Ramadan is the month of excitement for Muslims. Ramadan is the month of revelation of Quran, the month of reading and reciting the whole Quran, the month of Tahajjud and Qiyam al-layl prayers, Sadaqah, Zakah al-Fitr and Zakah al-Mal. Ramadan is also a month of social activities among Muslims.
The following is a partial list for the blessings and benefits of the month of fasting during Ramadhan:
01. Taqwa:
02. Protection:
03. Revelation of Holy Quran: The Holy Quran was revealed during the month of Ramadhan.
04. Doors of heaven are open
05. Doors of hell are closed
06. Devils are chained down
07. Fasting with Iman (faith) and expectation: Such type of intention leads to forgiveness
08. Rejoices
09. Mouth Smell: The smell of the mouth of the fasting Muslim will be better than the smell of musk during the day of Judgement. (Bad Breath)
10. Glad-Tidings: These glad-tidings are given to the well-wishers while the ill-wishers are to be stopped during fasting.
11. Blessing of Iftar: Dua is accepted by ALLAH (SWT) at Iftar time.
12. Blessings of Sahoor (The late night meal): This meal time gives the opportunity for:
13. Night Prayers: Whoever performs the Night prayers with sincerity and good intention will receive forgiveness of his past mistakes.
14. Shafa'at (Pleading One's Case for Forgiveness): Whoever fasts Ramadhan will receive on the day of Judgement the Shafa'at of:
15. Lailatul Qadr (The Night of Power): Whoever observes it with sincerity and good intention will get the following benefits:
16. Generosity
17. Zakat al-Fitrah (Charity on Eid Day)
18. Fasting and Health
19. Sharing: Of hunger, thirst and rituals with others in the society.
20. Eid-ul-Fitr (Feast): Sharing of happiness and visitation of one another as members of the society.
21. Every breath is Tasbiih. Every breath and even sleep is Ibadah and awarded.
