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October 30, 2012
Virtues of the month Muharram and fasting on the day Ashura
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March 23, 2012
Basic deeds that lead to Paradise
An-Nawawi’s Hadith No.22
On the authority of Abu Abdullah Jabir, the son of Abdullah Al-Ansari (Radhiallahu Anhum):
A man asked the Messenger of Allah (Sallallaahu 'alaihi wasallam): "Do you think that if I perform the obligatory prayers, fast in Ramadan, treat as lawful that which is lawful and treat as forbidden that which is forbidden, and do nothing further, I shall enter Paradise?"
He (Sallallaahu 'alaihi wasallam) said: "Yes."
It was related by Muslim.
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On the authority of Abu Abdullah Jabir, the son of Abdullah Al-Ansari (Radhiallahu Anhum):
A man asked the Messenger of Allah (Sallallaahu 'alaihi wasallam): "Do you think that if I perform the obligatory prayers, fast in Ramadan, treat as lawful that which is lawful and treat as forbidden that which is forbidden, and do nothing further, I shall enter Paradise?"
He (Sallallaahu 'alaihi wasallam) said: "Yes."
It was related by Muslim.
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November 4, 2011
Reward for fasting on the day of 'Arafa (9th of Dhu'I-Hijja)
Abu Qatadah ( RadhiAllahu 'anhu ) reported :
The Messenger of Allah ( Sallallaahu 'alaihi wasallam ) was asked about the observance of Saum ( fasting ) on the day of ‘Arafah.
He said, “It is an expiation for the sins of the preceding year and the current year.”
[ Muslim ]
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The Messenger of Allah ( Sallallaahu 'alaihi wasallam ) was asked about the observance of Saum ( fasting ) on the day of ‘Arafah.
He said, “It is an expiation for the sins of the preceding year and the current year.”
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December 15, 2010
Significance of Fasting on the Day of `Ashura'
Narrated Ibn 'Abbas (Radhi-Allah-hu 'anhu):
When the Prophet (salAllahu alayhi wa sallam) arrived at Medina he found that the Jews observed fast on the day of 'ashura'.
They were asked the reason for the fast. They replied, "This is the day when Allah caused Moses and the children of Israel to have victory over Pharaoh, so we fast on this day as a sign of glorifying it."
Allah's Apostle (salAllahu alayhi wa sallam) said:
"We are closer to Moses than you." Then he ordered that fasting on this day should be observed.
[Sahih Bukhari - Book #58, Hadith #279]
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December 4, 2010
Allah will not get tired of giving rewards
Narrated 'Aisha (May Allah be pleased with her):
The Messenger of Allah (salAllahu alayhi wa sallam) never fasted in any month more than in the month of Sha'ban. He used to say:
"Do those deeds which you can do easily, as Allah will not get tired (of giving rewards) till you get bored and tired (of performing religious deeds)."
The most beloved prayer to the Prophet was the one that was done regularly (throughout the life) even if it were little. And whenever the Prophet offered a prayer he used to offer it regularly.
[Sahih Bukhari Book #31, Hadith #191]
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The Messenger of Allah (salAllahu alayhi wa sallam) never fasted in any month more than in the month of Sha'ban. He used to say:
"Do those deeds which you can do easily, as Allah will not get tired (of giving rewards) till you get bored and tired (of performing religious deeds)."
The most beloved prayer to the Prophet was the one that was done regularly (throughout the life) even if it were little. And whenever the Prophet offered a prayer he used to offer it regularly.
[Sahih Bukhari Book #31, Hadith #191]
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November 11, 2010
Reward for fasting on the day of 'Arafa (9th of Dhu'I-Hijja)
Abu Qatada al-Ansari (Radhi-Allah-hu 'anhu) reported:
that the Messenger of Allah (Sallallaahu 'alaihi wasallam) said:
the fasting on the day of 'Arafa (9th of Dhu'I-Hijja) expiates the sins of the preceding year and the coming year.
[Sahih Muslim - Book #06 - Hadith #2603]
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that the Messenger of Allah (Sallallaahu 'alaihi wasallam) said:
the fasting on the day of 'Arafa (9th of Dhu'I-Hijja) expiates the sins of the preceding year and the coming year.
[Sahih Muslim - Book #06 - Hadith #2603]
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August 19, 2010
Expiation of minor sins committed between Prayer & Fasting
Abu Huraira (Radhiallahu anhu) reported:
Verily the Messenger of Allah ((Salallahu alayhi wasalam) said:
Five (daily) prayers and from one friday prayer to the (next) friday prayer, and from Ramadhan to Ramadhan are expiatious for the (sins) committed in between (their intervals) provided one shuns the major sins.
