QURANIC VERSES OF THE DAY SERIES

*This Book has no doubt in it -a  guidance for the God-fearing, 

*who believe in the Unseen, and are steadfast in Salah (prayer), and spend out of what We have provided them; 

*and who believe in what has been revealed to you and what has been revealed before you; and they have faith in the Hereafter. 

*It is these who are guided by their Lord; and it is just these who are  successful. 

*Surely for those who have disbelieved, it is all the same whether you warn them or you warn

them not: they do not believe.

*Allah has set a seal on their hearts and on their hearing; and on their eyes there is a covering, and for them awaits a mighty punishment. (Quran 2: 2-7)

*O people, worship your Lord who created you and those before you, so that you may become God-fearing. (Quran 2:21)

*If you are in doubt about what We have revealed to Our servant, then bring a Surah similar to this, and do call your supporters other than Allah, if you are true. (Quran 2:23)

*But if you do - not and you will never be able to - then guard yourselves against the Fire, the fuel of which will be men and stones. It has been prepared for disbelievers. (Quran 2:24)

*And give good news to those who believe and do righteous deeds that for them there are gardens beneath which rivers flow. Every time they are given a fruit from there to eat, they will say, “This is what we have been given before;” and they will be given (fruits) resembling one another. And for them there shall be wives purified; and there they will live forever. (Quran 2:25

*And whoever relies upon Allah — then He is sufficient for him. Indeed, Allah will accomplish His purpose. Allah has already set for everything a decreed extent.”

(Quran 65:3)

*And He is with you wherever you are. And Allah, of what you do, is Seeing.”

(Quran 57:4)

*Indeed, Allah loves those who are constantly repentant and loves those who purify themselves.”

( Quran 2:222)

*Indeed, no one despairs of relief from Allah except the disbelieving people.”

(Quran 12:87)

        *O mankind, indeed We have created you from male and female and made you peoples and tribes that you may know one another. Indeed, the most noble of you in the sight of Allah is the most righteous of you.”

(Quran 49:13)

 

Read More

HADITH OF THE DAY SERIES

HADITH NO -15

Narated Al-Bard' bin Azib (R.A) Allah's Messenger ordered us to do seven things and forbade us from doing other seven things. He ordered us: 

(1) to follow the funeral procession, 

(2) to visit the sick, 

(3) to accept invitations, 

(4) to help the oppressed, 

(5) to fulfil the oaths, 

(6) to return the greetings and 

(7) to reply to the sneezer: saying "Yarhamu-ka-Allah (may Allah be Merciful to you) 

(Sahih Al Bukhari 1239)

HADITH NO -14

Narrated Anas (R.A) The Prophet said, "A Muslim whose three children die before the age of puberty will be granted Paradise by Allah due to His Mercy for them." (Sahih Al Bukhari 1248)

HADITH NO -13

Narrated Abu Saeed Al-Khudri (R.A) Allah's Messenger ; said, "When the believers pass safely over (the bridge across) Hell, they will be stopped at an arched bridge in between Hell and Paradise, where they will retaliate upon each other for the injustices done among them in the world, and when they get purified of all their sins, they will be admitted into Paradise. By Him in Whose Hands the soul of Muhammad (p.b.u.h) is, everybody will (recognize) his dwelling in Paradise better than he recognizes his dwelling in this world.

(Sahih Al Bukhari 2440)

HADITH NO -12

Narrated Abu Hurairah  The Prophet said, "The signs of a hypocrite are three: 

1. Whenever he speaks, he tells a lie. 

2. Whenever he promises, he always breaks it (his promise). 

3.Whenever he is entrusted he betrays (proves dishonest). (If you keep something as a trust with him, he will not return it)

(Sahih Al Bukhari 33)

HADITH NO -11

Narrated 'Abdullah bin Mas'ud I asked Allah's Messenger , "O Allah's Messenger! What is the best deed?" He replied, "To offer the salat (prayers) at their early stated fixed times." I asked, "What is next in goodness?" He replied, "To be good and dutiful to your parents." I further asked, "What is next (in goodness)?" He replied, "To participate in Jihad in Allah's Cause." I did not ask Allah's Messenger anymore and if I had asked him more, he would have told me more. 

( Sahih Al Bukhari 2782)

HADITH NO -10   

       Abd Allah bin ‘Amr said “A man came to the Prophet(ﷺ) and said “Apostle of Allah(ﷺ), May I take part in jihad?” He asked “Do you have parents?” He replied “Yes”. So, strive for them.

(Sunan abu Dawud 2529)

HADITH NO -9

         A man emigrated to the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) from the Yemen. He asked (him): Have you anyone (of your relatives) in the Yemen? He replied: My parents. He asked: Did they permit you? He replied: No. He said: Go back to them and ask for their permission. If they permit you, then fight (in the path of Allah), otherwise be devoted to them.

(Sunan abu Dawud 2530)

HADITH NO -8

        Narrated Abdullah ibn Umar: The Prophet (ﷺ) said: Of all the lawful acts the most detestable to Allah is divorce.

