Praise be to Allah, Peace and blessings be upon the Messenger of Allah, his family, his companions and those who follow him until the Day of Judgement. Don’t forget to welcome Ramadan with open arms this year!
This month is a great time for all of us to take a closer look our Deen, repent, ask Allah to guide us to the straight path (because there are many paths out there, but only one true path, ie., the path which the Messenger of Allaah sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa Salam and his companions were upon), and save us from the torment of the Hell-Fire. This month is also a great time to recharge and strengthen our Iman and ask Allah to make us better Muslims because most of us have strayed far away from Islam and continue to disobey our Lord and pay no heed to His commandments. Use the Quran and the Sunnah as your guide when in doubt!
Below is a list of a few features, advantages and virtues of the month of Ramadan. Take a look:
- This month is very special because this is the month in which the Noble Quran was revealed.
- In one of the odd nights of the last ten days of Ramadan will be a night of Degree. Worshipping Allah that night and standing for Tarawheeh is better than any other night. Allah says, “The night of Al-Qasr (Decree) is better than a thousand months.” [97:3]
- Allah sets His servants free from Hell-Fire every night in Ramadan.
- The doors of Hell are closed in the month of Ramadan and the gates of Paradise are opened. All of the Satans are chained during this month.
- The smell coming from the mouth of a fasting person is better and beloved to Allah than the aroma of musk.
- The angels will continue to ask for forgiveness and mercy for those who fast up until they break their fast.
- Allah addresses His inhabitants every day of this month.
- Allah will forgive all the sins of His servants who observed fasting the way it should be observed, and rid them of their acts of disobedience.
And, Allah knows best.
Welcome Ramadan with open arms this year and every year!
