Blessings of Ramadan

Narrated Abu Huraitah (ra) : I heard Allah's Apostle (saws) saying regarding Ramadan "Anyone who stands in prayers during its nights (in Ramadan) with purity of belief and expectation of a reward, will have his previous sins forgiven."

[Bukahri]

Explanation: Once again the holy month of Ramadan has returned with all its blessings. It has come with the message of salvation and forgiveness

During Ramadan the believers get busy seeking Allah’s mercy, forgiveness, and protection from Hellfire. This is the month for renewing our commitment and re-establishing our relationship with our Creator. It is the spring season for goodness and virtues when righteousness blossoms throughout the Muslim communities.

 It offers every Muslim an opportunity to strengthen his Iman, purify his heart and soul, and to remove the evil effects of the sins committed by him.

In addition to fasting, mandatory Salat, and extra Taravih Salat, Muslims should spend the whole month in acts of worship like voluntary Salat, Tilawah (recitation of Qur’an), Dhikr , Charity, Itikaf etc.

Allah increases the reward for deeds in this special month. For an optional (nafl) act, a person is rewarded according to the reward of a mandatory (fard) deed, and the reward for a fard is multiplied at least seventy times.

The first ten days of Ramadan are days of mercy; the second period of ten days is for forgiveness, and the final period of ten days is for seeking refuge from Hellfire.

Every Muslim should cut all negative ties with society at least for this month and view it as the month of working diligently on oneself. This is the month of earning and we should work hard to earn reward and righteousness.

Ramadan is the month for rebuilding our spiritual strength. How much we benefit from it is up to us..