Sunday 19 May 2019

Islam is the best: Why did we Muslims chose to Fast during the month ...

Islam is the best: Why did we Muslims chose to Fast during the month ...: Today I am here writing this article to make sure we benefit this Ramadhan in its best form and as a reminder for Muslims around the world ...

Why did we Muslims chose to Fast during the month of Ramadhan ?

Today I am here writing this article to make sure we benefit this Ramadhan in its best form and as a reminder for Muslims around the world and to inform a few of the virtues of Ramadhan with hadeeths. Recently I went through an article on a newspaper which selected four young Muslim brothers who do not fast and interviewed why weren't they fasting while we have millions of young Muslims fasting! So I thought of writing why we Muslims(young and old ) Fast! I know it could even make few people understand the wisdom behind a fasting Muslim.

1.Fasting completes my faith, as it is one of the five pillars of Islam and fasting make me an obedient creation to the creator (Allah)
  • It was narrated from the hadeeth of Ibn ‘Umar that the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said: “Islam is built on five (pillars): the testimony that there is no god except Allah and that Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah; establishing prayer; paying zakaah; fasting Ramadaan; and Hajj to the House (the Ka’bah).”(al-Bukhaari, 8; Muslim, 16)
  • The month of Ramadhan [is that] in which was revealed the Qur'an, a guidance for the people and clear proofs of guidance and criterion. So whoever sights [the new moon of] the month, let him fast it; (2:185)
  • It was narrated that Abu Hurayrah (may Allaah be pleased with him) said: “The Messenger of Allaah (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said: ‘Allaah says: “Every deed of the son of Adam is for him, except for fasting; it is for Me and I shall reward for it.”
2. Allaah revealed the Qur’aan in this month, and also known as month of Quran
  • The month of Ramadhan [is that] in which was revealed the Qur'an, a guidance for the people and clear proofs of guidance and criterion. (2:185)
  • “Verily, We have sent it (this Qur’aan) down in the Night of Al-Qadr (Decree).(97:1)
  • Indeed, We sent it down during a blessed night(month of Ramadhan). Indeed, We were to warn [mankind].(44:33)
3. It contains the night of power which is called Laylat al-Qadr, which is better than a thousand months.
  • Abu Hurayrah (radhiallahu anhu) narrated that the Messenger (sallallahu alayhi wa sallam) said: "Whoever stands (in qiyaam) in Laylat ul-Qadr [and it is facilitated for him] out of faith and expectation (of Allah's reward), will have all of his previous sins forgiven." [Al-Bukhari and Muslim]
  • For more detail about this night vist : https://ssumaiya.blogspot.com/2015/07/virtue-of-night-of-powerqadr-for.html
4. By fulfilling the conditions while performing certain acts of worship during this month our previous sins could be forgiven!
  • Abu Hurairah (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Prophet (ﷺ) said, "He who observes fasting during the month of Ramadan with Faith while seeking its reward from Allah, will have his past sins forgiven."[Al-Bukhari and Muslim]
  • Narrated from Abu Hurayrah that the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said: “Whoever spends the nights of Ramadaan in prayer out of faith and in the hope of reward, his previous sins will be forgiven.”al-Bukhaari (2008) and Muslim (174) 
  • Abu Hurayrah (radhiallahu anhu) narrated that the Messenger (sallallahu alayhi wa sallam) said: "Whoever stands (in qiyaam) in Laylat ul-Qadr [and it is facilitated for him] out of faith and expectation (of Allah's reward), will have all of his previous sins forgiven." [Al-Bukhari and Muslim]


