Summary of "KURMA eps 21, Ramadhan Melatih Hidup Sederhana, Jessica C. Sastro Wardoyo, SMPN 26 Kota Malang"

Student sermon: Ramadan as training for simple living

Overview

A student sermon presented Ramadan not only as fasting from food but as a form of spiritual education that trains moderation, mindfulness, and social empathy. The talk frames Ramadan as an opportunity to learn restraint from excess and to adopt lasting simplicity in daily life.

Key actionable strategies

Practice moderation in eating
- Eat enough at iftar and suhoor, but avoid overindulging or bingeing.
- Use portion control during Ramadan to keep the body balanced and the mind clear.
Reduce material excess
- Avoid unnecessary shopping and luxurious lifestyle choices that tie attention to worldly desires.
- Favor simple clothing and possessions to lower distraction and stress.
Cultivate mindfulness and a simple lifestyle
- Treat life like a temporary journey (live “as a traveler”), prioritizing what matters long-term.
- Simplify speech and daily routines to conserve mental energy and focus.
Build empathy and social concern
- Use the experience of hunger to deepen empathy for those in need.
- Let simplicity foster greater charitable action and care for others.
Maintain gains after Ramadan
- Intentionally continue simple habits in eating, speaking, dressing, and daily living after the month ends.
- Focus on gratitude, humility, and devotion rather than equating worth with wealth.

Supporting references and reminders

“Eat and drink but do not be excessive.” — Quran, Surah Al-A’raf (7:31)

Hadith examples cited in the talk:
- The Prophet Muhammad’s simple household (hadiths narrated by Bukhari & Muslim).
- The admonition to “live in the world as if you were a traveler” (hadith narrated by Tirmidhi).

Presenter and context

Presenter: Jessica Koriana Saswando (student of SMP Negeri 26 Kota Malang)
- Video title also lists Jessica C. Sastro Wardoyo
Sources cited in the talk: Quran (Surah Al-A’raf 7:31) and hadiths narrated by Bukhari & Muslim and by Tirmidhi
Video/context: KURMA episode 21, SMPN 26 Kota Malang

Closing

The talk concludes with a short pantun (poem) reinforcing simple living as a source of calmness and a way to maintain faith and devotion beyond Ramadan.