It's Not About the Reward, Surya Saputra and Cynthia Lamusu Teach Their Children the Meaning of Fasting from an Early Age

Kapanlagi.com - Surya Saputra emphasizes that the main goal of fasting is not to chase after rewards, but to understand the true meaning of this worship. He and Cynthia Lamusu always strive to provide their children with a correct understanding of the importance of fasting.

"Actually, Cynthia and I don’t want to give any kind of rewards, but there will definitely be some. But I won't call it a reward. If it's a reward, I'm worried they'll only pursue that reward, not because of the money," said Surya Saputra when met in the Tendean area of South Jakarta recently.

He explained that he wants the children to understand the reasons for fasting and not just do it for the sake of rewards. This way, they can appreciate this worship more and gain its benefits to the fullest.

"I know the understanding of fasting itself. What is fasting for, what is its purpose, not just to chase the reward. The reward comes from Allah, not from their parents. But there will definitely be some, just not that," he stated.

1. Providing Understanding to Children

According to Surya, the most important thing in teaching children about fasting is to provide the correct understanding first. He wants his children to understand that fasting is not just about abstaining from hunger and thirst, but it also has a greater purpose.

"What needs to be emphasized is the understanding first, what is fasting for. So, what is the purpose of abstaining from hunger and thirst? It's not just to chase rewards from Mom and Dad, that's wrong. So the main point is not that," he explained.

2. Tell Them About Sahur

When asked about how his children experience sahur, Surya said that initially they had difficulty waking up in the morning. However, once the food was available, they immediately ate heartily.

"No. In the beginning, they were definitely sleepy. Once they were at the dining table, they ate heartily," he said.

3. Many Benefits of Fasting

Surya also emphasized that fasting provides many positive benefits for children, both in terms of spirituality and daily habits. "Yes. So as I mentioned earlier, fasting is primarily because of Allah's command, and secondly, it has many positive benefits for me," he concluded.

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