Kultum Tarawih: Mohonkan Ampunan, Mohonkan Maaf Di Bulan Berkah

Summary

This sermon focuses on the importance of devotion during Ramadan, urging listeners to enhance their acts of worship. The speaker highlights the rewards of regular prayers, charity, and kindness, especially during this blessed month. Through examples from Hadith, the speaker emphasizes that even small acts like giving clothes to the needy or sharing food can bring immense rewards in the afterlife. The final ten days of Ramadan, particularly for performing I'tikaf (spiritual retreat), offer a unique opportunity to earn Allah’s favor. Ultimately, the message is about striving to improve one's worship and deeds for spiritual growth and Allah’s approval.

Takeaways

• 😀 The importance of good deeds and worship during Ramadan is emphasized, especially the value of both obligatory and voluntary acts of worship.
• 😀 A story is shared about two individuals, one of whom died as a martyr and the other a year later. The martyr's deeds were surpassed by the one who lived longer due to the extra prayers performed in the additional year.
• 😀 It is explained that the value of voluntary prayers and good deeds can surpass even martyrdom, with examples such as the extensive rewards from daily prayers, tarawih, and other voluntary prayers.
• 😀 The narration includes the story of the Prophet's companions, where two rak'ahs of voluntary prayer are described as more valuable than the world and all its possessions, emphasizing the immense reward of such acts.
• 😀 The importance of performing extra acts of worship, such as iktikaf (spiritual retreat), during the last ten days of Ramadan is highlighted as a way to seek Allah's mercy and closeness.
• 😀 The value of actions, such as feeding the hungry and clothing the needy, is shown through stories of the Prophet's companions, where such acts will be rewarded in the Hereafter.
• 😀 Emphasis is placed on the reward of attending the mosque and performing prayers, where each step towards the mosque raises one’s status and removes sins.
• 😀 The Prophet's example of giving away a garment to a person in need illustrates the reward of helping others, with the promise of a special garment from Allah in the afterlife.
• 😀 The importance of increasing one’s acts of worship during the month of Ramadan is stressed, with particular focus on the additional rewards granted for acts of charity, prayer, and worship in this blessed month.
• 😀 A call to reflect on how actions are viewed in the Hereafter, urging people to increase their efforts in worship, seek forgiveness, and aspire for the highest rewards in both this life and the next.

Q & A

What is the significance of the hadith about the person who died a year after the martyr?

The hadith highlights that the person who died a year after the martyr entered paradise first due to his extended acts of worship. This person had completed many additional prayers, including the obligatory and non-obligatory ones, such as tahajjud, duha, and other sunnah prayers. This illustrates the value of consistent worship over time, which can surpass the status of martyrdom.

Why does the hadith emphasize the importance of two rak'ahs of prayer before dawn?

The hadith emphasizes that two rak'ahs of prayer before dawn (Tahajjud) are more valuable than the entire world and everything in it. This shows the immense spiritual reward of engaging in prayer, especially in the early hours of the day, which is highly recommended and cherished in Islam.

What is the significance of i'tikaf during the last ten days of Ramadan?

I'tikaf, or spiritual retreat, during the last ten days of Ramadan is highly recommended as it allows a person to focus entirely on worship. The Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) and his companions practiced it, and it is believed that those who engage in i'tikaf purely for Allah's sake will be protected from the fire of hell and their spiritual rewards will be multiplied.

How does the narration describe the rewards for those who pray in the mosque during dark hours?

The narration highlights that those who walk to the mosque in darkness, for prayers like Fajr and Isha, will be rewarded with complete light on the Day of Judgment. This underscores the great reward of regularly attending prayers at the mosque, especially during the night when the surroundings are dark and people are less inclined to go.

What lesson can we learn from the story of the companion who gave his coat to a needy person?

The lesson from this story is about the value of charity and helping others, even when one does not have much. The companion's act of giving his coat to someone in need illustrates how small acts of kindness are rewarded, and the regret he felt later teaches the importance of giving more when we have the means.

What does the hadith about feeding the hungry reveal about the rewards for charity?

The hadith emphasizes that providing food to those who are hungry holds immense reward. It mentions that on the Day of Judgment, those who fed the hungry will not experience hunger themselves. This teaches the importance of being generous with food and caring for the less fortunate.

Why does the script encourage an increase in Quran reading and charity during Ramadan?

The script encourages increased Quran reading and charity during Ramadan because the rewards for good deeds are multiplied during this holy month. Ramadan is a time of spiritual growth, and the actions of fasting, prayer, and giving charity during this time bring immense blessings and rewards from Allah.

What does the script say about the difference in reward between a martyr and a person who prays for a year?

According to the script, a person who prays for a year, performing both obligatory and voluntary prayers, will have a greater reward than a martyr, whose sacrifice is highly esteemed. The comparison emphasizes that consistent worship and devotion, especially during the blessed month of Ramadan, can bring immense spiritual rewards.

What is the importance of regularity in performing good deeds according to the script?

The script stresses that regularity in good deeds, such as performing daily prayers and engaging in acts of charity, has long-term benefits. Small, consistent actions over time can lead to greater rewards than isolated acts, especially when they are done with sincerity and for the sake of Allah.

How does the script encourage us to take advantage of Ramadan?

The script encourages believers to make the most of Ramadan by increasing their acts of worship, such as reading the Quran, performing additional prayers, and giving charity. The rewards for these actions are magnified in Ramadan, and it is a time for spiritual reflection and growth.