Kisah Tsa'labah, Sahabat termiskin dizaman Nabi, wejangan menggetarkan oleh KH Zainuddin MZ

Summary

This transcript narrates the story of Tsa'labah bin Hathib, a poor yet devout companion of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). Despite his poverty, he was dedicated to prayer and worship. When he asked the Prophet for wealth, promising to be more devout, his fortunes changed. However, as he became wealthy, he grew neglectful of his religious duties, avoiding the mosque and failing to pay zakat. His story illustrates the dangers of materialism and the importance of remaining humble and faithful, regardless of wealth. The tale serves as a reminder to honor promises made to Allah and maintain religious devotion in all circumstances.

Takeaways

• 😀 People turn to Allah for help in times of difficulty, praying for relief in any situation, whether standing, lying down, or in any other position.
• 😀 Once their difficulties are alleviated, some people become arrogant and forget to seek Allah’s help until another hardship strikes.
• 😀 In the time of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him), there was a companion named Tsa'labah who was poor but devoted to worship and never missed congregational prayer.
• 😀 Despite his devotion, Tsa'labah did not engage in additional acts of worship like dhikr (remembrance) or supplication after prayers.
• 😀 When asked by the Prophet why he did not engage in extra worship, Tsa'labah explained that he was too poor and needed to rush home to care for his only piece of clothing shared with his wife.
• 😀 The Prophet encouraged Tsa'labah to be content with what he had and warned him that being ungrateful for small blessings could lead to even greater struggles.
• 😀 Tsa'labah, however, persistently asked the Prophet to pray for him to become wealthy, promising to use his wealth for good and to be more devoted in his worship.
• 😀 The Prophet prayed for Tsa'labah, and he was blessed with wealth in the form of a pregnant goat, which rapidly multiplied as Tsa'labah took care of it.
• 😀 As his wealth grew, Tsa'labah became more focused on his animals and less on his religious duties, missing prayers and becoming less present in the mosque.
• 😀 When the time came to pay zakat (charitable giving), Tsa'labah refused, despite having promised to be generous if he became wealthy, and the Prophet expressed disappointment at his behavior.
• 😀 Tsa'labah's refusal to pay zakat, even after receiving wealth, led to his eventual downfall, and he became known for being miserly and forgetful of his promises, highlighting the dangers of wealth without gratitude.

Q & A

What is the central theme of the transcript?

The central theme is the importance of maintaining faith and humility when facing challenges in life, and how individuals, like the companion Tsa'labah, can be tested by both poverty and wealth.

What lesson can we learn from Tsa'labah's story in the transcript?

The lesson from Tsa'labah's story is about the dangers of forgetting one's promises to God once one's circumstances change. Initially, Tsa'labah was humble and faithful despite his poverty, but after he became wealthy, he became arrogant and neglected his spiritual duties.

How did Tsa'labah react when Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) asked him about his behavior?

Tsa'labah explained that his poverty prevented him from staying at the mosque to pray and engage in dhikr. He felt embarrassed about asking for wealth but ultimately requested that the Prophet pray for his prosperity.

What was the Prophet's advice to Tsa'labah regarding wealth?

The Prophet advised Tsa'labah that it would be better to be content with little and be grateful, rather than desiring much wealth that one may not be able to manage well.

How did Tsa'labah's life change after the Prophet's prayer for him?

After the Prophet prayed for Tsa'labah, he became wealthy, acquiring many goats. However, his new wealth led to neglecting his religious duties, and he became increasingly absent from the mosque and prayer.

What did Tsa'labah do when it was time to pay zakat?

When it was time to pay zakat, Tsa'labah refused to pay, despite being approached multiple times by the Prophet’s emissaries. His refusal highlighted his departure from the humility and faith he once exhibited.

What is the significance of the verse about people who forget their promises after receiving blessings?

The verse, which was revealed after Tsa'labah’s refusal to pay zakat, serves as a reminder of the dangers of forgetting one's promises to God and becoming prideful or greedy once blessed with wealth.

What ultimately happened to Tsa'labah after his refusal to pay zakat?

Tsa'labah faced financial ruin, and despite his attempts to make amends later, he was unable to recover. His story reflects the consequences of neglecting one’s duties and becoming absorbed in material wealth.

How does the story of Tsa'labah reflect the broader human experience?

Tsa'labah’s story reflects how human beings are often tested in different ways—through poverty and wealth—and how both can lead to either spiritual growth or decline depending on one's actions and faith.

What does the analogy of fish and birds in the mosque signify in the transcript?

The analogy illustrates the difference between true believers and hypocrites in the mosque. Believers are compared to fish, which naturally thrive in water (the mosque), while hypocrites are compared to birds, which are uncomfortable and out of place in a cage (the mosque).