Puasa Adalah Perisai - Ustadz Abdullah Zaen., Lc., MA.

Summary

This script discusses the concept of fasting as a powerful shield for humans, both in this world and the afterlife. It highlights that fasting serves as protection from worldly temptations, sins, and ultimately from the fire of Hell. Referencing various hadiths, the speaker emphasizes the significance of fasting in safeguarding one's spiritual and physical well-being. The importance of Ramadan fasting is underscored as a time for personal reflection and growth, with a call for Muslims to approach it with understanding and devotion, knowing it offers benefits in both this world and the next.

Takeaways

• 😀 Life consists of two phases: the worldly life and the afterlife.
• 😀 Humans face various dangers that threaten their well-being in both realms.
• 😀 A wise person protects themselves by seeking strong shields against these dangers.
• 😀 One of the strongest shields in Islam is fasting (puasa), which acts as a protector in this life and the afterlife.
• 😀 The Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) mentioned in a Hadith that fasting is a shield, safeguarding a person from harm in both worlds.
• 😀 Fasting protects individuals from worldly evils such as lust, sin, and immorality, by reducing desires and impulses.
• 😀 The Prophet encouraged marriage as a form of protection from immoral behavior, and recommended fasting for those who cannot marry.
• 😀 Fasting is also a shield from the greatest danger in the afterlife—the punishment of hellfire.
• 😀 The Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) stated that fasting shields a servant from the hellfire, providing protection in the afterlife.
• 😀 Understanding the benefits of fasting in both worlds encourages enthusiasm and commitment in observing the fast, especially during Ramadan.

Q & A

What is the main theme of the speech?

The main theme of the speech is the significance of fasting (puasa) as a shield or protection against dangers, both in this world and the afterlife.

What are the two phases of human life mentioned in the script?

The two phases of human life mentioned are the life in the worldly realm (dunya) and the life in the hereafter (akhirat).

How is fasting described in the context of protecting individuals?

Fasting is described as a powerful shield (junna) that protects individuals from various dangers, including worldly temptations and spiritual harms, and it also serves as a safeguard from the fire of Hell in the afterlife.

What does the phrase 'puasa adalah tameng' mean?

'Puasa adalah tameng' translates to 'fasting is a shield,' signifying that fasting acts as a protective barrier against harm in both this life and the next.

What did the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) say about marriage and fasting?

The Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) encouraged marriage to protect one's eyes and private parts from temptation. For those unable to marry, he recommended fasting, as fasting serves as a shield against sinful desires.

Why is fasting considered a shield in this world?

Fasting is considered a shield in this world because it helps individuals control their desires, reducing the temptation to sin, which makes it a protection from immorality and sinful acts.

What is the importance of fasting in the afterlife?

In the afterlife, fasting is important as it protects individuals from the punishment of Hell. It serves as a defense against the fire of Hell, as stated in the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).

What is the evidence for fasting being a shield in both this world and the next?

The evidence comes from various hadiths of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), including those recorded by Imam Bukhari, Imam Muslim, and others, which describe fasting as a shield or armor that protects against both worldly and afterlife dangers.

What is the motivation for people to fast, according to the speech?

The motivation to fast is the understanding that fasting brings benefits in both this world and the next. Knowing that fasting serves as protection from sin and the punishment of Hell encourages individuals to fast with zeal and commitment.

How is fasting related to the upcoming Ramadan?

The speaker mentions that Ramadan is approaching, with fasting to begin the next day. The speaker encourages the listeners to prepare spiritually and make the most of the opportunity to fast, emphasizing its importance as a means of protection and purification.