Eps.23 Rahmatan lil Alamin - Ramadhan 1442H bareng Ustadz Hanan Attaki

Summary

This video emphasizes the Islamic principle of being a mercy to all creation (Rahmatan lil Alamin). It highlights how Islam encourages kindness, not just towards humans but also towards nature and animals. The speaker references various teachings of Prophet Muhammad (SAW) and Islamic scholars, urging Muslims to protect the environment, avoid harming animals, and refrain from destructive actions like cutting down trees or polluting water. The message concludes with a call to embody these values, especially during Ramadan, to become better Muslims who care for the world around them.

Takeaways

• 🌍 Islam teaches that we should be a mercy to all of creation, including humans, animals, plants, and the environment.
• 📜 The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) emphasized that the best people are those who are most beneficial to others.
• 💧 Conservation is important in Islam, as the Prophet advised against wasting resources, like water, even if it’s abundant.
• 🌳 Islam prohibits unjustly cutting down trees, especially in environments where they are vital for shelter and sustenance.
• 🔥 A hadith warns of severe consequences for those who destroy essential resources, like cutting down important trees in the desert.
• 🦅 The Prophet (peace be upon him) encouraged compassion towards animals, as demonstrated when he instructed his companions to return a bird’s nest they had taken.
• 🌱 The concept of being a mercy to all creation extends to avoiding harm to animals, plants, and the environment.
• 🙏 The story of Umar ibn Khattab highlights how small acts of kindness, like freeing a trapped bird, can earn divine mercy.
• 💡 Islam teaches that all actions should reflect kindness and compassion, even towards nature and animals.
• 🌙 In Ramadan, Muslims are encouraged to not only focus on their worship but also to embody mercy and kindness in all aspects of life.

Q & A

What is the main message conveyed in the video transcript?

The main message is that Islam teaches its followers to be a source of mercy and goodness not only to other humans but also to the environment, animals, and all of creation. This concept is encapsulated in the idea of 'rahmatan lil'alamin,' meaning a mercy to all worlds.

What does the phrase 'rahmatan lil'alamin' mean, and how is it relevant to the message?

'Rahmatan lil'alamin' means 'a mercy to all worlds.' It is relevant because it emphasizes that the goodness and compassion of a Muslim should extend beyond just human interactions and include care for the environment, animals, and the entire creation.

Why does the video mention the importance of not wasting water, even when near a flowing river?

The video mentions this to highlight the Islamic teaching of conserving resources and not polluting the environment, demonstrating that a Muslim's responsibility for the earth extends even to seemingly abundant resources like water.

What is the significance of the hadith about cutting down the sidr tree in the desert?

The hadith about cutting down the sidr tree in the desert signifies the importance of preserving natural resources, especially in harsh environments where such resources are scarce and valuable for both humans and animals.

How does the video explain the broader implications of harming the environment?

The video explains that harming the environment, such as cutting down trees or polluting water, is an injustice not only to the environment itself but also to other people and animals who depend on these resources.

What does the story of Prophet Muhammad advising his companions about a bird's nest illustrate?

The story illustrates the Prophet Muhammad's emphasis on compassion and consideration for all living beings, as he advised his companions to return a bird's nest they had taken, showing concern for the well-being of even small creatures.

Why does the video mention the historical context of warfare in relation to environmental destruction?

The video mentions this to contrast the past use of environmental destruction as a tactic in warfare with the modern misuse of natural resources for personal gain, emphasizing that Islam condemns both practices.

What lesson does the video derive from the story of Umar ibn al-Khattab and the bird?

The lesson is that small acts of kindness, like helping a bird in distress, can be significant in the eyes of Allah, as shown by Umar ibn al-Khattab receiving divine mercy for such a deed.

How does the concept of 'rahmatan lil'alamin' relate to a Muslim's behavior during Ramadan?

During Ramadan, the concept of 'rahmatan lil'alamin' encourages Muslims to not only focus on personal worship but also to extend their kindness and consideration to the environment and all living beings, embodying mercy in all aspects of life.

What overall behavior does the video advocate for Muslims in relation to the environment?

The video advocates for Muslims to be mindful stewards of the earth, avoiding harm to the environment and practicing compassion towards all living creatures, as part of their religious duty to be a mercy to the world.

