Letters and numbers are first introduced to children since the pre-school age. The main purpose of introducing a letter is for a child to read. But as adults and after completing formal education, do we still read? Actually a lot of benefits from reading. Reading what is meant in this post is not a newspaper or a book.
In the teachings of Islamic religion is highly recommended to read, it signifies that it is very important for every human person to be able to achieve success in life, both in terms of economic prosperity and social relationships in the social environment. In one study mentioned that people who hobbi reading books more tolerant and able to adapt well in the social environment than watching television.
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Some of the benefits of reading between is to expand knowledge and insight. In addition it can improve memory and concentration. Experience gained from the reading can be learned and lessons so that it can be used in everyday life.
Thus reading is an act that does not recognize time and age. Hopefully this post useful.