(Sunan abu Dawud 2177)

HADITH NO -7    

        Bahz bin Hakim narrated from his father, from his grandfather who said: I said: 'O Messenger of Allah! Who most deserves(my) reverence?' He said: 'Your mother.' He said: I said: Then who? He said: 'Your mother.' He said: I said: Then who? He said: 'Your mother.' He said: I said: Then who? He said: 'Then your father, then the nearest relatives, then the nearest relatives.

(Jami al Tirmidhi 1897)

HADITH NO -6 

         Ibn Masud said:"I asked the Messenger of Allah: O Messenger of Allah! Which is the most virtuous of deeds? He said: 'Salat during its appropriate time. I said: Then what, O Messenger of Allah?' He said: 'Being dutiful to one's parents. I said: Then what, O Messenger of Allah? He said: Jihad in the cause of Allah.' Then the messenger of Allah was silent, and if I had asked him more, he would have told me more.

(Jami al Tirmidhi 1890)

HADITH NO -5

         Narrated Abdullah bin Masud said I visited Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) while he was suffering from a high fever. I touched him with my hand and said, "O Allah's Messenger (ﷺ)! You have a high fever." Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) said, "Yes, I have as much fever as two men of you have." I said, "Is it because you will get a double reward?" Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) said, "Yes, no Muslim is afflicted with harm because of sickness or some other inconvenience, but that Allah will remove his sins for him as a tree sheds its leaves.

( Sahih al Bukhari 5660)

HADITH NO -4

           Narrated Abu Saeed Al-Khudri and Abu Huraira The Prophet (ﷺ) said, "No fatigue, nor disease, nor sorrow, nor sadness, nor hurt, nor distress befalls a Muslim, even if it were the prick he receives from a thorn, but that Allah expiates some of his sins for that.

( Sahih al Bukhari 5642)

HADITH NO -3 

        Narrated Al-Aswad bin Yazid I asked `Aisha "What did the Prophet (ﷺ) use to do at home?" She said, "He used to work for his family, and when he heard the Adhan (call for the prayer), he would go out.

( Sahih al Bukhari 5363)

HADITH NO -2

      Narrated by Abu Huraira (R.A), the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) said: A woman is married for four things, i.e., her wealth, her family status, her beauty, and her religion. So you should marry the religious woman (otherwise) you will be a loser.

( Sahih al Bukhari 5090)

HADITH NO -1  

      Abu Bakr (R.A)  narrated : A man said, “O Messenger of Allah, who are the best people?” The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “One whose life is long and his deeds are good.” The man said, “Who are the worst people?” The Prophet said, “One whose life is long and his deeds are evil.” 

(sunan al Tirmidhi 2330)

Read More

RAMADHAN (FAST) THE MONTH OF PURITY

 Narrated Talba bin 'Ubaid-UlIah: A bedouin with unkempt hair came to Allah's Messenger  and said, "O Allah's Messenger! Inform me what Allah has made compulsory for me as regards As Salat (the prayer) .He replied: "You have to perform the five compulsory salat (Iqamat-Aa salat) in a day and night (24 hours), unless you want to offer Nawafil ." The bedouin further asked, "Inform me what Allah has made compulsory for me as regards fasting." He replied, "You have to observe Saum (fast) during the whole month of Ramadan, unless you want to fast more as Nawafil." The bedouin further asked, "Tell me how much Zakat Allah has enjoined on me." Thus, Allah's Messenger informed him about all the laws (i.e. fundamentals) of Islam. The bedouin then said, "By Him Who has honoured you, I will neither perform any Nawafil nor will I decrease what Allah has enoined on me." Allah's Messenger said, "If he is saying the truth, he will succeed (or said, he will be granted Paradise) ." (Sahih Bukhari 1891)

Narrated AbU Hurairah Allah's Messenger said, "Saum (fasting) is a shield (or a screen or a shelter from the Hell-fire. So, the person observing Saum (fast) should avoid sexual relation with his wife and should not behave foolishly and impudently, and if somebody fights with him or abuses him, he should say to him twice, 'I am observing Saum (fast)." The Prophet added, "By Him in Whose Hands my soul is, the smell coming out from the mouth of a person observing aum (fast) is better with Allah than the smell of musk. (Allah says about the fasting person), 'He has left his food, drink and sexual desires for My sake. The Saum (fast) is for Me . So I will reward (the fasting person) for it and the reward of good deeds is multiplied ten times." 

(Sahih Bukhari 1894)

Narrated SahI The Prophet said, "There is a gate in Paradise called Ar-Raiyan, and those who observe Saum (fasts) will enter through it on the Day of Resurrection and none except them will enter through it. It will be said, 'Where are those who used to observe Saum (fast)?' They will get up, and none except them will enter through it. After their entry the gate will be closed and nobody will enter through it."(Sahih Bukhari 1896)

Narrated Abu Hurairah Allah's Messenger said, "When the month of Ramadan starts, the gates of the heaven are opened and the gates of Hell are closed and the devils are chained." (Sahih Bukhari 1899)

Narrated Ibn 'Umar Iheard Allah's Messenger saying, "When you see the crescent (of the month of Ramadan), start observing aum (fast) and when you see the crescent (of the month of Shawwal), stop observing Saum; and if the sky is overcast (and you can't see it) then regard the crescent (month) of Ramadan (as of 30 days).(Sahih Bukhari 1900)

Narrated Abu Hurairah The Prophet  said, "Whoever established salat (prayer) on the night of Qadr with sincere faith and hoping for a reward from Allah, then all his previous sins will be forgiven; and whoever observes Saum (fasts) in the month of Ramadan with sincere faith and hoping for a reward from Allah, then all his previous sins will be forgiven." 

