Tidak Puasa Ramadhan Karena Pekerjaannya Berat, Ustadz Abdul Somad

Summary

This transcript discusses various topics related to fasting during Ramadan, focusing on individuals with physically demanding jobs who may need to break their fast due to exhaustion but must make up for it later. It also explores the concept of athletes fasting while participating in physical sports like martial arts, emphasizing that fasting doesn't invalidate their performance. Cultural aspects such as traditional martial arts like Silat are also highlighted, stressing their role in maintaining discipline and community connections. Additionally, historical events like the Battle of Badr and Indonesia's independence are referenced, tying fasting to significant moments in history.

Takeaways

• 😀 People with physically demanding jobs should still eat sahur and start their fast, but can break the fast if they experience extreme difficulty and make it up later.
• 😀 Fasting during Ramadan is flexible for individuals with tough jobs like construction or mining, where physical exhaustion might make it hard to continue fasting throughout the day.
• 😀 Breaking the fast during Ramadan due to exhaustion is allowed for those who need it, and they are required to make up for the missed fast later (qada).
• 😀 The speaker emphasizes that fasting is a spiritual practice, and physical exhaustion does not diminish its significance or ability to strengthen one’s faith.
• 😀 Athletes, including Muhammad Ali, can continue competing while fasting without it affecting the validity of their fast. Fasting does not invalidate participation in sports.
• 😀 Fasting is not a reason to avoid physical activities like martial arts (silat) or sports. In fact, such activities can help maintain physical health and discipline.
• 😀 The speaker underscores that martial arts like silat are cultural practices that promote physical fitness and unity, not violence or harm.
• 😀 The Battle of Badr, which occurred on the 17th of Ramadan, is used as an example to illustrate the strength and resilience required during Ramadan, highlighting its historical and spiritual importance.
• 😀 Indonesia’s independence on August 17, 1945, coincides with the 9th of Ramadan, and the speaker connects this date with the strength of those fasting during the struggle for independence.
• 😀 The speaker encourages unity and solidarity, pointing out that fasting people can overcome any challenges, including physical difficulties or external adversities, like in the historic Battle of Badr and the Indonesian independence movement.

Q & A

Can a person working in a physically demanding job break their fast during Ramadan?

Yes, if a person finds that their physically demanding job makes it difficult to continue fasting, they can break their fast. However, they must intend to fast by eating sahur (pre-dawn meal) and attempt to fast for as long as possible. If they find themselves unable to continue, they are allowed to break their fast and must make up the missed fast later.

What should someone working in a tough job like digging or working in a mine do during Ramadan?

They should eat sahur, make the intention to fast, and try to maintain their fast. If they become too exhausted during the day, they are permitted to break their fast. They are required to make up the missed fast after Ramadan, as the fast that is broken in this context is considered a valid exemption due to their work.

What is the ruling on breaking a fast when feeling unable to continue due to physical exhaustion?

If someone becomes physically exhausted and unable to continue fasting, they are allowed to break their fast. However, this should be done after they have made the intention to fast and had their sahur. They will need to make up the fast later after Ramadan.

Is there any connection between physical activity, like martial arts, and fasting?

There is no issue with engaging in physical activities, such as martial arts or sports, while fasting. As long as the activity is not excessively strenuous to the point of invalidating the fast, it can be done without breaking the fast. The spirit of fasting is to maintain self-discipline and devotion, even during physical exertion.

What are the teachings regarding athletes fasting during competitions?

Athletes, like Muhammad Ali, who perform during Ramadan, can still participate in their sports. Their fasting is not invalidated as long as their activities do not directly endanger their health or break the fast (e.g., consuming food or drink). The focus should remain on the intention to fast, and physical activity can be seen as a form of discipline.

How did the fasting of soldiers during the Battle of Badr serve as an example?

The soldiers during the Battle of Badr, who were fasting on the 17th of Ramadan, did not allow the physical exertion of battle to break their fasts. This serves as an example of endurance and commitment to fasting despite difficult and strenuous conditions.

Is there any religious or historical significance to the day of 17th Ramadan?

Yes, the 17th of Ramadan is significant for being the day of the Battle of Badr, where the Muslim army, despite fasting, overcame the enemy. It is also the day when Egypt successfully repelled Israeli forces during the 1973 war, which was a victory for Egypt, also occurring during Ramadan.

How do sports like pencak silat contribute to community and tradition during Ramadan?

Pencak silat, a traditional martial art, is not only a sport but also a form of community bonding and cultural preservation. It plays a role in maintaining social connections during Ramadan, especially in rural areas where it is celebrated as part of community festivities. It also demonstrates how martial arts can be part of physical discipline without violating the principles of fasting.

What should individuals remember about the balance between physical work and fasting?

Individuals working in physically demanding jobs should remember to eat sahur, make the intention to fast, and try to maintain the fast for as long as they can. If they cannot continue due to physical exhaustion, they are permitted to break their fast but must make up the fast later.

What is the cultural importance of martial arts, such as pencak silat, in the community during Ramadan?

Martial arts, such as pencak silat, are culturally significant during Ramadan as they bring communities together and foster traditional practices. In some places, these arts are even celebrated during Eid as part of the cultural heritage, and they encourage physical fitness and social connection, which align with the spiritual discipline of fasting.