kultum ramadhan

Summary

This sermon emphasizes the significance of Ramadan as a month of mercy, forgiveness, and salvation. The speaker highlights the obligation of fasting, which was prescribed to earlier communities, including Prophet Adam, and refined through Prophet Muhammad. It underscores the importance of completing fasting with faith and anticipation of Allah’s reward. The sermon also encourages learning and performing religious duties correctly, including prayer, zakat, and fasting. The speaker urges the congregation to utilize Ramadan to enhance their worship and deepen their understanding of Islamic teachings, aiming for Allah’s blessings and to become among the righteous.

Takeaways

• 😀 Ramadan is a blessed month full of mercy and forgiveness, often referred to as the month of salvation (Syahrun Najat).
• 😀 The Quran commands fasting during Ramadan as an obligation for all believers, just as it was for previous communities.
• 😀 Fasting was first commanded to Prophet Adam (peace be upon him) and was practiced by earlier prophets like Prophet Daud (David) with the Dawud fast, which is a one-day fasting cycle.
• 😀 Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) emphasized the importance of fasting, stating that those who fast during Ramadan with faith and hope for reward will have their sins forgiven.
• 😀 Despite the shorter lifespan of the Ummah (followers of Prophet Muhammad), their worship is equivalent to that of earlier nations due to the blessings of the Prophet's teachings.
• 😀 The first ten days of Ramadan bring God's mercy (rahmat), the second ten bring forgiveness (maghfirah), and the last ten bring salvation from Hellfire (idun minanar).
• 😀 Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) is described as the leader of all prophets, and his followers are considered the best of nations (khair ummah).
• 😀 The importance of learning the necessary knowledge for performing religious duties, like Salah and fasting, to ensure proper worship and acceptance of deeds.
• 😀 Ramadan fasting is not just about abstaining from food but also about deep spiritual reflection and devotion to Allah.
• 😀 The speaker encourages the congregation to learn from scholars, attend religious gatherings, and study the correct way of performing religious duties, so that acts of worship become more meaningful and impactful.

Q & A

What is the significance of Ramadan according to the speaker?

Ramadan is a blessed month, referred to as 'Syahrul Quran', 'Syahrus Siam', 'Syahrur Rahmat', 'Syahrul Magfirah', and 'Syahrun Najat'. It is a month of mercy, forgiveness, and salvation where Allah's blessings are abundant.

What does the speaker mention about the first instance of fasting?

The speaker mentions that fasting was first practiced by Prophet Adam (AS) on the 13th, 14th, and 15th days of the month, known as 'Ayyamul Bidh' in the current time. This shows that fasting was also commanded to previous nations.

What does the Quran say about the obligation of fasting?

In Surah Al-Baqarah (2:183), Allah commands the believers to fast, just as it was commanded to previous nations, with the goal that they may become 'people of taqwa'—those who are conscious of Allah and adhere to His commandments while avoiding His prohibitions.

How is the fasting tradition linked between Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) and previous prophets?

Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) followed a fasting tradition that had been practiced by previous prophets, including Prophet Daud (AS), who fasted every alternate day. This shows a continuity in the practice of fasting, culminating in the perfected form of fasting in Ramadan for the Ummah of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).

What is the reward for fasting during Ramadan as mentioned by the Prophet (PBUH)?

The Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) stated that anyone who fasts during Ramadan with sincere faith and hoping for Allah's reward will have their past sins forgiven. This highlights the immense spiritual reward of fasting in Ramadan.

What is the significance of the short lifespan of the Ummah of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) as mentioned by the speaker?

Despite the shorter lifespan of the Ummah of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) (between 60-70 years), their deeds are rewarded greatly by Allah, and their acts of worship hold immense value. This contrasts with previous nations who lived longer but had less time to accumulate such rewards.

How does the speaker explain the phases of Ramadan?

The speaker explains that the first ten days of Ramadan are for Allah's mercy, the second ten days are for His forgiveness, and the final ten days are for salvation from the fire of Hell. This division shows the spiritual significance of each phase of the month.

What does 'Awaluma Ramadan' mean according to the hadith mentioned?

According to the hadith, 'Awaluma Ramadan' refers to the beginning of Ramadan, which is a time of mercy (rahmatan) from Allah. The hadith outlines the stages of Ramadan as mercy, forgiveness, and salvation.

What advice does the speaker give regarding learning and performing acts of worship?

The speaker advises that learning the correct way to perform acts of worship, like fasting and prayer, is essential for making those acts more effective and accepted. Without knowledge, acts of worship may not be accepted, as indicated by the hadith 'Whoever acts without knowledge, his actions will be rejected.'

How does the speaker encourage the community to make the most of Ramadan?

The speaker encourages the community to engage in gatherings with scholars, attend study sessions, and perform both obligatory and voluntary acts of worship during Ramadan. This is a way to maximize the spiritual benefits of the month and gain Allah's blessings.