Understanding Learning Organization

 

There are various definitions of learning organisations, and the kinds of learning organizations that exist. According to Peter Senge, in his book The Fifth Discipline, a learning organization is a group that's working together to improve its capabilities to create results. He identified five characteristics of a learning organization that consist of System thinking, Personal Mastery, Mental Model, Team Learning and Shared Vision.

 Systems thinking is a framework used by learning organizations to think about businesses. This method lets people study a company as a bounded object. Learning organizations then use this method to measure the performance of their whole organization. The commitment to learning is referred to as personal mastery. This process allows individuals to improve their skills and become more productive. Personal mastery is also referred to as being able to see and interpret reality in a way that's both objective and spiritual. This process can be done through various forms of training and development, such as self-improvement. However, it is not always possible to force an individual to learn. Developing personal mastery can also help individuals achieve various positive outcomes, such as self-improvement, personal satisfaction, and commitment. It can also help them manage their work-life balance. A mental model is a set of assumptions and generalizations that describe what people can and cannot see. This type of model is often used by organizations and individuals to limit their observations. To become a successful learning organization, these assumptions and generalizations must be challenged.

One of the most important factors that a learning organization can consider when it comes to becoming successful is the establishment of a shared vision. This type of vision can help motivate its employees and provide them with a common identity. Unfortunately, this can be hindered by the traditional structures of the organization. One of the most important factors that a learning organization can consider when it comes to becoming successful is the establishment of a shared vision. This type of vision can help motivate its employees and provide them with a common identity. Team learning is also beneficial as it allows employees to improve their skills and solve problems more quickly. In team meetings, participants can improve their communication skills by being focused on listening, avoiding interruptions, and being interested in the other person's perspective. This type of environment can also help people develop a deeper understanding of each other.

In order to improve the quality of learning, organizations need to make sure that the people who are receiving the new information are willing to accept it. This can be done through the diffusion of knowledge, but it can be very challenging since the recipient's expectations are different from the new information. Today, many organizations rely on the use of technology to build their own knowledge repositories. These are usually built using the help of information technology. With a comprehensive knowledge infrastructure, an organization can create a practical knowledge base for its employees.

There are few arguments in the concept of Learning Organization. The concept of learning organization is focused mainly on the cultural dimension. It does not consider the other aspects of an organization, such as the structure a. To transform an organization, you need to attend to the various dimensions of the organization. For instance, focusing on training activities only serves to reinforce the cultural bias of an organization. In another shortcoming, despite the importance of collective and individual learning processes, the concept of learning doesn't connect them properly with the organization's strategic goals. For instance, in popular models of learning, the link between collective and individual learning is made. Therefore it is important that the link between these two components is emphasised

One of the most common issues that learning organizations face is fragmentation, competition, and reaction. Fragmentation occurs when an organization has multiple departments and functions, which can lead to a problem being broken down into pieces. Another issue is competition, which occurs when employees try to do better than others. While it is important to have a well-organized team meeting, it is also important to avoid the inappropriate habits that can affect the meeting's success. Having an agenda and setting an environment that is open and welcoming are some of the factors that can help improve team learning.

 

COLLECTION AND WRITING OF THE QUR'AN IN THE TIME OF THE PROPHET SAW

 

The collection of the Qur'an carries two understandings, namely the collection by memorization (al-hifz fi as-sudur) and the second is the collection by writing (al-hifz fi as-sutur). The word al-jam’u (الجمع) means to collect, memorize and remember. Jam’u al-Quran means one who memorizes it in his heart. As the Prophet Muhammad s.a.w. always moving both his lips and tongue to recite the Qur’an before Jibril a.s. finished reciting the verse, this is because of his desire to memorise the revelation.

The first person to have the honour of collecting the Qur’an by memorizing and remembering in the heart was Rasulullah s.a.w. himself, before it was memorized by the other companions.Compilation in writing means writing the Qur'an in the form of separated verses and surahs, or only the verses are arranged but the surahs are written in separate manuscripts.

Collection of Al-Quran by memorization

Rasulullah s.a.w was very fond of revelation, in fact he always waited and longing for the revelation to come. When the revelation comes down, he will hasten to memorize and understand it. Nabi Muhammad S.A.W. an ummi (illiterate). Thus the Prophet s.a.w clung to the power of his memory to memorize every revelation revealed to him. He tried to collect the Qur'an in his chest and then read it to his companions.

Similarly, the companions, they will always be eager to memorize the verses of the Quran. They devote all their ability to read and memorize the verses of the Qur'an. This will allow them to teach it to their wives and children. Rasulullah himself had ignited their spirit to memorize the Quran. Many of the companions memorized the entire Qur'an. Among others are Abu Bakr As-Siddiq, Umar Al-Khattab, Thalhah, Huzaifah, Abu Hurairah, Abdullah bin Mas'ud, Abdullah bin Umar, Abdullah bin Abbas, Amru bin Ash and many more from among the companions.

