Taushiyah Hari ke-1 Ramadhan || Masjid Raya Ittihadul Ummah Pandau Permai || Ust. Khairuddin A. Jaiz

Summary

In this heartfelt sermon, the speaker addresses the congregation during the first night of Ramadan. They offer prayers for the leaders and community, emphasizing the importance of making Ramadan a spiritually enriching experience. The speaker reminds everyone to focus on quality over routine in their fasting and worship, stressing the significance of sincerity in both actions and intentions. The talk touches on the virtues of fasting, maintaining good behavior, offering charity, and engaging in nightly prayers, with the ultimate goal of seeking forgiveness and enhancing one's devotion during this blessed month.

Takeaways

• 😀 The speaker begins by acknowledging and praying for the well-being of the mosque leaders and the local RW leader, expressing gratitude for their leadership.
• 😀 The speaker emphasizes the importance of the month of Ramadan and the significance of communal prayers and worship during this blessed time.
• 😀 Acknowledging some uncertainty earlier in the evening about the start of Ramadan, the speaker announces the confirmed start of Ramadan based on the decision of the Minister of Religion.
• 😀 The speaker encourages the congregation to follow the example of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) during Ramadan, particularly in terms of worship and self-discipline.
• 😀 The message stresses that Ramadan should be about spiritual growth and not merely about fasting from food and drink, comparing it to the practices of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).
• 😀 The speaker quotes Imam Al-Ghazali, urging the congregation to keep their entire body free from sin during the fast—eyes, ears, tongue, and other limbs—along with avoiding sinful actions.
• 😀 The importance of sincerity and focus in worship is highlighted. The speaker compares different people’s experiences in worship, noting that the quality of worship depends on one's focus and intention.
• 😀 Emphasis is placed on performing additional acts of worship during Ramadan such as night prayers (Tarawih and Witir) and recitation of the Quran, with a focus on spiritual rewards.
• 😀 The speaker stresses the importance of fasting not only during the day but also suggests spiritual practices during the night, such as Qiamullail (night prayers) and making a lot of dhikr (remembrance of Allah).
• 😀 The speaker warns against eating or drinking after the Azan of Fajr (dawn), quoting a Hadith that emphasizes the importance of stopping eating immediately once the Azan is heard to avoid invalidating the fast.
• 😀 The importance of charity and good deeds in Ramadan is emphasized, with the speaker encouraging the congregation to increase their acts of charity and kindness, including feeding others, which is greatly rewarded during Ramadan.

Q & A

What is the significance of Ramadan as mentioned in the script?

Ramadan is described as a month of blessings, forgiveness, and the Quran. It is a time for self-discipline, increasing worship, and focusing on spiritual growth. The speaker emphasizes the importance of not just fasting but maintaining moral and ethical conduct throughout the month.

Why is the intention (niat) important during Ramadan?

The speaker highlights the importance of having a clear and sincere intention before beginning Ramadan. A strong resolution to improve and make this Ramadan better than previous ones is emphasized as a key factor in ensuring the spiritual value of the month.

How does the speaker suggest we should maintain our behavior during fasting?

The speaker advises keeping all body parts in check during fasting, such as avoiding sinful actions with the eyes, ears, and mouth. This involves refraining from inappropriate speech, listening to gossip, and maintaining moral conduct to ensure the fast is truly valid in both practice and reward.

What is the concept of 'lailatul qadar' and how does it relate to tarawih prayers?

Lailatul Qadar is mentioned as the 'Night of Decree,' a special night during Ramadan with great spiritual significance. The speaker suggests that by consistently performing tarawih prayers, it is possible to attain the blessings of this night, as it occurs during the nights of Ramadan.

What is the role of charity during Ramadan as mentioned by the speaker?

Charity, or sadaqah, is emphasized as an important part of Ramadan. The speaker refers to a hadith where the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) is asked about the best type of charity, and he responds that charity during Ramadan holds special merit. This includes giving to mosques, helping others in need, and feeding those who are fasting.

How should one manage their time during Ramadan to maximize spiritual benefit?

The speaker advises careful time management to fully utilize the spiritual opportunities during Ramadan. This includes performing prayers, reciting the Quran, doing dhikr, engaging in tahajjud prayers, and preparing for sahur to ensure that every moment is filled with worship and good deeds.

What should be done if someone eats or drinks after the adhan for Fajr?

If someone is eating or drinking after the adhan for Fajr and hears the call to prayer, they should immediately stop and spit out any food or drink in their mouth. This is because the time for fasting has started, and continuing to eat or drink would invalidate the fast.

What is the relationship between Ramadan and personal discipline?

Ramadan is seen as a time to train oneself in self-control and discipline. By avoiding not only food and drink but also sinful actions and distractions, individuals can purify their actions and thoughts, striving to become better, more devout individuals.

Why is the speaker emphasizing the importance of the first 10 days of Ramadan?

The speaker emphasizes the significance of all 30 or 29 days of Ramadan, not just the first 10 days. Each day is an opportunity to increase one’s devotion to worship and good deeds, with the goal being to complete the entire month in a state of spiritual elevation.

What can be learned from the example of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) during Ramadan?

The speaker encourages the congregation to follow the example of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) in terms of his devotion, humility, and commitment to worship during Ramadan. The Prophet's actions during this month are seen as the ultimate model for how to conduct oneself spiritually.