Sleman (MAN 3 Sleman) — The atmosphere at Masjid Muntasyirul Ulum of MAN 3 Sleman was filled with solemnity on Wednesday (February 25, 2026) as the madrasah carried out its regular Ramadan morning program. The agenda began with Dhuha prayer, followed by supplication and the recitation of Asmaul Husna, and concluded with a morning Islamic sermon (kultum). Hundreds of students and teachers gathered to take part in the spiritually uplifting activity.
On this occasion, Farah Hilda Efendi, a student from Class XR, delivered a sermon titled “Guarding Our Speech and Thumbs in Ramadan.” In her presentation, Farah emphasized that fasting is not merely about abstaining from food and drink, but also about restraining oneself from futile and sinful actions—including irresponsible behavior on social media.
She reminded her peers that in today’s digital era, the “sharpness of the tongue” has been accompanied by the “sharpness of the fingers.” Every word typed on a smartphone carries the same moral accountability as spoken words.
In her sermon, Farah highlighted several Islamic references as reminders:
•QS. Al-Ahzab: 70 — Allah commands believers to always speak truthfully (qaulan sadida).
•QS. Qaf: 18 — No word is uttered except that it is recorded by the angels Raqib and Atid.
•Hadith narrated by Bukhari and Muslim — The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) advised believers to speak good or remain silent.
“Our fasting will feel empty if our stomachs are hungry but our tongues and thumbs are still busy spreading sin. The Prophet reminded us that Allah has no need for the hunger of a person who does not abandon falsehood,” Farah stated before the congregation.
She further outlined four key principles for guarding one’s “digital thumbs” during Ramadan to preserve the reward of fasting:
1.Stop Hoaxes — Do not share unverified information.
2.Anti-Bullying — Avoid insulting or harassing others in comment sections.
3.Polite Language — Refrain from using harsh or inappropriate words.
4.Protect Privacy — Do not expose others’ faults or personal matters.
In closing, Farah invited the entire academic community of MAN 3 Sleman to make Ramadan a momentum for self-control and character building. She encouraged students to redirect energy usually spent on negative comments toward dhikr, reciting the Qur’an, and sharing beneficial content.
The morning sermon program is part of a broader series of religious activities at MAN 3 Sleman aimed at shaping students who are not only intellectually capable but also possess noble character (akhlaqul karimah)—both in real life and in the digital world. (isn)
Contributor: Isni Kurnia
