13/1. Chapter:
Sahih Muslim 1079a — Ramadan Gates Opened
The Virtues of the month of Ramadan
Hadith About Ramadan Gates Being Opened
Sahih Muslim : 1079a
Sahih MuslimHadith Number 1079a
حَدَّثَنَا يَحْيَى بْنُ أَيُّوبَ، وَقُتَيْبَةُ، وَابْنُ، حُجْرٍ قَالُوا حَدَّثَنَا إِسْمَاعِيلُ، - وَهُوَ ابْنُ جَعْفَرٍ - عَنْ أَبِي سُهَيْلٍ، عَنْ أَبِيهِ، عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ، - رضى الله عنه - أَنَّ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَالَ " إِذَا جَاءَ رَمَضَانُ فُتِّحَتْ أَبْوَابُ الْجَنَّةِ وَغُلِّقَتْ أَبْوَابُ النَّارِ وَصُفِّدَتِ الشَّيَاطِينُ " .
Abu Huraira reported Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) as saying: When there comes the month of Ramadan, the gates of mercy are opened, and the gates of Hell are locked and the devils are chained,
Reference : Sahih Muslim 1079aIn-book reference : Book 13, Hadith 1USC-MSA web (English) reference : Book 6, Hadith 2361
Summary of Sahih Muslim Hadith 1079a
This Hadith about Ramadan gates being opened describes the special arrival of Ramadan. Abu Huraira reported that the Messenger of Allah صلى الله عليه وسلم said that when Ramadan comes, the gates of Paradise are opened, the gates of Hell are locked, and the devils are chained. The Hadith uses powerful words to show the special nature of this month. It does not mention fasting details here, nor does it list daily acts. Its focus is the change that comes with Ramadan itself. The main message is that Ramadan is a month connected with mercy, safety from Hell, and reduced influence of devils. A reader should take the words as a call to value Ramadan deeply.
What we learn from this hadith
- Ramadan is described as a special month in this Hadith.
- The gates of Paradise are opened when Ramadan comes.
- The gates of Hell are locked during Ramadan.
- The devils are chained when Ramadan arrives.
