Kajian Hikmah Ramadhan || day 10 || Perbedaan Kata Shoum & Shyiam

Summary

This video explores the meanings of 'saum' and 'siam' as mentioned in the Quran, particularly in relation to fasting. The script highlights the importance of fasting in Islam, emphasizing its role in spiritual development and its prescribed practice for Muslims. The speaker discusses different interpretations of 'saum' and 'siam,' with 'saum' referring to abstaining from words or actions, and 'siam' being more focused on physical fasting, such as refraining from food and drink from dawn to sunset. The video also touches on the story of Maryam (Mary) and the significance of fasting in her context, offering insights into both physical and spiritual discipline.

Takeaways

• 😀 The terms 'saum' and 'siam' in the Qur'an both relate to fasting and self-restraint but have different meanings.
• 😀 'Saum' refers to fasting, specifically abstaining from food, drink, and actions that break the fast from dawn until sunset.
• 😀 'Siam' refers to a more general concept of abstinence, often linked to physical restraint or fasting in the Qur'an.
• 😀 The word 'saum' appears multiple times in the Qur'an, especially in Surah Al-Baqarah, where it is mandated for believers to fast to achieve piety (taqwa).
• 😀 Fasting in Surah Al-Baqarah is prescribed for believers to become more conscious of Allah (taqwa), just as it was prescribed for previous nations.
• 😀 The term 'siam' appears in several verses of the Qur'an, including Surah Al-Mujadilah and Surah An-Nisa, and highlights abstaining from physical needs.
• 😀 The concept of 'siam' is also linked to the idea of self-restraint from desires beyond food and drink, such as personal desires and indulgence.
• 😀 In Surah Maryam, the term 'saum' is used differently to describe the vow of silence by Mary (Maryam), signifying self-restraint through abstaining from speech.
• 😀 The lecture differentiates 'saum' as a more general term for self-restraint, which can include fasting from speech or actions, not just food and drink.
• 😀 'Siamm' is specifically connected to physical fasting, where the individual refrains from eating or drinking from dawn to sunset, but it can also be interpreted in broader forms of self-control.

Q & A

What is the primary topic discussed in the transcript?

The primary topic discussed in the transcript is the concept of fasting (saum and siam) in Islam, as mentioned in the Quran. The speaker elaborates on the meanings, references, and significance of these terms in various Quranic verses.

How many times is the term 'siam' mentioned in the Quran?

The term 'siam' is mentioned nine times in seven different verses throughout the Quran.

What does the term 'siam' specifically refer to in the Quranic context?

In the Quranic context, 'siam' refers to fasting, specifically abstaining from food, drink, and other things that invalidate the fast from dawn to sunset.

How does 'siam' differ from 'saum' as discussed in the script?

'Siam' refers to physical fasting, which involves abstaining from food and drink during specific times, while 'saum' is used in a broader sense, including abstaining from speaking or other actions, such as in the case of Maryam (Mary) in Surah Maryam.

Which verses from the Quran are mentioned in relation to the term 'siam'?

The term 'siam' is mentioned in Surah Al-Baqarah (183, 187, 196), Surah An-Nisa (92), Surah Al-Ma'idah (89, 95), and Surah Al-Mujadilah.

What lesson is derived from the story of Maryam (Mary) as mentioned in Surah Maryam?

The story of Maryam teaches that 'saum' can also refer to a form of silence or restraint, as exemplified when Maryam took a vow of silence in response to questions about her miraculous conception of Prophet Isa (Jesus).

What is the significance of fasting as mentioned in Surah Al-Baqarah?

In Surah Al-Baqarah, fasting is described as a duty for Muslims, just as it was prescribed for those before them, in order to develop taqwa (piety or God-consciousness).

How does the Quran define the act of fasting in Surah Al-Baqarah?

In Surah Al-Baqarah, fasting is defined as abstaining from eating, drinking, and other actions that break the fast, from the break of dawn until sunset.

What is the connection between fasting and the development of taqwa?

Fasting is believed to help develop taqwa because it teaches self-discipline, control over desires, and an increased awareness of Allah's presence.

What is the conclusion drawn by the speaker regarding the meanings of 'siam' and 'saum'?

The speaker concludes that while 'siam' refers more specifically to physical fasting, 'saum' has a broader meaning, including silence or restraint in speech, and both terms emphasize self-control and devotion in Islam.