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Sahih Muslim 759a — Ramadan Night Prayer with Faith
Encouragement to pray qiyam during Ramadan, which is Tarawih
Hadith About Ramadan Night Prayer with Faith and Reward
Sahih Muslim : 759a
Sahih MuslimHadith Number 759a
حَدَّثَنَا يَحْيَى بْنُ يَحْيَى، قَالَ قَرَأْتُ عَلَى مَالِكٍ عَنِ ابْنِ شِهَابٍ، عَنْ حُمَيْدِ بْنِ عَبْدِ الرَّحْمَنِ، عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ، أَنَّ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَالَ " مَنْ قَامَ رَمَضَانَ إِيمَانًا وَاحْتِسَابًا غُفِرَ لَهُ مَا تَقَدَّمَ مِنْ ذَنْبِهِ " .
Abu Hurairah Narrated from:
Abu Huraira reported Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) as saying: He who observed prayer at night during Ramadan, because of faith and seeking his reward from Allah, his previous sins would be forgiven.
Reference : Sahih Muslim 759aIn-book reference : Book 6, Hadith 207USC-MSA web (English) reference : Book 4, Hadith 1662
Summary of Sahih Muslim Hadith 759a
This Hadith about Ramadan night prayer is short but full of meaning. Abu Huraira reported that the Messenger of Allah (صلى الله عليه وسلم) said whoever observes prayer at night during Ramadan because of faith and seeking reward from Allah, his previous sins would be forgiven. The Hadith links the action with the heart. It is not just standing in prayer; it is standing with faith and with hope for reward from Allah. The wording also connects Ramadan with night worship. A Muslim reading this Hadith can understand that Qiyam Ramadan is not only a routine act. It is a chance to pray with belief, sincerity, and hope in Allah's forgiveness.
What we learn from this hadith
- Ramadan night prayer should be done with faith.
- Seeking reward from Allah is part of the action mentioned.
- The Hadith mentions forgiveness of previous sins for this worship.
