UNS — Vice-Rector for Academic and Student Affairs Universitas Sebelas Maret (UNS) Surakarta, Prof. Dr. Ir. Ahmad Yunus, M.S., delivered a speech in Kajian Hikmah Ramadan 1443 H in Nurul Huda Mosque UNS. In the event held by Nurul Huda Mosque UNS’ management, Prof. Yunus delivered a speech on how fasting builds one’s taqwa. The event is held every day nearing break fasting time and broadcasted through the mosque’s YouTube account.
Quoting the Qur’an Surah Al-Baqarah verse 183, Prof. Yunus stated that Ramadan is a holy month to build one’s taqwa. In the event held on Monday (4/4/2022), Prof. Yunus also recited the same surah in verse 184 on the criteria for exception and what people need to do when they cannot fast during Ramadan. The explanation was followed by verse 185 on more detailed criteria and exemption from fasting and how people substitute their fasting.
Prof. Yunus also explained the characteristics of taqwa: people who are always ready to perform Allah’s teaching and avoid all prohibited actions. The characteristics are explained in Surah Al-Baqarah verses 3-4, including those who believe in the existence of the unseen, do salah, donate their income, believe in Muhammad and previous books, and believe in the afterlife. These characteristics are supported by verse 177 with additions of believing Allah SWT, the judgment day, angels, the religious books, and the prophets. People with taqwa have behaviors mentioned in QS. Ali Imran verse 134-135.
“People who are istiqamah in donating, control their anger and forgive others, and repent to Allah immediately,” Prof. Yunus explained.
Prof. Yunus also explained the rewards for pious people, as mentioned in QS. Ali Imran verse 146. Allah SWT loves people who are patient when facing difficulties, as mentioned in QS. At-Talaq verse 2, that pious people will find a way out of all problems they faced, ensured of their sustenance (verse 3), sins erased, and reward multiplied (verse 5).
“Hopefully, Allah SWT always guides us to become a pious people. Hopefully, we could have our fasting and other Ramadan worship smoothly. Hopefully, our deeds and prayers are answered by Allah, and we return to our purity,” Prof. Yunus concluded. Humas UNS
Reporter: Lina Khoirun Nisa
Editor: Dwi Hastuti