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Fasting Leads to Forgiveness
The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said: "Whoever fasts the month of Ramadan, obeying all of its limitations and guarding himself against what is forbidden, has in fact atoned for any sins he committed before it ( Read more... ) -
Fasting is a Shield
The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) told his followers: "God said: 'Every action of the son of Adam is for him except fasting, for that is solely for Me. I give the reward for it.' The fast is a shield. If one is fasting, he should not use foul language, raise his voice (in anger), or behave foolishly. If someone reviles him or fights with him ( Read more... ) -
Fasting
The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said: "Whoever does not give up telling lies, (committing) evil deeds and speaking harshly to others, God is not in need of his (fasting)."
Sahih Al-Bukhari, Volume 8, Hadith 83
Fasting Teaches Self-Restraint"O you who believe! Fasting is prescribed for you as it was prescribed for those before you so that ( Read more... ) -
The Gates of Paradise are Open
The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said: "When Ramadan begins, the gates of Paradise are opened."
Sahih Al-Bukhari, Volume 3, Hadith 122
A man once asked the Prophet what deed would allow him to enter Paradise. He replied: "Stick to fasting, as there is no equivalent to it."
Fiqh-us-Sunnah, Volume 3, Number 107A -
Feed the Hungry
The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said: "Feed the hungry, visit the sick and set free the captives ( Read more... ) -
Seek God's Guidance
The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) used to teach his companions to perform a specific prayer, called "Istikhara," whenever they had to make an important decision. He recommended offering two units of the normal Islamic prayer, and after finishing, saying in part: "O God! If you know that this matter is good for me in my faith, my livelihood ( Read more... )