[Sahih Muslim - Book No.02 - Hadith No.450]
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Verily the Messenger of Allah ((Salallahu alayhi wasalam) said:
Five (daily) prayers and from one friday prayer to the (next) friday prayer, and from Ramadhan to Ramadhan are expiatious for the (sins) committed in between (their intervals) provided one shuns the major sins.
[Sahih Muslim - Book No.02 - Hadith No.450]
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August 4, 2010
Importance of Suhur (predawn meal in Ramadan)
`Amr bin Al-`As (Radhiallaho anha) reported: The Messenger of Allah (Salallahu alayhi wasalam) said, "The difference between our observance of Saum (fasting) and that of the people of the Scriptures is Suhur (predawn meal in Ramadan).''
[Muslim]
Commentary:
We learn from this Hadith that Suhur is a distinctive mark with which Allah has blessed the Muslim Ummah.
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[Muslim]
Commentary:
We learn from this Hadith that Suhur is a distinctive mark with which Allah has blessed the Muslim Ummah.
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July 16, 2010
Superiority of Hastening to Break the Fast
Abu Hurairah (Radhiallaho anha) reported:
The Messenger of Allah (Sallallaahu 'alaihi wasallam) said, "Allah the Most High says:
`From amongst my slaves, the quicker the one is in breaking the Saum (fasting), the dearer is he to me.'''
[At-Tirmidhi]
Commentary:
The person who breaks the Saum in its early time is best loved by Allah because he is a true follower of the Prophet (Sallallaahu 'alaihi wasallam).
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The Messenger of Allah (Sallallaahu 'alaihi wasallam) said, "Allah the Most High says:
`From amongst my slaves, the quicker the one is in breaking the Saum (fasting), the dearer is he to me.'''
[At-Tirmidhi]
Commentary:
The person who breaks the Saum in its early time is best loved by Allah because he is a true follower of the Prophet (Sallallaahu 'alaihi wasallam).
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Safeguarding As-Saum (The Fast)
Abu Hurairah (Radhiallaho anha) reported: The Prophet (Sallallaahu 'alaihi wasallam) said, "If one does not eschew lies and false conduct, Allah has no need that he should abstain from his food and his drink.''
[Al-Bukhari].
Commentary:
This Hadith exhorts those observing Saum to fulfill all the requirements of fasting. One should not conduct himself in such a manner that on the one side he observes Saum and on the other he is fearless of Allah. To save himself from Allah's wrath and to get the reward of the fasts, one must abstain from all sorts of vices, such as cheating, lying, backbiting, and using obscene language. The threat held against such people in this Hadith should make them fear that their Saum will go waste and they would be deprived of its reward. It does not mean that such people should start eating and drinking during Saum but what is intended is that they should save themselves from all kinds of sins so that they may earn the reward of Saum.
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[Al-Bukhari].
Commentary:
This Hadith exhorts those observing Saum to fulfill all the requirements of fasting. One should not conduct himself in such a manner that on the one side he observes Saum and on the other he is fearless of Allah. To save himself from Allah's wrath and to get the reward of the fasts, one must abstain from all sorts of vices, such as cheating, lying, backbiting, and using obscene language. The threat held against such people in this Hadith should make them fear that their Saum will go waste and they would be deprived of its reward. It does not mean that such people should start eating and drinking during Saum but what is intended is that they should save themselves from all kinds of sins so that they may earn the reward of Saum.
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July 6, 2010
Excellence of Observing Saum (Fasts)
Abu Sa`id Al-Khudri (Radhiallaho anha) reported:
The Messenger of Allah (Sallallaahu 'alaihi wasallam) said,
"Every slave of Allah who observes Saum (fasting) for one day for the sake of Allah, Allah will draw his face farther from Hell-fire to the extent of a distance to be covered in seventy years.''
[Al-Bukhari and Muslim]
Commentary:
The Hadith highlights the excellence of fasting for the sake of Allah which will serve, on the Day of Resurrection, as shield against Hell-fire.
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December 24, 2009
Excellence of Fasting (Saum) on 9th & 10th Muharram
Abu Qatadah (RadhiAllahu 'anhu) reported : The Messenger of Allah (salAllahu alayhi wa sallam) was asked about observing As-Saum ( the fast ) on the tenth day of Muharram, and he replied, “It is an expiation for the sins of the preceding year.
[ Muslim ]
Ibn Abbas (RadhiAllahu 'anhu) reported : The Messenger of Allah (salAllahu alayhi wa sallam) said, “If I remain alive till the next year, I shall also observe fast on the ninth of Muharram."