Outlines

00:00

🌱 The Importance of Mercy and Kindness in Islam

This paragraph discusses the concept of Islam as a religion of mercy and goodness to all creation, emphasizing the teachings of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) that the best people are those who bring the most benefit to others. It highlights the idea that a Muslim's positive impact extends not just to other humans, but also to animals, plants, and the environment. The Prophet's instructions on conserving water, not cutting down trees needlessly, and the severe consequences of harming nature, such as the hadith about the Sidr tree, are used to illustrate these points. The paragraph concludes by relating these teachings to the broader theme of Islam as a mercy to the world.

05:00

🕊️ Compassion and Its Rewards: Lessons from Umar Ibn Khattab

This paragraph shares a story about Umar Ibn Khattab and his interaction with his grandson, Umar bin Abdul Aziz, in a dream. Despite being a revered and pious leader, Umar Ibn Khattab attributes his salvation not to his prominent deeds but to a small act of compassion: freeing a bird caught in thorns. This act of mercy was the reason Allah granted him His mercy and saved him from Hellfire. The story underscores the importance of showing kindness and compassion to all living beings, reinforcing the concept of 'Rahmatan lil'alamin' (mercy to all creation) as a core Islamic value.

Keywords

💡Rahmatan lil'alamin

This phrase translates to 'mercy to all worlds' and refers to the Islamic concept that Muslims should be a source of mercy, kindness, and benefit to all creation. In the video, it emphasizes the importance of a Muslim's actions being beneficial not just to other humans but also to animals, plants, and the environment. The speaker illustrates this concept through teachings of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), such as conserving water and protecting trees.

💡Khairunas anfa'uhum linnas

This phrase means 'the best of people are those who bring the most benefit to others.' It underscores the Islamic principle that the value of a person is measured by the good they do for others. The video uses this principle to highlight the broader responsibility of Muslims to contribute positively to society and the environment.

💡Bidara tree

The bidara tree is mentioned in the video as an example of a tree that should not be cut down, especially in the desert, due to its importance to the ecosystem and the well-being of travelers and animals. The Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) strongly discouraged the destruction of such trees, illustrating the broader Islamic environmental ethic.

💡Environmental stewardship

This concept refers to the responsibility of caring for the environment, which is a central theme in the video. The speaker emphasizes that Muslims are not only responsible for their actions towards other people but also towards nature, including water conservation and tree protection. This stewardship is part of being 'Rahmatan lil'alamin.'

💡Hadith

Hadiths are sayings, actions, and approvals of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). In the video, several hadiths are cited to support the argument that environmental protection and kindness to animals are essential aspects of Islam. For example, the hadith about not cutting down the bidara tree is used to illustrate the importance of preserving nature.

💡Islamic ethics

Islamic ethics in the video refers to the moral principles derived from the Quran and Hadith that guide a Muslim's behavior, particularly regarding the environment. The speaker explains that these ethics include being kind to all creatures, conserving resources, and acting justly towards all of Allah's creations.

💡Umar bin Khattab

Umar bin Khattab was the second caliph of Islam, known for his just rule. The video mentions a story where he saves a bird trapped by its foot, and this small act of kindness is presented as a reason for Allah's mercy towards him. This story is used to highlight the importance of being merciful to all living beings.

💡Musafir

The term 'musafir' refers to a traveler. In the video, the importance of not harming trees like the bidara is emphasized because they provide shade and rest for musafirs in the desert. This highlights the Islamic value of looking out for the welfare of others, including strangers and travelers.

💡Zalim

Zalim means 'oppressor' or 'one who does wrong.' In the video, the act of cutting down trees or harming the environment is described as a form of zulm (injustice), particularly when it deprives others, including animals and travelers, of vital resources. This reinforces the concept that environmental harm is a serious ethical violation in Islam.

💡Irham man fil ard yarhamuk man fis sama

This phrase means 'show mercy to those on earth, and the One in the heavens will show mercy to you.' The video uses this to encapsulate the idea that kindness and mercy towards all of creation are rewarded by Allah. It serves as a call to action for Muslims to be compassionate and caring in all their interactions with the world.

Highlights

Islam is a religion that encourages its followers to be a mercy to all of creation (Rahmatan lil'alamin), promoting goodness, compassion, and benefits to all beings.

The Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) emphasized that the best of people are those who are most beneficial to others, extending this benefit to humans, animals, nature, and all of creation.

Islam teaches conservation of resources, such as the Prophet's guidance on saving and not polluting water, even if it flows abundantly.

The Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) prohibited the cutting down of trees that are needed by people, animals, or the environment, emphasizing the protection of nature.

A specific hadith mentions that whoever cuts down a Sidr tree in the desert will be punished by Allah, highlighting the significance of preserving trees in harsh environments.

The Sidr tree is one of the few that can survive in a desert, providing shade and shelter, making its preservation crucial for the ecosystem.

Cutting down trees in the desert is considered a grave injustice in Islam, as it deprives travelers and animals of much-needed shade and rest.

Historically, during tribal wars, one of the first acts of aggression was to destroy water sources and cut down trees, a practice condemned in Islam.

In Islam, harming the environment or living beings for personal gain is strictly forbidden, whether in times of war or peace.

Muslims are encouraged to be mindful of their impact on the environment, especially during Ramadan, not just in worship but also in their interactions with nature.

The story of the Prophet advising his companions to return a bird's nest after they had taken it highlights the importance of compassion towards animals.

The example of Umar ibn Khattab freeing a bird from a thorny trap underscores the value of mercy and the belief that small acts of kindness can earn Allah's mercy.

Being 'Rahmatan lil'alamin' means showing compassion on earth to receive mercy from the One in the heavens.

Islamic teachings urge Muslims to be just and fair, not only towards fellow humans but also towards animals and the environment.

The teachings of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) and the actions of the early Muslim leaders emphasize that mercy and kindness should extend to all aspects of life, including how one interacts with nature.

