PERSIAPAN - PERSIAPAN MENUJU RAMADHAN 1446 H / 2025 Ustdz Hilman Fauzi

Summary

This transcript discusses essential preparations for Ramadan, emphasizing the importance of faith, good deeds, and heart purification. It highlights key acts such as giving charity, reading the Quran, and resolving conflicts with family, especially with parents, before the holy month begins. The speaker stresses that Ramadan is a time to cleanse both spiritually and socially, with a focus on sincerity, humility, and the intention behind actions. Practical advice, like how to break the fast with dates and water, alongside reminders about the significance of forgiveness and charitable acts, are shared to guide the faithful in maximizing their spiritual growth during Ramadan.

Takeaways

• 😀 Strengthen your faith (Iman) before Ramadan. Faith fluctuates, so it's important to maintain and grow it through good deeds.
• 😀 Plan and focus on both mandatory (wajib) and voluntary (sunah) deeds for Ramadan. Prioritize Quran reading, charity, and prayer.
• 😀 Approach Ramadan with knowledge (Ilmu). Understand the importance of actions and avoid turning them into mere routines. Prioritize deeds with knowledge.
• 😀 Donate and give charity during Ramadan, including providing food for iftar. Even small acts, like sharing a date, are greatly rewarded.
• 😀 Purify your heart before Ramadan. Let go of any grudges or resentment, as these will hinder the acceptance of your deeds.
• 😀 Reconcile with your parents before Ramadan. If they are alive, ask for forgiveness and express love. If they are deceased, continue their good deeds and pray for them.
• 😀 When breaking your fast, make sure to consume something sweet and healthy, like dates and warm water, which is better for digestion.
• 😀 Ramadan is a time for deep reflection. Ensure you are spiritually prepared to maximize the benefits of this holy month.
• 😀 The act of giving food for iftar holds immense reward, as it is mentioned that you get the same reward as the person fasting, without reducing their reward.
• 😀 Be mindful of your actions towards others. If you have conflicts with people, try to resolve them before Ramadan, as having a clean heart is crucial for acceptance of your fasts and prayers.

Q & A

What does the Prophet (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) say about fasting and health?

The Prophet (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) said that fasting brings health, as indicated by the phrase 'sumu tasihu' – fast and you will be healthy. If someone becomes sick after fasting, it may be due to incorrect lifestyle choices rather than the fast itself.

What is the importance of giving food to those breaking their fast during Ramadan?

Giving food to someone breaking their fast is a highly recommended act of charity in Ramadan. According to the Prophet (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam), whoever provides food for someone to break their fast will receive the same reward as the one fasting, without any reduction in the reward of the fasting person.

What advice does the Prophet (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) give about people who have living parents during Ramadan?

The Prophet (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) warned that anyone who meets Ramadan but has living parents and has not sought forgiveness or done good to them will have their Ramadan deeds not accepted by Allah. It is important to seek forgiveness from one's parents if there is any wrong between them.

What are the five preparations or 'bekal' recommended before meeting Ramadan?

The five preparations are: 1) Strengthening one's faith (iman), 2) Making a plan for good deeds (amal) during Ramadan, 3) Acquiring knowledge, 4) Using wealth for charity (infak and sodakah), and 5) Purifying the heart, including seeking forgiveness from parents and cleaning any grudges before Ramadan.

Why is it important to ensure our faith (iman) is strong before Ramadan?

Iman is essential because fasting and worship in Ramadan are acts prescribed for the believers. Faith has a tendency to fluctuate, so it's important to strengthen it before Ramadan by increasing acts of obedience to Allah. This ensures that one can fully benefit from the month of Ramadan.

What is the significance of reading the Quran during Ramadan?

The Quran was revealed during Ramadan, making it a month of special significance for reciting and reflecting upon the Quran. The Prophet (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) encouraged reading the Quran as much as possible during Ramadan, and it is seen as an important form of worship during this blessed month.

What is the proper way to break your fast according to the Prophet (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam)?

The Prophet (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) recommended breaking the fast with dates and water. If dates are not available, then one should break the fast with water. It's also encouraged to start with something sweet and warm, as cold water can be harsh on an empty stomach.

What does the Prophet (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) say about giving charity during Ramadan?

Charity (sodakah) is highly encouraged during Ramadan. The Prophet (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) said that even giving half a date as charity to someone who is fasting is a great deed, and this act can earn the giver immense rewards.

What does the Prophet (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) say about the importance of knowledge in Ramadan?

The Prophet (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) emphasized that acts of worship, including fasting in Ramadan, should be performed with knowledge. Without knowledge, worship may become routine rather than meaningful, and it's important to understand the significance of the actions we take, such as prayer, fasting, and charity.

How should one prepare their heart before Ramadan?

Before Ramadan, one should purify their heart by seeking forgiveness from those they have wronged, especially parents. The Prophet (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) warned that anyone holding grudges or harboring hatred in their heart may find that their Ramadan deeds are not accepted.