RUKHSOH & AZIMAH_Materi PAI kelas 7

Summary

In this educational session, the speaker discusses the concepts of *ruksah* (dispensation) and *azimah* (adherence to prescribed religious practices) in Islam. *Ruksah* allows for flexibility in worship under specific circumstances, such as illness or travel, permitting alternative methods like sitting or lying during prayer. The speaker provides examples in prayer, fasting, zakat, hajj, and wudu, illustrating how Islam accommodates individuals' needs. In contrast, *azimah* refers to following the prescribed way of worship as outlined by Allah. The session concludes with prayers for understanding and the practical application of these teachings.

Takeaways

• 😀 The lesson begins with a prayer asking Allah for guidance and ease in learning.
• 😀 The primary lesson objective is to help students understand the concept of 'ruksah' (concession) and 'azimah' (obligation) in Islamic practices.
• 😀 'Ruksah' refers to the leniency or concessions given by Allah in certain circumstances to make religious practices easier.
• 😀 Allah's will is to make religious practices easier for us and not to make them difficult. This is backed by a verse from the Qur'an.
• 😀 The main purpose of 'ruksah' is to provide flexibility in carrying out religious duties, making it easier to follow the rules of Islam under varying circumstances.
• 😀 'Ruksah' does not eliminate the obligation to perform acts of worship; it provides alternative ways to fulfill the obligation when a person is unable to do so in the usual manner.
• 😀 Examples of 'ruksah' include performing prayers while sitting or lying down when unable to stand, or shortening and combining prayers when traveling.
• 😀 'Ruksah' also applies to fasting during Ramadan for those who are ill, pregnant, breastfeeding, or traveling, allowing them to make up for missed fasts later.
• 😀 In zakat (charity), 'ruksah' allows a person to delegate the payment of zakat fitrah to someone else, making it easier for those unable to personally give it.
• 😀 'Azimah' is performing acts of worship in the prescribed manner without exceptions. For example, standing while performing prayers or using water for wudu (ablution) instead of tayamum (dry ablution) when possible.
• 😀 The lesson concludes with a prayer asking for Allah's blessings and understanding of the topic covered.

Q & A

What is the primary focus of today's lesson?

The primary focus of today's lesson is understanding the concepts of ruksah (religious concession) and azimah (the standard method) in performing religious duties in Islam.

What does the term 'ruksah' mean in Islamic teachings?

'Ruksah' refers to the concessions or allowances that Allah provides to make religious duties easier for believers, particularly in situations where performing the task according to the standard rules is difficult.

What is the key Quranic principle that supports the concept of ruksah?

The key Quranic principle supporting ruksah is that Allah desires ease for His believers, not hardship. Allah aims to make religious practices manageable, not burdensome.

Can you give examples of when ruksah applies in Islamic worship?

Examples of ruksah in Islamic worship include being allowed to sit while performing prayers if standing is not possible, performing tayamum instead of wudu when water is unavailable, or being exempt from fasting due to illness or travel.

How does ruksah differ from azimah in terms of religious practice?

Ruksah involves making allowances or offering alternatives to the standard method of religious practices due to specific difficulties. Azimah, on the other hand, refers to performing religious duties according to the prescribed or regular method as set by Allah, without any allowances.

What is an example of ruksah in performing salat?

An example of ruksah in performing salat is when a person is unable to stand, they are allowed to pray while sitting. If sitting is also not possible, they may perform the prayer while lying down.

What are the conditions for performing ruksah in fasting during Ramadan?

Ruksah in fasting is granted to those who are sick, traveling, or in certain situations like menstruation or breastfeeding. These individuals are allowed to skip fasting and make up for it later, once they are able.

What is the Islamic ruling on paying zakat fitrah, and how does ruksah apply?

Zakat fitrah is required to be paid by Muslims during Ramadan, but there is ruksah allowing people to delegate the payment to others or to make the payment on behalf of family members.

What is the ruling on hajj for those who are unable to perform it?

The ruling on hajj is that it is obligatory only for those who are financially able, physically fit, and able to safely travel. If someone is unable to fulfill these conditions, they are not required to perform hajj.

What is the relationship between azimah and the prescribed method of prayer?

Azimah refers to performing prayer according to the prescribed method, such as standing during prayer. It is the standard and expected way to perform religious duties unless a valid reason allows for an alternative (ruksah).