luke Skywalker memanggil sebuah hologram Putri Leia. Wow!! Masa depan kian dekat.
2. Rollerphone, Smartphone dengan konsep gelang.
Ini adalah ide yang brilian, desain Rollerphone dengan konsep gelang ini dapat mengubah industri telepon selular. Konsep ini masih berupa ide konseptual dan belum dibuat prototipenya. Rollerphone dirancang seperti arloji yang ergonomis, dapat berfungsi sebagai gelang yang futuristik, dapat bekerja sebagai ponsel, media center dan internet, dan tentu saja sebagai smartphone. Kelak jika smartphone ini benar-benar diciptakan, maka tangan kita akan berfungsi sebagai layar. Wow!!!
1. Toyota’s Insane Concept Car Has Giant Touch-Screen Doors
Ini dia gambaran masa depan teknologi manusia. Menggabungkan sebuah mobil yang dapat berfungsi sebagai smartphone adalah ide yang sangat brilian dan luar biasa. Sebuah konsep mobil futuristik dan sekaligus smartphone terbesar di dunia ini dirancang oleh Toyota. Prototipe yang baru-baru ini diluncurkan diberi nama Toyota’s Insane Concept Car Has Giant Touch-Screen Doors . Presiden Toyota menyatakan ini adalah “smartphone dengan empat-roda”. Jika teknologi ini benar-benar diciptakan dalam jumlah banyak, Anda perlu memikirkan bagaimana menemukan parkir yang aman agar tidak menggores layar smartphone tersebut. Anda juga harus keluar dari mobil untuk menggunakan smartphone tersebut. Namun apapun itu, teknologi adalah sesuatu yang dapat mempermudah hidup manusia.
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