Extremely Bad Sin in Ramadan ! [Must Watch]

Summary

This video script discusses the significance of Ramadan as a time for spiritual elevation, self-discipline, and closeness to Allah. It highlights the severity of breaking the fast by engaging in sexual relations and the prescribed expiation (Kafara) for such an act. The script shares a touching Hadith where a man, who had violated his fast, is shown mercy by the Prophet (s.a.w.), emphasizing Allah’s forgiveness and compassion. It also stresses the importance of sincerity and obedience when fulfilling Kafara, underscoring that true repentance requires humility and genuine commitment to Allah’s commands.

Takeaways

• 😀 Ramadan is a time of spiritual elevation, purification, and seeking closeness to Allah.
• 😀 Fasting during Ramadan involves resisting temptations and disciplining one's heart and mind to achieve taqwa (God-consciousness).
• 😀 One of the most severe and sinful actions that can break the fast is engaging in sexual relations during the fasting hours.
• 😀 The Prophet Muhammad (sallallah alaihi wasallam) responded with compassion when a man confessed to breaking his fast by having relations with his wife.
• 😀 The man was distressed, acknowledging the severity of his actions, as it violated the purpose of fasting, which is to control desires for Allah’s sake.
• 😀 The Prophet prescribed a kafara (expiation) for the man, starting with the options of freeing a slave, fasting for two months, or feeding 60 poor people.
• 😀 When the man could not afford any of these, the Prophet offered him a basket of dates to be given as charity, showing Allah’s mercy in difficult circumstances.
• 😀 The Prophet’s response demonstrated the immense mercy of Allah and His understanding of personal limitations.
• 😀 The story emphasizes that although exemptions are possible for those in dire circumstances, others must follow the prescribed steps of kafara sincerely.
• 😀 If someone is able to fast or feed the poor but chooses not to, they should understand that Allah knows their intentions, and they must be honest with themselves.
• 😀 The prescribed kafara is not meant to be a burden but a test of sincerity, allowing a person to purify themselves and return to Allah in humility.

Q & A

What is the primary significance of Ramadan in the Islamic faith?

Ramadan is a month of fasting and spiritual elevation. It is a time for Muslims to seek closeness to Allah, purify themselves, and discipline their hearts and minds by resisting desires and temptations.

What is considered the most severe action that can break the fast during Ramadan?

Engaging in sexual relations during the fast is considered the most severe, sinful, and destructive action to the sanctity of Ramadan.

What was the man's mistake in the Hadith mentioned in the script?

The man admitted to having slept with his wife while he was fasting, which is a major sin and breaks the fast.

What did the Prophet Muhammad (saw) instruct the man to do after he confessed his sin?

The Prophet (saw) instructed the man to perform an expiation (kafara), which included options like freeing a slave, fasting for two consecutive months, or feeding 60 poor people.

What happened when the man could not afford to fulfill the expiation steps?

Since the man could not afford any of the prescribed expiation actions, the Prophet (saw) found a way to make it easier for him by giving him dates to feed his family.

What does the Hadith show about Allah’s mercy and the Prophet Muhammad's (saw) kindness?

The Hadith highlights Allah's mercy and the Prophet's kindness by showing how the Prophet (saw) understood the man's distress and provided a compassionate solution that aligned with Allah's mercy.

Is it acceptable to skip the prescribed steps of kafara if someone commits the same sin?

No, it is not acceptable to skip the prescribed steps of kafara unless you are truly unable to complete them. Each individual must follow the prescribed order according to their capabilities.

What is the importance of sincerity when repenting for such a major sin?

Sincerity is key when repenting because Allah knows what is in your heart. The ruling on expiation is a test of sincerity and a way to purify oneself after a major sin.

How should one approach the process of expiation if they commit this sin during Ramadan?

One should take responsibility for their actions, follow the prescribed order of kafara sincerely, and trust that through this process, Allah will forgive and purify them.

What is the purpose of fasting in Ramadan according to the script?

The purpose of fasting in Ramadan is to control one's desires for the sake of Allah, to purify the heart and mind, and to attain taqwa (God-consciousness).