KULTUM | Puasa Bukan Sekedar Nahan Lapar, Tapi Nahan Hawa Nafsu! oleh Mr M. Rahmat Ramadhani, S. pd

Summary

The speaker addresses an audience, emphasizing the spiritual significance of Ramadan beyond fasting from food and drink. The message encourages self-discipline and control over desires, citing a Hadith about people fasting but missing the essence of it. The speaker outlines key aspects to focus on during Ramadan, such as controlling the tongue, actions, and heart. They stress avoiding lying, harmful actions, and negative emotions like arrogance, jealousy, and hatred. The speaker hopes that by avoiding these, individuals will grow spiritually and emerge from Ramadan as more pious and mindful individuals.

Takeaways

• 😀 The speaker begins with a greeting and praise to Allah, expressing gratitude for the arrival of Ramadan.
• 😀 Ramadan is described as a month of fasting, worship, and self-discipline, beyond just refraining from food and drink.
• 😀 The essence of fasting is to resist all desires and distractions, not only hunger and thirst.
• 😀 The Prophet Muhammad (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) warned that some people may fast but fail to achieve the true benefits of fasting.
• 😀 Fasting involves restraining from all desires, including those of the tongue, hands, feet, and heart.
• 😀 The first area to guard is the tongue—avoiding lying, gossip, and negative speech that can nullify the rewards of fasting.
• 😀 The second area to guard is the hands and feet—avoiding harmful actions and steering clear of sinful places.
• 😀 The third area to guard is the heart—eradicating negative traits such as arrogance, jealousy, and hatred toward others.
• 😀 By avoiding these harmful behaviors, one can achieve a higher level of piety and spirituality during Ramadan.
• 😀 The speaker hopes that everyone will maintain a pure intention and strive for self-improvement, leading to greater closeness to Allah by the end of Ramadan.

Q & A

What is the main purpose of fasting during Ramadan according to the speaker?

The main purpose of fasting during Ramadan is not just to abstain from food and drink, but to control and resist all forms of desires and passions, purifying oneself spiritually.

What does the speaker emphasize about the essence of fasting?

The speaker emphasizes that the essence of fasting is to restrain oneself from all desires, not just hunger and thirst, in order to attain spiritual growth and self-discipline.

What did the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) say about those who fast but fail to maintain the true essence of fasting?

The Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) mentioned that many people who fast do not gain anything from it except hunger and thirst, as they fail to embody the deeper purpose of fasting.

What are the four things the speaker suggests we must avoid during Ramadan to preserve the essence of fasting?

The speaker suggests avoiding the following: 1) Lying and bad speech (nafsu lisan), 2) Harmful actions with hands or feet, 3) Arrogance, envy, and hatred in the heart (nafsu hati).

Why is controlling one's speech (nafsu lisan) important during Ramadan?

Controlling one's speech is important because lying or speaking ill can invalidate the spiritual purpose of fasting and result in losing the rewards of the fast.

How should we control our actions with our hands and feet during Ramadan?

We should avoid using our hands or feet for harmful actions, such as causing harm to others or engaging in sinful behaviors, and refrain from going to places of vice.

What attitude does the speaker encourage in terms of controlling negative feelings during Ramadan?

The speaker encourages controlling negative feelings such as arrogance, envy, and hatred, as they can hinder the spiritual growth that Ramadan seeks to cultivate.

What is the ultimate goal the speaker hopes to achieve by following these guidelines during Ramadan?

The ultimate goal is to become a more pious and righteous individual, achieving the true essence of fasting and increasing one's closeness to Allah (SWT).

How does the speaker view Ramadan in relation to personal development?

The speaker views Ramadan as an opportunity for personal development, not just physical restraint, but as a means to grow spiritually and refine one's character.

What message does the speaker end with regarding the benefits of fasting during Ramadan?

The speaker concludes by hoping that everyone will emerge from Ramadan as a better person, with their fast having contributed to their spiritual growth, and they pray for health and forgiveness from Allah (SWT).