(Sahih Bukhari 1901)

Narrated Ibn 'Abbas The Prophet was the most generous amongst the people, and he used to be more so in the month of Ramadan when Jibril (Gabriel) visited him, and JibrIl used to meet him on every night of Ramadan till the end of the month. The Prophet  used to recite the Noble Qur'an to Jibril, and when Jibril met him, he used to be more generous than the fair wind [sent by Allah with glad tidings (rain) in readiness and haste to do charitable deeds.

(Sahih Bukhari 1902)

Narrated Abu Hurairah The Prophet said, "Whoever does not give up lying speech (false statements) and acting on those lies and evil actions etc., Allah is not in need of his leaving his food and drink [i.e., Allah will not accept his Saum (fasting)]".(Sahih Bukhari 1903)

Narrated Abu Hurairah Allah's Messenger said, "Allah said, 'All the deeds of Adam's sons (people) are for them, except Saum (fasting) which is for Me, and I will give the reward for it.' Observing saum (fast) is a shield or protection (from the Hell-fire and from committing sins). If one of you is observing Saum (fast), he should avoid sexual relation with his wife and quarrelling, and if somebody should fight or quarrel with him, he should say, 'I am observing Saum (fast).' By him in Whose hands my soul is, the smell coming out from the mouth of a fasting person is better before Allah than the smell of musk. There are two pleasures for the person observing saum, one at the time of Iftar (breaking his fast), and the other at the time when he will meet his Lord; then he will be pleased because of his saum (fasting) ." (Sahih Bukhari 1904)

Narrated 'Alqama: While I was walking with 'Abdullah he said, "We were in the company of the Prophet and he said, 'He who can afford to many should many, because it will help him to lower his gaze (from looking at forbidden things and other women), and save his private parts (from committing illegal sexual acts etc.) and he who cannot afford to many is advised to observe saum (fasting), as saum (fasting) will restrain his sexual power."(Sahih Bukhari 1905)

Narrated 'Abdullah bin 'Umar  : Allah's Messenger said, "The month (can be) 29 nights (i.e., days), and do not fast till you see the crescent-moon, and if the sky is overcast, then complete Sha'ban as thirty days." 

(Sahih Bukhari 1907)

Narrated Anas bin Malik The Prophet' said, "Take Sahur (late night meals ,i.e Shehri) as there is a blessing in it." (Sahih Bukhari 1923)

Narrated Abu Hurairah The Prophet said, "If somebody eats or drinks forgetfully then he should complete his Saum (fast), for what he has eaten or drank, has been given to him by Allah." (Sahih Bukhari 1933)

Narrated Abu Hurairah A man came to the Prophet and said, "I had sexual intercourse with my wife in Ramadan [while observing Saum (fasting)]. The Prophet . asked him, Can you afford to manumit a slave?" He replied in the negative. The Prophet . asked 

him, "Can you observe Saum (fast) for two successive months?" He replied in the negative. He asked him, "Can you afford to feed sixty poor persons?" He replied in the negative. (Abu Hurairah added): Then a basket full of dates was brought to the Prophet , and he said (to that man), "Feed (poor people) with this on your behalf (by way of expiation) ." He said, "(Should I feed it) to poorer people than we? There is no poorer house than ours between its (Al-Madina's) mountains." The Prophet said, "Then feed your family with it." 

(Sahih Bukhari 1937)

Narrated Abu Ad-Darda' We set out with Allah's Messenger on one of his journeys on a very hot day, and it was so hot that one had to put his hand over his head because of the severity of heat. None of us was observing aum (fast) except the Prophet and Ibn Rawaba. (Sahih Bukhari 1945)

Narrated Jabir bin 'Abdullah Allah's Messenger was on a journey and saw a crowd of people, and a man was being shaded (by them). He asked, "What is the matter?" They said, "He (the man) is observing saum (fast).The Prophet said, "It is not from Al-Birr (righteousness) to observe Saum (the fast) on a journey. (Sahih Bukhari 1946)

 Narrated Abu Saeed  The Prophet said, "Isn't it true that a woman does not offer Salat (prayer) and does not observe Saum (fast) on menstruating? And that is the defect (a loss) in her religion.

(Sahih Bukhari 1951)

Narrated 'Aishah Allah's Messenger said, "Whoever died and he ought to have observed Saum (fast) (the missed days of Ramadan) then his guardians must observe Saum (fast) on his behalf.

(Sahih Bukhari 1952)

Narrated Sahl bin Saeed Allah's Messenger ; said, "The people will remain on the right path as long as they hasten the Iftar [breaking of the Saum (fast)] ." (Sahih Bukhari 1957)

Narrated 'Aishah Allah's Messenger used to observe Saum (fast) till one would say that he would never stop observing aum (fast), and he would abandon Saum (fast) till one would say that he would never observe Saum (fast). I never saw Allah's Messenger observing Saum (fast) for a whole month except the month of Ramadan, and did not see him fasting in any month more than in the month of Shaban.

