Piety | Day 1 | Sheikh Hassan Al-Somali

Summary

The video script emphasizes the importance of piety in Islam, particularly during Ramadan. It discusses the significance of fasting as a means to attain closeness to Allah and to become better Muslims. The script highlights the blessings of fasting, including the development of self-discipline, avoidance of sin, and the performance of righteous deeds. It also underscores the societal benefits of having pious individuals who can effect positive change, contrasting the destructive influence of those who do not adhere to piety. The ultimate goal of piety is presented as a path to Paradise, and the script calls on viewers to reflect on their commitment to piety and its practice in their daily lives.

Takeaways

• 📜 The primary goal of Ramadan and the 30 themes is to become better Muslims and contribute to the betterment of communities and society.
• 🌙 The most important right is the right of Allah, followed by the rights of people, including parents, and Muslims must fulfill both.
• 🕖 Fasting is a pillar of Islam and was made obligatory in the second year after the Prophet's hijrah (migration).
• 📈 Fasting is considered a blessing from Allah, providing both physical and spiritual benefits, including drawing closer to Allah and increasing piety.
• 🤲 The essence of piety (taqwa) is performing acts of obedience to Allah sincerely and avoiding disobedience out of fear of Allah's punishment.
• 🌟 Fasting trains individuals to be conscious of Allah's presence and to resist their desires, thereby strengthening their relationship with Allah.
• 🚷 Fasting involves not only abstaining from food and drink but also from looking at, speaking, or listening to anything forbidden (haram).
• 💡 The Quran emphasizes the importance of piety, and the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) nurtured his companions on the principles of the Quran and Sunnah.
• 🏆 The best people in the sight of Allah are the most pious, regardless of their social status, wealth, or fame.
• 🌍 Pious individuals are essential for societal change and improvement, as they are motivated to make a positive impact on the world.
• 💌 The month of Ramadan is a time for spiritual training, self-improvement, and enhancing one's relationship with Allah through acts of piety.

Q & A

What is the primary goal of the 30 themes from the Quranic verses discussed during Ramadan?

The primary goal is to become better Muslims as individuals and to work towards the betterment of communities and society.

What is the most important right according to the Quran?

The most important right is the right of Allah, followed by the rights of people, which include the rights of parents and others.

How does the Quran describe the concept of piety?

The Quran describes piety as performing acts of obedience to Allah sincerely, avoiding disobedience out of fear of Allah's punishment, and drawing nearer to Allah.

What is the significance of fasting in Islam?

Fasting is significant as it is one of the Five Pillars of Islam, a means to attain piety, and a way to draw nearer to Allah by abstaining from food, drink, and other worldly desires.

When was fasting made obligatory in Islam?

Fasting was made obligatory in the second year of the Hijrah, after the Prophet's migration to Medina.

How many Ramadans did the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) fast?

The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) fasted in nine Ramadans.

What are some benefits of fasting mentioned in the script?

Benefits of fasting include medical advantages, spiritual growth, increased consciousness of Allah, and training to resist temptations and desires.

How does the script relate piety to the betterment of society?

The script suggests that pious individuals are more likely to engage in righteous deeds, contribute positively to their communities, and inspire change in the world.

What does the Quran promise for the pious in the Hereafter?

The Quran promises Paradise for the pious, as they are the ones who inherit it and are loved by Allah.

How does the script encourage Muslims to view fasting and piety?

The script encourages Muslims to view fasting and piety as blessings, opportunities for spiritual growth, and means to attain Allah's love and rewards.

What is the ultimate goal for Muslims during Ramadan according to the script?

The ultimate goal for Muslims during Ramadan is to attain piety, improve their relationship with Allah, fulfill their religious obligations, and become better equipped to make positive changes in society.

Outlines

00:00

📚 Introduction to Ramadan and the Importance of Piety

This paragraph introduces the theme of the video series, which is centered around the 30 verses of the Quran and aims to improve Muslims' individual and communal lives during Ramadan. It emphasizes the importance of fulfilling the rights of Allah and others, and introduces the concept of piety as the focus for the discussion. The speaker also mentions a free workbook available for viewers to enhance their understanding of the lessons.

