The Merits of Ramadan a) The Prophet (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) was reported to have said that “When Ramadan comes, the gates of Paradise are opened.” The month of Ramadan is a great opportunity for one to do the deeds that could bring him/her closer to Paradise. b) Fasting in Ramadan is also an opportunity to atone for one’s sins. Aboo Hurayrah quoted the Prophet (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) as saying, “Who ever fasts during the month of Ramadan out of sincere faith and hoping for a reward from Allaah will have all of his previous sins forgiven.” c) Fasting also provides protection from evil for those who sincerely fast. Allah’s Messenger (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) was reported to have said, “Fasting is a shield.” d) Allaah has a special reward which He personally gives one who fasts faithfully. Abu Hurayrah related that the Prophet (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) quoted Allaah as saying, “Every act of Adam’s descendants is for themselves, except fasting. It is meant for Me alone, and I alone will give the reward for it.” e) Perhaps the greatest and most unique merit of Ramadan lies in the fact that the Qur’aan, which is the last and only unchanged book of Divine Guidance remaining in the world, was revealed during this month. Allaah states, “The month of Ramadan is the one in which the Qur’aan was sent down as a (pure source of) guidance for mankind. In it are clear teachings showing the Right Way and the Criterion (for judging truth and falsehood).” (Surah al-Baqarah (2): 185) This act of revelation represents the greatest blessing from Almighty Allaah to mankind, who had become steeped in darkness and ignorance since the time of the prior revelation. Without this supreme act of mercy, the weakening glimmer of guidance would have gone out completely and oppression would have reigned in all corners of the globe.
Posted on: Sun, 07 Jul 2013 04:56:23 +0000
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