As Ramadan approaches in Canada’s vibrant Muslim communities, the Prophet’s (saww) sermon offers powerful guidance to prepare our hearts and actions.
This sermon, handed down through Imam al-Rida (as), encapsulates the mercy and spiritual opportunity of this blessed month.
“O people, indeed the month of Allah has approached you with blessings, mercy and forgiveness. In the eyes of Allah, it is the best of all months, its days are best of all days, its nights are best of all nights, and it hours are best of all hours.”
Ramadan: The Best of Months
According to the Prophet (saww), Ramadan is the most beloved month to Allah (swt), with its days, nights and hours holding exceptional value.
Every breath in Ramadan becomes praise, every sincere prayer finds response, and every good deed is accepted with divine grace.
“It is a month in which you have been invited to be guests of Allah, and you have been made in it the people who have honour of Allah.”
Key Teachings from the Sermon
The Prophet (saww) urged believers to:
- Remember the Day of Judgment through hunger and thirst.
- Offer charity to the poor and needy.
- Guard sight, speech and listening from what is forbidden.
- Be compassionate to orphans — so Allah (swt) shows mercy to your own.
This balance of physical devotion and moral conduct reflects Ramadan’s deepest purpose.
Blessings and Divine Opportunities
The Prophet (saww) also reminded that:
- A simple act of giving iftar can earn immense reward.
- Good character in Ramadan helps one safely cross the Sirat on Judgement Day.
- Reciting one Qur’an verse earns vast reward.
The gates of Paradise are open; the gates of Hell are closed; and Satan is restrained.
FAQ
What makes this sermon special in Shia Islamic tradition?
It is narrated through Imam al-Rida (as) and shows the high spiritual status of Ramadan.
How can I live this sermon in everyday life?
Focus on character improvement, charity, Qur’anic recitation, and sincere supplication.
Why does the Prophet (saww) encourage remembering the Day of Judgement?
It deepens our consciousness of accountability and humility.
What counts as charity if I have limited means?
Even a date or a sip of water offered to break someone’s fast carries reward.
How can I increase my worship?
Lengthening prostrations, consistent du’a, and extra Qur’an recitation bring great benefit.
Does this sermon apply to everyone regardless of age?
Yes — the guidance is spiritually enriching for all believers.
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