Some of the Merits of Fasting in the Month of Ramadā

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Some of the Merits of Fasting in the Month of Ramadā

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1. Fasting and standing up for prayers in the month of Ramadān result in forgiveness of previous sins. The Prophet ﷺ said: “Whoever Fasts the Month of Ramadān while he believes and expects rewards from Allah Almighty eimānan (i.e. believing in its reward) wahtisāban (i.e. sincerely and hoping to see the Face of his Lord), will have his past sins forgiven.”[3] The Prophet ﷺ also said: “Whosoever stands for prayer in the month of Ramadān, while he believes and expects rewards from Allah (eimānan wahtisāban ), will have his past sins forgiven.”[4]

2. Whosoever stands in prayer during the Night of Majesty, will have his past sins forgiven. The Prophet ﷺ said: “Whosoever stands for prayer in the Night of Majesty, while he believes in and expects rewards from Allah Almighty, will have his past sins forgiven.”[5]

3.  Lesser Hajj performed during the month of Ramadān is equal in reward to that of those who performed Hajj with the Prophet ﷺ. The Prophet ﷺ said: “Lesser Hajj (‘Umrah) performed during the month of Ramadān is equal in reward to that of those who performed Hajj with me.”[6]

4.In the month of Ramadān the gates of Paradise are opened, the gates leading to Hell are closed, the shayāteen (devils) are chained and the minds are ready for righteous deeds. The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him.) said: “ When the month of Ramadān advances the gates of Heaven are opened, the gates leading to Hell are closed and the devils are chained.”[7]

Therefore Muslims have to take the initiative to repent to Allah, abstain from committing abominable actions, and continuously approach Allah for His Mercy and bounties.

1.The month of Ramadān is the month of Al- Qur’an and it was revealed in it. Thus, it is necessary to read it (The Qur’an) frequently therein. Allah Almighty says: “The month of Ramadān in which was revealed the Qur’an, a guidance for mankind and a clear proof for the guidance and the criterion (between right and wrong)...”(Al-Baqarah: 185)

2. The month of Ramadān is a month of generosity, benevolence and charity. Ibn ‘Abbas t said: “The Prophet ﷺ was the most generous of men and he was more generous in Ramadān. Indeed the Prophet ﷺ used to meet with Jibreel every year in the monthRamadān until the month ended, and the Prophet would read the Qur’an to him. Indeed the Prophet ﷺ was more generous and better in terms of good deeds when he met with Jibreel, more so than the blowing wind.”[8]

 

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