Kultum Ramadhan 1446 YASPIA / PONPES AL 'IMAROH Oleh Ust. Ahmad Jaelani, M.Pd

Summary

This video emphasizes the importance of proper etiquette when reading the Quran, particularly during the holy month of Ramadan. It outlines key practices such as sincerity (ikhlas), cleanliness (e.g., using siwak or toothpaste), maintaining purity (wudu), and choosing a clean, quiet place for reading. It also highlights the significance of facing the Qibla, reciting Ta'awwudh (seeking refuge from Shaytan), and beginning each surah with Bismillah. The video encourages reflection and understanding of the Quranic verses, making the act of reading both an act of devotion and contemplation.

Takeaways

• 😀 The importance of thanking Allah for the blessings of faith, Islam, and health.
• 😀 Muslims are encouraged to engage in various religious activities, especially reading the Quran, during the holy month of Ramadan.
• 😀 Reading and reflecting on the Quran is emphasized as a means to gain intercession on the Day of Judgment.
• 😀 One must approach the Quran with the right etiquette to make it a means of blessing and intercession in the afterlife.
• 😀 The first step in reading the Quran is sincerity (ikhlas), ensuring that the act is solely for Allah’s pleasure and not for showing off.
• 😀 Before reading the Quran, the mouth should be cleaned, either with siwak (a natural tooth-cleaning stick) or other means such as toothpaste.
• 😀 It is recommended to be in a state of purity (wudu) before reading the Quran.
• 😀 The reading of the Quran should be done in a clean environment, such as a mosque, prayer hall, or a clean place at home, away from impurities.
• 😀 Facing the Qibla while reading the Quran is preferred for greater reward, although reading it in any direction is permissible.
• 😀 The reader should begin with the recitation of the Ta'awwudh (seeking refuge in Allah) and the Bismillah (in the name of Allah) before starting each chapter of the Quran, except for Surah At-Tawbah (Surah 9).
• 😀 Reflecting and being focused on the Quran (Tadabbur) while reading is essential. The reader should engage spiritually, contemplating the meanings of the verses.

Q & A

What is the main purpose of the speaker's message in this script?

The main purpose of the speaker's message is to remind the audience about the importance of reading and reflecting on the Quran during the holy month of Ramadan, and to emphasize the proper etiquette (adab) when reading the Quran.

Why is it important to read the Quran during Ramadan according to the speaker?

The speaker emphasizes that reading the Quran during Ramadan is crucial because it can bring the reader closer to Allah, and the Quran will act as an intercessor (shafa'ah) for the reader on the Day of Judgment.

What is the first piece of advice the speaker offers when reading the Quran?

The first advice is to read the Quran with sincerity (ikhlas), meaning the act of reading should be done solely for the sake of Allah, without seeking attention or praise from others.

What does the term 'Ikhlas' mean in the context of reading the Quran?

In the context of reading the Quran, 'Ikhlas' means purifying one's intentions and ensuring that the act of reading is done solely for Allah's pleasure, without seeking any worldly recognition or reward.

What is the significance of cleaning the mouth before reading the Quran?

The speaker mentions that the mouth should be cleaned, preferably with siwak (a traditional teeth cleaning tool), to ensure the mouth is free from any food particles or impurities before reading the Quran.

Why is it important to be in a state of physical purity (wudu) when reading the Quran?

Being in a state of wudu (ablution) is important as it is a form of physical purity, which aligns with the respect and reverence required when engaging with the sacred text of the Quran.

Where should one ideally read the Quran?

The speaker advises reading the Quran in a clean and respectful environment, such as a mosque, a prayer room (musalla), or a clean and quiet space in the home, away from impurities (najis).

Why is it recommended to face the Qiblah when reading the Quran?

It is recommended to face the Qiblah when reading the Quran because it enhances the reward and shows respect to the direction of prayer, although it is not strictly obligatory.

What should be done before beginning the recitation of the Quran?

Before beginning the recitation, one should say 'Ta'awudz' (A'udhu billahi min ash-shaytan ir-rajim), seeking refuge from Satan, and then proceed to recite the Quran.

What is the proper way to begin a Surah of the Quran, and why is Surah Al-Bara'ah an exception?

The proper way to begin a Surah is by saying 'Bismillahirrahmanirrahim'. However, Surah Al-Bara'ah (Surah 9) is an exception, as it is not preceded by 'Bismillah' due to its themes of conflict and war, which contrasts with the attributes of mercy and compassion associated with the phrase.