On Thursday, 5 February 2026, the atmosphere at Masjid Al Siddiq was warm and serene as parents gathered for a special study session centred on Tarhib Ramadan—preparing to welcome the blessed month. The event served as a meaningful opportunity to strengthen spiritual awareness while fostering closer bonds between parents, teachers, and the wider school community.
The session was delivered by Ustadz Abdul Haris, Lc., M.Pd, who spoke about the importance of welcoming Ramadan with preparation in faith, knowledge, and good deeds. In his reminder, he emphasised that Ramadan is not merely an annual routine, but a powerful momentum for self-transformation. Tarhib Ramadan means greeting the holy month with a heart full of longing, thoughtful preparation, and a sincere commitment to improving the quality of one’s worship.
He encouraged parents to begin preparing themselves and their families from now—by improving the quality of daily prayers, increasing recitation of the Qur’an, guarding their speech, and creating a home environment conducive to worship. Parents, he highlighted, play a central role as role models in nurturing their children’s love for Ramadan. With proper preparation, it is hoped that Ramadan will not simply pass by, but will leave a lasting and meaningful transformation within each family.
In addition to the religious talk, the gathering also included a fundraising initiative in solidarity with Palestine. Ustadz Azmi shared insights into the current situation faced by the Palestinian people and reminded attendees of the importance of compassion and unity as part of the Muslim brotherhood. He invited parents to take part in supporting the cause, both through heartfelt prayers and material contributions.
Alhamdulillah, the appeal was met with heartfelt enthusiasm. With sincerity and generosity, parents participated in the fundraising effort as a tangible expression of care and solidarity. This moment served as a reminder that Ramadan is not only about enhancing personal worship, but also about expanding social responsibility and sharing with those in need—particularly those enduring hardship and trials.
It is hoped that this parents’ study gathering will become a meaningful first step in welcoming Ramadan 1447H with greater spiritual and social readiness. May the spirit of Tarhib Ramadan cultivated during this session continue to flourish in every home, nurturing families who are closer to Allah SWT and more sensitive to the needs of the wider Ummah.
By Arief Firmansyah, S. Kom