KURMA EPS 02 | Ust. Arif Bahtiar, S.Ag, M.Pd

Summary

In this video, the speaker addresses the audience with a warm greeting and encourages gratitude for the opportunity to worship during Ramadan. He emphasizes the importance of maintaining strong faith, controlling desires, and striving for spiritual growth. The speaker references teachings from the Qur'an, highlighting three levels of faith and the role of good deeds. He also stresses the significance of constant remembrance of Allah (zikr) and the need for spiritual discipline. The speaker calls on viewers to increase their devotion to Allah and end the session with prayers for blessings and forgiveness.

Takeaways

• 😀 Gratitude to Allah for the opportunity to worship during the blessed month of Ramadan.
• 😀 A strong believer is one who maintains faith, values, and personal integrity, always seeking to please Allah.
• 😀 The awareness of Allah's constant observation motivates believers to act responsibly and with mindfulness.
• 😀 Surah Al-Ahqaf, verse 19 highlights three types of believers: those who control their desires, those who balance good and bad, and those who prioritize goodness.
• 😀 Society can be categorized into four types based on success in this life and the Hereafter: successful in both, successful in this life but unsuccessful in the Hereafter, struggling in this life but rewarded in the Hereafter, and failing in both.
• 😀 Strengthening faith through regular dhikr (remembrance of Allah) is encouraged, with different spiritual paths (tareqah) offered by religious leaders.
• 😀 Life is a training ground for the final test at the time of death, and our habits of worship should be consistent to prepare for this moment.
• 😀 We should pray to Allah for protection from laziness and for renewed enthusiasm to engage in worship during Ramadan.
• 😀 The importance of increasing acts of worship as one grows older and progresses in life.
• 😀 A prayer for Allah's blessings on our children, that they may grow to be righteous and pious.
• 😀 Seeking Allah's forgiveness and mercy for all, and expressing hope for spiritual growth and success in the Hereafter.

Q & A

What is the importance of being aware of Allah according to the speaker?

The speaker emphasizes that a strong believer is someone who always feels under the watchful eye of Allah. This awareness encourages individuals to act with caution and to follow the right path, as everything is done with the understanding that Allah is observing their actions.

What does the speaker mean by the 'three levels of believers' in the Qur'an?

The speaker references a verse from Surah Al-Ahqaf (19), explaining that believers are categorized into three levels: those who can control their desires and avoid sinful behavior, those who are balanced in their actions (alternating between worship and sin), and those who prioritize good deeds and always strive to do what is right.

What does the speaker say about the relationship between happiness in this world and the hereafter?

The speaker discusses four types of people in society: those who are happy in both this world and the hereafter, those who are happy in this world but miserable in the afterlife, those who may be struggling in this world but are blessed in the afterlife, and those who are miserable in both worlds due to their failure to follow Allah's commandments.

How does the speaker suggest strengthening one’s faith?

The speaker suggests strengthening faith through remembrance (dhikr) of Allah, following spiritual practices (tareqoh), and striving to improve one's connection with Allah. They also emphasize the importance of consistent worship and righteous actions.

What is the significance of the 'training' mentioned by the speaker?

The speaker compares life to a training ground, where actions and behaviors are shaped. The real test, according to the speaker, comes at the time of death (sakaratul maut), when all of one's life choices and actions will be evaluated.

What role does prayer (dua) play in a believer's life, according to the speaker?

Prayer is essential, and the speaker encourages constant prayer for strength and protection against laziness. The speaker particularly highlights the importance of prayer during Ramadan as a time for revitalizing worship and focusing on spiritual growth.

How does the speaker view Ramadan in terms of spiritual growth?

Ramadan is presented as an opportunity to re-energize one’s worship and devotion to Allah. The speaker calls on the audience to recommit to their spiritual practices during this holy month, including prayer, fasting, and self-discipline.

What advice does the speaker give regarding overcoming laziness?

The speaker urges the believers to pray to Allah for relief from laziness, especially during the month of Ramadan. They emphasize that continuous effort and commitment are required to grow spiritually and avoid being idle in worship.

How does the speaker describe the ideal attitude of a believer in relation to Allah’s commands?

A true believer, according to the speaker, is one who follows Allah’s commands with sincerity, constantly striving for improvement. They maintain a strong moral foundation, avoid falling into sin, and seek to earn Allah’s pleasure through righteous actions.

What does the speaker imply about the importance of spiritual guidance and following religious leaders?

The speaker suggests that following the guidance of religious leaders, such as ulama, kiai, and masyaik, is important for maintaining and strengthening one's faith. They mention various tareqoh (spiritual paths) that help individuals focus on strengthening their relationship with Allah.