Amalan Utama yang Dianjurkan di Bulan Muharram – Ustadz Abdul Somad Terbaru

Summary

This lecture delves into the significance of sacred months in Islam, focusing on the spiritual rewards of fasting, especially during Muharram and Ashura. It highlights the importance of fasting for purification and offers practical insights into the fasting practices, including the intention behind fasting. The speaker also emphasizes the need for charity, the benefits of voluntary fasting, and the dangers of consuming unhealthy, chemically-treated food. With humor and wisdom, the lecture stresses the importance of caring for one's family, avoiding harmful speech, and striving to gain Allah’s pleasure through good deeds.

Takeaways

• 😀 The four sacred months in Islam are Zulhijah, Zulkaah, Muharram, and Rajab.
• 😀 Charity and good deeds are encouraged during these sacred months, with special emphasis on fasting.
• 😀 The Ashura fast during Muharram involves fasting on the 9th, 10th, and 11th to distinguish from the Jewish fast.
• 😀 The Prophet Muhammad emphasized fasting on Ashura to honor the salvation of Prophet Musa and the drowning of Pharaoh.
• 😀 Fasting during the sacred months, especially Ashura, can be a means to make up for missed fasts from Ramadan.
• 😀 Women who missed fasts due to menstruation or breastfeeding can make up for them through voluntary fasts like the Ashura fast.
• 😀 The Prophet Muhammad’s fasting style, including fasting on Mondays and Thursdays, serves as an example of regular voluntary fasting.
• 😀 Fasting not only benefits the body by detoxifying but also enhances spiritual health by developing self-control over speech and actions.
• 😀 Fasting should be combined with abstaining from gossip, backbiting, and harmful speech to fully align with the values of fasting.
• 😀 Islam teaches generosity, with an emphasis on sharing food, especially during significant moments like Eid, and caring for those in need.

Q & A

What are the four sacred months in Islam mentioned in the transcript?

The four sacred months in Islam mentioned are Zulhijah, Zulkaidah, Muharram, and Rajab.

Why is fasting on the 9th, 10th, and 11th of Muharram recommended?

Fasting on the 9th, 10th, and 11th of Muharram is recommended to differentiate Muslim fasting from that of the Jews, who only fast on the 10th of Muharram, in honor of the day Prophet Musa was saved from Pharaoh's drowning.

What is the significance of the Ashura fast in Islam?

The Ashura fast is significant because it commemorates the day when Allah saved Prophet Musa (Moses) from Pharaoh, and it is a day of gratitude and reflection for Muslims. It is also associated with the practice of fasting in Islam.

What does the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) say about differentiating the fast of Ashura from the Jews?

The Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) instructed Muslims to fast on the 9th, 10th, and 11th of Muharram to differentiate their fasting from the Jews, who only fast on the 10th.

How does fasting on Mondays and Thursdays benefit Muslims, according to the transcript?

Fasting on Mondays and Thursdays allows Muslims to make up for missed fasts (qada) while earning the reward for voluntary fasting. The intention of qada will also be rewarded with the benefits of circumcision fasting.

What does the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) say about people who talk about others' faults while fasting?

The Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) stated that if someone fasts but does not refrain from backbiting, gossiping, or talking about others' faults, their fast is not complete. Fasting is not just about abstaining from food and drink but also from harmful speech.

What advice is given for people who struggle with making up missed fasts due to menstruation or pregnancy?

The advice is that women who miss fasts due to menstruation, breastfeeding, pregnancy, or postpartum bleeding should make up for the fasts later. They can also benefit from the intention of qada when fasting on certain days, like Ashura.

What is the importance of sharing food with others during the sacred months?

During the sacred months, Muslims are encouraged to share their food with neighbors, family, and the needy. The Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) emphasized the importance of cooking plenty of food and sharing it, as it strengthens community bonds and embodies compassion.

Why is fasting considered a health practice as mentioned in the transcript?

Fasting is considered a health practice because it helps detoxify the body, removes harmful toxins, and promotes overall well-being. The transcript mentions that fasting can help with conditions such as cancer, blood sugar issues, and coronary diseases.

How does fasting on Ashura relate to the broader concept of charity and good deeds in Islam?

Fasting on Ashura is an act of charity in the sense that it is a recommended deed during the sacred months. Additionally, Muslims are encouraged to do charitable acts like helping the poor and making up for missed fasts, which enhances spiritual rewards and gratitude to Allah.