Ahadith

Abu Hurairah relates that the Holy Prophet said: When Ramadhan arrives the gates of Paradise are opened and the gates of hell are locked up and satans are put in chains (Bokhari and Muslim).

Abu Hurairah relates that the Holy Prophet said: Start the fast with observing the new moon and terminate it with observing it. If you are unable to observe it by reason of the sky being overcast postpone the fast by a day (Bokhari and Muslim). Muslim adds: If you are unable to observe the new moon at the end of Ramadhan, observe the fast for the thirtieth day.

Ibn Abbas relates that the Holy Prophet was the most generous of men. and he was at his most bountiful during Ramadhan when Gabriel! visited him every night and recited.the Quran to him. During this period the bounty of the Holy Prophet waxed faster than the rain-bearing breeze (Bokhari and (Muslim).

This hadith is the same as No. 1198.

Abu Hurairah relates that the Holy Prophet said: Do not observe the fast on two days preceding Ramadhan, but this does not apply to one who has made a practice of it (Bokhari and Muslim).

Ibn Abbas relates that the Holy Prophet said: Do not anticipate Ramadhan. Start the fast with observing the new moon and terminate it with observing it. If the sky is overcast let the month run to thirty days (Tirmidhi).

Abu Hurairah relates that the Holy Prophet said: When the middle of Sha‘ban arrives do not observe a fast during the rest of it (Tirmidhi).

Ammar ibn Yasir said: He who observes the fast on a doubtful day disobeys the Holy Prophet (Abu Daud and Tirmidhi).

Talha ibn Ubaidullah relates that, on seeing a new moon, the Holy Prophet would supplicate: Allah, do Thou cause the appearance of this moon to be a harbinger of peace, faith, security and Islam for us. Thy Lord, O moon, and mine is Allah. May this be a moon presaging guidance and good (Tirmidhi).

Anas relates that the Holy Prophet said: Take breakfast before the fast begins; there is blessing in breakfast (Bokhari and Muslim).