بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الرَّحْمَنِ الرَّحِيمِ

The Virtues of Ramadan — In the Light of Hadith

In Ramadan, the Gates of Jannah Are Opened, the Gates of Hell Are Closed, and the Devils Are Chained:

“Hazrat Abu Hurairah رضي الله عنه narrates that the Messenger of Allah ﷺ said: ‘When the month of Ramadan arrives, the gates of the heavens are opened, the gates of Hell are closed, and the devils are chained.’ In another narration, it is stated that the gates of mercy are opened.” (صحیح بخاری ، صحیح مسلم)

The Reward of ‘Umrah in Ramadan Equals the Reward of Hajj:

“Hazrat ‘Ata رضي الله عنه narrates: I heard ‘Abdullah ibn ‘Abbas رضي الله عنه say that the Messenger of Allah ﷺ said to a woman from the Ansar (Umm Sinan)—Ibn ‘Abbas رضي الله عنه mentioned her name, but I have forgotten it—‘Why did you not accompany us for Hajj?’ She replied, ‘We only have two camels; my husband and son went for Hajj on one, and the other is used at home for carrying water and necessities.’ The Messenger of Allah ﷺ said: ‘When Ramadan comes, perform ‘Umrah, for its reward is equal to Hajj.’” (صحیح مسلم)

The Reward of Fasting Is Beyond Measure:

“Hazrat Abu Hurairah رضي الله عنه narrates that the Messenger of Allah ﷺ said: ‘Allah عزوجل says: Every deed of the son of Adam is for him, except fasting; it is for Me, and I alone will reward for it. Fasting is a shield (from the Fire). Therefore, when any one of you is fasting, he should not engage in obscene speech or foolish talk; and if someone abuses him or quarrels with him, he should say: “I am fasting.” By the One in Whose hand is the soul of Muhammad ﷺ, the odor from the mouth of a fasting person is more beloved to Allah on the Day of Judgment than the fragrance of musk. The fasting person has two joys: one when he breaks his fast, and the other when he meets his Lord and is rewarded for his fasting.’” (صحیح مسلم)

A Special Gate in Jannah Is Reserved for Those Who Fast:

“Hazrat Sahl ibn Sa‘d رضي الله عنه narrates that there is a gate in Jannah called Rayyan, through which those who fast will enter on the Day of Judgment; none besides them will enter through it.” (صحیح بخاری ، صحیح مسلم)

Throughout Ramadan, Allah Grants Freedom from Hell Every Night:

“Hazrat Abu Hurairah رضي الله عنه narrates that the Messenger of Allah ﷺ said: ‘On the very first night of Ramadan, the devils and rebellious jinn are chained; all the gates of Hell are closed—none of them remains open—and all the gates of Jannah are opened—none of them remains closed. A caller (an angel) announces: “O seeker of good! Come forward (and do not delay). O seeker of evil! Refrain.” And every night of Ramadan, Allah frees people from Hell.’” (سنن ابن ماجه)