Kultum Ramadhan 1447 H || Ramadhan Ke-2 || Kaifiyah Puasa Ramadhan - Ustadzah Muyasaroh, S.Pd.I.,Gr.

Summary

In this engaging Ramadan-themed script, a group of children, struggling with hunger during their fast, decide to sleep to avoid feeling the discomfort. Their teacher later arrives and teaches them important lessons about the essence of fasting, including the rules and obligations, the significance of sahur, and the spiritual goals behind fasting. She emphasizes the importance of prayer, reading the Quran, charity, and other acts of worship during Ramadan. Ultimately, the children are reminded that Ramadan is a time for spiritual growth, not just a time to sleep and wait for iftar.

Takeaways

• 😀 The importance of fasting during Ramadan is emphasized as a form of worship and spiritual discipline.
• 😀 Fasting involves refraining from food, drink, and other actions that can break the fast, such as intentional vomiting or menstruation for women.
• 😀 Only Muslims who are of sound mind, mature, and not menstruating or ill are required to fast.
• 😀 The main goal of fasting is to develop 'taqwa' (God-consciousness or piety).
• 😀 The niyat (intention) for fasting should be made each night, but there are different schools of thought on whether it needs to be done nightly or just once for the whole month.
• 😀 Sahur (pre-dawn meal) is recommended, but it is not obligatory. However, it is encouraged because it holds blessings.
• 😀 Sleeping during fasting hours is not prohibited but should not be overdone to the point of neglecting good deeds and worship.
• 😀 Acts of worship such as regular prayers (salat), reciting the Qur'an, and performing voluntary prayers like taraweeh and tahajjud are highly recommended in Ramadan.
• 😀 Charity (sadaqah) and sharing with others are important during Ramadan to accumulate spiritual rewards.
• 😀 The transcript stresses the need to make the most of Ramadan by engaging in positive activities, rather than spending excessive time sleeping, to ensure that one accumulates enough reward for the rest of the year.

Q & A

What is the main purpose of fasting during Ramadan?

The main purpose of fasting during Ramadan is to achieve taqwa (piety or God-consciousness), as mentioned in the Quran (Al-Baqarah 2:183). It is a time for spiritual reflection, self-discipline, and increasing devotion to Allah.

Can fasting be valid if someone forgets to make the niat (intention)?

According to the discussion in the script, if someone forgets to make the niat (intention) for fasting the night before, their fast may still be valid as long as they intend to fast the following day before dawn. However, it is recommended to make the niat every night to ensure the fast is valid.

What is the significance of sahur (pre-dawn meal) in fasting?

Sahur is highly recommended in Islam because it brings blessings and strength to help maintain the fast. Although it is a sunnah (recommended), it is not obligatory. The script emphasizes that not having sahur does not invalidate the fast, but it is advised to do it to gain the benefits.

What is the ruling on fasting for someone who is sick?

If a person is sick and unable to fast, they are given a concession (ruksah) to either not fast or to make up the missed fast later when they recover, as mentioned in the script.

Is it necessary to pray every night during Ramadan?

The script encourages Muslims to perform the five daily prayers on time and to engage in additional acts of worship, such as tarawih (night prayers specific to Ramadan), as they are highly rewarding during this blessed month.

What are some of the actions that can invalidate the fast?

Actions that invalidate the fast include eating, drinking, intentionally vomiting, menstruation, and childbirth bleeding (nifas). These were mentioned as part of the teachings in the script.

Why is it important to avoid laziness during Ramadan?

The script emphasizes that while fasting does not break with sleep, using Ramadan as a time to sleep excessively can lead to missing out on valuable spiritual practices. It’s important to engage in prayer, Qur'an reading, and charity to maximize the spiritual rewards of Ramadan.

What is the importance of tarawih prayers in Ramadan?

Tarawih prayers are an important part of Ramadan as they are performed only during this month. They offer additional rewards, and missing them would be a missed opportunity for spiritual growth, as highlighted in the script.

How can one seek more blessings during Ramadan?

One can seek more blessings during Ramadan by engaging in activities like increasing salat (prayers), reading the Qur'an, doing dhikr (remembrance of Allah), and giving charity. These acts are encouraged to gain the maximum benefit from the month of Ramadan.

What should someone do if they didn’t fast due to not eating sahur or forgetting their niat?

If someone forgets to eat sahur or misses the niat, as long as they still intend to fast, their fast remains valid. However, it’s important to make up for any missed acts of worship and to strive for improvement in future fasts.