Berkompetisi Dalam Kebaikan | Kultum Ramadhan Oleh Hj. Yenni Agustina, S.Ag.

Summary

In this short sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of competing in goodness, citing three key reasons: the urgency of performing good deeds, the need for mutual motivation, and the dedication required to do so. Drawing from the Quran, the speaker highlights the rewards for those who perform righteous actions, including a good life and a greater reward in the afterlife. The sermon encourages individuals to engage in good deeds, especially during Ramadan, as these actions are multiplied in value. Ultimately, the message calls for believers to strive for goodness and righteousness in their lives.

Takeaways

• 😀 Good deeds should not be delayed as life is short. Seize the opportunity to do good whenever possible.
• 😀 We are encouraged to motivate and help each other in performing righteous actions.
• 😀 Sincerity and seriousness are key in carrying out good deeds.
• 😀 The Quran (Surah An-Nahl 97) encourages us to compete in doing good deeds (fastabiqul khairat).
• 😀 The two main rewards for competing in good deeds are a good life (hayatan tayyibah) and a reward greater than what we’ve earned (ajrohum bih asani ma y'malun).
• 😀 To compete in good deeds, the deed must be righteous (amal saleh) and the person must be a believer (iman).
• 😀 A good life is not defined by wealth or status, but by blessings and contentment that come from living a righteous life.
• 😀 Good deeds are multiplied by Allah, as illustrated in the example of charity in Surah Al-Baqarah 261, where acts of charity grow exponentially.
• 😀 Acts of charity and good deeds performed in Ramadan are especially rewarded by Allah.
• 😀 We should take advantage of every opportunity to increase our good deeds, especially during the blessed month of Ramadan, to earn multiplied rewards from Allah.

Q & A

What is the main topic of the sermon in the script?

The main topic of the sermon is about competing in doing good deeds, or 'berkompetisi dalam kebaikan'. It emphasizes the importance of engaging in righteous actions and striving to excel in doing good.

Why is it important to compete in doing good deeds?

It is important because life is short and we should not delay good deeds. Additionally, we are encouraged to motivate one another, help each other, and act with sincerity and commitment in our efforts to do good.

What does the Quran say about good deeds and their rewards?

In Surah An-Nahl, verse 97, the Quran states that anyone who performs good deeds, whether male or female, and is a believer, will be granted a good life and a reward that is better than their actions.

What are the two main rewards mentioned in Surah An-Nahl, verse 97?

The two main rewards mentioned are a good life (hayatan tayyibah) and a reward better than what was earned from the good deeds (ajrohum biahsani ma ya'malun).

What are the conditions required to compete in doing good deeds as per the Quran?

The conditions are: 1) The individual must perform good deeds (amal saleh), and 2) The individual must be a believer, whether male or female, who believes in the reward for their actions from Allah.

What is meant by a 'good life' according to the sermon?

A good life is not defined by wealth or high status but by living a blessed and content life with satisfaction (qanaah), and having a life filled with Allah’s grace.

How does the sermon relate the concept of good deeds to competition?

The sermon encourages believers to compete with one another in doing good deeds, similar to how people compete in races, with the goal of achieving the best reward from Allah.

What is the significance of fasting and charity in the context of good deeds?

Fasting and charity are emphasized as good deeds that bring multiplied rewards. For example, fasting in Ramadan and giving charity are both actions that result in rewards far greater than the deeds themselves.

How does the sermon explain the reward for charity, based on Surah Al-Baqarah, verse 261?

The sermon references Surah Al-Baqarah, verse 261, which compares charity to a seed that grows into seven stalks, each with a hundred grains. This metaphor signifies how Allah multiplies the rewards of charity many times over.

What practical advice does the sermon give for the month of Ramadan?

The sermon advises the audience to maximize their good deeds during Ramadan, as it is a time when rewards are multiplied. It encourages believers to compete in doing good and to gather as many rewards as possible during this blessed month.