[ Muslim ]
Commentary:
Some people think these words stand to mean that `he will observe Saum on the 9th of Muharram only. But this interpretation does not agree with other Ahadith. In order to oppose the Jews, he (salAllahu alayhi wa sallam) resolved to observe one more Saum (9th of Muharram) with that of 10th of Muharram and ordained it for the Muslims.
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[ Muslim ]
Ibn Abbas (RadhiAllahu 'anhu) reported : The Messenger of Allah (salAllahu alayhi wa sallam) said, “If I remain alive till the next year, I shall also observe fast on the ninth of Muharram."
[ Muslim ]
Commentary:
Some people think these words stand to mean that `he will observe Saum on the 9th of Muharram only. But this interpretation does not agree with other Ahadith. In order to oppose the Jews, he (salAllahu alayhi wa sallam) resolved to observe one more Saum (9th of Muharram) with that of 10th of Muharram and ordained it for the Muslims.
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September 24, 2009
The Reward for Fasting Six Days in the Month of Shawwal
Abu Ayyub (Radhiallaho anha) reported:
The Messenger of Allah (Sallallaahu 'alaihi wasallam) said,
"He who observes As-Saum (the fasts) in the month of Ramadan, and also observes As-Saum for six days in the month of Shawwal, it is as if he has observed As-Saum for the whole year.''
[Muslim]
Commentary:
According to the formula that there is at least ten-fold reward for every virtue, the Saum of one month (Ramadan) are equivalent to Saum of ten months. If one also observes six days of Saum of Shawwal, they will be equal to Saum of two months. Thus, one becomes eligible for the reward of one full years' Saum. He who makes it a permanent feature is like one who observes Saum throughout his life. He will be considered by Allah as one who observes Saum permanently. Although voluntary in nature, they are highly important. One can observe these six-day Saum at a stretch or with intervals, but their observance one after the other at the beginning of the month is better. Similarly, if a person has missed some Saum of Ramadan due to illness, travelling etc., he should first make up the shortfall and then observe the voluntary six-day Saum of Shawwal.
Riyad-us-Saliheen – Hadith No : 1254
The Messenger of Allah (Sallallaahu 'alaihi wasallam) said,
"He who observes As-Saum (the fasts) in the month of Ramadan, and also observes As-Saum for six days in the month of Shawwal, it is as if he has observed As-Saum for the whole year.''
[Muslim]
Commentary:
According to the formula that there is at least ten-fold reward for every virtue, the Saum of one month (Ramadan) are equivalent to Saum of ten months. If one also observes six days of Saum of Shawwal, they will be equal to Saum of two months. Thus, one becomes eligible for the reward of one full years' Saum. He who makes it a permanent feature is like one who observes Saum throughout his life. He will be considered by Allah as one who observes Saum permanently. Although voluntary in nature, they are highly important. One can observe these six-day Saum at a stretch or with intervals, but their observance one after the other at the beginning of the month is better. Similarly, if a person has missed some Saum of Ramadan due to illness, travelling etc., he should first make up the shortfall and then observe the voluntary six-day Saum of Shawwal.
Riyad-us-Saliheen – Hadith No : 1254
September 8, 2009
Seek Lailat-ul-Qadr (Night of Decree) in the odd nights out of the last ten nights of Ramadan
`Aishah (May Allah be pleased with her) reported:
The Messenger of Allah (Sallallaahu 'alaihi wasallam) used to observe I`tikaf in the last ten days of Ramadan and say,
"Seek Lailat-ul-Qadr (Night of Decree) in the odd nights out of the last ten nights of Ramadan.''
[Al-Bukhari]
Commentary:
We learn from this Hadith that Lailat-ul-Qadr occurs in any of the five odd nights - 21st, 23rd, 25th, 27th and 29th - of the last ten nights of Ramadan. Its exact date has not been revealed for the reason that people keep themselves awake for prayer for a larger number of nights. Had its date been fixed, people would have kept awake for prayer only on that night. There is a general belief among the scholars that it is fixed, on the 27th night of Ramadan. But this is not correct. Ahadith do not confirm this view.
Riyad-us-Saliheen – Hadith No : 1192
The Messenger of Allah (Sallallaahu 'alaihi wasallam) used to observe I`tikaf in the last ten days of Ramadan and say,
"Seek Lailat-ul-Qadr (Night of Decree) in the odd nights out of the last ten nights of Ramadan.''
