7 Virtues of the Month of Ramadan and Their Evidence in the Quran and Hadith

Kapanlagi.com - The month of Ramadan has many virtues that make Ramadan a special month. That's why this month is eagerly awaited by millions of Muslims around the world. In addition to being a blessed month, Ramadan also has other virtues that make every Muslim compete in doing good deeds.

Ramadan is a moment that only happens once a year. It is natural that the month of Ramadan is always greeted with joy by Muslims. During Ramadan, every Muslim is required to observe fasting and perform other voluntary acts of worship.

The goal is one, which is to attain blessings during the month of Ramadan. But do you know that the virtues of the month of Ramadan are numerous. The evidence of the virtues of the month of Ramadan in the Quran and Hadith has been mentioned many times.

So what are the virtues of the month of Ramadan and their evidence in the Quran and Hadith?

Although this year's Ramadan is experiencing a different situation, it does not diminish the virtues of the month of Ramadan. To that end, performing sunnah practices or good deeds during the month of Ramadan should be carried out as much as possible.

Because, there are many virtues of the month of Ramadan that can be achieved by Muslims. Here are 7 virtues of the month of Ramadan and their evidence in the Quran and Hadith, compiled from various sources.

1. A Month Full of Blessings

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As it is known, the virtue of the month of Ramadan is a month full of blessings. The virtue of the month of Ramadan has been mentioned in the hadith of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) as follows:

"Indeed, a blessed month has come to you. In this month, fasting is obligatory for you". (Narrated by Ahmad, An-Nasai, and Al-Baihaqi).

The virtue of the month of Ramadan as a month full of blessings will multiply all good deeds. For this reason, Ramadan is also known as a noble month, a month of giving and grace.

The blessings in the month of Ramadan are not only for the soul and body, but also for the economy, starting from food vendors, employees, and workers. And it is a blessing for those who cannot fully enjoy the month of Ramadan, such as the poor.

2. Forgiveness of All Sins

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Another virtue of the month of Ramadan is the forgiveness of all past sins. This is mentioned in the following hadith:

Meaning: "Prophet Muhammad said, whoever performs prayers on the night of Lailatul Qadr with faith and seeking the pleasure of Allah, their previous sins will be forgiven. And whoever fasts in the month of Ramadan with faith and seeking the pleasure of Allah, their previous sins will be forgiven". (Narrated by Bukhari).

All past sins can be forgiven by performing obligatory and recommended deeds. Therefore, every Muslim is encouraged to engage in various acts of goodness during the month of Ramadan.

3. Acceptance of Prayers

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The acceptance of prayers is also a virtue of the month of Ramadan that should be known by Muslims. In this regard, every Muslim who observes fasting in Ramadan, their prayers will be answered by Allah SWT. As mentioned in the following hadith:

"Three people whose prayers are never rejected: a fasting person until they break their fast, a just ruler, and the prayer of the oppressed person". (Narrated by At Tirmidzi no. 3598. At Tirmidzi classified this hadith as hasan).

In addition, there are other hadiths regarding the virtue of Ramadan and the acceptance of all prayers. Based on the narration by Jabir bin 'Abdillah from HR. Al Bazaar:

Meaning: "Indeed, Allah frees some people from the Hellfire every day in the month of Ramadan, and every Muslim, when they supplicate, their prayer will be answered".

4. The Gates of Heaven Open and the Gates of Hell Close

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Another virtue of the month of Ramadan that makes it a special month is that the gates of heaven are open while the gates of hell are closed. As stated in the hadith with the following meaning:

Meaning: "When the month of Ramadan comes, the gates of heaven are opened, the gates of hell are closed, and the evil devils are chained." (HR. Bukhari).

In this regard, every Muslim who observes fasting and performs good deeds during the month of Ramadan can attain happiness in this world and the hereafter, including attaining paradise from Allah SWT.

5. Devils Chained

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As known, another virtue of the month of Ramadan is the chaining of devils. Therefore, the worship of Muslims during the month of Ramadan can proceed smoothly. Because the devils cannot mislead Muslims during the month of Ramadan.

The virtue of the month of Ramadan with the presence of chained devils is based on Imam Ahmad narrating from Abu Hurairah r.a, Prophet Muhammad SAW said:

"My Ummah has been given five things in the month of Ramadan that were not given to any previous Ummah: the mouth of a fasting person is more fragrant to Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala than musk, the angels seek forgiveness for them until they break their fast, every day Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala decorates His paradise and says: "My righteous servants are about to be relieved of their burdens and return to Me," the devils are chained so they cannot achieve what they can achieve in other months, and Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala forgives them in the last part of the night. Someone asked: O Messenger of Allah, is that during the Night of Decree (Laylatul Qadr)? He replied: No, but a person's deeds are only perfected when they complete them."

6. There is a Better Night than a Thousand Months

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Lailatul Qadar is interpreted as a night better than a thousand months. The existence of Lailatul Qadar is one of the special virtues of the month of Ramadan. Surely, in order to achieve Lailatul Qadar, a Muslim is commanded to perform various obligatory and recommended deeds to be able to attain Lailatul Qadar.

"Indeed, We revealed it (the Quran) on the Night of Power. And what can make you know what is the Night of Power? The Night of Power is better than a thousand months." (QS. Al-Qadr: 1-3)

In addition, in another hadith, it has also been explained about Lailatul Qadar as a night better than a thousand months. Here is the meaning of the hadith evidence:

"A blessed month has come to you. In it, you are commanded to fast. The doors of Paradise are opened, and the doors of Hellfire are closed, and the devils are chained. In it, there is a night better than a thousand months. Whoever is deprived of its goodness is truly deprived." (HR. Ahmad)

7. There are People Freed from Hell's Torture

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One of the rarely known virtues of the month of Ramadan is the liberation of people who are on the brink of entering hell. This is in accordance with the meaning of the following hadith:

"At every (time of) breaking fast, Allah frees people (from the torment of the hellfire)". (HR. Ahmad)

So those are the 7 virtues of the month of Ramadan and their evidence in the Quran and Hadith that Muslims need to know. May the fasting of Ramadan go smoothly and achieve the pleasure of Allah SWT.

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