(Sahih Bukhari 1969)

Narrated 'Aishah  The Prophet never observed Saum (fast) in any month more than in the month of Shaban. He used to say, "Do those deeds which you can do easily, as Allah will not get tired (of giving rewards) till you get bored and tired (of performing religious deeds)." The most beloved Salat (prayer) to the Prophet was the one that was done regularly (throughout the life) even if it were little. And whenever the Prophet offered a Salat (prayer) he used to offer it regularly. (Sahih Bukhari 1970)

Narrated Abu Hurairah heard Allah's Messenger saying regarding Ramadan, "Whoever performed Salat (prayers) at night in it (the month of Ramadan) with sincere faith and hoping for a reward from Allah, then all his past sins will be forgiven.(Sahih Bukhari 2008)

Narrated Ibn Shihab: Abdur Rabman bin 'Abdul Qari said, "I went out in the company of 'Umar bin Al-Khattab one night in Ramadan to the mosque and found the people performing Salat (prayers) in different groups. A man performing Salat (prayers) alone, or a man performing Salat (prayers) with a little group behind him. So, Umar said, 'In my opinion I would better collect these (people) under the leadership of one Qari (reciter) [i.e., let them perform Salat (prayers) in congregation!]'. So, he made up his mind and he congregated them behind Ubal bin Ka'b. Then on another night I went again in his company and the people were performing Salat (prayers) behind their reciter. On that, 'Umar remarked, 'What an excellent Bid'a (i.e., innovation in religion) this is; but the salat (prayers) which they do not perform, and sleep at its time is superior than the one they are performing now.' He meant the Salat (prayers) in the last part of the night. (In those days) people used to perform Salat (prayers) in the early part of the nigh.

(Sahih Bukhari 2010)

Narrated 'Urwa that he was informed by 'Aishah "Allah's Messenger went out in the middle of the night and performed Salat (prayer) in the mosque and some men performed Salat (prayer) behind him. In the morning, the people spoke about it and then a large number of them gathered and performed Salat (prayer) behind him (on the second night). In the next morning the people again talked about it and on the third night the mosque was full with a large number of people. Allah's Messenger came out and the people performed Salat (prayer) behind him. On the fourth night the mosque was overwhelmed with people and could not accomodate them, but the Prophet came out (only) for the morning a1at (prayer). When the morning Salat (prayer) was finished, he recited Tashah-hud and (addressing the people) said, "Amma ba'du, your presence was not hidden from me but I was afraid lest the night Salat (prayer) should be enjoined on you and you might not be able to carry it on." So, Allah's Messenger died and the situation remained like that (i.e., people offered the night prayers individually)

(Sahih Bukhari 2012)

 

Narrated Abu Salama bin 'Abdur Rahman that he asked 'Aishah  "How was the Salat (prayer) of Allah's Messenger in Ramadan?" She replied, "He did not perform alat (prayer) more than eleven Rak'a in Ramadan or in any other month. He used to perform four Rak'a -let alone their beauty and length - and then he would perform four Rak'a - let alone their beauty and length - and then he would perform three Rak'a (Witr)." She added, "I asked, 'O Allah's Messenger! Do you sleep before praying the witr ?' he replied, 'O 'Aishah! My eyes sleep but my heart does not sleep.

(Sahih Bukhari 2013)

Narrated Talba bin 'Ubaid-UlIah: A bedouin with unkempt hair came to Allah's Messenger  and said, "O Allah's Messenger! Inform me what Allah has made compulsory for me as regards As Salat (the prayer) .He replied: "You have to perform the five compulsory salat (Iqamat-Aa salat) in a day and night (24 hours), unless you want to offer Nawafil ." The bedouin further asked, "Inform me what Allah has made compulsory for me as regards fasting." He replied, "You have to observe Saum (fast) during the whole month of Ramadan, unless you want to fast more as Nawafil." The bedouin further asked, "Tell me how much Zakat Allah has enjoined on me." Thus, Allah's Messenger informed him about all the laws (i.e. fundamentals) of Islam. The bedouin then said, "By Him Who has honoured you, I will neither perform any Nawafil nor will I decrease what Allah has enoined on me." Allah's Messenger said, "If he is saying the truth, he will succeed (or said, he will be granted Paradise) ."

(Sahih Bukhari 1891)

Narrated AbU Hurairah Allah's Messenger said, "Saum (fasting) is a shield (or a screen or a shelter from the Hell-fire. So, the person observing Saum (fast) should avoid sexual relation with his wife and should not behave foolishly and impudently, and if somebody fights with him or abuses him, he should say to him twice, 'I am observing Saum (fast)." The Prophet added, "By Him in Whose Hands my soul is, the smell coming out from the mouth of a person observing aum (fast) is better with Allah than the smell of musk. (Allah says about the fasting person), 'He has left his food, drink and sexual desires for My sake. The Saum (fast) is for Me . So I will reward (the fasting person) for it and the reward of good deeds is multiplied ten times." 

