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Hadith 4 The Week.

Harapan.

Daripada Abu Hurairah ra, Rasulullah S.A.W bersabda, "Barangsiapa memutuskan harapan orang yang berharap kepadanya, Allah S.W.T akan memutuskan harapannya pada Hari Kiamat, maka hidupnya tidak diberkati."

Berilah harapan untuk mereka yang memerlukan. =)

Asalamualaikum to all!



And here's a little bit of online learning, FAQ on Ramadhan and Aidilfitri, compiled by the research and development section, MUIS.


A: Ramadhan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar. In this month, Muslims all over the world fast from dawn to sunset.


A: Muslims follow the Islamic lunar calendar, which is about eleven days shorter than the Gregorian calendar. In Singapore, the date is determined by calculation of the movement of the moon.


A: Physically, fasting means not eating any food, drinking any water or other beverages or engaging in marital sexual relations during the fasting period. Spiritually, fasting means developing patience, self-restraint and strengthening one’s faith in God. Muslims do their best to discipline themselves to follow God’s commands, for example by controlling anger or avoiding gossip.
Fasting tests a Muslim’s commitment to God in the face of temptation and difficulty. Muslims remember:
• They are dependent on God and should be grateful for His blessings
• Their kinship and responsibility towards millions of human beings in the world who are starving because they do not have enough food to eat due to injustice or poverty
• To be more charitable and kind

When fasting, Muslims discover a calm, inner peace that makes them feel closer to God.


A: Fasting become obligatory through a command in the Holy Book which was revealed from God to Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) through out 23 years of his life in Makkah and Madinah beginning from 610 CE. As explained in the second chapter of the Qur’an:
“O you who believe! Observing As-Saum (the fasting) is prescribed for you as it was prescribed for those before you, that you may become Al-Muttaqun (the pious).” [Chapter 2 : verse 183].


A: The main benefits of Ramadhan are increased humbleness and compassion for those in need of the basic necessities of life, a sense of self-purification and reflection, and a renewed spiritual focus. Muslims also appreciate the feeling of togetherness by family and friends throughout the month. Perhaps the greatest practical benefit is the yearly lesson in self-restraint and discipline that is carried forward to other aspects of a Muslim’s life.


A: Fasting is compulsory for all Muslims who are mentally and physically fit, have reached the age of puberty, in a settled situation (not traveling), and are sure that fasting is unlikely to cause real physical or mental injury. However, those who are sick, elderly, traveling on a journey and women who are pregnant or nursing, are permitted to break their fast. They can make up for it later in the year before the next fasting month, or perform acts of charity as compensation depending on the above mentioned categories according to Islamic Law.


A: Muslim children who have not reach the age of puberty can fast with the permission and supervision of their parents. The parents will help them get used to the practice of fasting gradually so that when the children reach the age of puberty, they are mentally and physically prepared to fast in Ramadhan. If a child cannot or does not like continuing the fast, he / she will be allowed to break the fast before sunset.


A: During Ramadhan, Muslims will rise early in the morning (before dawn) to have a meal called sahoor. After the meal, Muslims will perform the dawn prayer and may read the Qur’an before they either return to sleep or preparing for the day ahead. During the day, Muslims do not take their lunch as usual. But their normal work activities continue during Ramadhan as fasting is not taken as an excuse for sluggishness and idleness. When sunset arrives, Muslims break their fast by partaking in the Iftar meal. In keeping with the tradition of Prophet Muhammad, Muslims break the fast with dates and other fruits and appetizers.
During this month, Muslims are also encouraged to perform the special Terawih prayer either individually or congregationally in the mosques.
Since Ramadhan is a month of heightened devotion, Muslims are encouraged to perform as many good deeds, acts of charity and prayers as possible as Allah had promised greater rewards for them during this special month.


A: The most important event is the celebration of Laylatul Qadr.
Laylatul Qadr, i.e “the Night of Power”, marks the anniversary of the night on which the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) received the Qur’an from God, through the angel Gabriel. An entire chapter in the Qur’an deals with this night:
“Verily! We have sent it (this Qur’an) down in the night of Al-Qadr (Decree). And what will make you know what the night of Al-Qadr (Decree) is? …..”.
[Chapter 97].


A: Aidil Fitri or Hari Raya Puasa falls on the first day of Syawal, the month following Ramadhan. It is the culmination of a month of discipline, self-sacrifice and self-control to purify the heart and soul: a month of total abstinence not only from food and drink but also from all habitual desires and indulgence, like smoking.
Aidil Fitri therefore signifies success and achievement and it is celebrated with dignity.


A: The occasion is a time for thanksgiving and more charity. It is also a time for the cultivation of unity and fraternity among the members of the community and society. This happy occasion is therefore celebrated with a special congregation prayer in the morning at the mosques. In the context of Southeast Asia, this occasion is also followed by visiting relatives and friends and time for seeking forgiveness from one another especially from the elderly.


Selamat berpuasa and wasalam.
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