Dongeng Anak | Tsalabah Miskin Karena Tidak Mau Bayar Zakat | THE TALE

Summary

This script tells the story of Tsa'labah, a poor companion of the Prophet Muhammad who, after receiving wealth from Allah, refused to pay zakat, thinking it would diminish his fortune. Initially, Tsa'labah's wealth flourished, but his greed and neglect of religious duties, like praying in congregation, led to misfortune. Despite repeated reminders from the Prophet and attempts to collect zakat, Tsa'labah denied his obligation. Eventually, his wealth was destroyed, and he was left destitute. The story illustrates the importance of generosity and fulfilling religious duties, emphasizing that zakat does not lead to poverty but instead brings blessings.

Takeaways

• 😀 A man named Tsa'labah was very poor and struggled with basic needs, sharing a single piece of cloth with his wife for prayers.
• 😀 Tsa'labah prayed for wealth and approached Prophet Muhammad to ask for guidance on becoming rich.
• 😀 Prophet Muhammad advised Tsa'labah to trust in God's provisions, reminding him to be grateful for what he had.
• 😀 Despite the advice, Tsa'labah insisted on becoming wealthy and was given a pair of sheep to start his business.
• 😀 With God's blessing, Tsa'labah's sheep flourished, and he quickly became a wealthy landowner with a large farm.
• 😀 However, Tsa'labah's newfound wealth led him to neglect his religious duties, including prayer, as he became consumed by his material possessions.
• 😀 The commandment to pay zakat (charity) was revealed, and Prophet Muhammad sent Ali to collect zakat from Tsa'labah.
• 😀 When Ali approached Tsa'labah, he refused to pay zakat, arguing that the poor were lazy and undeserving of his wealth.
• 😀 Despite repeated attempts by Prophet Muhammad to encourage Tsa'labah to pay zakat, he stubbornly refused.
• 😀 As a result of his refusal to pay zakat, Tsa'labah's wealth began to disappear, his livestock perished, and his farm suffered from pests.
• 😀 Eventually, Tsa'labah tried to pay zakat, but Prophet Muhammad rejected his offering, stating that the time for repentance had passed.
• 😀 Tsa'labah's wealth quickly vanished, and he was left destitute, realizing that his greed and refusal to share his wealth had led to his downfall.

Q & A

Who was Tsa'labah, and what was his initial situation before receiving help from Rasulullah?

Tsa'labah was a poor man who struggled with basic necessities. He was so poor that he had to share his single piece of clothing with his wife for prayer. After finishing prayers, he would rush home due to his difficult financial situation.

Why did Tsa'labah approach Rasulullah with a request to become wealthy?

Tsa'labah asked Rasulullah for a way to become wealthy because he was tired of his impoverished condition and wanted to improve his financial situation.

What was Rasulullah's initial advice to Tsa'labah regarding wealth?

Rasulullah advised Tsa'labah to accept the sustenance Allah had provided him with and to be grateful for it. He also reminded him to remain thankful so that Allah could increase his blessings.

What did Tsa'labah do after receiving wealth, and how did his attitude change?

After receiving a pair of sheep from Rasulullah, Tsa'labah's wealth grew rapidly, and he became distracted by his growing business and farm. He eventually neglected his religious duties, including attending congregational prayers.

What significant change occurred in Tsa'labah's life as his wealth increased?

As Tsa'labah became wealthy, he became increasingly greedy and fearful of losing his wealth. He neglected his religious obligations, including prayer, and became consumed with his wealth.

What event led to the obligation of Tsa'labah to pay zakat?

When the revelation of zakat was sent down to the Prophet, it became obligatory for those with sufficient wealth to give zakat. Tsa'labah, having amassed a large amount of wealth, was required to pay zakat.

How did Tsa'labah react when asked to pay zakat?

Tsa'labah rejected paying zakat, questioning its necessity for the poor, and expressing his belief that the poor were lazy. He refused to pay despite the religious obligation.

What was Rasulullah's reaction to Tsa'labah's refusal to pay zakat?

Rasulullah was concerned and warned that Tsa'labah's wealth would not save him if he refused to pay zakat. Despite multiple attempts by Ali bin Abi Tholib to collect the zakat, Tsa'labah continued to refuse.

What happened to Tsa'labah's wealth after he refused to pay zakat?

Tsa'labah's wealth began to deteriorate. His sheep were struck by a plague, and his farm was attacked by pests, leading to the loss of his wealth.

What did Tsa'labah try to do once his wealth was gone, and how did Rasulullah respond?

After losing his wealth, Tsa'labah approached the Prophet, offering to pay his zakat, but Rasulullah refused to accept it. He then sought to give his zakat to Abu Bakar, but Abu Bakar also declined, as he would not accept what Rasulullah had already rejected.