(Sahih Bukhari 1894)

Narrated SahI The Prophet said, "There is a gate in Paradise called Ar-Raiyan, and those who observe Saum (fasts) will enter through it on the Day of Resurrection and none except them will enter through it. It will be said, 'Where are those who used to observe Saum (fast)?' They will get up, and none except them will enter through it. After their entry the gate will be closed and nobody will enter through it."(Sahih Bukhari 1896)

Narrated Abu Hurairah Allah's Messenger said, "When the month of Ramadan starts, the gates of the heaven are opened and the gates of Hell are closed and the devils are chained." (Sahih Bukhari 1899)

Narrated Ibn 'Umar Iheard Allah's Messenger saying, "When you see the crescent (of the month of Ramadan), start observing aum (fast) and when you see the crescent (of the month of Shawwal), stop observing Saum; and if the sky is overcast (and you can't see it) then regard the crescent (month) of Ramadan (as of 30 days).(Sahih Bukhari 1900)

Narrated Abu Hurairah The Prophet  said, "Whoever established salat (prayer) on the night of Qadr with sincere faith and hoping for a reward from Allah, then all his previous sins will be forgiven; and whoever observes Saum (fasts) in the month of Ramadan with sincere faith and hoping for a reward from Allah, then all his previous sins will be forgiven." (Sahih Bukhari 1901)

Narrated Ibn 'Abbas The Prophet was the most generous amongst the people, and he used to be more so in the month of Ramadan when Jibril (Gabriel) visited him, and JibrIl used to meet him on every night of Ramadan till the end of the month. The Prophet  used to recite the Noble Qur'an to Jibril, and when Jibril met him, he used to be more generous than the fair wind [sent by Allah with glad tidings (rain) in readiness and haste to do charitable deeds.

(Sahih Bukhari 1902)

Narrated Abu Hurairah The Prophet said, "Whoever does not give up lying speech (false statements) and acting on those lies and evil actions etc., Allah is not in need of his leaving his food and drink [i.e., Allah will not accept his Saum (fasting)]".(Sahih Bukhari 1903)

Narrated Abu Hurairah Allah's Messenger said, "Allah said, 'All the deeds of Adam's sons (people) are for them, except Saum (fasting) which is for Me, and I will give the reward for it.' Observing saum (fast) is a shield or protection (from the Hell-fire and from committing sins). If one of you is observing Saum (fast), he should avoid sexual relation with his wife and quarrelling, and if somebody should fight or quarrel with him, he should say, 'I am observing Saum (fast).' By him in Whose hands my soul is, the smell coming out from the mouth of a fasting person is better before Allah than the smell of musk. There are two pleasures for the person observing saum, one at the time of Iftar (breaking his fast), and the other at the time when he will meet his Lord; then he will be pleased because of his saum (fasting) ." (Sahih Bukhari 1904)

Narrated 'Alqama: While I was walking with 'Abdullah he said, "We were in the company of the Prophet and he said, 'He who can afford to many should many, because it will help him to lower his gaze (from looking at forbidden things and other women), and save his private parts (from committing illegal sexual acts etc.) and he who cannot afford to many is advised to observe saum (fasting), as saum (fasting) will restrain his sexual power."(Sahih Bukhari 1905)

Narrated 'Abdullah bin 'Umar  : Allah's Messenger said, "The month (can be) 29 nights (i.e., days), and do not fast till you see the crescent-moon, and if the sky is overcast, then complete Sha'ban as thirty days." (Sahih Bukhari 1907)

Narrated Anas bin Malik The Prophet' said, "Take Sahur (late night meals ,i.e Shehri) as there is a blessing in it." (Sahih Bukhari 1923)

Narrated Abu Hurairah The Prophet said, "If somebody eats or drinks forgetfully then he should complete his Saum (fast), for what he has eaten or drank, has been given to him by Allah." (Sahih Bukhari 1933)

Narrated Abu Hurairah A man came to the Prophet and said, "I had sexual intercourse with my wife in Ramadan [while observing Saum (fasting)]. The Prophet . asked him, Can you afford to manumit a slave?" He replied in the negative. The Prophet . asked him, "Can you observe Saum (fast) for two successive months?" He replied in the negative. He asked him, "Can you afford to feed sixty poor persons?" He replied in the negative. (Abu Hurairah added): Then a basket full of dates was brought to the Prophet , and he said (to that man), "Feed (poor people) with this on your behalf (by way of expiation) ." He said, "(Should I feed it) to poorer people than we? There is no poorer house than ours between its (Al-Madina's) mountains." The Prophet said, "Then feed your family with it." (Sahih Bukhari 1937)

Narrated Abu Ad-Darda' We set out with Allah's Messenger on one of his journeys on a very hot day, and it was so hot that one had to put his hand over his head because of the severity of heat. None of us was observing aum (fast) except the Prophet and Ibn Rawaba. (Sahih Bukhari 1945)

Narrated Jabir bin 'Abdullah Allah's Messenger was on a journey and saw a crowd of people, and a man was being shaded (by them). He asked, "What is the matter?" They said, "He (the man) is observing saum (fast).The Prophet said, "It is not from Al-Birr (righteousness) to observe Saum (the fast) on a journey. (Sahih Bukhari 1946)

