KULTUM RAMADHAN - “5 Perkara Yang Membatalkan Pahala Puasa” (KH. Indra Riadi, S.Pd I)

Summary

In this video, the speaker educates the audience about five actions that can nullify the reward of fasting during Ramadan. These actions include backbiting, gossip, lying, lustful gazing, and making false oaths. The speaker emphasizes the importance of maintaining good conduct during Ramadan, highlighting how such behaviors can undermine the spiritual benefits of fasting. The message encourages viewers to avoid these negative behaviors and strive for personal growth and righteousness during this holy month, sharing the knowledge for collective benefit.

Takeaways

• 😀 Be grateful to Allah for health, strength, and the opportunity to meet in this blessed gathering.
• 😀 Begin with sending blessings upon the Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W) for his guidance and intercession on the Day of Judgment.
• 😀 Fasting can be rendered void or ineffective due to certain actions, which will be explained in this session.
• 😀 It is important to avoid gossip (Gibah), as talking about the faults of others can ruin the reward of fasting.
• 😀 Engaging in slander (Namimah), whether in person or through digital means like social media, also destroys the reward of fasting.
• 😀 Lying (Kadhb) during fasting leads to losing the spiritual benefits of fasting, leaving only hunger and thirst.
• 😀 Watching inappropriate content or indulging in lustful gazes (Syahwat) will spoil the reward of fasting.
• 😀 Making false oaths for personal gain is harmful to the reward of fasting and should be avoided at all costs.
• 😀 Protect your fast by staying away from actions that contradict the values of self-restraint and piety during Ramadan.
• 😀 The speaker encourages viewers to share the message so others can benefit, and to end with prayers for a successful fasting experience.

Q & A

What is the significance of fasting during Ramadan according to the speaker?

Fasting during Ramadan is a means to seek the rewards of Allah and a way to spiritually cleanse oneself by abstaining from physical desires. The speaker emphasizes that fasting goes beyond merely refraining from food and drink, and it should be a means to increase one's closeness to Allah.

What are the five actions that can spoil the reward of fasting?

The five actions that spoil the reward of fasting are: backbiting (Gibah), slander (Namimah), lying, lustful gazing, and swearing false oaths.

Why is backbiting (Gibah) considered harmful during Ramadan?

Backbiting is harmful because it involves speaking ill of others behind their backs, which wastes the reward of fasting. It is a spiritual act that nullifies the blessings of the fast, and it is particularly detrimental during Ramadan when one should focus on spiritual discipline.

How can social media contribute to Namimah (slander)?

Social media amplifies the risk of Namimah by enabling the spread of rumors and conflicts quickly, even between large groups or entire nations. This makes it easier to cause division and hurt others through digital platforms.

What is the impact of lying during Ramadan?

Lying during Ramadan causes one to lose the spiritual benefit of fasting. The act of fasting becomes reduced to merely abstaining from food and drink without the accompanying rewards of spiritual purification.

How does lustful gazing affect the reward of fasting?

Lustful gazing, such as watching inappropriate content or indulging in sinful desires, distracts from the spiritual purpose of fasting. It makes one lose the reward of fasting by engaging in actions that go against the teachings of Islam.

What is the consequence of swearing false oaths during Ramadan?

Swearing false oaths during Ramadan results in the loss of fasting rewards. It is a form of dishonesty that aims to deceive others for personal gain, thereby undermining the sincerity of one's fast.

Why is avoiding these five actions crucial during Ramadan?

Avoiding these five actions is crucial because they can nullify the spiritual rewards of fasting, leaving the person with only the physical aspect of fasting. By avoiding these behaviors, one ensures that their fast is spiritually rewarding and brings them closer to Allah.

What advice does the speaker give regarding the use of the eyes during Ramadan?

The speaker advises using the eyes for good, such as reflecting on the signs of Allah's greatness, rather than using them to engage in sinful actions like viewing inappropriate content, which would spoil the reward of fasting.

How can one protect the reward of their fast in today's digital age?

To protect the reward of the fast in the digital age, one should avoid engaging in harmful online behaviors like gossiping, spreading false information, or viewing inappropriate content. The speaker emphasizes being mindful of how social media and digital platforms can influence one's actions and faith.