3 Cara Agar Kita Tetap Bersyukur | Ustadz Hilman Fauzi, M.Si

Key Concepts:

• Syukur (Gratitude)
• Asy-Syukru bil Qolbi (Gratitude with the Heart)
• Az-Zukhru billisan (Gratitude with the Tongue)
• Asy-Syukru bila amal (Gratitude with Actions)
• Kalimat Thoyyibah (Good Words/Phrases)
• Hamdalah (Saying Alhamdulillah)
• Ya ayyatuhan nafsul Muthmainnah (Oh tranquil soul)
• Kurban (Sacrifice)

1. Introduction: The Importance of Gratitude

• The speaker emphasizes the countless blessings (nikmat) bestowed by Allah and urges the audience to continuously express gratitude (syukur).
• He quotes Surah Ibrahim, verse 7: "Lain syakartum laazidannakum walain kafartum inna 'azaabi lashadiid" (If you are grateful, I will surely increase you [in favor]; but if you deny, indeed, My punishment is severe). This verse highlights the promise of increased blessings for gratitude and a severe punishment for ingratitude (kufur).

2. Three Ways to Express Gratitude (Syukur)

• The speaker outlines three methods of expressing gratitude:
  • Asy-Syukru bil Qolbi (Gratitude with the Heart)
  • Az-Zukhru billisan (Gratitude with the Tongue)
  • Asy-Syukru bila amal (Gratitude with Actions)

3. Asy-Syukru bil Qolbi (Gratitude with the Heart)

• This involves believing and understanding that everything one receives comes from Allah. Humans only make the effort (ikhtiar), but Allah permits everything.
• Understanding this prevents feelings of anxiety and disappointment.
• The speaker emphasizes that everything Allah brings into our lives is for the best.
• Ulama (scholars) teach that the heart should only rely on Allah. When receiving a blessing, one should attribute it to Allah by saying, "Haaza min fadhli robbi" (This is from the favor of my Lord).

4. Az-Zukhru billisan (Gratitude with the Tongue)

• This involves frequently reciting Kalimat Thoyyibah (good words/phrases), especially Hamdalah (Alhamdulillah).
• When something good happens, say "Alhamdulillah, alhamdulillahilladzi bini'matihi tatimushalihat" (Praise be to Allah, by whose grace good deeds are completed).
• Even in difficult situations, one should say "Alhamdulillahi ala kulli haal" (Praise be to Allah in all circumstances).
• The speaker explains that even in seemingly bad situations, there is always something good that Allah is providing.
• He uses the COVID-19 pandemic as an example, stating that even though it was difficult, a grateful person will find the good in it.
• The speaker encourages the audience to replace complaints with Alhamdulillah.
• He gives examples of saying Alhamdulillah in various situations, such as when a husband loses his job or a business experiences a downturn.
• He states that those who consistently say Hamdalah will have a happy life because they feel content with what Allah has given them.

5. Asy-Syukru bila amal (Gratitude with Actions)

• This involves using all the blessings Allah has given for things that please Allah.
• Using one's age to get closer to Allah.
• The speaker questions how long people will continue to disobey Allah and encourages them to stop sinning.
• He suggests improving one's prayers (salat) and Quran recitation.
• He mentions the upcoming days of Tarwiyah (8th of Dzulhijjah) and Arafah (9th of Dzulhijjah) and encourages fasting if possible.
• He also mentions Qurban (sacrifice) on the 10th, 11th, and 12th of Dzulhijjah as a sign of gratitude.
• He quotes the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) saying that those who have the means to perform Qurban but do not should not approach the place of prayer. This emphasizes the importance of Qurban as a sign of gratitude.
• The speaker concludes that performing actions like praying Fajr, Tahajud, reading the Quran, and attending religious gatherings are all forms of gratitude through actions.

6. The Ultimate Reward: Ya ayyatuhan nafsul Muthmainnah

• The speaker states that if one is grateful, their life will be happy until they return to Allah.
• He mentions the desired call upon returning to Allah: "Ya ayyatuhan nafsul Muthmainnah irji'i Ila robbika ketiga ton Mardiyah fadholi peyang ibadi Waduh oli jannaty" (Oh tranquil soul, return to your Lord, well-pleased and pleasing [to Him], and enter among My [righteous] servants and enter My Paradise).
• He explains that someone is called "Ya ayyatuhan nafsul Muthmainnah" (Oh tranquil soul) because they have dedicated their life to Allah through gratitude.

7. Conclusion: Choose Gratitude for Happiness

• The speaker urges the audience not to wait for happiness to be grateful, but to be grateful in order to be happy.
• He emphasizes that everything Allah provides is perfect, and the only thing lacking is our own gratitude, patience, sincerity, and contentment.
• He concludes by encouraging the audience to increase their gratitude to Allah.