[LIVE] Kajian Tarawih | Prof. Mardi Santoso, Ph.D | Sabtu, 22 Maret 2025 | RDK 46 ITS

Summary

The script details a Ramadan event at ITS, featuring financial reports for RDK 46, its expenditures, and sources of funding. The event included lectures and community donations. Prof. Mardi Santoso, a guest speaker, discusses optimizing technology to strengthen the role of mosques. The lecture emphasizes the last 10 days of Ramadan, following the practices of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) for increased devotion, such as prayer, prayer congregation, and seeking Laylatul Qadr. The event concludes with prayers and an invitation for continued donations, aiming for blessings and acceptance of Ramadan deeds.

Takeaways

• 😀 The event begins with a formal greeting and introduction, highlighting the importance of the gathering and the presence of esteemed individuals like the rector, the mosque chairman, and the guest speaker.
• 😀 The host presents the financial report for the RDK 46 ITS, outlining the total expenses and income, including details on sponsorships, donations, and various non-cash contributions like food, drinks, and supplies.
• 😀 A total of Rp368,302,902 was spent, including costs for Iftar, Sahur, lectures, and the Ramadan Festival, with significant contributions from various sponsors and donors.
• 😀 Non-cash donations were significant, with contributions of dates, rice, water, and boxed meals, as well as sponsorships for essential supplies like mineral water and tents.
• 😀 The total financial balance for the event was reported to be Rp63,286,000, with projected future needs, including funds for Iftar, Sahur, and other activities related to Ramadan.
• 😀 The host invites attendees to donate via QIS, with a QR code provided for easy access to donations, emphasizing the importance of supporting the Ramadan activities.
• 😀 Acknowledgements were made to all donors, with a prayer for their contributions to be beneficial, and blessings for their charity.
• 😀 The event transitions into a lecture on the theme 'Optimizing Technology to Strengthen the Role of Mosques as Centers of Worship and Humanity,' delivered by Professor Mardi Santoso, PhD, a prominent professor at ITS.
• 😀 The lecture encourages the congregation to deactivate their phones to maintain focus during the prayer session and mentions that donation boxes are available throughout the mosque.
• 😀 The lecture highlights key teachings of the Prophet Muhammad (SAW) regarding the last ten days of Ramadan, including the importance of engaging in worship, praying together, and seeking the blessings of Lailatul Qadar.
• 😀 The session concludes with a call for everyone to seek forgiveness and strive to enhance their deeds, with the final prayer invoking Allah's mercy and blessings for the Ramadan observance.
• 😀 After the lecture, the congregation proceeds with the Tarawih prayer, and the host concludes with a prayer for success in future Ramadan events.

Q & A

What was the main topic of the event described in the script?

The main topic of the event was the financial report of RDK 46 ITS and a lecture on optimizing technology to strengthen the role of mosques as centers of worship and humanity.

Who gave the lecture during the event?

The lecture was given by Professor Mardi Santoso, PhD, who is a professor in the Department of Chemistry at ITS.

What are the key financial details reported for RDK 46 ITS?

The total expenditure for RDK 46 ITS was Rp 368,302,902, with major expenses in buka and sahur (Rp 255,708,002), kajian and kuliah umum (Rp 70,357,700), and the Ramadan Festival (Rp 42,237,200). The total revenue was Rp 340,896,767.

What were some of the non-cash donations mentioned in the report?

Non-cash donations included 13 boxes of dates, 3 packs of rice (15 kg each), 232 pieces of takjil, 85 boxes of mineral water, and 1,357 boxes of rice.

What is the significance of the last 10 days of Ramadan in the context of the script?

The last 10 days of Ramadan are significant because they are a time for increased worship and spiritual efforts, as exemplified by Prophet Muhammad (s.a.w.) who focused on prayer, devotion, and family during these days.

What practices did Prophet Muhammad (s.a.w.) engage in during the last 10 days of Ramadan?

Prophet Muhammad (s.a.w.) would engage in three practices: intensifying worship, including night prayers (Qiyam al-Lail), reviving the nights of Ramadan, and waking up his family to participate in these efforts.

What is the importance of the phrase 'Lailatul Qadar' in the script?

Lailatul Qadar is the Night of Power, which occurs in the last ten nights of Ramadan. It is considered the most significant night of the year, where prayers and worship are especially blessed and sins are forgiven.

What does the speaker suggest for the congregation to do during the last 10 days of Ramadan?

The speaker encourages the congregation to engage in I'tikaf (spiritual retreat), attend congregational prayers like Isha and Tarawih, and perform acts of worship like Quran recitation, Zikir, and charity.

Why did the speaker emphasize the importance of the 'best day' and 'best deed' in the context of Ramadan?

The speaker emphasized these concepts to reflect the desire to end Ramadan on a high note, with the hope that the last moments of the month bring the best deeds and the most significant spiritual rewards, as exemplified by Prophet Muhammad's supplications.

How did the speaker close the event and address the audience?

The speaker concluded the event by thanking the attendees and donors, apologizing for any mistakes, and praying that the attendees' worship and charity would be accepted by Allah, before officially concluding with the announcement of the Tarawih prayer and closing remarks.