Sunnats of Ramadhaan
Submitted by Mohammed Gilani on
1. Increase four actions in the month of Ramadhaan:
(a) The recitation of the kalimah ‘laa ilaaha illallah’
(b) Istighfaar
(c) Seeking entrance into Jannah
(d) Seeking protection from Jahannum
2. The month of Ramadhaan is known as the month of the Quraan. Hence, one should recite as much Quraan as possible.
3. Make abundant dua during Ramadhaan. The dua of a fasting person is readily accepted, especially the dua that is made before iftaar.
4. During the month of Ramadhaan, try to maximize in doing good deeds. It is reported in the Hadith that any nafl ibaadah (voluntary good deed) carried out in the month of Ramadhaan earns one the reward of doing a fardh act, and the reward of a fardh act carried out in Ramadhaan is multiplied seventy times.
5. Fasting in the month of Ramadhaan is a great ibaadah. Hence, during the fast, one should ensure that he does not involve himself in any sinful action which will cause the reward of the fast to be lost. Similarly, one should refrain from engaging in any type of ‘la ya’ni’ activity (e.g. vain talk, futile pursuits and activities etc.) during the fast. Rasulullah (Sallallahu alayhi wasallam)said, “Many are the ones who fast, yet attain nothing by such fasting except for hunger, and many are the ones performing salaah by night, yet attain nothing by it,
except for the discomfort of staying awake at night.”
6. Spend time in the company of the pious servants of Allah in order to derive maximum benefit from this month.
7. Be generous in the month of Ramadhaan.
Rasulullah (Sallallahu alayhi wasallam) would express more generosity in the month of Ramadhaan compared to other months of the year.
Hazrat Ibnu Abbaas (Radiyallahu anhu) reports that Hazrat Rasulullah (Sallallahu alayhi wasallam) was the most generous of people. He would reach the peak of his generosity in the month of Ramadhaan when Jibra’eel alayhis salaam would come to meet him (to make dhor and revise the Quraan Majeed). Jibra’eel alayhi salaaam would meet him every night in Ramadhaan wherein they both used to recite the Quraan Majeed to each other. Rasulullah (Sallallahu alayhi wasallam) was more generous than the (beneficial) wind that blew (i.e. the wind is known for having no boundaries and it reaches all places, hence the generosity of Rasulullah even surpassed the limits of the winds of blessings in showing love and compassion to the creation).
10. Ensure that you perform the twenty rakaat Taraaweeh Salaah every night. The Taraaweeh Salaah is an emphasised sunnah.
11. There is abundant barakah (blessings) in waking up for sehri. Hence, one should fulfil the sunnah of sehri before commencing the fast.