 Narrated Abu Saeed  The Prophet said, "Isn't it true that a woman does not offer Salat (prayer) and does not observe Saum (fast) on menstruating? And that is the defect (a loss) in her religion.(Sahih Bukhari 1951)

Narrated 'Aishah Allah's Messenger said, "Whoever died and he ought to have observed Saum (fast) (the missed days of Ramadan) then his guardians must observe Saum (fast) on his behalf.(Sahih Bukhari 1952)

Narrated Sahl bin Saeed Allah's Messenger ; said, "The people will remain on the right path as long as they hasten the Iftar [breaking of the Saum (fast)] ." (Sahih Bukhari 1957)

Narrated 'Aishah Allah's Messenger used to observe Saum (fast) till one would say that he would never stop observing aum (fast), and he would abandon Saum (fast) till one would say that he would never observe Saum (fast). I never saw Allah's Messenger observing Saum (fast) for a whole month except the month of Ramadan, and did not see him fasting in any month more than in the month of Shaban.

(Sahih Bukhari 1969)

Narrated 'Aishah  The Prophet never observed Saum (fast) in any month more than in the month of Shaban. He used to say, "Do those deeds which you can do easily, as Allah will not get tired (of giving rewards) till you get bored and tired (of performing religious deeds)." The most beloved Salat (prayer) to the Prophet was the one that was done regularly (throughout the life) even if it were little. And whenever the Prophet offered a Salat (prayer) he used to offer it regularly. (Sahih Bukhari 1970)

Narrated Abu Hurairah heard Allah's Messenger saying regarding Ramadan, "Whoever performed Salat (prayers) at night in it (the month of Ramadan) with sincere faith and hoping for a reward from Allah, then all his past sins will be forgiven.(Sahih Bukhari 2008)

Narrated Ibn Shihab: Abdur Rabman bin 'Abdul Qari said, "I went out in the company of 'Umar bin Al-Khattab one night in Ramadan to the mosque and found the people performing Salat (prayers) in different groups. A man performing Salat (prayers) alone, or a man performing Salat (prayers) with a little group behind him. So, Umar said, 'In my opinion I would better collect these (people) under the leadership of one Qari (reciter) [i.e., let them perform Salat (prayers) in congregation!]'. So, he made up his mind and he congregated them behind Ubal bin Ka'b. Then on another night I went again in his company and the people were performing Salat (prayers) behind their reciter. On that, 'Umar remarked, 'What an excellent Bid'a (i.e., innovation in religion) this is; but the salat (prayers) which they do not perform, and sleep at its time is superior than the one they are performing now.' He meant the Salat (prayers) in the last part of the night. (In those days) people used to perform Salat (prayers) in the early part of the nigh.

(Sahih Bukhari 2010)

Narrated 'Urwa that he was informed by 'Aishah "Allah's Messenger went out in the middle of the night and performed Salat (prayer) in the mosque and some men performed Salat (prayer) behind him. In the morning, the people spoke about it and then a large number of them gathered and performed Salat (prayer) behind him (on the second night). In the next morning the people again talked about it and on the third night the mosque was full with a large number of people. Allah's Messenger came out and the people performed Salat (prayer) behind him. On the fourth night the mosque was overwhelmed with people and could not accomodate them, but the Prophet came out (only) for the morning a1at (prayer). When the morning Salat (prayer) was finished, he recited Tashah-hud and (addressing the people) said, "Amma ba'du, your presence was not hidden from me but I was afraid lest the night Salat (prayer) should be enjoined on you and you might not be able to carry it on." So, Allah's Messenger died and the situation remained like that (i.e., people offered the night prayers individually)

(Sahih Bukhari 2012)

 

Narrated Abu Salama bin 'Abdur Rahman that he asked 'Aishah  "How was the Salat (prayer) of Allah's Messenger in Ramadan?" She replied, "He did not perform alat (prayer) more than eleven Rak'a in Ramadan or in any other month. He used to perform four Rak'a -let alone their beauty and length - and then he would perform four Rak'a - let alone their beauty and length - and then he would perform three Rak'a (Witr)." She added, "I asked, 'O Allah's Messenger! Do you sleep before praying the witr ?' he replied, 'O 'Aishah! My eyes sleep but my heart does not sleep.

(Sahih Bukhari 2013)

Narrated Talba bin 'Ubaid-UlIah: A bedouin with unkempt hair came to Allah's Messenger  and said, "O Allah's Messenger! Inform me what Allah has made compulsory for me as regards As Salat (the prayer) .He replied: "You have to perform the five compulsory salat (Iqamat-Aa salat) in a day and night (24 hours), unless you want to offer Nawafil ." The bedouin further asked, "Inform me what Allah has made compulsory for me as regards fasting." He replied, "You have to observe Saum (fast) during the whole month of Ramadan, unless you want to fast more as Nawafil." The bedouin further asked, "Tell me how much Zakat Allah has enjoined on me." Thus, Allah's Messenger informed him about all the laws (i.e. fundamentals) of Islam. The bedouin then said, "By Him Who has honoured you, I will neither perform any Nawafil nor will I decrease what Allah has enoined on me." Allah's Messenger said, "If he is saying the truth, he will succeed (or said, he will be granted Paradise) ." (Sahih Bukhari 1891)

