Khutbah Jum'at. 3 Pesan Sayyidina Ali Bin Abi Thalib كرم الله وجهه

Summary

This sermon emphasizes the importance of improving faith and piety by nurturing the four key aspects within us: intellect, the desire to learn and understand religion, a sense of shame before Allah, and increasing pious deeds. It highlights advice from Sayidina Ali Ibn Abi Talib, urging believers to strive for excellence in worship and self-reflection. The sermon stresses the significance of continuous learning, humility, and performing acts of worship with sincerity and devotion, aiming to please Allah alone. Ultimately, it encourages believers to elevate their worship, fostering a deeper connection with Allah.

Takeaways

• 😀 The importance of striving to improve faith and piety to Allah, including caring for the four jewels within us: mind, desire to learn, sense of shame, and pious deeds.
• 😀 The need to continuously improve worship, making it not just an obligation but a necessity and a pleasure.
• 😀 Worship is not just physical but must also include the mind and heart, affecting every aspect of life positively.
• 😀 Proper worship helps protect oneself from bad deeds and brings peace to one's soul, mind, life, and family.
• 😀 If we do not feel the benefits of worship, there may be something lacking, such as intention, attention, or procedure.
• 😀 Those who consider their worship perfect may be arrogant, as there is no perfect worship except the worship of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).
• 😀 The first verse revealed to the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) was about learning and reading, emphasizing the importance of knowledge and study.
• 😀 Worship can be categorized into three levels: abidun (basic worship as an obligation), muqarabun (worship as a necessity and pleasure), and muhibbun (worship with pure love for Allah, without expecting rewards).
• 😀 A person who reaches the muhibbun level worships purely out of love for Allah, without hoping for rewards or fearing punishment.
• 😀 One should avoid arrogance and always evaluate oneself, acknowledging that others may be better or more virtuous, and not judging others' past mistakes.
• 😀 The sermon emphasizes maintaining humility and encourages seeing the good in others, even those who may have sinned, as they could find guidance in the future.

Q & A

What are the four jewels within us that the speaker refers to?

The four jewels within us that the speaker refers to are: 1) Our minds, 2) The desire to think, learn, and understand religion, 3) A sense of shame, especially in front of Allah, and 4) Performing pious deeds as proof of our belief in Allah and provisions for the afterlife.

What is the first piece of advice from Sayidina Ali Ibni Abi Talib?

The first advice from Sayidina Ali is to strive to be the best human being in the sight of Allah. This involves worshiping with devotion, performing good deeds, and making worship a necessity and pleasure rather than just an obligation.

What is meant by 'worship that is a necessity and pleasure'?

Worship that is a necessity and pleasure means going beyond seeing worship as a mere obligation. It should be something that brings joy and is intrinsic to one's life. This worship influences all aspects of life, including thoughts and actions.

How does worship impact a person's life, according to the speaker?

According to the speaker, worship, when done correctly, has a profound impact. It strengthens the individual, prevents bad deeds, brings peace to the soul and family, and makes daily affairs easier. It also nurtures compassion for others and strengthens the Muslim community.

What does the speaker suggest if someone feels their worship is perfect?

The speaker suggests that if someone feels their worship is perfect, they may be arrogant. There is no perfect worship except for that of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), so one should continue to study, learn, and improve their worship.

What was the first verse revealed to the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) about worship?

The first verse revealed to the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) was 'Iqra' (Read). This emphasizes the importance of learning, studying, and exploring religious knowledge before performing other acts of worship like prayer, fasting, and zakat.

What are the different levels of worship described in the script?

The script mentions three levels of worship: 1) Abidun: Those who worship merely as an obligation. 2) Muqarabun: Those who worship as both a necessity and a pleasure. 3) Muhibbun: Those who worship out of deep love for Allah, no longer expecting reward but purely for Allah's sake.

What does 'Muhibbun' worship mean?

Muhibbun worship refers to worship that comes from deep love for Allah. People at this level worship without expecting any reward, neither seeking heaven nor fearing hell, but simply out of pure devotion and affection for Allah.

What is the second advice from Sayidina Ali Ibni Abi Talib?

The second advice is to be the most despicable human being for yourself. This doesn't mean self-deprecation, but rather being humble, constantly evaluating and correcting oneself, and not feeling superior to others.

What does the concept of 'Husnuzan' mean in the script?

Husnuzan means having a good opinion of others. The speaker encourages seeing the goodness in people, not focusing on their flaws or past mistakes. It teaches humility and empathy, especially towards those who may have sinned.