Kultum Ramadhan Hari Ke-3| Hal-hal yang Merusak Puasa - Ust. Hasim Fatoni, S.Ag., M.Pd.

Summary

In this Ramadan sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of maintaining the purity of one's fast by avoiding actions that can diminish its reward. These include gossip (gibah), slander, lying, inappropriate sexual behavior, and false oaths. The speaker urges listeners, especially young people, to be mindful of their words and actions, stressing the significance of controlling one's behavior during this sacred month. The message underscores the need for self-discipline and avoiding harmful speech to ensure that one's fast is truly accepted by Allah.

Takeaways

• 😀 The importance of always being thankful to Allah for the blessings of faith, Islam, and health.
• 😀 A reminder to always send blessings upon the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) to gain his intercession on the Day of Judgment.
• 😀 The speaker emphasizes the significance of maintaining a good fast and ensuring it is accepted by Allah.
• 😀 Five actions are mentioned that can invalidate or ruin the reward of fasting, even if they don't break the fast directly.
• 😀 The first action to avoid is gossip (ghibah), which can damage the reward of fasting if it involves speaking ill of others.
• 😀 The second action to avoid is slander or causing division among people through false statements or miscommunication.
• 😀 The third action to avoid is lying (kidhb), which is harmful to the fasting person's reward and should be avoided in all forms.
• 😀 The fourth action is indulging in inappropriate desires (anadar bisyahwat), especially through social media, which can distract from the spirit of fasting.
• 😀 The fifth action to avoid is taking false oaths (alyaminul kadibah), which can also damage the sincerity of one's fast.
• 😀 The speaker advises the youth, particularly students, to avoid inappropriate language, including insults or words that may be considered offensive, especially during Ramadan.
• 😀 A reminder that fasting is not just about refraining from food and drink but also from bad words and actions. If a person continues to speak ill, their fast may not be accepted by Allah.

Q & A

What is the first message the speaker conveys to the audience?

The speaker begins by greeting the audience with Islamic salutations, thanking Allah for His blessings, including faith, Islam, and health, and expresses gratitude for still being able to fast during Ramadan.

What is the importance of sending blessings upon Prophet Muhammad, as mentioned in the script?

The speaker emphasizes that sending blessings (salawat) upon Prophet Muhammad is important for all Muslims, as it brings the hope of receiving his intercession on the Day of Judgment.

What is the primary topic discussed in this Ramadan sermon?

The primary topic is the discussion of actions and behaviors that can invalidate or reduce the rewards of fasting during Ramadan, even if they do not completely nullify the fast.

What is the significance of the hadith mentioned in the script regarding five actions that ruin the reward of fasting?

The hadith mentioned outlines five actions to avoid while fasting, which are gossip (ghibah), slander (fitnah), lying (kazib), indulgence in desires (anadar bisyahwat), and swearing falsely (alyaminul kadibah). These behaviors can harm the reward of fasting, even if they do not invalidate the fast itself.

Why is gossip (ghibah) considered harmful to the reward of fasting?

Gossip, particularly when it involves speaking ill of someone in their absence, is harmful as it can damage relationships and is a form of sinful speech, which diminishes the spiritual benefit of fasting.

What does the speaker say about the consequences of slander (fitnah) during Ramadan?

Slander (fitnah), which causes discord and misunderstandings among people, is condemned because it undermines the unity and peace that fasting is meant to promote. It also negatively impacts the reward of fasting.

How does the speaker describe the impact of lying (kazib) on fasting?

Lying is described as one of the most serious transgressions that can spoil the reward of fasting, as it is a violation of truth and integrity, which are key values in Islam.

What is meant by ‘indulgence in desires’ (anadar bisyahwat) and how is it connected to fasting?

Indulgence in desires refers to engaging in behavior that prioritizes physical pleasures or distractions, especially during Ramadan. This can disrupt the spiritual focus required for fasting and diminish its benefits.

Why is swearing falsely (alyaminul kadibah) mentioned as something to avoid during Ramadan?

Swearing falsely is seen as a serious offense that misleads others and undermines trust. The speaker stresses that swearing falsely should be avoided, especially in Ramadan, as it corrupts the spiritual purity that fasting aims to nurture.

What is the speaker's message to young people, especially students in schools?

The speaker advises young people, particularly those in middle and high school, to be cautious of the language they use, especially in social media and peer interactions. Negative language, such as insults and inappropriate terms, should be avoided, particularly in the holy month of Ramadan.