Sahih Muslim #1673

The Book of Prayer - Travellers
Sahih

The Arabic includes the chain of narration (sanad) and the collector's commentary; the English translation shows the Prophet's words only.

وَحَدَّثَنِي زُهَيْرُ بْنُ حَرْبٍ، حَدَّثَنَا مُعَاذُ بْنُ هِشَامٍ، حَدَّثَنِي أَبِي، عَنْ يَحْيَى بْنِ أَبِي كَثِيرٍ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو سَلَمَةَ بْنُ عَبْدِ الرَّحْمَنِ، أَنَّ أَبَا هُرَيْرَةَ، حَدَّثَهُمْ أَنَّ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَالَ ‏ "‏ مَنْ صَامَ رَمَضَانَ إِيمَانًا وَاحْتِسَابًا غُفِرَ لَهُ مَا تَقَدَّمَ مِنْ ذَنْبِهِ وَمَنْ قَامَ لَيْلَةَ الْقَدْرِ إِيمَانًا وَاحْتِسَابًا غُفِرَ لَهُ مَا تَقَدَّمَ مِنْ ذَنْبِهِ ‏"‏ ‏.‏
He who observed the fasts of Ramadan with faith and seeking reward (from Allah), all his previous sins would be forgiven, and he who observed prayer on Lailat-ul- Qadr with faith and seeking reward (from Allah), all his previous sins would be forgiven.
Narrated by Abu Huraira reported Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) as saying:

Context

This hadith emphasizes the immense spiritual rewards associated with fasting during Ramadan and observing prayer on Lailat-ul-Qadr. The Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) stated that those who fast with faith and seek Allah's reward will have their previous sins forgiven. This highlights the significance of intention and devotion in acts of worship.

Modern Application

During Ramadan, many Muslims focus on fasting and prayer, seeking forgiveness and spiritual growth. This hadith serves as a reminder to approach these acts with sincerity and faith, knowing that they can lead to profound spiritual benefits.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Prayer and Fasting because it connects the acts of fasting during Ramadan and praying on Lailat-ul-Qadr with the forgiveness of sins, emphasizing the importance of intention.

Related Ayahs

سُورَةُ المَائـِدَةِ
Al-Maaida (The Table)
بِسْمِ ٱللَّهِ ٱلرَّحْمَـٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ
1 ayah
وَعَدَ ٱللَّهُ ٱلَّذِينَ ءَامَنُوا۟ وَعَمِلُوا۟ ٱلصَّٰلِحَٰتِ ۙ لَهُم مَّغْفِرَةٌۭ وَأَجْرٌ عَظِيمٌۭ
Allah has promised those who believe and do righteous deeds [that] for them there is forgiveness and great reward.
سُورَةُ النِّسَاءِ
An-Nisaa (The Women)
بِسْمِ ٱللَّهِ ٱلرَّحْمَـٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ
2 ayahs
وَمَن يَعْمَلْ سُوٓءًا أَوْ يَظْلِمْ نَفْسَهُۥ ثُمَّ يَسْتَغْفِرِ ٱللَّهَ يَجِدِ ٱللَّهَ غَفُورًۭا رَّحِيمًۭا
And whoever does a wrong or wrongs himself but then seeks forgiveness of Allah will find Allah Forgiving and Merciful.
وَٱسْتَغْفِرِ ٱللَّهَ ۖ إِنَّ ٱللَّهَ كَانَ غَفُورًۭا رَّحِيمًۭا
And seek forgiveness of Allah. Indeed, Allah is ever Forgiving and Merciful.
سُورَةُ المُلۡكِ
Al-Mulk (The Sovereignty)
بِسْمِ ٱللَّهِ ٱلرَّحْمَـٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ
1 ayah
إِنَّ ٱلَّذِينَ يَخْشَوْنَ رَبَّهُم بِٱلْغَيْبِ لَهُم مَّغْفِرَةٌۭ وَأَجْرٌۭ كَبِيرٌۭ
Indeed, those who fear their Lord unseen will have forgiveness and great reward.
سُورَةُ سَبَإٍ
Saba (Sheba)
بِسْمِ ٱللَّهِ ٱلرَّحْمَـٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ
1 ayah
لِّيَجْزِىَ ٱلَّذِينَ ءَامَنُوا۟ وَعَمِلُوا۟ ٱلصَّٰلِحَٰتِ ۚ أُو۟لَٰٓئِكَ لَهُم مَّغْفِرَةٌۭ وَرِزْقٌۭ كَرِيمٌۭ
That He may reward those who believe and do righteous deeds. Those will have forgiveness and noble provision.

Common Words

49 total32 unique11 repeated
ٱلله5x
ٱلذين3x
لهم3x
مغفرة3x
ءامنوا2x
وعملوا2x
ٱلصلحت2x
وأجر2x
غفورا2x
رحيما2x
إن2x
وعد1x
عظيم1x
ومن1x
يعمل1x
سوءا1x
أو1x
يظلم1x
نفسه1x
ثم1x
Scroll to explore ayah details

Related Hadiths

About Sahih Muslim

This hadith is #1673 from Sahih Muslim, in the Book of The Book of Prayer - Travellers. It is graded Sahih and narrated by Abu Huraira reported Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) as saying:.

About This Hadith