Iftar Schedule April 5, 2023 and the Virtue of Fasting

Dream - When fasting, we are required to restrain hunger, thirst, and other things that can invalidate and reduce the reward of fasting. Did you know that Allah also made hunger a test for humans?

Quoting NU Online, hunger is a religious practice that can enhance a person's spirituality. In Surah Al-Baqarah verse 155, it is mentioned that fear and hunger are made as tests of patience for humans.

Then, Allah commanded the Prophet Muhammad to give good news and rewards to those who restrain hunger.

"We test you with a little fear and hunger... Give good news to those who are patient," (Surah Al-Baqarah verse 155).

Surah Al-Baqarah verse 155 is quoted by Imam Al-Qusyairi as an introduction to the chapter on hunger and abandoning desire in his work Ar-Risalatul Qusyairiyah. In this chapter, Imam Al-Qusyairi also quotes a hadith of the Prophet that means:

"From Anas bin Malik, he told a story that one day the Prophet came with a piece of bread for the Prophet. 'What is this piece of bread, O Fatimah?' asked the Prophet. 'That is the bread I made and I didn't like it so I brought you this piece of bread,' said Fatimah. 'As for this bread, it is the first food that enters your father's mouth since three days ago,' answered the Prophet to his daughter," (Al-Qusyairi, Ar-Risalatul Qusyairiyah, [Cairo, Darus Salam: 2010 M/1431 H], page 80).

Meanwhile, Imam Al-Qusyairi mentions the virtue of hunger that proves to produce many wisdom and wisdom. Hunger is a spiritual path of the previous prophets and righteous people.

One of the great Sufis of his time, Yahya bin Mu'adz, said:

"If hunger is sold in the market, those who pursue the afterlife should not buy other products when they enter the market," (Al-Qusyairi, 2010 M/1431 H: 80).

Therefore, hunger (al-ju'u) is one of the pillars of spirituality pursued and taught by the previous Sufis. While other pillars of spirituality are controlling speech (as-shamtu), enlivening the night with worship and contemplation (as-saharu), and limiting encounters (al-uzlatu). And Allah knows best. (Alhafiz Kurniawan)

Restraining hunger during fasting is done until the time of Maghrib adhan. Here is the iftar schedule for the 14th of Ramadan 1444 Hijri or Wednesday, April 5, 2023 for Jakarta and 5 other cities.

Jakarta Iftar Schedule

Bandung Iftar Schedule

Yogyakarta Iftar Schedule

Surabaya Iftar Schedule

Makassar Iftar Schedule

Medan Iftar Schedule

Iftar Schedule for DKI Jakarta and Surroundings