5. Allaah opens the gates of Paradise and closes the gates of Hell, and chains up the devils; so one could make ample of acts of worship!
  •  The hadeeth of Abu Hurayrah who said that the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said: “When Ramadaan comes, the gates of Paradise are opened and the gates of Hell are closed, and the devils are chained up.”(al-Bukhaari, 1898; Muslim, 1079)
6.  Every night Allah has people whom He redeems from the Fire.
  • Imam Ahmad (5/256) narrated from the hadeeth of Abu Umaamah that the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said: “At every breaking of the fast, Allah has people whom He redeems.” Al-Mundhiri said: there is nothing wrong with its isnaad; and it was classed as saheeh by al-Albaani in Saheeh al-Targheeb, 987. 
7. Honored to enter paradise by a special gate(entrance)
  • It was narrated from Sahl ibn Sa’d (may Allaah be pleased with him) that the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said: “In Paradise there are eight gates, among which is a gate called al-Rayyaan, which none will enter but those who fast.” (Narrated by al-Bukhaari, 3017)
8. My prayer is answered!
  • The Prophet (blessings and peace of Allah be upon him) said: “There are three whose supplication will not be rejected: the just ruler, the fasting person until he breaks his fast, and the supplication of one who has been wronged.”Narrated by Ahmad (8043)
  • It was narrated from Anas (may Allah be pleased with him) that the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said: “Three prayers are not rejected: the prayer of a father, the prayer of a fasting person, and the prayer of a traveler.” Narrated by al-Bayhaqi, 3/345; classed as saheeh by al-Albaani in al-Saheeh 1797.
9.Fasting will be an intercession for the slave on the Day of Resurrection
  • Fasting will be an intercession for the slave on the Day of Resurrection, when it will say: O Lord, I stopped him from eating and drinking during the day, so let me intercede for him.(Reported by Ahmad, 2/174)
10. Fasting will save us from hellfire and admit us to paradise!
  • Whoever fasts one day for the sake of Allah, Allah will keep his face seventy years distance away from the Fire because of it.(Reported by Muslim, 2/808)
  • Whoever fasts a day seeking the pleasure of Allah and then dies [i.e. that is the last thing he does] will enter Paradise.(Reported by Ahmad, 5/391)
May Allah accept this Ramadhan from all of us ; Keep sharing the article for you to be rewarded! The Prophet said, “Whoever guides someone to goodness will have a similar reward.”Source: Sahih Muslim 1893

Monday 6 May 2019

Islam is the best: 7 Easy ways to maximize your Rewards during Ramadh...

Islam is the best: 7 Easy ways to maximize your Rewards during Ramadh...: In this article I am selecting 7 simple perfect ways to maximize the reward of your fasting with authentic hadeeths!And Pray Allah to acce...

7 Easy ways to maximize your Rewards during Ramadhan!

In this article I am selecting 7 simple perfect ways to maximize the reward of your fasting with authentic hadeeths!And Pray Allah to accept this Ramadhan and every Ramadhan in its perfect form! And Don't forget to pray for those brothers and sisters  around the world who are facing hardships during ,before and after Ramadhan!

1. Fast Ramadhan with belief and truly seeking the reward of Allah the Most High so that He may forgive you your past sins.


Abu Hurairah (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Prophet (ﷺ) said, "He who observes fasting during the month of Ramadan with Faith while seeking its reward from Allah, will have his past sins forgiven." [Al-Bukhari and Muslim]


2. Pray Salat ut-Tarawih ( the night prayer during the nights of Ramadhan) - especially on Layatul-Qadr - based on belief and truly seeking the reward of Allah, so that Allah may forgive you your past sins.

"Whosoever performs (optional Tarawih) prayers at night during the month of Ramadan, with Faith and in the hope of receiving Allah's reward, will have his past sins forgiven."
[Muslim].

3.Give food to some fasting people to gain a reward similar to theirs.

It was narrated that Zayd ibn Khaalid al-Juhani said: The Messenger of Allaah (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said: “Whoever gives iftaar to one who is fasting will have a reward like his, without that detracting from the reward of the fasting person in the slightest.” [Narrated by al-Tirmidhi, 807; Ibn Maajah, 1746.]

4.Give a lot of charity for the best charity is that of Ramadhan.

The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) was the most generous of the men; and he was the most generous during the month of Ramadan when Jibril visited him every night and recited the Qur'an to him. During this period, the generosity of Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) waxed faster than the rain bearing wind.[Al-Bukhari and Muslim]


5.Hasten breaking your fast after the sun has truly set in order to gain the love of Allah.

It was narrated from Sahl ibn Sa’d that the Messenger of Allaah (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said: “The people will still be fine so long as they hasten to break their fast.” [Narrated by al-Bukhaari, 1821; Muslim, 1838]

6. If someone insults you to respond in a better manner and say, “I am fasting,”!

It was narrated by al-Bukhaari and Muslim from Abu Hurayrah (may Allaah be pleased with him), that the Messenger of Allaah (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said: “Fasting is a shield or protection so there should be no obscene or offensive talk or behaviour. If a person fights him or insults him, let him say, ‘I am fasting,’ twice.[ Al-Bukhaari, no. 1894; Muslim, 1151]

7.Delay your suhoor !

It was narrated by al-Bukhaari from Anas from Zayd ibn Thaabit (may Allaah be pleased with him) who said: “We ate suhoor with the Messenger of Allaah (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him), then he got up to pray.” I said: “How much time was there between the adhaan and suhoor?” He said: “The time it takes to recite fifty verses.” [Narrated by al-Bukhaari, 1921].

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