Sajian Hikmah Ramadhan || day 15 || Tanya Jawab/ QnA

Summary

This video discusses various aspects of fasting during Ramadan, including the permissibility of reading the Quran while menstruating, the rules around tasting food while cooking, and the impact of gossip or backbiting on fasting. The speaker highlights differing scholarly opinions on reading the Quran during menstruation, offering alternatives like non-verbal recitation. Tasting food during cooking is allowed as long as it doesn't involve eating or drinking. While gossip doesn't invalidate the fast, it diminishes the spiritual reward. The speaker encourages fasting with mindfulness and avoiding actions that could compromise the reward of the fast.

Takeaways

• 😀 Menstruating women are generally prohibited from reading the Quran, though some scholars, like the Maliki school, permit it under certain circumstances.
• 😀 Alternatives for reading the Quran during menstruation include silent recitation with the heart or reading Quranic prayers (duas).
• 😀 It's permissible for menstruating women to teach the Quran if necessary, such as in a learning environment or when helping others memorize.
• 😀 Tasting food while cooking during fasting is allowed if necessary for preparation, but tasting without a valid reason may be considered makruh (discouraged).
• 😀 Gossip (ghibah) does not invalidate fasting but may result in the loss of spiritual rewards. It is important to avoid gossiping to preserve the benefits of fasting.
• 😀 Fasting involves refraining from physical acts like eating, drinking, and relations, but also from harmful speech and actions like gossip.
• 😀 The fast remains valid even if a person engages in gossip, but the reward of fasting may be lost if one indulges in sinful behavior.
• 😀 When fasting, it’s important to focus on the spiritual aspect of Ramadan, aiming to improve both physical and moral conduct.
• 😀 When teaching or learning the Quran while menstruating, using a Quranic translation or Tafsir (interpretation) is a valid solution if direct contact with the Quran is prohibited.
• 😀 It is important to avoid unnecessary actions that may spoil the essence of Ramadan fasting, such as excessive or irrelevant speech and behaviors.

Q & A

What is the main focus of the script?

The script focuses on addressing various questions related to Islamic practices during Ramadan, particularly regarding menstruation, fasting, and prayer. It offers clarifications on common concerns related to reading the Quran, handling food while fasting, and social behavior during Ramadan.

Can a woman read the Quran while menstruating during Ramadan?

The script mentions that there is a difference of opinion among scholars regarding whether a woman can read the Quran during menstruation. While the majority of scholars prohibit reading the Quran during this time, some scholars from the Maliki school allow it if the menstrual bleeding has not yet stopped.

Is it allowed to touch the Quran while menstruating?

According to the script, all scholars agree that it is prohibited for a menstruating woman to touch or carry the Quran. The solution for someone who needs to study or memorize the Quran is to use a translation or Tafsir (explanation) instead of the original Quran.

How should one handle reading the Quran if it's necessary for teaching or memorization?

The script suggests that if reading the Quran is necessary for teaching or reviewing memorized verses, it is allowed according to some scholars. In such cases, the person should follow the opinion of those who permit Quran reading during menstruation.

Can a person taste food while cooking during Ramadan?

Yes, according to the script, tasting food while cooking is allowed during fasting as long as the food is not swallowed. If the tasting is done for the purpose of ensuring the food's taste or flavor, it does not invalidate the fast, as long as it is not done excessively or without a valid reason.

Does tasting food invalidate the fast if done excessively?

While tasting food is generally allowed, the script mentions that if someone tastes food unnecessarily or without a valid reason, it can be considered disliked (makruh). However, tasting food out of necessity is permissible and does not break the fast.

Does gossiping (ghibah) invalidate the fast?

The script clarifies that gossiping, or talking behind someone’s back, does not invalidate the fast according to Islamic jurisprudence. However, it deprives the individual of the spiritual reward of fasting, as it is considered a sinful act.

What are the things that invalidate fasting?

The script outlines the main actions that invalidate fasting: eating, drinking, or intentionally inserting something into the body, engaging in sexual relations, or losing one’s mental state deliberately. However, actions like gossiping do not break the fast, although they reduce its reward.

Is it permissible to carry the Quran in a bag while menstruating?

Yes, it is allowed to carry the Quran in a bag as long as the intention is not to engage directly with the Quran for reading or reciting. The script explains that the prohibition only applies to physically touching or holding the Quran with the intention of reading.

What is the recommended behavior for a Muslim during Ramadan to maintain the integrity of their fast?

The script emphasizes the importance of controlling one's actions during Ramadan to preserve the spiritual rewards of fasting. This includes avoiding gossip, negative speech, and any actions that might break the fast. Additionally, it suggests using the time to engage in beneficial activities, such as prayer, Quran reading (after menstruation ends), and charity work.