The local service provider, Bateriku, recently organized a lecture session with Ustaz Wafdi Huzaid at our headquarters. Many crew members from various departments, including operations, administration, and others, also attended to listen to the sharing on human values and work ethics.
However, not everyone could attend as some were on field duty. Therefore, we have made the session available as a recording on Bateriku Facebook so that all Bateriku crew members can follow the lecture anytime and anywhere.
For those who prefer reading a summary rather than watching a video, this article is specially prepared so that all the key points of the lecture can be shared in the easiest and most relaxed way.
Humans and Wealth: Boundless Affection
The main topic of Ustaz Wafdi Huzaid’s lecture was “Humans and Wealth: Boundless Affection.” The focus of the lecture was to educate Bateriku employees on the importance of understanding the role of wealth in human life.
According to the Ustaz, many people today are overly attached to wealth, often forgetting their spiritual and social responsibilities. Wealth should serve as a tool for goodness, not a barrier to happiness. He emphasized that individuals must evaluate their intentions in acquiring wealth and ensure it is obtained through lawful means and with blessings.
Main Focus
The sharing session aimed to:
- Enhance appreciation of noble values and integrity in carrying out daily tasks.
- Prioritize religious knowledge alongside a busy work schedule.
- Provide internal motivation to staff to be more resilient in facing workplace challenges.
- Foster a positive work culture based on trust, responsibility, and cooperation.
- Align character development of employees with Bateriku’s corporate vision and culture.
Bateriku Cares: Balancing Spiritual and Physical Wellbeing
For the first time, Bateriku invited Ustaz Wafdi Huzaid to share religious knowledge more thoroughly with company staff. This initiative is a positive step to ensure spiritual wellbeing aligns with the energy and productivity of each team member’s daily work.
As a company focused on helping those in need, Bateriku recognizes that challenges not only arise from physical or professional aspects but also from a spiritual perspective. Therefore, this brief lecture session was held to ensure Bateriku staff receive balanced attention in both physical and spiritual matters.
The Importance of Spiritual Wellbeing at Work
The lecture highlighted that spiritual wellbeing is the foundation for a balanced life. “When the heart is at peace, the mind is more focused, and work becomes more productive,” he explained.
In Bateriku’s context, which is often involved in assisting communities in distress, work pressure can come from various sources, whether customer demands, daily operational challenges, or personal issues. This pressure can affect not only work performance but also mental and spiritual wellbeing.
The lecture aimed to provide practical guidance on how employees can balance work and spiritual life, thereby creating a positive and harmonious work environment.
Prioritizing Sincerity in Acquiring Wealth
One of the main points emphasized was sincerity in earning a livelihood. Ustaz Wafdi Huzaid explained that wealth acquired honestly and sincerely not only brings blessings to its owner but also benefits the surrounding community.
“If we seek wealth merely to show off or out of greed, we are actually leading ourselves toward spiritual failure,” he said. He stressed that Bateriku employees need to balance professional efforts with religious principles so that their daily work becomes a valuable form of worship.
Abdul Rahman Auf vs Qarun: Lessons From History
The lecture also discussed the difference between Abdul Rahman Auf and Qarun as a lesson on attitudes toward wealth. Abdul Rahman Auf was known as a wealthy yet generous companion of the Prophet, always using his riches to help others. In contrast, Qarun was rich but greedy and arrogant, and ultimately his wealth became the cause of his downfall.
Ustaz Wafdi Huzaid emphasized that Bateriku employees should emulate Abdul Rahman Auf’s approach, using wealth and available resources for the benefit of others, not merely for personal gain. He also advised employees to reassess life priorities and ensure that wealth does not become a source of pride or oppression.
Balancing Work, Wealth, and Spirituality
The speaker shared several practical approaches to balance work, wealth, and spirituality:
- Set intentions in every effort: Make each task an act of worship and a way to help others.
- Practice charity, even in small amounts: Sharing wealth brings blessings and reduces mental pressure.
- Allocate time for daily worship: Even when busy, do not neglect prayers, supplications, and remembrance as sources of peace.
- Self-reflection: Regularly evaluate your relationship with wealth and social responsibilities.
These approaches help Bateriku employees maintain mental and spiritual wellbeing while continuing to perform professional duties effectively.
Interactive Dialogue With Bateriku Staff
The lecture session also included an interactive dialogue. Bateriku staff had the opportunity to ask questions, share perspectives, and receive practical advice from Ustaz. Topics raised included managing work pressure, Islamic financial management, and cultivating generosity in daily life.
Ustaz Wafdi Huzaid emphasized that knowledge without practice is meaningless and urged all Bateriku employees to apply what they learned in their daily routines.
Bateriku’s Commitment to Holistic Wellbeing
This initiative demonstrates Bateriku’s commitment to employee wellbeing holistically, not only physically and professionally but also spiritually. The company believes that employees who are balanced mentally and spiritually are better equipped to face challenges, provide excellent service to customers, and foster a positive work environment.
Through organizing lectures like this, Bateriku hopes to build a work culture that is not only efficient and professional but also rich in spiritual values and empathy towards others.
The First Step: Building Wellbeing
Bateriku sincerely hopes all employees can take something away from this session, not just listen but also practice it in daily work and personal life. When spirituality is nurtured, we work more calmly, sincerely, and are better prepared to help customers and the community with integrity. Overall quality of life also improves holistically.
This lecture is an important step in personal and team development. Bateriku plans to organize similar sessions from time to time. So, if you missed this one, don’t worry there will be many more opportunities to attend physically or watch live on Facebook.