05:02

🍽️ The Blessing of Fasting and Its Obligation

The speaker discusses the blessing of fasting during Ramadan, explaining that it is a gift from Allah to help believers attain piety. The obligation of fasting is derived from the Quran, specifically Surah Al-Baqarah verse 183, and is considered a pillar of Islam. The speaker also talks about the benefits of fasting, both medically and spiritually, and encourages viewers to appreciate this blessing and strive for righteousness.

10:05

🙏 The Broader Aspects of Fasting and Piety

This paragraph delves into the broader implications of fasting, which includes not only abstaining from food and drink but also avoiding sinful behaviors with one's eyes, tongue, and ears. The speaker explains that fasting is about attaining piety (Tawad), which involves obeying Allah's commands and avoiding His prohibitions. The benefits of piety are highlighted, such as the ability to discern right from wrong and the promise of Allah's love for the pious.

15:06

🌍 The Impact of Piety on Society and the Individual

The speaker emphasizes the impact of piety on both the individual and society. He argues that the world needs righteous people to effect positive change and that piety is not about fame or social media following but about standing before Allah. The best people, according to Allah, are the most pious, regardless of their worldly status or appearance. The speaker calls for a shift in societal values to prioritize piety and for believers to strive for righteousness in all aspects of life.

20:11

🕌 The Role of Fasting in Developing Piety and Personal Growth

This paragraph discusses the role of fasting in developing piety and personal growth. Fasting is described as a means of submitting to Allah's commands, training oneself to be conscious of Allah's presence, and avoiding sinful desires. The speaker also mentions the social benefits of fasting, such as increased empathy for the less fortunate and the performance of good deeds. The paragraph concludes with a call to action for viewers to reflect on their commitment to piety and their role in bringing about positive change in society.

25:13

📖 Reflection on Piety and the Pursuit of Allah's Pleasure

The final paragraph serves as a reflection on the pursuit of piety and Allah's pleasure during Ramadan. The speaker encourages viewers to focus on the Quran's repeated emphasis on piety and its rewards in both this world and the Hereafter. The challenge is posed for individuals to assess whether they are striving to be among those praised by Allah or merely following worldly trends. The importance of becoming pious and the transformative potential of Ramadan are underscored.

Keywords

💡Piety (Tawad)

Piety, often referred to as 'Tawad' in Islamic context, is the act of showing reverence and obedience to Allah through performing acts of worship sincerely and avoiding sins. In the video, it is emphasized as the ultimate goal of fasting during Ramadan, with the aim of becoming better Muslims and improving society. The Prophet Muhammad (sallallahu alaihi wasallam) is mentioned to have fasted nine Ramadans, highlighting the importance of piety in Islam.

💡Fasting

Fasting, in the Islamic context, refers to the act of abstaining from food, drink, and other physical needs during daylight hours in the month of Ramadan. It is one of the Five Pillars of Islam and is seen as a means to develop piety, self-discipline, and empathy for the less fortunate. The video script emphasizes that fasting is a blessing and a way to draw closer to Allah, as well as a means to purify the soul and attain His love.

💡Ramadan

Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar and is observed as the month of fasting. It is considered the holiest month for Muslims, during which they engage in increased worship, including additional prayers (Taraweeh), reading and reflecting on the Quran, and acts of charity. The video script highlights Ramadan as a month of competition in performing righteous deeds and as an opportunity to become more pious and improve society.

💡Quran

The Quran is the holy book of Islam, believed to be the word of Allah as revealed to the Prophet Muhammad (sallallahu alaihi wasallam) through the Angel Gabriel. It serves as the primary source of guidance for Muslims and contains verses that outline the principles and practices of Islam, including the importance of piety and fasting. The video script uses verses from the Quran to discuss the significance of fasting and the development of piety.