[Al-Bukhari]
Commentary:
We learn from this Hadith that Lailat-ul-Qadr occurs in any of the five odd nights - 21st, 23rd, 25th, 27th and 29th - of the last ten nights of Ramadan. Its exact date has not been revealed for the reason that people keep themselves awake for prayer for a larger number of nights. Had its date been fixed, people would have kept awake for prayer only on that night. There is a general belief among the scholars that it is fixed, on the 27th night of Ramadan. But this is not correct. Ahadith do not confirm this view.
Riyad-us-Saliheen – Hadith No : 1192
Lailat-ul-Qadr (Night of Decree)
Abu Hurairah (Radhiallaho anha) reported:
The Prophet (Sallallaahu 'alaihi wasallam) said,
"Whosoever performs Qiyam during Lailat-ul-Qadr (Night of Decree), with Faith and being hopeful of Allah's reward, will have his former sins forgiven.''
[Al-Bukhari and Muslim]
Commentary:
Qiyam here means what keeps one awake to one's capacity and for worship and makes one perform Nawafil, impels one to beg pardon for sins from Allah, urges one to praise Him. Specially, if a person performs `Isha prayer and Fajr prayer in congregation, he will hopefully attain all those distinctions which are mentioned in this Hadith.
Safeguarding As-Saum (The Fast)
Abu Hurairah (Radhiallaho anha) reported:
The Messenger of Allah (Sallallaahu 'alaihi wasallam) said,
"When any one of you is observing Saum (fasting) on a day, he should neither indulge in obscene language nor should he raise the voice; and if anyone reviles him or tries to quarrel with him he should say: `I am observing fast.'''
[Al-Bukhari and Muslim]
The Messenger of Allah (Sallallaahu 'alaihi wasallam) said,
"When any one of you is observing Saum (fasting) on a day, he should neither indulge in obscene language nor should he raise the voice; and if anyone reviles him or tries to quarrel with him he should say: `I am observing fast.'''
[Al-Bukhari and Muslim]
Superiority of Hastening to Break the Fast and to perform Maghrib prayer
Abu Atiyyah (May Allah be pleased with him) reported:
Masruq and I visited `Aishah (May Allah be pleased with her) and said:
"O Mother of the Believers! There are two Companions of Muhammad (PBUH) and neither of them holds back from doing good acts; but one of them hastens to break Saum (fasting) and hastens to perform the Maghrib prayer, while the other delays breaking Saum and delays performing Salat (prayer).''
She asked, "Who is the one who hastens to break Saum and perform the Maghrib prayer?''
Masruq said, "It is `Abdullah (meaning `Abdullah bin Mas`ud).''
She said, "The Messenger of Allah (PBUH) used to do so.''
[Muslim]
Commentary:
This Hadith points out the practice of the Prophet (PBUH) of breaking the Saum and performing the Maghrib prayer in the early moments of the prescribed time.
Riyad-us-Saliheen – Hadith No : 1234
Masruq and I visited `Aishah (May Allah be pleased with her) and said:
"O Mother of the Believers! There are two Companions of Muhammad (PBUH) and neither of them holds back from doing good acts; but one of them hastens to break Saum (fasting) and hastens to perform the Maghrib prayer, while the other delays breaking Saum and delays performing Salat (prayer).''
She asked, "Who is the one who hastens to break Saum and perform the Maghrib prayer?''
Masruq said, "It is `Abdullah (meaning `Abdullah bin Mas`ud).''
She said, "The Messenger of Allah (PBUH) used to do so.''
[Muslim]
Commentary:
This Hadith points out the practice of the Prophet (PBUH) of breaking the Saum and performing the Maghrib prayer in the early moments of the prescribed time.
Riyad-us-Saliheen – Hadith No : 1234
September 7, 2009
Following the Sunnah in breaking Saum (fasting)
Anas (RadhiAllahu 'anhu) reported:
The Messenger of Allah (Sallallaahu 'alaihi wasallam) used to break his Saum (fasting) before performing Maghrib prayer with three fresh date-fruits; if there were no fresh date-fruits, he will eat three dry dates; and if there were no dry date-fruits; he would take three draughts of water.
[At-Tirmidhi]
The Messenger of Allah (Sallallaahu 'alaihi wasallam) used to break his Saum (fasting) before performing Maghrib prayer with three fresh date-fruits; if there were no fresh date-fruits, he will eat three dry dates; and if there were no dry date-fruits; he would take three draughts of water.
[At-Tirmidhi]
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September 6, 2009
Attain the benefits of Lailat-ul-Qadr
`Aishah (May Allah be pleased with her) reported: When the last ten nights (of Ramadan) would begin, the Messenger of Allah (PBUH) would keep awake at night (for prayer and devotion), awaken his family and prepare himself to be more diligent in worship.
