KUPAS Ramadhan. Eps 1 - Sejarah Puasa Ramadhan. SMAN 1 TASIKMALAYA

Summary

In this video, the speaker explores the history of fasting during Ramadan in Islam, tracing its origins back to Prophet Noah, who fasted in gratitude for his survival after the flood. The concept of fasting was also practiced by Prophet Moses, who observed it to thank Allah for being saved from Pharaoh. The speaker highlights the early practice of fasting among the Jewish community and its adoption by Islam, explaining how fasting evolved over time. The motivation for fasting, based on gratitude and empathy for the less fortunate, remains consistent throughout history.

Takeaways

• 😀 Prophet Noah (Nuh) is considered the first person to fast, doing so to express gratitude for being saved from the flood.
• 😀 Prophet Moses (Musa) also fasted as an act of thanks to Allah for delivering him from Pharaoh's persecution.
• 😀 The practice of fasting was already observed by previous communities, such as the Jews, before it became a formal requirement in Islam.
• 😀 During his migration to Medina, Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W.) noticed Jews fasting and learned that it was related to gratitude for the salvation of Prophet Moses.
• 😀 Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W.) encouraged Muslims to fast, especially on the 10th of Muharram, aligning with the Jewish tradition of fasting.
• 😀 Early fasting practices in Islam allowed flexibility, with fasting being voluntary and could be replaced with charity if broken.
• 😀 The formal command for fasting during Ramadan was given in the second year of Hijrah, marking a shift to obligatory fasting for Muslims.
• 😀 The purpose of fasting, as ordained by Allah in Surah Al-Baqarah, is to build self-discipline and increase God-consciousness (taqwa).
• 😀 The act of fasting not only strengthens spiritual connection with Allah but also fosters empathy for the less fortunate who cannot afford regular meals.
• 😀 Fasting during Ramadan is an opportunity for Muslims to give charity (fidyah) and feed the poor as a way of embodying empathy and gratitude.
• 😀 The motivation behind fasting has always remained the same throughout history: to express gratitude to Allah and show empathy for those in need.

Q & A

Who was the first person to observe fasting according to the script?

According to the script, Prophet Noah (Nabi Nuh) was the first person to observe fasting. He fasted out of gratitude to Allah for saving him from the flood.

What was the reason for Prophet Moses (Nabi Musa) to fast?

Prophet Musa fasted to express his gratitude to Allah for saving him from the pursuit of Pharaoh.

How did Prophet Muhammad (SAW) learn about fasting from the Jewish people?

Prophet Muhammad (SAW) observed a group of Jewish people fasting and asked them about it. They explained that Prophet Musa fasted to thank Allah for his salvation, which influenced the practice of fasting among them.

What is the significance of fasting on the 10th of Muharram for the Jewish people?

The Jewish people fast on the 10th of Muharram to commemorate their gratitude for the salvation of Prophet Musa and his followers from Pharaoh.

How did the practice of fasting evolve in early Islam?

In early Islam, fasting was voluntary and could be broken with the act of charity. The practice was later formalized and made obligatory for Muslims.

What does the Quran say about fasting in Surah Al-Baqarah, 2:183?

Surah Al-Baqarah, 2:183, instructs Muslims to fast as it was prescribed for those before them. The purpose of fasting is to achieve Taqwa (God-consciousness).

What was the primary motivation behind fasting, both in earlier times and in Islam?

The primary motivation behind fasting, both in earlier times and in Islam, is gratitude towards Allah and empathy for the less fortunate.

What change in fasting practice occurred in the second year of Hijrah?

In the second year of Hijrah, fasting became obligatory for Muslims after the revelation in Surah Al-Baqarah, 2:183, which prescribed fasting for Muslims just as it was prescribed for previous communities.

What was the original way fasting could be broken before it became obligatory?

Before fasting became obligatory, it could be broken freely, and the alternative was to give charity, such as feeding the poor, similar to the practice of Fidyah.

How does fasting in Ramadan help Muslims develop empathy?

Fasting in Ramadan allows Muslims to experience hunger and thirst, which helps them empathize with those who are less fortunate and unable to eat regularly.