💡Islamic Rights

In Islamic jurisprudence, rights are categorized into those owed to Allah and those owed to people. The most important right is the right of Allah, followed by the rights of people, which include the rights of parents, spouses, and others. Fulfilling these rights is essential for a Muslim to be considered righteous and just. The video script discusses the importance of fulfilling these rights as part of becoming better Muslims and improving society.

💡Community

In the context of the video, community refers to the collective group of Muslims who share common beliefs and practices. The script emphasizes the importance of individual Muslims working towards their own improvement and, in turn, contributing to the betterment of their community. This includes fostering piety, promoting righteous deeds, and addressing societal issues such as violence and injustice.

💡Sunnah

Sunnah refers to the teachings and practices of the Prophet Muhammad (sallallahu alaihi wasallam), which Muslims follow as a model for their own behavior. It includes his sayings, actions, and approvals of certain actions. In the video, the Sunnah is mentioned as a guide for Muslims to perform acts of obedience sincerely and in accordance with Allah's commands, contributing to the attainment of piety.

💡Obligation

In the context of the video, obligation refers to the duties and responsibilities that Muslims are required to fulfill as part of their faith. Fasting during Ramadan is presented as an obligatory act, meaning it is a command from Allah that Muslims must adhere to in order to attain piety and draw closer to Him.

💡Blessing

In the context of the video, a blessing is a divine favor or gift from Allah. Fasting during Ramadan is described as a blessing because it provides Muslims with the opportunity to develop piety, self-discipline, and spiritual growth. The video emphasizes that despite the physical challenges of fasting, it is a source of immense spiritual benefit and should be appreciated as such.

💡Change

Change, in the context of the video, refers to the transformation that individuals and communities can achieve through the practice of piety and adherence to Islamic teachings. The video encourages Muslims to use the month of Ramadan as an opportunity to improve themselves and their societies by engaging in righteous deeds and fostering a culture of piety.

💡Paradise

Paradise, in Islamic belief, is the ultimate place of eternal bliss and reward for those who have lived righteous lives according to Allah's commands. The video script mentions that Allah loves the pious, and those who attain piety through their actions have the promise of being loved by Allah and potentially inheriting Paradise.

Highlights

The goal of the 30 themes is to become better Muslims and work for the betterment of communities and society.

The most important right is the right of Allah, followed by the rights of people, including parents.

Fasting is a way to fulfill the rights of Allah and people, emphasizing the importance of piety.

The Quran prescribes fasting as a means to attain piety and draw nearer to Allah.

Fasting is identified as obligatory through the command 'prescribing' in Surah Al-Baqarah, verse 183.

Fasting was made obligatory in the second year after the Hijrah, establishing it as a pillar of Islam.

Fasting is considered a blessing from Allah, providing both physical and spiritual benefits.

The wisdom behind fasting includes training oneself to be conscious of Allah and to avoid disobedience.

Fasting involves not only abstaining from food and drink but also from looking at, speaking, or listening to what is forbidden.

Piety (Taqa) is defined as performing acts of obedience to Allah sincerely and avoiding disobedience out of fear of Allah's punishment.

Fasting and piety lead to a deeper understanding of right and wrong, and the ability to distinguish between them.

Allah loves the pious, and those who attain piety through fasting are loved by Allah.

The ultimate goal of piety is to inherit Paradise, which is guaranteed for the pious.

Fasting is a means to attain piety, which involves submitting to Allah's commands and staying away from His prohibitions.

The Prophet and his companions were nurtured on the Quran and Sunnah, establishing prayers and fasting Ramadan to improve their faith and society.

The month of Ramadan is a time for training the soul, treating the heart, and improving the relationship with Allah.

The pious are the most beneficial to people, as they are not selfish and strive to make positive changes in society.

The challenge is to be equipped to make a change and strive to be among those praised by Allah for their piety.

