Merits of 'Ramadhan'

IbnAhmad

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The Prophet (Peace be upon him) was reported to have said that “When Ramadaan comes, the gates of Paradise are opened.”
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The month of Ramadaan is a great opportunity for one to do the deeds that could bring him/her closer to Paradise.

Fasting in Ramadaan is also an opportunity to atone for one’s sins. Aboo Hurayrah quoted the Prophet (Peace be upon him) as saying, “Who ever fasts during the month of Ramadaan out of sincere faith and hoping for a reward from Allah will have all of his previous sins forgiven.”
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Fasting also provides protection from evil for those who sincerely fast. Allah’s Messenger (Peace be upon him) was reported to have said, “Fasting is a shield.”
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Allah has a special reward which He personally gives one who fasts faithfully. Aboo Hurayrah related that the (Peace be upon him) quoted Allah as saying, “Every act of Aadam’s descendants is for themselves, except fasting. It is meant for Me alone, and I alone will give the reward for it.”
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Perhaps the greatest and most unique merit of Ramadaan lies in the fact that the Quran, which is the last and only unchanged book of Divine Guidance remaining in the world, was revealed during this month. Allah states:

“The month of Ramadaan is the one in which the Quran 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).”

[Holy Quran 2:185]


This act of revelation represents the greatest blessing from Almighty Allah 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.
Jazakallah for reading this- May Allah guide us all.
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zulfikar

Junior Member
Jazakallah khair brother, ramadhan called by our beloved prophet as the month which belong to Allah. Make a khusoo pray and duaa, a lot of reading Al-Qur'an. Doing ikhtikaf at the masjid, shalatul la'il and tahajjud. hope Allah will give us a strong iman.
 
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