Kultum Ramadhan 1446 H YASPIA / PONPES AL 'IMAROH Oleh Ust. Nasrulloh Al Faruqi, S.Pd.I

Summary

This video explores profound Islamic teachings, focusing on the concept of fitrah and the role of upbringing in shaping one's faith. It addresses why Allah, in His wisdom, created humans with the potential for both belief and disbelief, emphasizing that every child is born with an innate inclination toward worshipping Allah. The script highlights the importance of parents' guidance in nurturing their children’s faith, warning that neglecting spiritual upbringing may lead to misguidance. Ultimately, it calls for awareness and responsibility in preserving and guiding faith within families to ensure the growth of a righteous and steadfast generation.

Takeaways

• 😀 Allah did not create all humans as Muslims because human beings are given free will to choose their faith.
• 😀 Allah is never questioned about His actions, but humans will be questioned about their choices and deeds.
• 😀 Allah's decrees are final, and no one can oppose them. His decisions are swift and precise.
• 😀 Humans are created with a natural disposition (fitrah) to worship Allah alone, as stated in the Quran.
• 😀 Islam is the natural religion (Hanif) that aligns with the fitrah of every human being.
• 😀 Allah created both jinn and humans solely to worship Him, as mentioned in the Quran (Surah Az-Zariyat).
• 😀 Every human is born in a state of fitrah (natural inclination toward Islam), but external influences can lead them away from this natural state.
• 😀 Parents play a significant role in shaping their children's beliefs and can lead them to either Islam or other faiths through their upbringing.
• 😀 The weakness of parental faith can cause children to stray from their natural Islamic faith and embrace other ideologies or practices.
• 😀 Parents are instructed in the Quran (Surah At-Tahrim) to protect their families from the torment of Hell by ensuring their spiritual well-being.

Q & A

Why did Allah create humans with the ability to disbelieve?

Allah created humans with free will to choose whether to believe or disbelieve. This allows for genuine faith and worship, as humans are given the choice to follow His guidance or reject it.

What does the concept of 'fitrah' mean in Islam?

Fitrah refers to the natural disposition or inherent nature with which humans are created. It is the innate inclination to worship Allah, and every human is born with this state.

How does the Qur'an describe Allah's relationship with His actions?

In Surah Al-Anbiya, Allah declares that He is not questioned about what He does, but it is humans who will be questioned about their actions. This emphasizes the authority and wisdom of Allah in His decisions.

Why are humans born in a state of fitrah but may later reject faith?

Although humans are born with an inherent inclination to worship Allah, various influences, such as upbringing, environment, and personal choices, can lead them to stray from their natural state of faith.

What role do parents play in the faith of their children?

Parents have a significant responsibility in guiding their children's faith. The Hadith explains that every child is born in a state of fitrah, and it is the parents who shape their beliefs, either by teaching them Islam or exposing them to other faiths.

What is the importance of adhering to Allah's commandments in relation to family?

Allah commands believers to protect their families from the punishment of Hell, as emphasized in Surah At-Tahrim. This includes guiding them to follow the teachings of Islam and instilling a strong faith in them.

How can parents ensure they are nurturing their children's faith properly?

Parents should prioritize their children's spiritual development alongside their worldly education. This means not only focusing on their academic success but also ensuring they grow up to be devout, knowledgeable, and faithful Muslims.

What is the Hadith that highlights the role of parents in shaping a child's faith?

The Hadith narrated by Imam Bukhari and Imam Muslim mentions that every child is born in a state of fitrah, and it is the parents who influence their child's religion, whether that is Judaism, Christianity, or Zoroastrianism.

Why does the speaker mention the influence of weak parental faith?

The speaker highlights that weak faith in parents can lead to their children straying from Islam or adopting other faiths. Parents must strengthen their own faith and take an active role in guiding their children’s religious upbringing.

What is the ultimate prayer that the speaker offers for all believers?

The speaker prays for Allah's guidance and strength to maintain their faith, to establish a family that remains steadfast in Islam, and to protect their children from straying from the path of worshiping Allah alone.