FIQIH SEPUTAR PUASA RAMADAN

Summary

This video script reflects on the significance of Ramadan and the importance of fasting. It emphasizes that fasting is an obligatory act for the believers, as prescribed in the Quran, with the goal of achieving greater taqwa (piety). The speaker reminds viewers to evaluate the quality of their fasts and to prepare spiritually for the last ten days of Ramadan. The script also addresses various exemptions from fasting, such as illness or pregnancy, and explains the concept of fidyah (compensation for missed fasts). The importance of niyyah (intention) for fasting and the necessary conditions for its validity are discussed in depth, along with the guidelines for paying fidyah for those unable to fast.

Takeaways

• 😀 Fasting during Ramadan is obligatory for those who are faithful and capable, as it is a commandment from Allah for believers to attain taqwa (piety).
• 😀 The 10 last days of Ramadan are especially significant, where the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) intensified his worship and encouraged his family to do the same.
• 😀 To be eligible for fasting, a person must be a Muslim, of sound mind, and of the age of maturity (baligh), with specific conditions on gender and mental state.
• 😀 Individuals who are ill, traveling, elderly, or pregnant may be exempt from fasting and are allowed to either make up missed fasts or pay fidyah (compensation).
• 😀 Fasting requires sincere intention (niyyah) and must be initiated before dawn each day, or else the fast will not be valid.
• 😀 Fidyah is a form of compensation paid by those who cannot fast, either due to prolonged illness or incapacity, where they can feed the poor instead of fasting.
• 😀 Individuals who deliberately break their fast without a valid excuse must both make up the missed fasts and pay fidyah for each day they did not fast.
• 😀 Fidyah can be in the form of food (e.g., 1 mud of wheat per person) or money, with the current value of fidyah being set at approximately IDR 60,000 per day per person in some areas.
• 😀 Fasting benefits include spiritual growth and increased piety, and it's a practice that connects the individual directly with Allah, making it a private form of worship.
• 😀 The message of Ramadan is about improving the quality of one’s worship and ensuring that the fasts are not just physical abstention from food, but also from sinful acts.

Q & A

What is the primary purpose of fasting during Ramadan according to the speaker?

The primary purpose of fasting during Ramadan is to increase one's taqwa (piety) and to demonstrate obedience to Allah, as fasting is an act of worship that can only be truly known by Allah.

What are the essential conditions that make fasting obligatory for a Muslim?

Fasting is obligatory for a Muslim who is of sound mind, has reached the age of maturity (baligh), and is capable of fasting. It is also required to be a practicing Muslim and free from conditions such as illness or travel that would prevent fasting.

What are the conditions under which a person is exempted from fasting during Ramadan?

A person may be exempted from fasting if they are sick, elderly, pregnant, or breastfeeding. Travel is another condition that may exempt someone from fasting, but they must make up for the missed fasts later.

How does the speaker describe the significance of the last 10 days of Ramadan?

The speaker emphasizes that the last 10 days of Ramadan are crucial for intensifying worship. Prophet Muhammad (s.a.w) would strive harder in these days by engaging in night prayers and encouraging his family to do the same.

What is the role of niyyah (intention) in fasting according to the speaker?

The speaker explains that niyyah (intention) is critical for the validity of fasting. The intention must be made before dawn each day of fasting, and it is especially important during Ramadan to renew the intention every night.

What does the speaker explain about fidyah and who is required to pay it?

Fidyah is a compensation for those who are unable to fast due to long-term illness or conditions that prevent them from fasting, such as pregnancy or breastfeeding. Fidyah involves feeding a poor person for each day of missed fasting.

What happens if someone deliberately breaks their fast without valid reasons?

If someone deliberately breaks their fast without a valid reason, they must both make up for the missed fasts and pay fidyah for each day they did not fast.

What is the recommended amount to be paid for fidyah in Indonesia as of 2023?

According to the Baznas decision in 2023, the recommended fidyah amount in Indonesia is Rp60,000 per day per person, which is meant to provide for the basic needs of a poor person for one day.

Why is it important to prepare spiritually and physically as Ramadan comes to a close?

As the last 10 days approach, the speaker encourages believers to evaluate their fasting and increase their efforts in worship. Preparing spiritually and physically allows Muslims to make the most of this important period for gaining blessings and rewards.

How does the speaker advise handling fasting for children and young individuals?

The speaker suggests that children should be trained gradually to observe fasting, as it is not obligatory until they reach the age of maturity (baligh). Regular practice can help them adapt, so they will be prepared when they become obligated to fast.