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GUARD YOUR FAST!

 FAJR REMINDER: GUARD YOUR FAST!

By: Umm Affān

Ramaḍān 2, 1447 (19-February-2026)


We express our sincere gratitude to Allāh for making Siyām obligatory and Qiyām acts of merit during the month of Ramaḍān. It is narrated from Abū Hurayrah (Raḍiyallāhu ‘Anhu) that the Messenger of Allāh (ﷺ) stated: “He who observes the fast of the month of Ramaḍān out of sincerity and hope for the reward from Allāh will have his past sins forgiven. Whoever stands in prayer during the Night of Decree due to faith and seeking reward, his previous sins will be forgiven.” [Ṣaḥīḥ al-Bukhārī 1901, Ṣaḥīḥ Muslim 760]


In another report, Abū Hurayrah (Raḍiyallāhu ‘Anhu) narrated that the Messenger of Allāh (ﷺ) encouraged the practice of standing for night prayers during Ramaḍān, though he did not impose it upon anyone. The Prophet would say, “Whoever stands in prayer during Ramaḍān due to faith and seeking reward, his previous sins will be forgiven.” After the Prophet’s passing, this practice continued, as it did during the Khalīfah of Abū Bakr and early in the Khalīfah of ‘Umar. [Ṣaḥīḥ al-Bukhārī 2009, Ṣaḥīḥ Muslim 759]


It is important to note that the sins which can be forgiven, as mentioned in the above Aḥadīth, are primarily the minor ones. Abū Hurayrah (Raḍiyallāhu ‘Anhu) also reported that the Prophet (ﷺ) said: “The five daily prayers, and Friday to Friday, and Ramaḍān to Ramaḍān, are an expiation for what is in between them, if you stay away from the major sins.” [Ṣaḥīḥ Muslim 233]


O Muslims! Let us fast during the day and stand in prayer at night with genuine belief, earnestly seeking Allāh’s Reward so that He may forgive us our sins.


Moreover, among the actions that diminish one’s reward for fasting and hinder excellence during this blessed period is the indulgence in Laghw (vain talk), such as lying, cursing, gossiping, backbiting, slandering, and singing (or listening to music). Abū Hurayrah (Raḍiyallāhu ‘Anhu) reported that the Messenger of Allāh (ﷺ) mentioned: “Whoever does not give up false speech and acting upon it, Allāh has no need of his giving up his food and drink.” [Ṣaḥīḥ al-Bukhārī 1903]


Indeed, what benefit do we derive from engaging in such vain conversation? Shayṭān beautifies sinful actions for us, leading many to consider them negligible. However, we must resist Shayṭān to genuinely benefit. Dear Brethren, let us not waste the rewards of our fasting. Those frivolous talks are not worth it—let us refrain from them!


I beseech Allāh to keep us steadfast in obeying Him. Aameen.

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