Para Pencuri Pahala - ISLAM ITU INDAH (7/2/25) P1

Summary

In this Islamic talk, the speaker shares a real-life story of a man who saved coins in a jar for 8 years, accumulating over 70 million IDR, highlighting the importance of saving and giving charity in a halal way. The sermon delves into the concept of 'pencuri pahala' (thieves of blessings), emphasizing how good deeds can be shared and multiplied by helping others, such as feeding the hungry during fasting. It encourages the audience to focus on the right intentions in their actions, ensuring that both savings and charitable acts are aligned with Islamic principles to ensure blessings.

Takeaways

• 😀 Alhamdulillah, the session starts with a greeting and an introduction to the theme of saving money with blessings in Islam.
• 😀 The story of a man who saved coins in a jar for 8 years, accumulating over 70 million rupiah, serves as an example of consistent saving.
• 😀 Habib Muhammad explains the difference between being thrifty and being stingy, emphasizing that saving should not be accompanied by hoarding.
• 😀 Islam encourages saving money while ensuring a portion is given in charity (zakat) to bring blessings to both the savings and the person’s life.
• 😀 The main theme discussed is 'pencuri pahala' (stealing reward), which refers to gaining rewards by helping others perform good deeds.
• 😀 Giving food to someone who is fasting during Ramadan is an example of how one can 'steal' reward, gaining the same reward as the one fasting.
• 😀 'Stealing reward' can also refer to learning from others' good deeds, like studying, praying, or mimicking righteous behavior.
• 😀 Islam encourages competition in doing good deeds, as seen in the concept of 'musabaqah' (competing for goodness) in the Qur'an.
• 😀 Facilitating others in performing worship and good deeds, like helping someone get to the mosque, is also seen as 'stealing' reward.
• 😀 The session concludes with encouragement for the congregation to maximize their good deeds, help others grow in their faith, and earn rewards.

Q & A

What is the significance of saving money with blessings in Islam?

In Islam, saving money is encouraged, but it should be done with the intention of using it for good deeds, such as charity (zakat) and supporting others in need. Wealth should be viewed as a means of facilitating good actions, and saving it should be balanced with giving to others and aiding those in need.

What does the concept of 'stealing' rewards mean in Islam?

In Islam, 'stealing' rewards refers to gaining the same reward as someone else by facilitating or assisting them in performing acts of worship or good deeds. For example, providing food for someone who is fasting allows you to gain the same reward as the person fasting.

How does facilitating someone else’s worship or charity benefit the facilitator?

When you help someone else in performing worship or charity, such as giving them food to break their fast or assisting them in reaching a place of worship, you earn the same reward as the person performing the act. This is seen as a way of 'stealing' rewards in a positive manner.

What are the key components of a blessed way of saving money in Islam?

Saving money in Islam should include two key elements: the intention to use it for charity and zakat, and the practice of sharing part of it to benefit others. This aligns wealth with good deeds and ensures that savings are not hoarded selfishly, but used in ways that align with Islamic principles.

What is the Islamic view on the balance between saving and being stingy?

Islam teaches that there is a thin line between saving money wisely (hemah) and being stingy (bukhul). While saving for the future is encouraged, it should not come at the expense of sharing wealth and helping others. The balance lies in saving with the intention of doing good and assisting others through charity.

What is the importance of 'tawakal' in the context of saving money for the future?

Tawakal, or trust in Allah’s plan, is important when saving money for the future. While saving for future needs is wise, one should not excessively rely on their own plans or hoard wealth. Trusting in Allah means understanding that both financial planning and charity are essential components of a balanced and blessed life.

What does the Quran say about the importance of hastening to do good deeds?

In the Quran, particularly in Surah Ali Imran, it encourages believers to 'hasten' or 'compete' in performing good deeds. This means striving to do good and accumulate rewards for the hereafter, much like racing towards Jannah (Paradise).

Can you provide an example of 'positive stealing' of rewards in Islam?

An example of 'positive stealing' of rewards is when two people are fasting, and one person buys food for the other to break their fast. The one who buys the food gets the same reward as the person who fasted, thus gaining rewards by facilitating someone else’s act of worship.

What does it mean to be a 'facilitator' of good deeds in Islam?

Being a facilitator of good deeds means assisting or making it easier for others to perform acts of worship or good works. This could involve helping someone reach the mosque, providing necessary resources, or supporting charitable initiatives. Facilitating others' good deeds is also rewarded in Islam.

How can one maximize rewards by facilitating the worship of others?

One can maximize rewards by helping others perform acts of worship, such as providing food during Ramadan or assisting with prayer arrangements. By easing others' worship, you share in the reward of their actions, multiplying the good deeds for both the helper and the one being helped.