By Dr. Saharudin, M.A.

Mataram – Alhamdulillah, we have reached the 10th day of Ramadan. With each step forward, we leave behind traces of goodness, hoping they will bear witness for us in the hereafter. Ramadan is not just about fasting from food and drink—it is Syahrul Qur’an, the month of the Qur’an, a time to draw closer to Allah’s divine words.

Allah commands in Surah Ali Imran, verse 102: “O you who believe! Fear Allah as He should be feared, and do not die except in a state of Islam.” When this verse was revealed, the Prophet ﷺ explained its meaning through three essential messages: Obey Allah and do not disobey Him; always remember Allah and never forget Him; be grateful and never deny His blessings.

This is the essence of true piety. It is not just a statement of faith but must be reflected in our daily actions. A truly pious person is one who guards their speech, upholds righteousness, and strives in the way of Allah with sincerity. Never hesitate to stand for the truth, even when criticism comes from all directions. A true believer remains steadfast in upholding justice, even if it means standing against oneself, one’s parents, or one’s own children. Piety is not conditional—it must remain firm in health and illness, strength and weakness, ease and hardship.

Piety does not develop overnight. It must be cultivated. We cannot expect to become truly pious without making it a habit in our daily lives. If we train ourselves to obey Allah, to guard our speech, and to increase our good deeds, then when our time comes, we will leave this world in a state of husnul khatimah—a blessed ending, as Allah commands: “Do not die except in a state of Islam.” Ramadan is our opportunity to nurture this habit, to make piety an inseparable part of our lives. Let us not be pious only in Ramadan, but remain steadfast throughout the year. In the end, our habits will determine how Allah calls us back to Him.

May we all be among those who leave this world in faith and righteousness. Ameen.

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