[Al-Bukhari and Muslim]
Commentary:
The entire month of Ramadan is a spring season for virtues, worship and obedience of Allah, but its last ten days are the peak of this season of worship. Therefore, one must strive hard in the last ten days and nights of this month to follow the practice of the Prophet (PBUH), to seek the Pleasure of Allah and to attain the benefits of Lailat-ul-Qadr, which occurs during this period. The Prophet (PBUH) used to make special arrangement for observing I`tikaf, and we must also follow this practice of his.
Riyad-us-Saliheen – Hadith No : 1223
[Al-Bukhari and Muslim]
Commentary:
The entire month of Ramadan is a spring season for virtues, worship and obedience of Allah, but its last ten days are the peak of this season of worship. Therefore, one must strive hard in the last ten days and nights of this month to follow the practice of the Prophet (PBUH), to seek the Pleasure of Allah and to attain the benefits of Lailat-ul-Qadr, which occurs during this period. The Prophet (PBUH) used to make special arrangement for observing I`tikaf, and we must also follow this practice of his.
Riyad-us-Saliheen – Hadith No : 1223
August 30, 2009
The Prophet Muhammad (pbuh): Some gates of Jannah (Paradise) in Islam
Abu Hurairah (Radhiallahu anhu) reported:
The Messenger of Allah (Sallallaahu 'alaihi wasallam) said,
"He who spends a pair in the way of Allah will be called from the gates of Jannah:
`O slave of Allah! This gate is better for you' and one who is constant in Salat (prayer), will be called from the Gate of Salat;
and whoever is eager in fighting in the Cause of Allah, will be called from the Gate of Jihad;
and who is regular in observing Saum will be called from Ar-Raiyan Gate.
The one who is generous in charity will be called from the Gate of Charity.''
Abu Bakr (Radhiallahu anhu) said:"O Messenger of Allah (Sallallaahu 'alaihi wasallam)! May my mother and father be sacrificed for you! Those who are called from these gates will stand in need of nothing. Will anybody be called from all of those gates?''
He (Sallallaahu 'alaihi wasallam) replied, "Yes, and I hope that you will be one of them.''
[Al-Bukhari and Muslim]
Commentary:
"Pair'' means two; in other channels of transmission, it has been explained thus: "They asked him, `Pair of what?' He (Sallallaahu 'alaihi wasallam) said, `A pair of horses, cows or camels'.'' "Pair'' in this Hadith, however, can be all-inclusive; i.e., fasting two days or performing two prayers, etc. This Hadith also mentions special distinction of Abu Bakr As-Siddiq (Radhiallahu anhu) and the esteem in which he was held by the Prophet (Sallallaahu 'alaihi wasallam). It also transpires from this Hadith that one can praise such a person right on his face about whom one does not fear that it will make him proud. This Hadith has also an inducement for giving in Sadaqah two instead of a single item.
Riyad-us-Saliheen – Hadith No : 1216
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The Messenger of Allah (Sallallaahu 'alaihi wasallam) said,
"He who spends a pair in the way of Allah will be called from the gates of Jannah:
`O slave of Allah! This gate is better for you' and one who is constant in Salat (prayer), will be called from the Gate of Salat;
and whoever is eager in fighting in the Cause of Allah, will be called from the Gate of Jihad;
and who is regular in observing Saum will be called from Ar-Raiyan Gate.
The one who is generous in charity will be called from the Gate of Charity.''
Abu Bakr (Radhiallahu anhu) said:"O Messenger of Allah (Sallallaahu 'alaihi wasallam)! May my mother and father be sacrificed for you! Those who are called from these gates will stand in need of nothing. Will anybody be called from all of those gates?''
He (Sallallaahu 'alaihi wasallam) replied, "Yes, and I hope that you will be one of them.''
[Al-Bukhari and Muslim]
Commentary:
"Pair'' means two; in other channels of transmission, it has been explained thus: "They asked him, `Pair of what?' He (Sallallaahu 'alaihi wasallam) said, `A pair of horses, cows or camels'.'' "Pair'' in this Hadith, however, can be all-inclusive; i.e., fasting two days or performing two prayers, etc. This Hadith also mentions special distinction of Abu Bakr As-Siddiq (Radhiallahu anhu) and the esteem in which he was held by the Prophet (Sallallaahu 'alaihi wasallam). It also transpires from this Hadith that one can praise such a person right on his face about whom one does not fear that it will make him proud. This Hadith has also an inducement for giving in Sadaqah two instead of a single item.
Riyad-us-Saliheen – Hadith No : 1216
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