Collection of the Qur'an in Writing

In the time of the Prophets.a.w. further efforts to preserve and compile the Qur’an have existed. Not only a memorized collection but also a written collection. This was proved when the Prophet s.a.w. has appointed the author of revelation among the four Khulafa 'al-Rasyidin, namely Sayyidina Abu Bakr as-Siddiq, Sayyidina Umar al-Khattab, Sayyidina Uthman bin Affan and Sayyidina Ali bin Abi Talib. Apart from that, among his companions are Muawiyah, Ubai bin Ka'ab, Zaid bin Thabit, Al-Arqam bin Abi Al-Arqam, Khalid bin Al-Walid, Az-Zubir bin Al-Awwam, Abdullah bin Mas'ud and many more again.Among of f them, the most numerous and frequent writers of revelation were Zaid bin Thabit, Mu'awiyah, Abdullah bin Mas'ud and Ali bin Abi Talib. Whenever a revelation was sent down by Allah S.W.T., he would recite it in the presence of the companions ordering them to write it down in accordance with what had been recited in his chest. The writing on the sheet helped memorization in their chests. As the Messenger of Allah s.a.w. ordering the companions to write the verses from the revelation that was revealed, he also showed the position of the arrangement of the verses and placed the surahs in their particular place.

During this time the writers of the revelation wrote the verses of the Qur'an on the fronds of the tamar, the lumps of stone, the bones of camels and sheep that had been dried, the skins of animals, the skins or leaves of wood and so on. . Zaid bin Thabit said: "We wrote the Qur'an in the presence of the Messenger of Allah s.a.w. on the skin of animals ". (HR. Al-Hakim in Al-Mustadrak). This shows how difficult it was for the companions to write revelations on such devices. But in wisdom, where the writing of the Qur'an further increases the strength of their memorization. As Rasulullah memorized the Qur'an and recited it in front of the Angel Jibril a.s., so the companions also recited the verses of the Qur'an that they memorized and wrote it in front of Rasulullah s.a.w.

The writings written by the writers of the revelation were kept in the house of the Prophet s.a.w. In addition they also write for themselves. However , in the time of Rasulullah s.a.w., the Quran has not been collected in one mushaf (bound book).

Why The Quran Is Not Collected In One Mushaf

During the lifetime of the Prophet s.a.w, he did not collect the verses of the Qur'an in one mushaf, but found that the verses of the Qur'an were in a mixed and scattered state. Such a situation occurred because at that time the Qur’an was not revealed at once, even the Qur’an was revealed gradually. Such a situation makes it difficult to write the Qur'an into a single mushaf, unless after all the verses of the Qur'an are perfectly revealed to the Prophet s.a.w.

Apart from that, the order of the verses and surahs also does not follow the order of its descent. When examining the arrangement made of the Qur'an, it is clear that some verses were revealed later, but in the Qur'an are placed at the beginning of the surah. Therefore, if the Qur’an was written and compiled into one mushaf as early as its revelation, then surely it should always be changed every time a revelation is revealed to Rasulullah s.a.w.

During the life of Rasulullah s.a.w., there were also some verses of the Qur’an that were abrogated by a new revelation that abrogated them. Therefore, if from the beginning the Qur'an is collected in one mushaf, of course amendment after amendment must be made to the mushaf every time there is a repeal of a verse. It will definitely complicate the situation and Rasulullah s.a.w. never ordered the companions to collect the verses of the Qur'an into one mushaf.

Too many memorizers and  the writers of the Qur'an and it  causes the writing of the Qur'an to be everywhere. They did not feel that the collection in one mushaf was necessary because they had memorized the entire verse of the Qur’an in their respective chests, as has been shown by Rasulullah s.a.w. to them. Rasulullah s.a.w. has also explained to them the location of all the verses and surahs as directed by Allah S.W.T.

During the reign of Rasulullah s.a.w. the Muslims were in a good, peaceful  atmosphere, there was no slandering each other, besides the memorizers were too many. Therefore, there are no requirements that lead to the collection of the Qur'an into one mushaf. Furthermore, tools for writing were difficult to find because at that time they only carved writing on pieces of wood, stone blocks, dry skins and even bones.

According to Al-Zarkasyi’s view that the Qur’an was not written in a mushaf in the time of Rasulullah s.a.w. for fear of change in it. So the writing was done a bit late. Most scholars are of the opinion that the collection and writing of the Qur’an in the time of the Prophet s.a.w. done covering seven letters.