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A Lebaran of Sacrifice

An Idul Fitri, or Lebaran, amid a pandemic is truly a Lebaran of sacrifice that enables humankind to return to its natural disposition of happiness.

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YUDI LATIF
· 4 minutes read
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Yudi Latif

An Idul Fitri, or Lebaran, amid a pandemic is truly a Lebaran of sacrifice that enables humankind to return to its natural disposition of happiness. As state officials banned mudik (exodus), a housemaid said, “You can enjoy various kinds of joy all year long, while I have only one source of happiness in a year, namely mudik during Lebaran. Should I sacrifice this happiness?”

US philosopher William James said that happiness is man’s chief concern. How to attain, maintain and restore happiness is the hidden motive of most people’s actions, including in religious affairs. People see the happiness they get from adhering to their faith as proof of their faith’s absolute truth.

Editor:
Syahnan Rangkuti
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