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THE FAST OF RAMAḌĀN

 FAJR REMINDER: THE FAST OF RAMAḌĀN 

By: Umm Affān

Sha'bān 27, 1447 (15-February-2026)


Dear brethren, the month of Forgiveness is fast approaching. One of the most effective ways to attain this forgiveness is through fasting—abstaining from food and other desires from dawn until dusk solely for the Sake of Allāh. Abū Hurayrah (Raḍiyallāhu ‘Anhu) narrated that the Prophet (ﷺ) said: "Whoever fasts the month of Ramaḍān due to faith and seeking reward, his previous sins will be forgiven.” [Ṣaḥīḥ al-Bukhārī 1901, Ṣaḥīḥ Muslim 760]


This Ḥadīth illustrates that to secure forgiveness for our sins, we need to fast during the month of Ramaḍān with a firm belief in Allāh, being content and not resentful about the obligation of fasting, while anticipating and trusting in the reward that follows.


Fasting is indeed one of the most beloved acts of worship to Allāh, especially due to the hidden nature of its practice. Abū Umāmah (Raḍiyallāhu ‘Anhu) reported that he asked, “O Messenger of Allāh, tell me a deed to perform.” The Messenger of Allāh (ﷺ) replied, “You must fast, for there is nothing equal to it.” [Sunan An-Nasā’ī 2223]


As for the reward for fasting, it cannot be quantified in specific terms. Abū Hurayrah (Raḍiyallāhu ‘Anhu) reported that the Prophet (ﷺ) conveyed that Allāh says: "Every action of the son of Ādam is for them, except for fasting, which is for Me, and I will reward it..." [Ṣaḥīḥ al-Bukhārī 5927] This indicates that fasting should be performed sincerely for Allāh alone since He will reward it abundantly without limitation.


In another narration, Abū Hurayrah reported that the Messenger of Allāh (ﷺ) stated, “Every good deed of the son of Ādam is multiplied by ten like it, up to seven hundred more. Allāh said: Except for fasting, for it is Mine and I will reward it.” [Ṣaḥīḥ Muslim 1151] We should thus be excited to fast with genuine intent during Ramaḍān.


I beseech Allāh to make all our good deeds easy, both in Ramaḍān and beyond. Aameen

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