Narrated AbU Hurairah Allah's Messenger said, "Saum (fasting) is a shield (or a screen or a shelter from the Hell-fire. So, the person observing Saum (fast) should avoid sexual relation with his wife and should not behave foolishly and impudently, and if somebody fights with him or abuses him, he should say to him twice, 'I am observing Saum (fast)." The Prophet added, "By Him in Whose Hands my soul is, the smell coming out from the mouth of a person observing aum (fast) is better with Allah than the smell of musk. (Allah says about the fasting person), 'He has left his food, drink and sexual desires for My sake. The Saum (fast) is for Me . So I will reward (the fasting person) for it and the reward of good deeds is multiplied ten times." 

(Sahih Bukhari 1894)

Narrated SahI The Prophet said, "There is a gate in Paradise called Ar-Raiyan, and those who observe Saum (fasts) will enter through it on the Day of Resurrection and none except them will enter through it. It will be said, 'Where are those who used to observe Saum (fast)?' They will get up, and none except them will enter through it. After their entry the gate will be closed and nobody will enter through it."(Sahih Bukhari 1896)

Narrated Abu Hurairah Allah's Messenger said, "When the month of Ramadan starts, the gates of the heaven are opened and the gates of Hell are closed and the devils are chained." (Sahih Bukhari 1899)

Narrated Ibn 'Umar Iheard Allah's Messenger saying, "When you see the crescent (of the month of Ramadan), start observing aum (fast) and when you see the crescent (of the month of Shawwal), stop observing Saum; and if the sky is overcast (and you can't see it) then regard the crescent (month) of Ramadan (as of 30 days).(Sahih Bukhari 1900)

Narrated Abu Hurairah The Prophet  said, "Whoever established salat (prayer) on the night of Qadr with sincere faith and hoping for a reward from Allah, then all his previous sins will be forgiven; and whoever observes Saum (fasts) in the month of Ramadan with sincere faith and hoping for a reward from Allah, then all his previous sins will be forgiven." (Sahih Bukhari 1901)

Narrated Ibn 'Abbas The Prophet was the most generous amongst the people, and he used to be more so in the month of Ramadan when Jibril (Gabriel) visited him, and JibrIl used to meet him on every night of Ramadan till the end of the month. The Prophet  used to recite the Noble Qur'an to Jibril, and when Jibril met him, he used to be more generous than the fair wind [sent by Allah with glad tidings (rain) in readiness and haste to do charitable deeds.

(Sahih Bukhari 1902)

Narrated Abu Hurairah The Prophet said, "Whoever does not give up lying speech (false statements) and acting on those lies and evil actions etc., Allah is not in need of his leaving his food and drink [i.e., Allah will not accept his Saum (fasting)]".(Sahih Bukhari 1903)

Narrated Abu Hurairah Allah's Messenger said, "Allah said, 'All the deeds of Adam's sons (people) are for them, except Saum (fasting) which is for Me, and I will give the reward for it.' Observing saum (fast) is a shield or protection (from the Hell-fire and from committing sins). If one of you is observing Saum (fast), he should avoid sexual relation with his wife and quarrelling, and if somebody should fight or quarrel with him, he should say, 'I am observing Saum (fast).' By him in Whose hands my soul is, the smell coming out from the mouth of a fasting person is better before Allah than the smell of musk. There are two pleasures for the person observing saum, one at the time of Iftar (breaking his fast), and the other at the time when he will meet his Lord; then he will be pleased because of his saum (fasting) ." (Sahih Bukhari 1904)

Narrated 'Alqama: While I was walking with 'Abdullah he said, "We were in the company of the Prophet and he said, 'He who can afford to many should many, because it will help him to lower his gaze (from looking at forbidden things and other women), and save his private parts (from committing illegal sexual acts etc.) and he who cannot afford to many is advised to observe saum (fasting), as saum (fasting) will restrain his sexual power."(Sahih Bukhari 1905)

Narrated 'Abdullah bin 'Umar  : Allah's Messenger said, "The month (can be) 29 nights (i.e., days), and do not fast till you see the crescent-moon, and if the sky is overcast, then complete Sha'ban as thirty days." (Sahih Bukhari 1907)

Narrated Anas bin Malik The Prophet' said, "Take Sahur (late night meals ,i.e Shehri) as there is a blessing in it." (Sahih Bukhari 1923)

Narrated Abu Hurairah The Prophet said, "If somebody eats or drinks forgetfully then he should complete his Saum (fast), for what he has eaten or drank, has been given to him by Allah." (Sahih Bukhari 1933)

Narrated Abu Hurairah A man came to the Prophet and said, "I had sexual intercourse with my wife in Ramadan [while observing Saum (fasting)]. The Prophet . asked him, Can you afford to manumit a slave?" He replied in the negative. The Prophet . asked him, "Can you observe Saum (fast) for two successive months?" He replied in the negative. He asked him, "Can you afford to feed sixty poor persons?" He replied in the negative. (Abu Hurairah added): Then a basket full of dates was brought to the Prophet , and he said (to that man), "Feed (poor people) with this on your behalf (by way of expiation) ." He said, "(Should I feed it) to poorer people than we? There is no poorer house than ours between its (Al-Madina's) mountains." The Prophet said, "Then feed your family with it." (Sahih Bukhari 1937)

