The Prophet’s Prayers in Ramadan.

Supplications of the Prophet During Ramadan

It is essential for Muslims to engage in supplication and to increase their prayers as a means of drawing closer to Allah – the Most High – especially during Ramadan and beyond. This is because the supplication of a fasting person is answered, as indicated by the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him): (There are three whose supplications are not rejected: the fasting person until he breaks his fast, the just ruler, and the supplication of the oppressed). Moreover, the act of praying during the nights of Ramadan, particularly on Laylat al-Qadr, is highly encouraged.

The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) made supplications in numerous situations while fasting, some of which are highlighted below:

Supplication Upon Seeing the New Moon and the Start of the Month

Among the established supplications recited when sighting the new moon and welcoming the month are the following:

  • According to Talha ibn Ubaidullah (may Allah be pleased with him): (Whenever the Prophet (peace be upon him) saw the new moon, he would say: O Allah, let it come upon us with blessings, faith, safety, and Islam. My Lord and your Lord is Allah).
  • In another narration by Ibn Umar: (The Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) would say when he saw the new moon: Allah is the Greatest. O Allah, let it come upon us with security and faith, safety and Islam, and success in what our Lord loves and is pleased with. My Lord and your Lord is Allah).

This narration includes the additional phrase of Takbeer. Shaykh al-Islam Ibn Taymiyyah (may Allah have mercy on him) remarked, “The Takbeer is legislated in significant occasions, either due to large gatherings, the importance of the act, or the gravity of the situation.”

“This indicates that Allah is the Greatest, and His greatness should overshadow any other grandeur in our hearts, such that all worship is devoted to Him, with servants exalting Him, achieving two objectives: worship through the glorification of their hearts to Allah and the invocation of His grandeur to govern all their needs.”

Supplication When Confronted by a Dispute While Fasting

The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) stated: (Fasting is a shield, so let him not engage in foul speech or act ignorantly. And if someone fights him or insults him, let him say: I am fasting, twice). Imam al-Nawawi (may Allah have mercy on him) commented on this hadith: “He should verbalize this so that the one who insults him may desist.”

What to Say at the Time of Iftar

Among the established supplications to be recited at iftar is the following:

  • Whenever the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) broke his fast, he would say: (The thirst has gone, the veins have been moistened, and the reward is assured, if Allah wills).
  • If he broke his fast at someone’s home, it is reported that the Prophet (peace be upon him) said: (The fasting ones have broken their fast with you, and the angels have sent their blessings upon you, and the righteous have eaten your food).

Supplication on Laylat al-Qadr

The supplication made on Laylat al-Qadr is among the most virtuous and is greatly accepted. The significance of such supplications is illustrated in a narration from the Mother of the Believers, Aisha (may Allah be pleased with her), who asked: (O Messenger of Allah, if I know which night is Laylat al-Qadr, what should I say during it? He replied: Say: O Allah, indeed You are The Most Forgiving, and You love forgiveness, so forgive me).

Imam al-Fayyumi (may Allah have mercy on him) elaborated on the meaning of forgiveness in this context: “Forgiveness is one of Allah’s names; He overlooks the sins of His servants and eradicates their consequences. He loves to forgive and desires that His servants forgive one another. Thus, if they forgive each other, He will treat them with His forgiveness, and His forgiveness is more beloved to Him than punishment.”

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