Yuk Mabar Season 2 - Stage 6 : Menjaga Lisan dan Perbuatan di Bulan Puasa

Summary

In this heartfelt sermon, Kalista Rasya Ardianata from SD Negeri 2 Tipidul shares the true essence of fasting during Ramadan. Beyond abstaining from food and drink, she emphasizes the importance of controlling one's speech and actions. Kalista discusses how fasting extends to the mouth, eyes, hands, and feet, urging the audience to maintain kindness, honesty, and good behavior. She reminds everyone that fasting is not just about physical restraint but about cultivating patience, good character, and spiritual growth, with the goal of becoming better individuals both in the eyes of Allah and in society.

Takeaways

• 😀 Ramadan is not only about fasting from food and drink, but also about practicing good deeds and maintaining good behavior.
• 😀 Fasting includes the body, mind, and spirit, and not just refraining from food and drink.
• 😀 Puasa (fasting) is about controlling one’s tongue, actions, and behavior, not just about hunger and thirst.
• 😀 One should avoid speaking harshly, cursing, or using bad language during fasting as it can nullify the benefits of fasting.
• 😀 Honesty is important—lying while fasting defeats the purpose of the act, such as pretending to fast while secretly drinking.
• 😀 Gossiping (ghibah) is also forbidden and sinful while fasting, as it harms others and diminishes the value of one's fasting.
• 😀 Speaking good words and avoiding bad words increases the reward of fasting and can bring blessings.
• 😀 Fasting also involves controlling other body parts: the eyes, hands, and feet should be kept away from sinful acts.
• 😀 Eyes should be used to read the Quran and appreciate Allah’s creations, avoiding sinful or inappropriate content.
• 😀 Hands should be used for helping others, such as giving charity, not for harming or stealing from others.

Q & A

What is the main message of the speaker's tausiah (sermon)?

The main message of the tausiah is that fasting during Ramadan is not just about abstaining from food and drink, but also about controlling one’s speech and actions to maintain goodness and piety.

What is the significance of fasting according to the speaker?

Fasting is important because it teaches patience, honesty, and control over one’s desires. It is not only about abstaining from food and drink, but also from bad speech and harmful actions.

What is meant by 'puasa lisan' (fasting of the tongue)?

'Puasa lisan' refers to controlling one’s speech. This includes avoiding rude words, lying, gossiping, and using foul language, especially toward others. The goal is to ensure that speech during Ramadan is kind and truthful.

What did the Prophet Muhammad say about fasting and speech?

The Prophet Muhammad (saw) said that there are people who fast but gain nothing from it except hunger and thirst. This happens when they fail to control their speech and behavior.

What are some practical ways to fast the tongue (puasa lisan)?

Some practical ways include not using bad language, not lying, and not engaging in gossip or backbiting. It's important to speak kindly and truthfully.

What other aspects of the body should also fast, according to the speaker?

In addition to the tongue, other parts of the body, such as the eyes, hands, and feet, should also fast by avoiding sinful actions. The eyes should focus on good things like reading the Qur'an, and the hands and feet should be used to perform good deeds.

How should the eyes be used during Ramadan?

The eyes should be used to observe good things, such as reading the Qur'an and appreciating the beauty of Allah's creations, instead of looking at inappropriate or harmful content.

What role do hands play during fasting according to the sermon?

Hands should not be used for harmful actions like hitting or stealing, but should be used to help others, perform acts of charity, and assist parents and others in need.

How should feet be used during fasting in Ramadan?

Feet should be used to walk to places of knowledge, such as the mosque or a school, and not for actions like running away from responsibilities or misusing time.

What is the overall goal of fasting according to the speaker?

The goal of fasting is to become a better person, practicing patience, honesty, and kindness. It helps to cultivate good behavior in the eyes of Allah and others, leading to personal growth and self-discipline.