Summary of "KURMA eps 22, Syukur Setelah Berbuka Puasa, ALMIRA ARIANI FAUZIAH, SMPN 16 Kota Malang"

Main message

Gratitude at iftar is central: recognize ordinary blessings (food, water) as special and express thankfulness inwardly and through action. Fasting trains appreciation, empathy, self-discipline, and spiritual focus.

Gratitude after breaking the fast (iftar) is central: recognize ordinary blessings as special and be thankful both inwardly and through actions.

Practical strategies and tips

Practice gratitude
- Say thanks verbally, feel it sincerely, and show it through helpful actions.
- Remember the Qur’anic promise (Surah Ibrahim 14:7): gratitude increases blessings.
Be mindful at iftar
- Reflect on the value of food and water after hunger and thirst.
- Avoid overindulgence when breaking the fast — practice moderation for health and spiritual balance.
Cultivate empathy and prosocial behavior
- Share food or takjil with those less fortunate.
- Before holidays, donate clothing (koko shirts, sarongs, gamis, hijabs) to people in need.
Use sacred moments for prayer and reflection
- Use the time around Maghrib to make du’a: ask for acceptance of the fast, forgiveness, and increased gratitude.
- Remember the prophetic teaching that fasting carries “two joys”: joy at breaking the fast and joy at meeting Allah.

The Prophet taught that those who fast have “two joys”: the joy of breaking the fast and the joy of meeting Allah.

Internalize fasting’s lessons for daily life
- Let the discipline and awareness gained in Ramadan become ongoing habits of thankfulness, restraint, and generosity.

Benefits highlighted

Increased appreciation for everyday blessings
Greater empathy for people in hardship
Spiritual renewal through prayer, repentance, and community care
Improved self-control and healthier eating habits through moderation

Presenters / sources

Almira Aryani Fauziah — representative, SMP Negeri 16 Malang
Religious sources cited: Qur’an (Surah Ibrahim referenced) and sayings of the Prophet Muhammad (hadith about the “two joys” for those who fast)