JIMAD Spensa | "MuTan Ruwab"

Summary

This video script features a thoughtful and educational discussion on various aspects of fasting during Ramadan. It addresses questions about the correct intention (niat) for fasting, the role of imsak, and whether unintentional actions like swallowing water during wudu or vomiting break the fast. The speaker also explores issues like social behavior during Ramadan, including dating and maintaining moral conduct, as well as the proper way to handle zakat payments within families. The message emphasizes the importance of sincerity, discipline, and character development while observing Ramadan.

Takeaways

• 😀 Puasa Ramadan requires niat (intention) to be made the night before, and it is a matter of the heart rather than a verbal declaration.
• 😀 If you forget to declare niat (intention) for puasa Ramadan but eat sahur, your niat is still valid, as eating sahur signifies the intention to fast.
• 😀 Imam Malik offers a solution where you can declare the niat for the entire month of Ramadan on the first night, covering all days within the month.
• 😀 Imsak, which is commonly used in Indonesia, serves as a reminder to stop eating and drinking 10 minutes before azan subuh (dawn prayer), but the actual start of fasting is with the azan of subuh.
• 😀 If you accidentally swallow water while performing wudu (ablution), your fast remains valid as long as it is not intentional.
• 😀 If you intentionally induce vomiting, it invalidates your fast, but if you vomit accidentally due to illness, your fast remains valid.
• 😀 Accidental ingestion of food or drink, like swallowing food or drink without intending to, does not break your fast.
• 😀 During Ramadan, the reward for fasting is greater than during other months, but missed fasting days can be compensated by making up the days, though the same reward does not apply.
• 😀 Engaging in behaviors that approach zina (forbidden sexual relations), like physical intimacy or inappropriate actions, during fasting, including during Ramadan, is prohibited.
• 😀 Zakat can be paid by someone else on behalf of the person fasting, as long as the intention is made for the person who is obligated to pay the zakat.

Q & A

What is the correct way to intend (niat) for fasting in Ramadan?

In Ramadan, the intention for fasting must be made during the night, before the Fajr prayer. It is a work of the heart, not just the spoken words. If you forget to verbally intend, your fast is not valid. However, if you eat sahur, your heart has already made the intention.

Is it permissible to intend (niat) for fasting in Ramadan during the day?

No, the intention for fasting in Ramadan must be made at night, before Fajr. Unlike voluntary fasting, which can be intended during the day before Zuhr, Ramadan fasting requires a prior intention.

What is the meaning of 'imsak' in fasting, and is it the same as the start of the fast?

Imsak is a precautionary warning, observed around 10 minutes before the Fajr prayer. It is meant to remind people to stop eating or drinking before the call to prayer, to ensure they do not accidentally consume anything during the fasting hours. Imsak is not the official start of fasting, which begins with the Fajr prayer.

If a person accidentally swallows water while performing wudu (ablution) during fasting, does it invalidate their fast?

No, if the water is swallowed unintentionally during wudu, the fast is not invalidated. Fasting is only invalidated by eating or drinking deliberately. However, it's recommended to avoid actions like gargling excessively to prevent such incidents.

Does vomiting intentionally during fasting break the fast?

Yes, vomiting intentionally breaks the fast. However, if a person vomits involuntarily, their fast remains valid. If you feel unwell, it is better to break your fast and make up for it later when you are healthy.

Is it permissible to use the niat (intention) for the whole month of Ramadan in one go?

Yes, it is permissible to make one intention for fasting for the entire month of Ramadan on the first night of the month. This allows you to skip making individual intentions for each day, but the intention must be made before Fajr each day.

Does the fast remain valid if you swallow food unintentionally during the day, such as during sleep?

No, if you swallow food or drink unintentionally, your fast remains valid. It is considered unintentional, and the fast is not broken as long as it was not done deliberately.

Can you replace a missed Ramadan fast with a voluntary fast, and does it carry the same reward?

No, a missed Ramadan fast cannot be replaced by a voluntary fast from another month. The reward and significance of Ramadan fasting are unique, and missing a fast must be made up specifically with another fast after Ramadan.

What are the consequences of engaging in behavior that leads to zina (fornication) during Ramadan?

Engaging in actions that lead to zina, such as excessive physical contact, is prohibited in Islam, both during Ramadan and outside of it. The issue is not about being in a relationship (such as dating) but about avoiding behaviors that can lead to immoral actions. During Ramadan, it is especially important to guard one's conduct.

Is zakat valid if it is paid by parents on behalf of their children?

Yes, zakat is valid if paid by parents on behalf of their children, as long as the intention is for the child's zakat. The important aspect is the intention behind the payment of zakat, regardless of who provides the funds.