Ṣaḥīḥ al-Bukhārī Ḥadīth [1899]

Al-Ḥāfiẓ an-Nawawī, may Allāh shower blessings on him, recorded this ḥadīth of Abū Hurayrah (may Allāh be pleased with him) under the chapter on the obligation of Ramaḍān fast. He narrated that the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allāh be upon him) said: “When Ramaḍān begins, the gates of Paradise are opened, the gates of the Hell are closed, and the devils are chained.” These three things take place in Ramaḍān.

Firstly, the gates of Paradise are opened in order to arouse those working for it to engage in abundant acts of obedience such as ṣalāt, charity, remembrance of Allāh, recitation of the Qurān and similar acts.

Secondly, the gates of Hell are closed. This is because of the minimal sins recorded therein from the believers.

Thirdly, the devils are chained; that is, al-Mardah among them as reported in another version. Al-Mardah refers to the worst of devils in enmity and attack on the children of Ādam. “and the devils are chained” implies their hands will be shackled, so they will not be able to do what they used to do in other months.

Each of what the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allāh be upon him) has informed us is the truth. He said this as a form of counsel to the Ummah, urging it to perform deeds and warning it from evil.

• Reference: [1220 (5/299), Riyāḍuṣ Ṣāliḥīn, Dārussalām (Eng)]

This is a special distinction of the month of Ramaḍān during which Muslims become more inclined towards the worship of Allāh. They pay greater attention to the recitation of the Qurān, remembrance of Allāh, worship, and seeking pardon for sins.

• Reference: [1220 (2/930), Riyāḍuṣ Ṣāliḥīn, Dārussalām (Eng)]

The actual shayṭān or the occasions of misguidance almost come to an end. During the month of Ramaḍān, the atmosphere is permeated with religious piety and evil doing becomes hard. But all this is for the people of real faith. If the true faith is absent, it is equal whether there is Ramaḍān or no Ramaḍān.• Reference: [2100 (3/164), Sunan an-Nasā’ī, Dārussalām (Eng)]

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