Understanding Kindness More Honestly Amid Digital Judgement
Digital culture has made many people accustomed to living in a realm of judgement. Achievements, life choices, even good intentions are often linked to recognition, likes, comments, and external image. In this context, the need to reinterpret goodness more honestly becomes increasingly relevant.
Ustaz Jojo brings a discussion close to everyday life, namely about how others judge us. In a spiritual sense, we are invited not to worry about human judgement but to purify our intentions to appear good in the eyes of God.
‘If for a long time we have been preoccupied with human judgement, whether from superiors, partners, or our social circle, now is the time to purify our intentions only towards Allah. To be good in God’s eyes is a quiet path, not needing applause or validation from social media. God sees where your steps are heading, not how fast you move,’ said Ustaz Jojo.
Through the analogy of fasting—a practice that is extremely private and secret—Ustaz Jojo reminded that the essence of true goodness is tested when no other people are watching. Fasting is a very personal act because only oneself and God truly know one’s honesty in pursuing it.
This message resonates in modern society, which often grows tired of so-called standards of perfection. Many people want to be good, but remain trapped by fears of others’ judgement. Some want to invite others to goodness, but hesitate for fear of being accused of riya (showiness) or self-promotion.
The issue is one of the main topics in the Dari Sahabat untuk Sahabat platform presented by BCA Syariah with the theme Aku Ingin Menjadi Siapa yang Baik Menurut Tuhan (I Want to Be Someone Who Is Good in God’s Eyes). The event, held a few weeks ago, became a space for discussion about the spiritual journeys of modern society, particularly in facing fatigue from social perfection standards and digital validation.
Mia Rahma Amalia, Senior Vice President of Funds, Services, and Marketing Communications at BCA Syariah, said the Sahabat Berkahmu campaign carries a message about the spiritual journey from darkness to light. ‘One of the phrases that has received the most public response from our campaign video is, “I want to be someone who is good for God.” That phrase turned out to be very relatable for many people. From there we see that an emotional approach like this can be easier for audiences to accept.’ (I-2)
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