1.
Abu Hurairah (RAA) reported that the messenger of Allah (SAW) said what
translated means:
" When the month of Ramadan begins, the gates of heaven are opened,
the gates of hell are closed and the devils are chained. "
(Bukhari)
2.
Anas bin Malik (RAA) reported that the messenger of Allah said what
translated means:
" Have a meal before dawn (Suhoor/Sehri). There is blessing in it. "
(Bukhari)
3.
Sahl bin Sa'ad (RAA) reported that the messenger of Allah said what
translated means:
" The people will remain on the right path as long as they hasten
the break of their fasts. "
(Bukhari)
4.
Omar bin Al-Khattab (RAA) reported that the messenger of Allah (PBUH) said
what translated means:
" When night falls from this side (the east) and the sun sets from this
side (the west), the fasting person should break his fast. "
(Bukhari)
5.
Abu Hurairah (RAA) reported that the prophet (SAW) said what translated
means:
" If a fasting person forgetfully eats or drinks, he should complete
his fast. What he had consumed has been given to him by Allah. "
(Bukhari)
6.
Amer bin Rabee'ah said that he had seen the messenger of Allah innumerable
times cleaning his teeth with siwak* during his fasts.
(Bukhari)
* a siwak is a twig cut from a certain kind of tree and processed for
cleaning teeth with.
7.
Abd Allah bin Abbas (RAA) reported that the messenger of Allah (SAW) was
the most generous among the people. He used to be even more generous in
the month of Ramadan when (the angel) Jebreel met with him. He (Jebreel)
used to come to the prophet (SAW) every night of Ramadan for the prophet
(SAW) to recite the Quran to him. When Jebreel met him, the prophet
(SAW) used to be more generous than a fast wind (which brings rain and
welfare to the people).
(Bukhari)
8.
The mother of the believers Aisha (RAA) reported what translated means:
" The messenger of Allah (SAW) used to kiss and embrace his wives while
he was fasting and he was more able to control his desires than
any of you. "
(Bukhari and Muslim)
9.
The mother of believers Aisha (RAA) reported that the messenger of Allah
(SAW) would wake up at dawn in a state of Janabah (ceremonial impurity) as
a result of intimate contact with his wife, take a bath (for purification)
and observe the fast.
(Bukhari and Muslim)
10.
Abu Hurairah (RAA) reported that the prophet (PBUH) said what translated
means:
"Whoever prays at night the whole month of Ramadan will have his
previous sins forgiven."
(Bukhari)
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11.
The mother of believers Aisha (RAA) said that the messenger of Allah
(SAW) went to the mosque late at a night (in Ramadan) and prayed. Some
people prayed with him. The next morning people talked about it, so more
people showed up for the prayer the next night. The prophet (SAW) lead
them in prayer. As people mentioned this to others, more people came for
prayer on the third night and prayed behind the prophet (SAW). When the
fourth night came, there were so many people in the mosque there was no
room left. The prophet (SAW) did not come out for prayer that night. He
came at dawn for the Fajr prayer after which he informed the people:
" I was aware of your gathering but I was afraid that the night prayer
would be enjoined upon you and you might not be able to observe it. "
The messenger of Allah (SAW) passed away with the situation thus (i.e,
people prayer the night prayer individually).
(Bukhari)
12.
Abd Al-Rahman bin Abd Al-Qarri said: " I went with Omar bin Al-Khattab to
the mosque during a night in Ramadan. We saw people praying individually
or in small groups. Omar said: 'In my opinion, it is better to unite these
people under the leadership of one reciter.' Omar (RAA) united them in
prayer with Obbai bin Ka'ab as their imam. Omar said: 'This is a good
innovation. The prayer they sleep through (late night prayer) is
better than the one they are performing (Taraweeh prayed early in the
night).' "
(Bukhari)
13.
Abd Allah bin Abbas (RAA) narrated:
" The messenger of Allah (SAW) had set out for Mecca in Ramadan while
fasting. When he reached al-Kadeed (a place on the way), he broke his
fast (during the day) and so did the people who were traveling with
him."
(Bukhari and Muslim)
14.
Jaber bin Abd Allah (RAA) reported that the messenger of Allah (SAW) was
on a journey and saw a crowd of people shading a man. He asked what the
matter was. He was told that the person being shaded was fasting. The
prophet (SAW) said what translated means:
" It is not righteous to fast while traveling. "
(Bukhari and Muslim)
15.
Abu Hurairah (RAA) reported that the prophet (SAW) said what translated
means:
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" Stay away from continuous fasting (fasting for more than one day
without breaking the fast at sundown in between)!"
Someone protested: "But you do, messenger of Allah."
The prophet (SAW) responded: "My Lord gives me food and drink during my
sleep. Do deeds that are within your power."
(Bukhari and Muslim)
16.
Abu Hurairah (RAA) reported that the messenger of Allah (SAW) said what
translated means:
" He who does not give up false (untruthful) speech and (evil) actions,
Allah needs NOT him abandoning his food and drink (i.e. his fast is
not accepted). "
(Bukhari)
17.
The mother of believers Aisha (RAA) reported that the prophet (SAW) said
what translated means:
" If a person dies with missed, not made up for, fasts, his guardian
should fast on his behalf. "
(Bukhari and Muslim)
18.
