SMAMGIS RELIGI/ Drs. Wahyudin

Summary

This speech highlights the significance of fasting during Ramadan as a shield and a means of spiritual growth for believers. The speaker references Quranic verses, particularly from Surah Al-Baqarah, and Hadith to emphasize that fasting is an obligation for the faithful, not merely for Muslims. The speaker also discusses the different levels of fasting as described by Imam Ghazali, offering practical advice on how to improve one’s fasting through controlling one’s eyes, speech, and actions. The goal is to attain taqwa (piety) and ensure that our fasting is accepted by Allah.

Takeaways

• 😀 Ramadan is a shield and fortress for the faithful, offering spiritual protection during the month of fasting.
• 😀 Fasting is a commandment from Allah for those who believe, as highlighted in the Quran, Surah Al-Baqarah, verse 183.
• 😀 Only believers (those with true faith in Allah) are obligated to fast, not just all Muslims, as fasting requires faith and devotion.
• 😀 The Quran (Surah Al-Baqarah 2:183) calls upon the believers to fast as those before them did, with the goal of attaining righteousness (taqwa).
• 😀 Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W) taught that fasting with true faith and hope for Allah’s reward leads to the forgiveness of past sins (Bukhari and Muslim).
• 😀 Imam Ghazali categorizes fasting into three types: ordinary people (awam), special people (khawas), and the most special people (khawas al-khawas).
• 😀 To be part of the special group (khawas), one must refrain from inappropriate sights, sounds, and actions during fasting.
• 😀 The five things that invalidate fasting or diminish its reward are lying, gossip, slander, causing division, and indulging in desires.
• 😀 It is essential to control one's eyes from forbidden sights and one’s ears from harmful speech while fasting.
• 😀 At the time of breaking the fast, there should be a sense of humility and concern about whether the fast is accepted by Allah or not, showing sincerity and fear of rejection.

Q & A

What is the main purpose of fasting during Ramadan according to the script?

The main purpose of fasting during Ramadan, as mentioned in the script, is to become a person who is more conscious of Allah, practicing self-restraint and seeking to increase faith and taqwa (piety). Fasting acts as a shield and fortress for the faithful.

Who is obligated to fast according to the Quran, as mentioned in the script?

According to the Quran, only those who are truly faithful and believe in Allah are obligated to fast. This is outlined in Surah Al-Baqarah, verse 183, where Allah addresses the believers, not all Muslims.

How does fasting relate to the concept of 'iman' (faith)?

Fasting during Ramadan is specifically linked to 'iman' (faith). As stated in the Hadith, fasting with true faith and seeking Allah's reward leads to the forgiveness of past sins. This emphasizes that fasting is a spiritual act that requires strong belief.

What does the Hadith say about the reward of fasting with 'iman' and 'iradah' (intention)?

The Hadith mentions that anyone who fasts during Ramadan with true faith and the desire for Allah's reward will have their past sins forgiven, as narrated by Bukhari and Muslim.

What are the three types of people Imam Ghazali categorizes in relation to fasting?

Imam Ghazali categorizes people into three types regarding their fasting: the general (awam), the special (khawas), and the very special (khawasul khawas). Each group experiences fasting in different spiritual depths.

What are the ways to elevate fasting to the level of 'khawas' (the special)?

To elevate fasting to the level of 'khawas' (special), Imam Ghazali suggests several practices, including guarding the eyes from sinful sights, avoiding lying, gossip, slander, and spreading division, and refraining from speaking or listening to harmful words.

What five actions invalidate the reward of fasting according to the Hadith mentioned in the script?

The five actions that invalidate the reward of fasting are: lying (alkadib), gossiping (gibah), spreading division (namimah), looking at things with lust (syahwat), and hearing words that are displeasing to Allah.

How does Imam Ghazali suggest one should approach listening during Ramadan?

Imam Ghazali advises that one should avoid listening to anything that displeases Allah, as hearing sinful speech can affect the spiritual integrity of fasting, just as sinful actions can harm the fasting person.

What is the emotional aspect of fasting as described in the script?

The script highlights that one should feel a sense of anxiety or concern when breaking the fast, wondering whether the fast was accepted by Allah. This attitude reflects deep devotion and awareness of the spiritual significance of fasting.

What is the ultimate goal of fasting in Ramadan according to the script?

The ultimate goal of fasting in Ramadan, as stated in the script, is to become a person of 'taqwa' (piety), a truly God-conscious individual, whose fasting and acts of worship lead to spiritual growth and closeness to Allah.