SENANDUNG QOLBU #1 RAMADHAN 1446 H / 2025 M || SMPN 2 MEJAYAN

Summary

The speaker delivers a motivational message to prepare for Ramadan, emphasizing three key aspects: setting intentions, purifying the heart, and improving behavior. The speaker reminds the audience to align their hearts with their intentions, to avoid negative thoughts, and to maintain appropriate conduct during fasting to truly benefit from the blessings of Ramadan. They stress that those who embrace Ramadan with joy will be protected from the fire of Hell. Ultimately, the goal is to achieve the degree of taqwa (God-consciousness) through sincere devotion and self-reflection.

Takeaways

• 😀 Ramadan is a time of blessing and joy, and we are fortunate to witness its arrival this year.
• 😀 The first step in preparing for Ramadan is to set a sincere intention (niat), as all actions depend on one's intention.
• 😀 Welcoming Ramadan with joy brings great reward, including the promise that Allah will protect us from the fire of Hell.
• 😀 After setting our intention, we must also purify our hearts, ensuring they are aligned with our actions.
• 😀 Our hearts should be free from harmful thoughts and sinful inclinations during Ramadan to maintain the integrity of our fasting.
• 😀 Aligning our intentions and actions is key; we must strive to purify our hearts and minds to make the most of Ramadan.
• 😀 While fasting, it's important to also control our behavior and ensure that our actions align with the principles of Ramadan.
• 😀 Merely refraining from food and drink is not enough; we must avoid sinful behaviors to receive the full spiritual rewards of fasting.
• 😀 The goal of fasting is to achieve righteousness (taqwa), and we should focus on aligning our actions with this objective.
• 😀 By preparing our intentions, hearts, and behaviors, we can hope to receive the blessings, forgiveness, and mercy promised by Allah during Ramadan.

Q & A

What is the significance of Ramadan mentioned in the script?

Ramadan is described as a blessed month filled with opportunities for spiritual growth, and it is a time for purification of heart and soul. The speaker emphasizes the importance of preparing for Ramadan with sincere intention and joy.

What role does intention play in the preparation for Ramadan?

The speaker highlights the importance of setting a sincere intention (niyyah) before starting any act, including fasting. The principle mentioned is that actions are judged by their intentions, as expressed in the saying 'Innamalalu biniat' (Actions are judged by intentions).

How should one approach the beginning of Ramadan according to the speaker?

The speaker encourages embracing Ramadan with joy and happiness. It is believed that if one greets Ramadan with joy, Allah will make the fire of hell forbidden to touch them. This joyful mindset helps in spiritually preparing for the month.

What is the connection between joy and protection from hellfire during Ramadan?

The script suggests that those who welcome Ramadan with happiness and gratitude receive Allah's special protection, including the prohibition of hellfire from reaching them, as a reward for their positive approach to the sacred month.

Why is it important to purify the heart during Ramadan?

Purifying the heart is emphasized because the speaker believes that the heart must align with one's actions. A heart that is free from negative thoughts or sinful intentions ensures that the fasting is genuine and spiritually beneficial.

What does the speaker mean by 'keeping the heart fast'?

Keeping the heart fast refers to guarding one's thoughts, emotions, and intentions, just as one abstains from food and drink. The speaker stresses that one should avoid sinful or negative thoughts during fasting to maintain the purity of the heart.

What is the importance of behavior during fasting?

The speaker stresses that fasting is not just about abstaining from food and drink, but also about controlling one's behavior. Poor behavior or actions that contradict the spirit of fasting can negate the rewards of fasting, leaving one with only hunger and thirst.

How can we ensure that our fasting leads to spiritual growth?

To ensure that fasting leads to spiritual growth, the speaker suggests focusing on purifying three key aspects: intention (niyyah), heart, and behavior. By aligning these elements, one can fully benefit from the blessings of fasting.

What is the reward for those who observe Ramadan properly?

The ultimate reward for those who observe Ramadan properly is the elevation of their status to a level of 'taqwa' (piety and God-consciousness). This is the spiritual goal of fasting, which leads to greater closeness to Allah.

What does the speaker hope for in this year's Ramadan?

The speaker prays that this Ramadan brings blessings (barakah) and forgiveness (magfirah) from Allah, and that everyone observing the fast will be rewarded with spiritual purification and growth.