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Virtuous Rewards of Ramadhan

An article explaining how to attain the virtuous rewards of Ramadhaan & how to be free from acts which negate the rewards.

By Imaam Ibn Qudaamah al-Maqdisee

There are three levels of fasting, the general fast, the specific fast & the more specific fast.
Know, that in the fast (Sawm) is a special quality that is not found in anything else.

And that is its close connection to Allaah, such that He says:

‘‘The Fast (Sawm) is for Me & I will reward it.’’ [2]

This connection is enough to show the high status of fasting.

Similarly, the Ka’bah is highly dignified due to its close connection to Him, as occurs in His statement:
‘‘And sanctify My House.’’ [3]
Indeed, the fast is only virtuous due to 2 significant concepts:

THE FIRST: It is a secret & hidden action, thus, no one from the creation is able to see it.

Therefore riyaa‘ (showing off) cannot enter into it.

THE SECOND: It is a means of subjugating the enemies of Allaah.

This is because the road that the enemies (of Allaah) embark upon (in order to misguide the Son of Aadam) is that of desires.

And eating & drinking strengthens the desires.

There are many reports that indicate the merits of fasting, & they are well known.

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August 9, 2010 Posted by Abu-Tayeb Khairdeen | ramadhan | ramadhan, rewards | 1 Comment