Transcripts

continuing with 30

themes from 30 verses of the book of

Allah and when I say continuing

because we

started similar program last

year in the previous

Ramadan however this

Ramadan our goal inshal

Behind These 30

themes is to become

as individuals better Muslims and

likewise to also work for the betterment

of our

communities and likewise

Society because in

reality when we look at the verses in

the

Quran now we find that the most

important of

Rights is the right of Allah and after

the right of

Allah you have the rights of the

people and from the most important

rights of the people the rights of the

parents and so on and so

forth the

Muslim has to fulfill the right of

Allah

likewise they have to fulfill the the

rights of the

people and today inshal we will talk

about ta piety

and for these lessons there is a free

workbook that you can

find in our telegram group inshallah tal

the PDF it's

free

obviously it makes it easier for the

brothers and sisters to follow the class

and alhamdulillah prior to the

lesson everyone can familiarize

themselves with the verse and also the

theme and I've added a number of

questions based upon the

lessons to add further benefit insh

tala for this

lesson where we will talk about tawa

piety as it it is the

month of Ramadan the month of

fasting we mention the verse in Surah

bakar verse

183 when Allah subhanahu waala he

said

oh you who

believe fasting has being prescribed for

you like it was prescribed for those who

came before you so that you may be

Pious so that you may be Pious so that

you

may

attain now so we're going to talk about

this

word

piety and I will read inshah tal

from the

of you who

believe fasting is being prescribed for

you one of the questions in the workbook

how do we derive from this verse that

fasting is obligatory upon us is

waj talking to

the

that is one of the ways that we identify

an

obligation fasting is being prescrib

meaning it's being made obligatory upon

you so fasting yes we know is a pillar

from the pillars of

Islam another question that is in the

workbook when was fasting made obligat

Tre the second year of of the H the

second year after the hij of the Prophet

Sall alaihi

wasallam anyone disagree with that so

how many Ramadan did the prophet

sallallahu alaihi wasallam

Fast N nine yes the prophet sallallahu

alaihi wasallam he fasted nine

Ramadan in this verse brothers and

sisters mentioned he

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said

Allah informs us about the

blessing that he bestowed upon his

servants by making it obligatory upon

them to fast meaning to fast the month

of Ramadan like he made it obligatory

upon the previous Nations yes this is a

blessing for us to be fasting is a

blessing from the blessings of

Allah we should appreciate that and we

should all recognize it it's a blessing

this is not a

hardship where a person all they do is

complain I'm hungry I'm

thirsty this is too

difficult this is

impossible fasting is a blessing from

the blessings of

Allah Allah in this verse is informing

us about this blessing that he made

obligatory upon us like he made

obligatory upon the previous

Nations and the reason being brothers

and sisters IM explains he

said Subhan Allah and this is a very

powerful point he said because fasting

it is from the

laws and

commands which are beneficial to the

creation in every age and every time yes

fasting is beneficial beneficial for

us fasting is from the laws and the

commands that are beneficial to the

creation yes we

know medically there are benefits to

fasting

that is being established to the extent

now you have many dieticians encouraging

people to do intermittent fasting and

the like of these type of things so so

there are medical benefits but benefits

as it relates right likewise and most

importantly drawing nearer to Allah

subhana wa tala

piety

there are benefits numerous benefits as

it relates

to and Contin he

said

likewise we

find likewise in this verse there's an

encouragement to this

nation that they compete with others in

perfecting their righteous deeds and

hastening to praiseworthy and righteous

characteristics and

qualities now we compete with others as

it relates to the completion of

righteous deeds and we hasten

towards righteous qualities and

characteristics also this is not

something too

difficult which only this um has been

singled out

with yes fasting is a blessing for all

of

us

likewise then Allah mentioned the wisdom

behind the legislation of

fasting the wisdom

behind the prescription the legislation

of the wisdom of

this it's not just about leaving food

drink and relations some of the S they

said the most the easiest part of

fasting is to leave our food and drink

however when we fast are we also fasting

as it release to our eyes not looking at

that which is Haram when we fast are we

also fasting as it relates to our tongue

not saying anything that is

Haram when we fast are we also