The mother of believers Aisha (RAA) related that:
"In the last ten of Ramadan, the prophet (SAW) used to tighten
his waste belt (i.e, work hard or keep away from intimacy with
his wives), pray all night, and wake up his family for the night
prayers. "
(Bukhari and Muslim)
19.
The mother of the believers Aisha (RAA) related that the prophet (SAW)
used to observe E'etitaaf (restricting one's stay to the mosque for
worship) in the last ten days of Ramadan until he passed away. His wives
followed this practice after his death.
(Bukhari and Muslim)
20.
Abu Hurairah (RAA) reported that a bedouin came to the messenger of Allah
(SAW) and asked what translated means:
" Guide me to such a deed that would lead me to paradise if I performed
it. "
Allah's messenger (SAW) said what translated means:
" Worship Allah and do not associate anything with Him. Establish
the obligatory prayer. Pay obligatory zakat. Fast for the month of
Ramadan. "
The bedouin swore by Allah that he would not do anything more than that.
When the bedouin left, the messenger of Allah (SAW) said:
" If you would like to look at a man of paradise, let him look at this
man. "
(Bukhari)
21.
Abu Hurairah (RAA) reported that the messenger of Allah (SAW) said what
translated means:
"He whom Allah has given wealth but fails to pay its due zakat will
find his wealth on the day of resurrection in the shape of a
bald-headed poisonous snake with two black spots over the eyes (or
two poisonous glands in its mouth). The snake will encircle his neck
and bite the sides of his mouth saying: " I am you wealth, I am your
treasure. "
Allah's messenger (SAW) then recited verse 180 of surat Al-Imran (3):
" Let not those who covetously withhold of the gifts which Allah has given
them of His grace think that it is good for them: nay, it will be the
worse for them: soon shall the things which they covetously withheld be
tied to their necks like a twisted collar on the day of Judgement. To
Allah belongs the heritage of the heaven and the earth; and Allah is
well-acquainted with all that you do. " (Yusuf Ali translation)
(Bukhari)
22.
Jabir bin Abd Allah (RAA) reported that the prophet (SAW) cursed the
person who devours usury (interest), the person who pays it, the
person who writes the contract and the two witnesses. He (SAW) said
they were all equal.
(Muslim)
23.
The mother of the believers Aisha (RAA) reported that the messenger
of Allah (SAW) said what translated means:
" Seek the Night of Qadr in the eves of the odd days of the last
ten of Ramadan. "
(Bukhari)
24.
Abd Allah son of Omar (RAA) reported that Allah's messenger (SAW) made
zakat al-fitr mandatory - a sa'a (~ 3 kg; 7 lb) of dates or a sa'a of
barley - due on every slave and free-man, every male and female, on the
young and the old among the Muslims. He instructed that this zakat be paid
before heading out for Eid prayer.
(Bukhari)
25.
Abu Hurairah (RAA) reported that the prophet (SAW) said what translated
means:
" The five daily prayers one to the next, Friday prayers from one
week to the next, and Ramadan to the next Ramadan expiate for the
sins committed in between them as long as the major sins were
avoided. "
(Muslim)
26.
Abu Hurairah (RAA) reported that the messenger of Allah (SAW) said what
translated means:
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" Whoever fasts Ramadan in sincere faith hoping for a reward
from Allah, his past sins will be forgiven. Whoever stands in prayer
in the night of Qadr out of sincere faith and hoping for a reward from
Allah, all his previous sins will be forgiven. "
(Bukhari)
27.
Sahl (RAA) reported that the messenger of Allah (SAW) said what
translated means:
" In paradise, there a gate called Al-Rayyan through which those
who have fasted enter on the day of resurrection. No one else
will be allowed to go through it. It would be said: "Where are
those who have fasted? " They will stand up in response and no
one else will enter through that gate. Once they have all passed,
the gate will be closed not to be entered by anyone else after
that. "
(Bukhari and Muslim)
28.
Abu Hurairah (RAA) reported that the messenger of Allah (SAW) said what
translated means:
"Begin fasting (for the month of Ramadan) when you see it (the crescent
moon) and break your fast (for Eid) when you it. If the sky is cloudy,
complete the month to a full thirty days. "
(Bukhari and Muslim)
29.
Abd Allah son of Omar (RAA) reported that the prophet (SAW) informed the
people to pay zakat al-fitr before going to the Eid prayer.
(Bukhari and Muslim)
30.
Ibn Juraij narrated that Ata told him that Jaber bin Abd Allah (RAA) said:
"The prophet (SAW) stood up to offer the prayer of Eid Al-Fitr.
He started by observing the prayer then he delivered the sermon.
He then stepped down from the pulpit and went towards the women.
He reminded them and advised them while leaning on Bilal's hand.
Bilal was spreading out his garment where the women were placing
their sadaqah (charity)."
Ibn Juraij asked Ata whether the women were giving zakat al-Fitr. Ata
answered: "No, it was charity given by them at that. A woman would give
away her big ring. Others would do the same." Ibn Juraij asked whether
Ata thought that advising the women was incumbent on the imam. Ata
answered: "No doubt it is. Why should he not?"
(Muslim)
