Keutamaan Malam Lailatul Qadar - Ust. Asep Rohmatullah, S.Pd.I | Tausiyah Ramadhan

Summary

In this heartfelt sermon, the speaker reflects on the significance of Ramadan, emphasizing the spiritual benefits and blessings it brings. He highlights the importance of fasting, the Quranic revelations, and the special night of Lailatul Qadr, which holds the value of a thousand months. The speaker encourages the audience to increase their devotion through prayer and Quran recitation, stressing that good deeds during Ramadan are rewarded manifold. He urges everyone to seek Allah’s mercy, forgiveness, and blessings, and concludes with a prayer for a fruitful and spiritually enriching Ramadan.

Takeaways

• 😀 Ramadan is the 'leader' of the months, considered the most special month in the Islamic calendar due to its significance in faith and worship.
• 😀 The Quran was revealed during Ramadan, making this month even more blessed and deserving of extra devotion and reflection.
• 😀 Lailatul Qadar, the Night of Decree, occurs in the last 10 nights of Ramadan and is better than a thousand months, emphasizing its extraordinary importance.
• 😀 The story of a righteous man from Bani Israil is shared, who devoted his life to worship and battle for Allah, highlighting the value of persistent worship.
• 😀 Engaging in Tadarus (reading the Quran) during Ramadan is encouraged, as it helps increase one’s connection with the holy text and enhances spiritual growth.
• 😀 The signs of Lailatul Qadar include a calm, serene atmosphere, where the night is peaceful and the sky remains clear of stars, felt only by those who are devout in worship.
• 😀 Acts of worship and good deeds performed during Ramadan, especially in its final 10 days, are multiplied in reward, which is a central teaching of this blessed month.
• 😀 Supplications made during Ramadan are more likely to be answered by Allah, but it is important to trust in His timing and wisdom in granting prayers.
• 😀 The month of Ramadan is a time for Muslims to strengthen their faith and relationship with Allah, striving for increased devotion, worship, and good deeds.
• 😀 The final ten days of Ramadan are crucial for seeking the blessings of Lailatul Qadar, and Muslims should make the most of this time by intensifying their worship.

Q & A

What is the significance of Ramadan in Islam?

Ramadan is considered the most sacred month in Islam. It is a time for Muslims to fast, engage in increased prayers, and seek closeness to Allah. It is also the month in which the Quran was revealed to Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), making it an especially blessed time for worship and spiritual growth.

Why is Ramadan called 'Sayidul Shuhur'?

Ramadan is called 'Sayidul Shuhur' or 'the master of all months' because it holds unparalleled spiritual significance in Islam. It is the month in which the Quran was revealed, and it is filled with immense blessings, making it the holiest month in the Islamic calendar.

What makes Lailatul Qadar so special during Ramadan?

Lailatul Qadar, or the Night of Decree, is a night during the last ten days of Ramadan that is better than a thousand months. It is a night when the Quran was revealed and when Allah’s mercy and blessings are abundant. Muslims believe that prayers made on Lailatul Qadar are especially powerful.

What is the significance of the story of the righteous man from Bani Israel?

The story of the righteous man from Bani Israel illustrates the power of devotion. This man spent his days in worship and fought in battles for the sake of Allah. His story inspired the companions of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) to strive for greater devotion in their own lives, especially during Ramadan.

Why did the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) share the story of the righteous man with his companions?

The Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) shared the story to inspire his companions to increase their devotion to worship and to show them the potential rewards of sincere and consistent acts of worship, especially during Ramadan. It was a lesson to encourage Muslims to strive for excellence in their spiritual practices.

What does the Quran say about Lailatul Qadar?

The Quran describes Lailatul Qadar in Surah Al-Qadar (Chapter 97), verses 1-5. It states that the night is filled with peace and angels descend to the earth, making it a night better than a thousand months. It is a time for forgiveness, mercy, and blessings from Allah.

What are the signs of Lailatul Qadar?

The signs of Lailatul Qadar include a peaceful, clear night, with no harsh weather—neither too hot nor too cold. The night is also calm, and the stars are not visible in the sky due to the honor of the night. The next morning, the sun rises without any harsh rays, symbolizing the blessings of Lailatul Qadar.

How can Muslims increase their chances of experiencing Lailatul Qadar?

Muslims are encouraged to engage in increased worship during the last ten nights of Ramadan, especially the odd nights, as Lailatul Qadar is believed to fall on one of these nights. This includes reading the Quran, offering prayers, making supplications, and seeking Allah’s forgiveness.

What are the rewards of good deeds during Ramadan?

Good deeds performed during Ramadan are multiplied in reward. Acts of worship, charity, and good conduct are especially rewarded in this month, and it is believed that Allah (SWT) accepts the efforts of the believers, forgives their sins, and grants them mercy.

What is the importance of making Dua (supplication) during Ramadan?

Dua during Ramadan, especially on Lailatul Qadar, is considered highly powerful. Muslims are encouraged to make sincere supplications, asking Allah for guidance, forgiveness, and blessings. It is a time when Allah is most merciful and responsive to the prayers of His servants.