Kajian Ramadhan_Ustadz Ahmad Soleh Sugiono

Summary

In this Ramadan lecture, the speaker discusses five unique blessings of fasting during Ramadan that are exclusive to the followers of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). The first blessing is the fragrant mouth of the fasting person, which Allah values more than the scent of musk. The second is the forgiveness of sins, with even the fish in the sea praying for forgiveness for those fasting. The third blessing is Allah's continuous beautification of Paradise for the fasting believers. The fourth is the binding of Satan’s influence during Ramadan. Finally, the fifth blessing is that Allah forgives the sins of those fasting every night of Ramadan. The lecture concludes with two questions for the students to answer, related to the five blessings and the position of fasting within the pillars of Islam.

Takeaways

• 😀 Fasting in Ramadan is one of the five pillars of Islam and is obligatory for mature and mentally sound Muslims.
• 😀 The mouth odor of a fasting person is considered more fragrant to Allah than the scent of musk.
• 😀 Every creature of the sea, such as fish, prays for forgiveness for those fasting from dawn until sunset.
• 😀 Allah adorns Paradise every day during Ramadan in anticipation of the fasting believers.
• 😀 During Ramadan, the devils are bound, making it easier for Muslims to avoid temptations and sins.
• 😀 Allah grants forgiveness to those who fast sincerely during Ramadan on the last night of the month.
• 😀 The five unique virtues of fasting during Ramadan are exclusive to the followers of Prophet Muhammad (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam).
• 😀 The sermon emphasizes that these virtues were not granted to previous nations or their prophets.
• 😀 The lecture explains that fasting in Ramadan helps believers to connect with Allah and cleanse themselves spiritually.
• 😀 The session includes two questions for students: one about the pillar of fasting in Islam and the other about the five virtues of fasting for the followers of Prophet Muhammad.
• 😀 The lecture was derived from Islamic texts, particularly from the book *Umah Muhammadiah* about the special privileges of Muslims during Ramadan.

Q & A

What is the significance of fasting in Ramadan for the followers of Prophet Muhammad (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam)?

Fasting in Ramadan is a crucial religious obligation for Muslims, which is part of the Five Pillars of Islam. It is not only a physical fast but also a spiritual practice aimed at enhancing faith, self-control, and devotion to Allah.

What are the five special advantages of fasting during Ramadan mentioned in the sermon?

The five special advantages include: 1) The scent of a fasting person's mouth is sweeter to Allah than the fragrance of musk. 2) Fish and other creatures in water pray for the forgiveness of fasting Muslims. 3) Allah decorates Paradise every day in anticipation of the arrival of the fasting individuals. 4) Satan is chained and unable to disturb those fasting. 5) The sins of fasting Muslims are forgiven at the end of the month.

How does the Hadith describe the odor of the mouth of someone fasting in Ramadan?

The Hadith describes the odor of the mouth of someone fasting as being more fragrant to Allah than the smell of musk, even though it might appear unpleasant to humans.

What role do fish and other sea creatures play during Ramadan according to the sermon?

According to the sermon, fish and other sea creatures pray to Allah for the forgiveness of the fasting Muslims from dawn until sunset, a unique blessing for the followers of Prophet Muhammad.

What happens to Paradise during the month of Ramadan?

Every day, Allah decorates and adorns Paradise, preparing it for the fasting believers, highlighting the special rewards and blessings awaiting them.

Why are the hands of Satan bound during Ramadan?

During Ramadan, Allah restrains the hands of Satan, making it difficult for Satan to influence or disturb those who are fasting, thereby protecting them from temptations and distractions.

What happens at the end of Ramadan regarding the sins of the fasting Muslims?

At the end of each night during Ramadan, Allah forgives the sins of those who have fasted sincerely from dawn until sunset, with a complete forgiveness of sins for the truly devoted.

What two questions were posed to the audience by the speaker after delivering the Ramadan lecture?

The two questions were: 1) Which number is fasting in Ramadan among the pillars of Islam? 2) What are the five special benefits that Allah grants to the followers of Prophet Muhammad during Ramadan?

How does the sermon emphasize the uniqueness of Ramadan fasting compared to previous nations?

The sermon emphasizes that the special advantages of fasting during Ramadan, such as the fragrance of the fasting person's mouth and the prayers of fish for forgiveness, were unique to the followers of Prophet Muhammad and were not given to earlier nations.

What is the spiritual significance of fasting in Ramadan according to the speaker?

The speaker highlights that fasting in Ramadan is not just a physical act but a spiritual one, bringing Muslims closer to Allah through devotion, increased piety, and the practice of self-discipline.