fasting with our ears not listening to

anything that is

Haram because when a person is fasting

they shouldn't be listening to

music they shouldn't be listening

to backbiting tail carrying and anything

that angers Allah subhana wa ta'ala

because the wisdom behind the

prescription of is to attain

piety to be

Pious fasting was prescrib for the

attainment of

piety what's the meaning of a TA in the

language anyone

know yes which means what in English a

protection yes a protection that is why

when you

say

Allah Place between yourself and the

punishment of Allah a

protection how do we do that brothers

and sisters by obeying the commands of

Allah and staying away from the

prohibitions how

did

Define in the definition that he gave

that

is how did he Define this

piety oh you who

believe

fasting is being prescribed made

obligatory upon you like it was

prescribed for those who came before you

so that you may be

Pious what's the meaning of this word

according

to anyone he

said

py is that you perform acts of obedience

to

Allah upon light from Allah guidance

from Allah in accordance to the Quran

and the

Sunnah and you hope for the reward of

Allah you do it sincerely seeking his

face you don't do it for people to

praise you or tap you on the back or

follow you on IG no you perform acts of

obedience to Allah

sincerely and you do in accordance to

the sun of the Prophet

Sall and he said

likewise piety also is that you avoid

and you stay

away from the Disobedience of Allah upon

light from Allah fearing the punishment

of

Allah he said Allah informed us of the

wisdom of

fasting Allah

said so that you may be

Pious who can mention to me some of the

benefits brothers and sisters of this

piety this

ta some of the benefits

of

knowledge Criterion ability to be able

to distinguish between right and wrong

can you give me a proof of that from the

Quran Allah

said oh you who believe

in if you fear Allah he will give you a

Criterion the ability to dis between

right and wrong yes piety another anyone

else more benefits of look

ta how you benefit from fasting Allah

doesn't benefit waala Allah does not

benefit from our prayer from our fasting

from our charity Allah does not benefit

from any of that we benefit and brothers

and sisters the world around us they

need righteous the world needs righteous

people because those the people that are

going to go out out of this door are at

the Masid now and make a change in the

world they're the pi they're not Dr

rappers Dr rappers have brought us

nothing but killing and

destruction that's the reality they're

not going to make a change the people

that are going to make a change are the

people of TAA the

pious likewise Allah

said Allah loves the piest so yes if you

fast correctly Allah will love

you if you attain this Allah will love

you indeed Allah loves the pious so

look fasting is being prescribed for you

so that you may be Pious if you are

Pious Allah loves

you if Allah loves you who can harm

you if Allah loves you who can overcome

you if Allah loves you can defeat

you likewise

from the fruits of a TA and there many

brothers and sisters even that is a

lecture in

itself Allah subhana wa tala informs us

that the P Allah will always give them a

way out yes you know when in life we all

go through ups and downs we all go

through difficult situations now that's

a part of life the past Allah will give

you a way out even if you can't see

it whoever fears Allah Allah will give

them a way

out and he will provide for them from

Avenues that they could not

imagine likewise brothers and

sisters with regards to piety who are

the best people the best people Allah

said the the best of you before Allah

the most noble of you before Allah are

the most Pious not those who have the

most followers on IG or Facebook or Tik

Tock it's not the most famous podcaster

in the city no and it doesn't matter

brothers and sisters how we view a

person what matters is they standing

before Allah because everyone will stand

before Allah on the day of judgment and

Allah will bring them to account that is

applicable to the kings of the world and

the regular people of the world the

black and the white The Young and the

old males and females the rich and the

poor everyone is going to be brought to

account and Allah

said are those with the most piety look

and we're going to get to that we don't

want to keep repeating ourselves it's

not based upon the color of your skin

the color of your skin does not define

your standing before Allah whoever told

you that they lie to you and if you

believe that the white man is the devil

you need to purify your heart and if you

believe that the black man is inferior

to the white man you need to purify your

heart if you believe the Arab is better

than the non-arab just because he's an

Arab you need to purify your heart the

prophet sallallahu alaihi wasallam he

told us there is no virtue to any of

them except through piety that's our