Transcripts

Halo Bismillahirohmanirohim

Assalamualaikum warahmatullahi

wabarakatuh Islam adalah agama yang

menjadikan kita sebagai rahmatan

lilalamin rahmat dan disini artinya

kebaikan kasih sayang manfaat makanya

Nabi Shallallahu Alaihi Wasallam

mengatakan khairunas anfa'uhum Linnas

manusia yang paling baik yang paling

banyak manfaatnya untuk orang lain dan

ternyata kebermanfaatan seorang muslim

tidak hanya terbatas kepada sesama

manusia tetapi juga kepada alam kepada

hewan kepada pohon kepada batu kepada

tanah kepada air dan nabi mengajarkan

kita tentang Bagaimana menjadi Rahmah

lil'alamin menjadi kebaikan bagi alam

semesta seperti Ketika Nabi mengajarkan

kita untuk menghemat air dan tidak

mengotorinya Walaupun kita berada di

sungai yang mengalir begitu juga Nabi

melarang kita menebang pohon di mana

pohon itu dibutuhkan bukan oleh

Ayo kita saja tetapi oleh orang lain

oleh hewan ternak dan pastinya

dibutuhkan juga oleh tanah maka Nabi

Shallallahu Alaihi Wasallam bersabda

Siapa yang menebang pohon bidara di

tengah padang pasir maka Allah Subhanahu

Wa Ta'ala akan menuangkan air panas ke

kepalanya diantara air panas neraka

hadis riwayat Abu Dawud Syeikh Albani

mengatakan hadits ini memiliki derajat

yang hasan artinya hadits yang baik dan

bisa dijadikan sebagai landasan bahwa

sesungguhnya menebang pohon di tengah

padang pasir adalah sebuah perbuatan

yang sangat dilarang dalam Islam Kenapa

satu Karena sesungguhnya pohon bidara

adalah di antara sedikit pohon yang bisa

tumbuh di tengah padang pasir yang panas

sehingga kalau pohon ini juga ditebang

maka padang pasir itu tidak punya tempat

bernaung yang kedua dengan menebang

pohon bidara ini berarti seseorang itu

zalim kepada para musafir yang biasanya

mencari tempat bernaung setelah mereka

lelah melakukan

perjalanan dan yang ketiga dengan

menebang pohon bidara berarti orang

tersebut telah zalim kepada hewan ternak

Nabi Shallallahu Alaihi Wasallam mungkin

hanya membatasi dua boborot yang muncul

ketika seseorang menebang pohon yaitu

mengganggu hewan ternak dan juga

menghilangkan kemudahan bagi para

musafir tetapi sebetulnya alasan-alasan

yang lain tetap bisa diterima Kenapa

menebang pohon ini banyak mudhorotnya

sehingga Allah subhanahuwata'ala marah

kepada orang yang menebang pohon secara

zalim karena dulu ada banyak cerita

ketika terjadi perang antarsuku di

antara orang hejaz atau kabilah Arab

maka cara mereka untuk memutuskan

kebaikan terhadap suatu kaum suatu suku

adalah yang pertama adalah mereka akan

menimbun sumber air atau sumur atau

saluran air dan yang kedua mereka akan

menebang pohon-pohon yang ada di Oasis

ini adalah kemungkaran ini adalah

sesuatu ke

San dan kecuali Man makanya muncul

hadits seperti ini hari ini mungkin kita

menebang pohon ataupun menyumbat saluran

air bukan karena peperangan tetapi

karena mencari keuntungan keuntungan

dunia maka itu semuanya Sama saja Islam

tidak memperkenankan kita jangankan

untuk alasan peperangan untuk mencari

keuntungan pribadi pun Islam tidak

memperkenankan kita mengambil hak orang

lain mengganggu kenyamanan orang lain

merusak alam atau mengganggu hewan-hewan

ternak maka dari itu Yuk kita jadikan

diri kita sebagai Muslim di bulan

Ramadhan ini sebagai muslim yang bukan

hanya baik dalam ibadah mahabbahnya baik

dalam puasanya baik dalam tarawihnya

tetapi juga dia baik terhadap alam

semesta rahmatan lil'alamin itulah

alasan kenapa Allah menciptakan kita

wasta amarohum viha karena Allah

menyuruh kalian untuk

Alquran bumi tersebut Bahkan dalam

sebuah kisah juga disebutkan Ketika Nabi

dalam suatu perjalanan nabi melihat ada

sekelompok sahabat yang mengambil sarang

burung karena mereka berhenti di sebuah

Oasis kemudian sekelompok sahabat ini

melihat ada burung yang hinggap di dahan

pohon lalu mereka mengambil sarang

burung dan Nabi Shallallahu Alaihi

Wasallam kemudian menasehati mereka agar

mengembalikan sarang burung itu ke atas

pohon dan Nabi Shallallahu Alaihi

Wasallam menasehati mereka agar

mengembalikan sarang burung itu ke dahan

pohon dan nabi melarang kaum muslimin

untuk mengganggu hewan saya juga

teringat dengan kisah Umar Ibnul

khoththob yang diriwayatkan oleh Umar

bin Abdul Aziz jadi Umar bin Abdul Aziz

ini adalah cucunya Umar Bin Khattab

suatu ketika Umar bin Abdul Aziz bertemu

Umar bin khoththob didalam mimpi lalu

Umar bin Abdul Aziz bertanya kepada Umar

atapnya Amir al-mukminin Bagaimana

keadaan Anda setelah wafat Umar Bin

Khattab mengatakan kalau bukan rahmat

Allah maka saya sudah celaka kemudian

Umar bin Abdul Aziz bertanya bukankah

Engkau seorang ahli ibadah bukankah

Engkau seorang pemimpin yang adil

bukankah Engkau sahabat nabi yang

terdekat bukankah Engkau seorang yang

pembela agama berjihad bukankah Engkau

seorang ahli ibadah bukankah Engkau

seorang pemimpin yang adil kalau bukan

dengan amalan-amalan itu maka dengan

amalan Apakah Allah Subhanahu Wa Ta'ala

memberikan kasih sayang atau rahmatnya

kepadamu Umar Bin Khattab mengatakan

suatu ketika aku melihat seekor burung

yang tersangkut kakinya karena syaukah

karena Duri kalau aku melepaskan ikatan

kaki tersebut sehingga burung itu bisa

terbang kembali seperti biasanya maka

sesungguhnya Allah Subhanahu Wa Ta'ala

berkenan dengan apa yang aku lakukan

sehingga Allah memberikan aku rahmatnya

dan

aku dari api neraka ini salah satu

diantara pentingnya menjadi rahmatan

lil'alamin Irham manville art yarhamuk

a.man fish sama berkasih sayanglah

dibumi maka engkau disayangi yang

dilangit Barakallah fiikum