Eps.01 Sunnah Nabi Dalam Menyambut Ramadhan - Ramadhan 1442H bareng Ustadz Hanan Attaki

Summary

This video script reflects on the deep devotion of the righteous (Shalihin) towards the month of Ramadan, with a focus on their prayers and longing for its arrival. It highlights the practice of praying for six months before Ramadan to be granted its blessings, as well as praying for acceptance after its conclusion. The speaker emphasizes that true believers express love and joy for Ramadan, and the act of celebrating its arrival through the Takbir (saying 'Allahu Akbar'). The script also shares a specific supplication taught by Prophet Muhammad when seeing the crescent moon of Ramadan, seeking blessings, faith, and safety for the month ahead.

Takeaways

• 😀 The righteous scholars (Ulama) would spend six months praying for the arrival of Ramadan and another six months praying for their deeds during Ramadan to be accepted by Allah.
• 😀 The deep love and longing for Ramadan shown by the righteous predecessors exemplify the devotion and faith of true believers.
• 😀 Ramadan is a special time for believers, and it is an opportunity to increase one’s closeness to Allah through worship and supplication.
• 😀 True believers find joy in the arrival of Ramadan, as it is a sign of their faith and devotion to Allah.
• 😀 Before Ramadan, it is important for us to reflect on our own prayers and desires, and ask ourselves if we are longing for Ramadan as the righteous predecessors did.
• 😀 A specific Sunnah (recommended practice) taught by the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) is to pray upon seeing the crescent moon (Hilal) marking the beginning of Ramadan.
• 😀 The prayer said by the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) when seeing the Hilal is an expression of joy, gratitude, and celebration for the arrival of Ramadan.
• 😀 The Takbir (saying 'Allahu Akbar') is a way of expressing happiness and celebration, and it is recited during the beginning of Ramadan, similar to how it is recited during Eid.
• 😀 The prayer recited by the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) during the sighting of the Hilal asks for blessings, faith, safety, and peace during Ramadan.
• 😀 The arrival of Ramadan is a time for gratitude, prayer, and reaffirming one's faith, making it a moment of spiritual joy for Muslims.
• 😀 By following the Prophet’s teachings and embracing the practices he recommended, believers can strengthen their connection with Allah during the blessed month of Ramadan.

Q & A

Why did the righteous spend six months praying before and after Ramadan?

The righteous spent six months praying before Ramadan to be blessed with the opportunity to meet the month and another six months praying afterward to ensure their deeds during the month were accepted by Allah.

What does the speaker highlight about the relationship between believers and Ramadan?

The speaker emphasizes that true believers deeply love Ramadan, not for worldly pleasures but for the spiritual benefits it brings. Their longing for Ramadan reflects their faith and devotion to Allah.

Why is Ramadan so significant to the righteous, according to the speaker?

Ramadan is significant because it offers an opportunity for believers to strengthen their connection with Allah. The righteous wish to experience it as frequently as possible, seeking to grow in faith and gain Allah's blessings.

What is the importance of dua during Ramadan, as mentioned in the script?

The righteous would make special dua (prayers) during Ramadan, asking Allah for acceptance of their deeds and to be granted spiritual success. Their duas reflect their deep connection to Allah during this sacred month.

What is the specific dua mentioned in the script when witnessing the Hilal (new moon)?

The dua mentioned is: 'Allahu Akbar, Allahu Akbar, Allahu Akbar. La ilaha illallah. Allahu Akbar, Allahu Akbar, wa lillahil hamd. Allahumma ahyina Bil Adli Wal Iman wasallimna wa sallimna wa li-Ibnu Roby warobbuka Allah.' This prayer is recited to ask for blessings, safety, and faith as the new moon signals the start of Ramadan.

What is the significance of takbir when welcoming Ramadan?

Takbir (saying 'Allahu Akbar') is an expression of joy and gratitude when welcoming Ramadan. The Prophet and his companions used takbir to celebrate the arrival of Ramadan and to show their happiness and reverence for the month.

How does the speaker suggest we prepare for Ramadan?

The speaker encourages us to reflect on how we personally prepare for Ramadan. We should approach it with sincerity, devotion, and a deep love for the month, just as the righteous before us did.

What lesson can we learn from the way the righteous people before us approached Ramadan?

We can learn the importance of preparing for Ramadan with a deep desire to meet the month, asking Allah for a blessed and fruitful Ramadan, and seeking to have our deeds accepted. Their love for Ramadan sets an example of devotion and sincere worship.

What role does faith play in a believer's relationship with Ramadan, according to the script?

Faith plays a crucial role in a believer's relationship with Ramadan. Only those who have faith truly rejoice in the arrival of the month, as they understand the spiritual benefits and closeness to Allah that Ramadan offers.

How does the speaker encourage us to emulate the Prophet Muhammad's actions during Ramadan?

The speaker encourages us to follow the Prophet Muhammad's example by expressing joy through takbir when Ramadan begins, making prayers upon witnessing the Hilal, and embracing Ramadan with sincere worship and devotion.