religion piety the attainment of piety

this is the month the month of

competition yes to better our ourselves

and better our community our community

needs Pious people that's the only way

we're going to fight this gun

violence not through you know just some

superficial March where we're holding

hands walking down the street it's not

going to change anything and it hasn't

changed anything every year the problem

is getting

worse because we have to fight this

cursed culture of killing and we have to

replace it with what with piety it has

to to be cool to be Pious and we know

for the Believers it's cool but the

youth they have to understand that is

the correct way as

well so that you may become

Pious he

said also brothers and sisters

now the ultimate goal and we're going to

talk about that is as

well for the past there is

Paradise

guaranteed they are going to be the one

the ones that inherit may Allah bless us

all with

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Paradise he

said indeed

fasting is from the greatest means to

attain p

to become Pious or more

Pious because fasting involves

submitting to the command of Allah and

staying away from his

prohibitions

likewise

fasting it involves a TAA piety because

the fasting

person abandons what Allah has

forbidden he stays away from eating

drink drinking relations with the spouse

and the like of these things that the

soul inclines

towards and the fasting person why do

they do that they do they do it to draw

nearer to Allah

waala

hoping that them abandoning these things

they would attain the reward of

Allah this is part of

piety

likewise

fasting it involves

piety the fasting person trains himself

or

herself to be conscious of Allah that

Allah is watching them yes because you

know Allah is watching you so you stay

away from food and drink and anything

that is going to break the fast you stay

away from that which Allah has forbidden

and prohibited

generally that's training you to be

conscious of Allah be mindful that

Allah Allah sees

you the fasting

person abstains from that which his soul

desires even though they have the

ability to fulfill their desires but

they stay away from their desires why

because they know Allah sees

them

likewise fasting it restricts the

pathways the passageways of the devil

because the devil flows through the son

of Adam like

blood and

fasting it weakens the

penetration of the devil and the passage

of the

Shan and the servant commits less

sins

likewise the fasting person the majority

of the

time they perform many Good Deeds many

acts of obedience to

Allah acts of obedience to Allah are

from the characteristics of

piety so he continued he said

likewise the rich

person if they

taste the rich

person when they

experience and they taste the pain of

hunger this results in

them

assisting and helping the PO poor and

the

destitute this is also

from the characteristics of

piety

TAA remember brothers and sisters and

we'll close with this

point the companions of the messenger of

Allah sallallahu alaihi

wasallam the prophet sallallahu alaihi

wasallam he nurtured them upon the Quran

and the

Sunnah they were nurtured upon this

knowledge

in the

mass likewise they established their

prayers in the

mass they fasted the month of

Ramadan and this improved them increased

their faith their

im as individuals but it equipped them

and it trained them to go into the world

and

change the face of

society and the challeng is for all of

us

are we equipped to make that

change are we going to be like we should

be oh Allah make

us leaders for the

pious or are we going to be sheep that

we just follow are you going to be a

person that just follows the latest

trend on Tik Tock or

Instagram or you going to strive to be

from those people that Allah praises

many times in the book of Allah if you

went

away in this month the month of the

Quran when you're reading the Quran just

think about how many times Allah talks

about piety and the people of piety and

the reward for this piety in the duny in

this world and in the

Hereafter that is a question that we

have to ask

ourselves n yes this is a month of

training training the

soul treating the heart improving the

relationship with

Allah fulfilling the rights of Allah

getting all of that right and in

order also in addition to that

alhamdulillah

yes the person of TAA you will find that

he is the most beneficial of the people

to the people because they're not

selfish they do not bury their head in

the sand you know when everything else

around them is falling apart rather

alhamdulillah they try and make a change

bit by

bit we ask Allah subhana wa tala for

Success Allah make us from the pious as

you can see lot is at stake but look the

first verse piy this is what this month

is

about you who

believe fasting this month has being

made obligatory upon you like it was

made obligatory upon those who came

before you so that you may be

pious