Principles of Unity in Noordin Hassan's "1400"

Man’s responsibilities extend from himself to the people around him, the community and the environment. This article will identify such responsibilities based on al-Faruqi’s principles of unity to further ascertain Islamic elements either through the decisions and actions of the characters featured in the play “1400” by Noordin Hassan, especially through its main character, Dolah. The intention ( niyah ) of Dolah when he decides and acts based on his weaknesses which include jealousy and greed. But at last Dolah becomes conscious of the error of his ways which then leads him away from evil to goodness, alluding to the story of the holy Prophet’s own Hijrah. In “1400” Noordin Hassan delivers the message of Islam as his responsibility and duty as a Muslim, to seek knowledge in order to acquire wisdom for himself and for other Muslims through the gracious manner of theatre. Keywords: principles of unity, responsibilities, “1400”, al-Faruqi, Noordin Hassan Abstrak Tanggungjawab manusia termasuklah terhadap dirinya dan orang di sekelilingnya, komunitinya dan juga persekitarannya. Makalah ini mengenal pasti tanggungjawab ini berdasarkan prinsip kesatuan al-Faruqi untuk menentukan elemen Islam melalui keputusan dan tindakan watak utamanya, Dolah, dalam drama “1400” oleh Noordin Hassan. Dengan niat atau secara sengaja Dolah mengambil keputusan dan bertindak mengikut kelemahan diri, iaitu sifat cemburu dan tamak. Namun, pada akhirnya Dolah sedar akan kesilapannya dan keluar daripada kejahatan kepada kebaikan yang menandakan perubahan, tamsilan kisah hijrah Rasulullah SAW. Dalam “1400” Noordin Hassan menyampaikan mesej Islam yang menjadi tanggungjawab dan tugas setiap Muslim dalam usaha mencari kebijaksanaan untuk diri sendiri dan juga Muslim yang lain menerusi teater. Kata kunci: prinsip kesatuan, tanggungjawab, 1400, al-Faruqi, Noordin Hassan