8/1. Chapter:
Jami at-Tirmidhi 683 — Faith, Reward, and Forgiveness in Ramadan
What Has Been Related About The Virtue Of The Month Of Ramadan
Whoever Fasts Ramadan Out of Faith Hadith
Jami at-Tirmidhi : 683
Jami at-TirmidhiHadith Number 683
حَدَّثَنَا هَنَّادٌ، حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدَةُ، وَالْمُحَارِبِيُّ، عَنْ مُحَمَّدِ بْنِ عَمْرٍو، عَنْ أَبِي سَلَمَةَ، عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ، قَالَ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم " مَنْ صَامَ رَمَضَانَ وَقَامَهُ إِيمَانًا وَاحْتِسَابًا غُفِرَ لَهُ مَا تَقَدَّمَ مِنْ ذَنْبِهِ وَمَنْ قَامَ لَيْلَةَ الْقَدْرِ إِيمَانًا وَاحْتِسَابًا غُفِرَ لَهُ مَا تَقَدَّمَ مِنْ ذَنْبِهِ " . هَذَا حَدِيثٌ صَحِيحٌ . قَالَ أَبُو عِيسَى حَدِيثُ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ الَّذِي رَوَاهُ أَبُو بَكْرِ بْنُ عَيَّاشٍ حَدِيثٌ غَرِيبٌ لاَ نَعْرِفُهُ مِنْ رِوَايَةِ أَبِي بَكْرِ بْنِ عَيَّاشٍ عَنِ الأَعْمَشِ عَنْ أَبِي صَالِحٍ عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ إِلاَّ مِنْ حَدِيثِ أَبِي بَكْرٍ . قَالَ وَسَأَلْتُ مُحَمَّدَ بْنَ إِسْمَاعِيلَ عَنْ هَذَا الْحَدِيثِ، فَقَالَ حَدَّثَنَا الْحَسَنُ بْنُ الرَّبِيعِ، حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو الأَحْوَصِ، عَنِ الأَعْمَشِ، عَنْ مُجَاهِدٍ، قَوْلَهُ " إِذَا كَانَ أَوَّلُ لَيْلَةٍ مِنْ شَهْرِ رَمَضَانَ " . فَذَكَرَ الْحَدِيثَ . قَالَ مُحَمَّدٌ وَهَذَا أَصَحُّ عِنْدِي مِنْ حَدِيثِ أَبِي بَكْرِ بْنِ عَيَّاشٍ .
Abu Hurairah Narrated from:
The Messenger Of Allah Said: "Whoever Fasts Ramadan And Stands (In The Night Prayer) For It Out Of Faith And Seeking A Reward (From Allah), He Will Be Forgiven What Preceded Of His Sins. Whoever Stands (In The Night Prayer) On The Night Of Al-Qadr Out Of Faith And Seeking A Reward (From Allah), He Will Be Forgiven What Preceded Of His Sins."
Reference : Jami` at-Tirmidhi 683In-book reference : Book 8, Hadith 2English translation : Vol. 2, Book 3, Hadith 683
Summary of Jami at-Tirmidhi Hadith 683
This hadith about fasting Ramadan focuses on two inner qualities: faith and seeking reward from Allah. The Messenger of Allah said that whoever fasts Ramadan and stands in night prayer for it with faith and hope for reward will be forgiven for what preceded of his sins. He also said the same about standing on Laylat al-Qadr. The hadith does not describe fasting as a habit only. It points to sincere intention, trust in Allah, and worship done for His reward. The message is simple: Ramadan fasting, qiyam Ramadan, and Laylat al-Qadr prayer should be done with a believing heart, not as empty routine.
What we learn from this hadith
- Fasting Ramadan should be joined with faith and hope for Allah’s reward.
- Night prayer in Ramadan is highlighted as a path tied to forgiveness.
- Laylat al-Qadr is singled out for standing in prayer with sincere intention.
