RUKHSAH (Keringanan ) Dalam Shalat, Puasa, Zakat dan Haji || Materi PAI Kelas 7 #agamaislam

Summary

In this video, Kamila Roskia explains the concept of 'Ruksah' in Islam, which refers to dispensations or allowances in Islamic law under specific circumstances. She elaborates on various situations where the law is relaxed, such as during illness, travel, or for those unable to fast. Kamila discusses examples like the flexibility in fasting during Ramadan, performing shortened prayers while traveling, and other exceptions for those who are ill or elderly. The video emphasizes the ease and flexibility of Islamic practices, ensuring that the religion accommodates individual circumstances without causing hardship.

Takeaways

• 😀 Ruksah refers to the concept of easing or simplifying religious obligations in Islam under specific circumstances.
• 😀 The primary purpose of ruksah is to provide flexibility and ease while ensuring that obligations are still met as much as possible.
• 😀 An example of ruksah is allowing a Muslim to skip fasting during Ramadan if they are ill or traveling, with the requirement to make up for the missed fast later.
• 😀 Islam emphasizes that Allah only burdens a person according to their ability, as highlighted in Surah Al-Baqarah (2:286).
• 😀 Ruksah is a part of Islam’s foundational principle of making religious practices easy, not difficult, for its followers.
• 😀 There are two main types of ruksah: one that allows for an alternative to a difficult action, and one that changes a ruling from haram (forbidden) to halal (permissible) in certain situations.
• 😀 During travel, Muslims are allowed to shorten (qasar) their prayers and combine them (jamak), making it easier to perform religious duties on the go.
• 😀 Ruksah also applies to fasting during Ramadan, allowing exemptions for people who are sick, elderly, pregnant, nursing, or traveling.
• 😀 Zakat and Hajj also contain provisions for ruksah, such as the ability to pay zakat in different forms or to delay the performance of Hajj until one is able.
• 😀 The concept of ruksah demonstrates Islam’s adaptability to the needs and conditions of its followers, ensuring that religious practices can be carried out in a manageable way.
• 😀 Ruksah encourages the belief that Allah does not intend to make religion a burden but offers guidance that accommodates human circumstances and limitations.

Q & A

What is the meaning of 'ruksah' in Islam?

Ruksah in Islam refers to religious leniency or concession, which allows changes to original legal rulings due to specific conditions, with the aim of making practices easier for the believer.

What is the primary purpose of ruksah?

The primary purpose of ruksah is to provide ease and flexibility in fulfilling religious obligations under certain circumstances, ensuring that believers are not burdened beyond their capacity.

Can ruksah be applied to all Islamic obligations?

Ruksah applies to specific obligations in Islam, such as fasting, prayer, zakat, and Hajj, under conditions like illness, travel, or other difficulties.

What Qur'anic verse supports the concept of ruksah?

Surah Al-Baqarah (2:286) supports the concept of ruksah, stating that Allah does not burden a soul beyond its capacity, ensuring that ease is provided when necessary.

How does ruksah apply to fasting during Ramadan?

Ruksah allows individuals who are ill or traveling to skip fasting during Ramadan and make up the missed fasts later or offer compensation (fidyah) by feeding the poor.

Are there other exceptions for fasting besides illness and travel?

Yes, women who are menstruating, pregnant, or breastfeeding are also allowed to skip fasting during Ramadan, with the option to make up the fasts later.

How does ruksah affect prayer for travelers?

Travelers are allowed to combine (jamak) and shorten (qasar) their prayers. For example, they can shorten the four rak'ahs of Zuhr, Asr, and Isha to two, but Maghrib and Fajr remain unchanged.

What is the role of ruksah in zakat?

Ruksah in zakat allows flexibility in the payment methods, such as using money or goods, to ease the burden on the payer, while still fulfilling the obligation of helping those in need.

Who is exempt from the obligation of performing Hajj?

Hajj is only obligatory for those who are physically and financially able. Those who cannot afford or are unable due to health reasons may delay or delegate the pilgrimage.

What is the significance of ruksah in the context of Islam?

Ruksah reflects the compassion and flexibility of Islam, showing that religious obligations can be adjusted to fit a person’s circumstances without compromising the essence of worship.