What is Sunan an-Nasa'i 2208 about?

This hadith from Sunan an-Nasa'i (Book of The Book of Fasting), narrated by It was narrated from Abu Hurairah that the Prophet said:, states: ""Whoever fasts in Ramadan out of faith and in the hope of reward, he will be forgiven his previous sins." '"

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This hadith is from Sunan an-Nasa'i, which contains 5,768 hadiths across 52 books. It is hadith number 2208 in the Book of The Book of Fasting.

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Sunan an-Nasa'i #2208

The Book of Fasting

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

أَخْبَرَنَا قُتَيْبَةُ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا سُفْيَانُ، عَنِ الزُّهْرِيِّ، عَنْ أَبِي سَلَمَةَ، عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ، أَنَّ النَّبِيَّ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَالَ ‏ "‏ مَنْ صَامَ رَمَضَانَ إِيمَانًا وَاحْتِسَابًا غُفِرَ لَهُ مَا تَقَدَّمَ مِنْ ذَنْبِهِ ‏"‏ ‏.‏

"Whoever fasts in Ramadan out of faith and in the hope of reward, he will be forgiven his previous sins." '

Narrated by It was narrated from Abu Hurairah that the Prophet said:

Context

In this hadith, the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ assures that fasting during Ramadan with sincere faith leads to the forgiveness of past sins. This statement emphasizes the spiritual significance of Ramadan as a month of reflection, devotion, and renewal. The takeaway is the transformative power of fasting when done with the right intention.

Modern Application

During Ramadan, many Muslims focus on fasting as a means of spiritual cleansing and growth. This period encourages individuals to reflect on their actions and seek forgiveness, fostering a sense of community and shared purpose.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Fasting and Reward of Deeds because it emphasizes the act of fasting in Ramadan and the associated spiritual rewards of forgiveness.

Fasting Reward of Deeds