Fasting Ramadan
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1 I observe fasting during the month of Ramadan with Faith while seeking its reward from Allah, to have my past sins forgiven
Abu Hurairah ( May Allah be pleased with him ) reported:
The Prophet ( may the peace and blessings of Allah be upon him ) 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 ]
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2 It is an expiation for whatever preceded it
Abu Sa'id al Khudri ( may Allah be pleased with him ) reported Allah's Messenger ( may the peace and blessings of Allah be upon him ) said:
" whoever fasted during the month of Ramadan, applied its requirements, and shunned the things to be avoided during it, he will have an expiation for whatever preceded it."
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3 In Ramadan the gates of paradise are opened, the gates of the Hellfire are locked.
Abu Huraira ( May Allah be pleased with him ) reported that the Messenger of Allah ( may the peace and blessings of Allah be upon him ) said:
"When Ramadan begins the gates of heaven are opened." A version has, "The gates of paradise are opened, the gates of Jahannam are locked, and the devils are chained." Another has, "The gates of mercy are opened."
[ Bukhari and Muslim ].
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4 Fasting Ramadan expiates for the sins of the previous year
Abu Hurairah ( May Allah be pleased with him )reported:
The Prophet ( may the peace and blessings of Allah be upon him ) said, "The five daily (prescribed) Salat, and Friday (prayer) to the next Friday (prayer), and the fasting of Ramadan to the next Ramadan, is an expiation of the sins committed in between them, so long as major sins are avoided."
[ Muslim ].
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