Narrated Abu Ad-Darda' We set out with Allah's Messenger on one of his journeys on a very hot day, and it was so hot that one had to put his hand over his head because of the severity of heat. None of us was observing aum (fast) except the Prophet and Ibn Rawaba. (Sahih Bukhari 1945)

Narrated Jabir bin 'Abdullah Allah's Messenger was on a journey and saw a crowd of people, and a man was being shaded (by them). He asked, "What is the matter?" They said, "He (the man) is observing saum (fast).The Prophet said, "It is not from Al-Birr (righteousness) to observe Saum (the fast) on a journey. (Sahih Bukhari 1946)

Narrated Abu Saeed  The Prophet said, "Isn't it true that a woman does not offer Salat (prayer) and does not observe Saum (fast) on menstruating? And that is the defect (a loss) in her religion.(Sahih Bukhari 1951)

Narrated 'Aishah Allah's Messenger said, "Whoever died and he ought to have observed Saum (fast) (the missed days of Ramadan) then his guardians must observe Saum (fast) on his behalf.(Sahih Bukhari 1952)

Narrated Sahl bin Saeed Allah's Messenger ; said, "The people will remain on the right path as long as they hasten the Iftar [breaking of the Saum (fast)] ." (Sahih Bukhari 1957)

Narrated 'Aishah Allah's Messenger used to observe Saum (fast) till one would say that he would never stop observing aum (fast), and he would abandon Saum (fast) till one would say that he would never observe Saum (fast). I never saw Allah's Messenger observing Saum (fast) for a whole month except the month of Ramadan, and did not see him fasting in any month more than in the month of Shaban.

(Sahih Bukhari 1969)

Narrated 'Aishah  The Prophet never observed Saum (fast) in any month more than in the month of Shaban. He used to say, "Do those deeds which you can do easily, as Allah will not get tired (of giving rewards) till you get bored and tired (of performing religious deeds)." The most beloved Salat (prayer) to the Prophet was the one that was done regularly (throughout the life) even if it were little. And whenever the Prophet offered a Salat (prayer) he used to offer it regularly. (Sahih Bukhari 1970)

Narrated Abu Hurairah heard Allah's Messenger saying regarding Ramadan, "Whoever performed Salat (prayers) at night in it (the month of Ramadan) with sincere faith and hoping for a reward from Allah, then all his past sins will be forgiven.(Sahih Bukhari 2008)

Narrated Ibn Shihab: Abdur Rabman bin 'Abdul Qari said, "I went out in the company of 'Umar bin Al-Khattab one night in Ramadan to the mosque and found the people performing Salat (prayers) in different groups. A man performing Salat (prayers) alone, or a man performing Salat (prayers) with a little group behind him. So, Umar said, 'In my opinion I would better collect these (people) under the leadership of one Qari (reciter) [i.e., let them perform Salat (prayers) in congregation!]'. So, he made up his mind and he congregated them behind Ubal bin Ka'b. Then on another night I went again in his company and the people were performing Salat (prayers) behind their reciter. On that, 'Umar remarked, 'What an excellent Bid'a (i.e., innovation in religion) this is; but the salat (prayers) which they do not perform, and sleep at its time is superior than the one they are performing now.' He meant the Salat (prayers) in the last part of the night. (In those days) people used to perform Salat (prayers) in the early part of the nigh.

(Sahih Bukhari 2010)

Narrated 'Urwa that he was informed by 'Aishah "Allah's Messenger went out in the middle of the night and performed Salat (prayer) in the mosque and some men performed Salat (prayer) behind him. In the morning, the people spoke about it and then a large number of them gathered and performed Salat (prayer) behind him (on the second night). In the next morning the people again talked about it and on the third night the mosque was full with a large number of people. Allah's Messenger came out and the people performed Salat (prayer) behind him. On the fourth night the mosque was overwhelmed with people and could not accomodate them, but the Prophet came out (only) for the morning a1at (prayer). When the morning Salat (prayer) was finished, he recited Tashah-hud and (addressing the people) said, "Amma ba'du, your presence was not hidden from me but I was afraid lest the night Salat (prayer) should be enjoined on you and you might not be able to carry it on." So, Allah's Messenger died and the situation remained like that (i.e., people offered the night prayers individually)

(Sahih Bukhari 2012)

Narrated Abu Salama bin 'Abdur Rahman that he asked 'Aishah  "How was the Salat (prayer) of Allah's Messenger in Ramadan?" She replied, "He did not perform alat (prayer) more than eleven Rak'a in Ramadan or in any other month. He used to perform four Rak'a -let alone their beauty and length - and then he would perform four Rak'a - let alone their beauty and length - and then he would perform three Rak'a (Witr)." She added, "I asked, 'O Allah's Messenger! Do you sleep before praying the witr ?' he replied, 'O 'Aishah! My eyes sleep but my heart does not sleep.

(Sahih Bukhari 2013)

 

 

 

 

Read More