Kultum Ramadhan 1446 YASPIA / PONPES Oleh Ust. Lukman Hakim, S.Pd.I #ramadanmubarak #ramadhan2025

Summary

This lecture emphasizes the flexibility and ease Islam provides to its followers regarding fasting, particularly during travel. The speaker outlines the conditions under which a traveler is allowed to skip fasting, citing Quranic verses and Hadith. Key points include the required travel distance (80 km), the timing of travel (before or after dawn), and the purpose of travel (must not be for sinful activities). The speaker highlights that fasting during difficult journeys is not obligatory and that Allah’s concessions are meant to ease the burden on believers, ensuring their well-being during Ramadan.

Takeaways

• 😀 Islam is a religion of ease and does not burden its followers with difficulty, especially in matters like fasting during Ramadan.
• 😀 The Quran (Surah Al-Baqarah, Ayah 185) allows those who are ill or traveling to break their fast and make up for it later.
• 😀 The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) provided a concession for travelers, allowing them to choose whether to fast or break their fast during travel.
• 😀 If a traveler feels capable of fasting, they may continue, but there is no sin if they choose to break their fast.
• 😀 A traveler can break their fast if their journey exceeds a certain distance, approximately 80 kilometers or more.
• 😀 If a traveler begins their journey before dawn, they are allowed to break their fast. If the journey begins after dawn, fasting must continue for the day.
• 😀 The purpose of the journey must be lawful; travelers undertaking sinful journeys are not granted the concessions for breaking their fast.
• 😀 If fasting during travel is difficult or harmful, a traveler may choose to break their fast, as per the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him).
• 😀 A specific hadith emphasizes that it is not virtuous to force oneself to fast during travel if it causes undue hardship.
• 😀 The allowance to break fast is part of Allah's mercy, and travelers are encouraged to take this concession if fasting becomes too burdensome.

Q & A

What does the speaker emphasize about Islam and its approach to religious practices?

The speaker emphasizes that Islam is a religion of ease and does not impose hardships on its followers. It is designed to accommodate different circumstances, such as the ability to break one's fast if traveling or ill.

Which verse of the Qur'an does the speaker refer to in the discussion about fasting during Ramadan?

The speaker refers to Qur'an Surah Al-Baqarah (2:185), where Allah allows individuals who are ill or traveling to break their fast, with the condition that they make up the missed days later.

What is the key message in the Hadith mentioned by the speaker about fasting during travel?

The key message is that the Prophet Muhammad (Sallallahu alaihi wasallam) explained that fasting while traveling is not obligatory, and Allah has granted a concession for travelers. However, travelers can choose to continue fasting if they wish, without sinning.

What are the first conditions mentioned for a traveler to be allowed to break their fast?

The first condition is that the traveler must be journeying a distance of at least 80 km. This is based on traditional Islamic measurements and is considered the threshold for a journey that qualifies for exemptions from fasting.

How does the timing of a traveler’s journey affect their fasting during Ramadan?

The timing of the journey is crucial. If the traveler starts their journey before dawn (before the time of fasting begins), they are permitted to break their fast. If the journey starts after dawn, they are required to continue fasting.

What does the speaker say about the purpose of the traveler's journey in relation to fasting?

The purpose of the journey is important. The speaker states that if the traveler is traveling for sinful purposes (maksiat), they are not allowed to break their fast. The concession is only granted to those whose journey is for lawful and righteous purposes, such as fulfilling an obligation or engaging in good deeds.

What does the speaker explain about the hardship of traveling and its impact on fasting?

The speaker explains that if the journey is difficult or harmful to the traveler’s health, then it is better not to fast. This is in line with the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad (Sallallahu alaihi wasallam), who stated that fasting during hardship, especially during travel, is not considered a good deed.

What is the Hadith narrated by Jabir bin Abdullah about fasting during travel?

In the Hadith narrated by Jabir bin Abdullah, the Prophet Muhammad (Sallallahu alaihi wasallam) observes a person who is struggling during travel while fasting. He questions why the person is fasting and points out that it is not considered a good deed to fast during travel if it causes difficulty.

What is the significance of the term 'ruksah' in the context of fasting during travel?

'Ruksah' refers to the concession or allowance granted by Allah to make things easier for Muslims. In the context of fasting during travel, it means that Allah allows travelers the option to break their fast, understanding that travel may bring difficulty or hardship.

How does the speaker conclude the discussion on fasting during travel?

The speaker concludes by reinforcing that the allowances for breaking the fast during travel are a means of ease, not a burden. The choice to break the fast or continue it lies with the traveler, and the goal is to avoid hardship while maintaining the integrity of the fast during Ramadan.