The Value and Status of Teaching Profession
📌 The speaker emphasizes that the teaching profession is highly valued by God, citing Quran Surah Al-Mujadalah, verse 11, stating Allah will raise those who believe and those with knowledge in rank.
💡 A teacher's good deeds continue even after death through three perpetual sources of reward: sedqah jariah (charity), beneficial knowledge (ilmu yang bermanfaat), and righteous children praying for them.
💰 The idea that teachers are not wealthy is refuted; wealth is defined not just by material assets but by "richness of heart" (kaya hati), which enables them to manage diverse student behaviors.

Education and Learning Heritage
👨‍🏫 The speaker's father became a teacher because he was profoundly inspired by his own teacher (Atuk), who imparted knowledge effectively.
👦 The children are playing marbles (main guli) instead of preparing for studies, highlighting a common generational contrast in priorities.
📖 The speaker's father was a naughty but clever student under Atuk's teaching, illustrating that even challenging students can benefit greatly from good mentorship.

Key Points & Insights
➡️ Respect and value teachers and education; without knowledge and guidance (like a teacher), life is compared to a lamp without light.
➡️ Teachers receive continuous rewards (pahala) as long as the knowledge they impart remains beneficial to their students.
➡️ True wealth in the teaching profession is defined by patience and a "rich heart" necessary to handle varying student personalities.

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