3. Faedah Beramal dengan Sunnah

Summary

This video script delves into the significance of practicing the Sunnah, illustrating how small yet meaningful actions, such as responding to sneezes with prayers, can be powerful demonstrations of faith. Through stories about scholars like Imam Albarbahari and Abu Daud, the script emphasizes the importance of embodying Islamic teachings. It highlights that living according to the Sunnah can open doors to greater knowledge and spiritual benefits, encouraging Muslims to actively practice and spread these traditions in everyday life. The narrative also underscores the collective power of Sunnah practices within a community.

Takeaways

• 😀 The Sunnah of sneezing includes saying 'Alhamdulillah' after sneezing, and others responding with 'Yarhamukallah.'
• 😀 The one who sneezes should respond to others' prayers by saying 'Yahdikumullah wa uslihu balakum.'
• 😀 In the past, the Sunnah was practiced widely, even to the extent that the entire city of Baghdad would recite 'Yarhamukallah' when hearing someone sneeze.
• 😀 A person seeking knowledge should not be lazy in practicing the Sunnah, as applying it strengthens one's faith and understanding.
• 😀 Imam Ahmad emphasized that practicing knowledge helps to memorize and strengthen one's understanding of it.
• 😀 Knowledge is a form of charity when it is practiced, and it opens new doors for further understanding from Allah.
• 😀 Imam Abu Daud demonstrated dedication to the Sunnah by going to great lengths to ensure the proper practice of 'Yarhamukallah' when hearing a sneeze.
• 😀 The act of responding to a sneeze with 'Yarhamukallah' may bring great benefit, as it is a prayer for the person who sneezes.
• 😀 When we pray for others, an angel responds with 'Ameen, and may you receive something like it.' This highlights the reciprocal blessings of prayers.
• 😀 Sunnah experts are people who revive and popularize the practices of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him), ensuring they are kept alive in communities.
• 😀 After prayer, it is the Sunnah to not remain silent; the companions of the Prophet used the takbir (saying 'Allahu Akbar') to signify the end of prayer, showing active practice of the Sunnah.

Q & A

What is the sunnah when someone sneezes?

The sunnah for a person who sneezes is to say 'Alhamdulillah' (Thank God).

What should people who hear someone sneeze and say 'Alhamdulillah' do?

Those who hear someone sneeze and say 'Alhamdulillah' should recite 'Yarhamukallah' (May Allah have mercy on you).

Is it obligatory for people to recite 'Yarhamukallah' when they hear someone sneeze?

Yes, according to a number of scholars, it is an obligation for people to recite 'Yarhamukallah' when they hear someone sneeze.

What is the sunnah for someone who sneezes after hearing 'Yarhamukallah'?

The sunnah for the person who sneezes after hearing 'Yarhamukallah' is to reply with 'Yahdikumullah wa uslihu balakum' (May Allah guide you and set your affairs in order).

What is the significance of the story about Imam Al-Barbahari and his sneeze in the mosque?

Imam Al-Barbahari sneezed in the mosque, and everyone present, even those outside the mosque, responded with 'Yarhamukallah'. This shows how the practice of following the sunnah was widespread and how people used to embody the sunnah in their daily lives.

Why should a seeker of knowledge practice the sunnah?

A seeker of knowledge should practice the sunnah because it strengthens their knowledge, helps them to memorize and understand better, and aligns them with Allah's guidance.

What did the Salaf say about knowledge and practice?

The Salaf said, 'Whoever does good deeds with the knowledge he knows, Allah will grant him knowledge that he did not previously know.' This emphasizes the importance of applying knowledge to gain further understanding.

What did Imam Ahmad say about memorizing hadith?

Imam Ahmad said that one can memorize hadith better by practicing the hadith, meaning that applying the teachings helps to solidify knowledge.

What is the story of Imam Abu Daud and the sneeze?

Imam Abu Daud, while on a boat, heard someone sneeze and say 'Alhamdulillah'. He returned to the dock just to say 'Yarhamukallah' to that person, demonstrating his dedication to the sunnah and ensuring that he followed it even in small matters.

What is the sunnah regarding the silence after prayer?

The sunnah, as explained by Ibn Abbas, is that after the prayer, the congregation should not remain silent. Instead, they would hear the takbir (the declaration of Allah's greatness), which indicated that the prayer was completed.