KURMA eps 20, Ramadhan dan Kepedulian Sosial, M. Darmawangsa M, SMPN 20 Kota Malang

Student Sermon: Ramadan and Social Awareness

This sermon emphasizes that fasting in Ramadan is meant to build piety and empathy — not only to earn personal reward. The increased closeness to God during the month should also increase sensitivity and generosity toward others.

Key points and lifestyle tips

• Ramadan should deepen both your relationship with God and your sensitivity to others.
• Piety includes a caring, responsive heart — not just external acts of worship.
• The Prophet Muhammad was especially generous in Ramadan; increased closeness to God should lead to increased generosity toward people.
• Social concern doesn’t require wealth — small acts count:
  • Smile is charity.
  • Help friends.
  • Share food, even a little.
• Sincerity matters more than the amount given.
• Don’t let Ramadan become inward-focused; look around, notice people in need, and try to make others happy.
• One small good deed can have great spiritual benefit (for example, erasing sins).

“Smile is charity.” One small good deed can have great spiritual benefit.

Notable speaker and location

• Speaker: Muhammad Darmawangsa Munjalindra, Class 8B
• School/location: SMP Negeri 20 Malang (SMPN 20 Kota Malang)
• Video/series: KURMA episode 20