KULTUK RAMADAN DAY 11 : Menggapai ampunan Allah di bulan ramadhan // Izzam Pradhita Atthaillah // 8A

Summary

In this Ramadan sermon, Izam Pradita Ataila from class 8A emphasizes the importance of seeking Allah's pleasure (rida) during the holy month. The sermon explains the concept of rida, which involves accepting God's will with patience, gratitude, contentment, trust, and forgiveness. It highlights that achieving Allah's rida leads to inner peace, protection from envy, and ultimate happiness, culminating in entry into paradise. The sermon encourages Muslims to follow Allah’s commands and avoid His prohibitions to gain His blessings, while striving for spiritual growth during Ramadan.

Takeaways

• 😀 Ramadan is a time for seeking Allah's pleasure and is an opportunity for spiritual growth.
• 😀 The ultimate goal of a Muslim's life is to attain Allah's pleasure (rida), which will lead to entering Paradise.
• 😀 The concept of rida in Islam is to accept all events in life with an open heart, without anxiety or despair.
• 😀 Allah's rida towards His servants brings additional blessings, rewards, and elevated status in this world and the Hereafter.
• 😀 A Muslim's rida involves accepting Allah's rules and commandments and striving to fulfill them while avoiding prohibitions.
• 😀 There are five key ways to demonstrate rida: accepting Allah's decree with patience, being grateful for His blessings, contentment with the past, trust in Allah for the future, and forgiveness towards others.
• 😀 Embracing rida helps Muslims maintain peace of mind, avoid envy, and live with a sense of contentment and happiness.
• 😀 Ramadan is a special opportunity to enhance one's connection with Allah and cultivate rida in all aspects of life.
• 😀 Achieving Allah's pleasure brings peace and tranquility, leading to a happier and more fulfilling life.
• 😀 The speaker encourages everyone to strive for Allah's rida by continuously obeying His commands and avoiding His prohibitions.

Q & A

What is the main theme of the sermon?

The main theme of the sermon is about 'Ramadan as the month of seeking Allah's pleasure (rida)' and understanding the concept of rida in Islam.

What is the significance of Ramadan according to the sermon?

Ramadan is described as a sacred month where Muslims have the opportunity to seek Allah's rida (pleasure), which leads to spiritual rewards and closeness to Allah.

What does the term 'rida' mean in Islam?

'Rida' means being content and accepting Allah's will, whether it's in good or bad circumstances. It is about being pleased with Allah's decisions and submitting to them.

Which verses from the Quran are referenced in the sermon?

The sermon references Surah Al-Fajr, verse 27-30 and Surah Al-Bayyina, verse 8, to explain the concept of rida.

What is the first type of rida mentioned in the sermon?

The first type of rida mentioned is Allah's rida towards His servant, which results in added blessings, rewards, and elevation in rank.

What is the second type of rida discussed?

The second type of rida is the servant's rida towards Allah, which is demonstrated by accepting Allah's rules and following His commands while avoiding His prohibitions.

What are the five ways to demonstrate rida towards Allah?

The five ways to demonstrate rida towards Allah are: 1) Rida with Allah’s decree through patience, 2) Rida with Allah's blessings through gratitude, 3) Rida with the past through contentment (qanaah), 4) Rida with the future through trust (tawakkul), and 5) Rida towards others by being forgiving.

How does rida help a Muslim in their daily life?

Rida helps a Muslim by fostering inner peace, eliminating jealousy, and encouraging a harmonious life. It encourages a person to be content with their circumstances and to trust in Allah's wisdom.

What is the ultimate goal of achieving rida in the context of this sermon?

The ultimate goal of achieving rida is to attain Allah's pleasure and, through it, be rewarded with eternal happiness in Paradise.

What practical advice is given at the end of the sermon?

The sermon advises Muslims to strive to attain Allah’s rida by performing His commands and avoiding His prohibitions, and to remain patient and grateful in all aspects of life.