7. Fasting in the month of Ramadhaan is a great ibaadah. Hence, during the fast, one should ensure that he does not involve himself in any sinful action which will cause the reward of the fast to be lost. Similarly, one should refrain from engaging in any type of ‘la ya’ni’ activity (e.g. vain talk, futile pursuits and activities etc.) during the fast.
Hazrat Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) said, “Many are the ones who fast, yet attain nothing by such fasting except for hunger, and many are the ones performing salaah by night, yet attain nothing by it, except for the discomfort of staying awake at night.” [2]
Hazrat Abu Hurairah (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) reports that Hazrat Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) said, “Whoever does not refrain from shameless talk and shameless deeds (while fasting), Allah Ta‘ala does not need him to refrain from eating and drinking.” [3]
8. Spend time in the company of the pious servants of Allah Ta‘ala in order to derive maximum benefit from this month.
9. Be generous in the month of Ramadhaan. Hazrat Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) would express more generosity in the month of Ramadhaan compared to other months of the year.
Hazrat Ibnu Abbaas (radhiyallahu ‘anhuma) reports that Hazrat Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) was the most generous of people. He would reach the peak of his generosity in the month of Ramadhaan when Jibra’eel (‘alaihis salaam) would come to meet him (to make dhor and revise the Quraan Majeed). Jibra’eel (‘alaihis salaam) would meet him every night in Ramadhaan wherein they both used to recite the Quraan Majeed to each other. Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) was more generous than the (beneficial) wind that blew (i.e. the wind is known for having no boundaries and it reaches all places, hence the generosity of Hazrat Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) even surpassed the limits of the winds of blessings in showing love and compassion to the creation). [4]
10. Ensure that you perform the twenty rakaat Taraaweeh Salaah every night. The Taraaweeh Salaah is an emphasised sunnah. [5]
[1] صحيح ابن خزيمة، الرقم: 1887، وقال الحافظ ابن حجر في إتحاف المهرة، الرقم: 5941: مداره على علي بن زيد وهو ضعيف وأما يوسف بن زياد فضعيف جدا
[2] سنن ابن ماجة، الرقم: 1690 وقال البوصيري في مصباح الزجاجة 2/69: هذا إسناد صحيح رجاله ثقات
[3] صحيح البخاري، الرقم: 1903
[4] صحيح البخاري، الرقم: 6
[5] (التراويح سنة مؤكدة) لأن النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم أقامها في بعض الليالي وبين العذر في ترك المواظبة وهو خشية أن تكتب علينا وواظب عليها الخلفاء الراشدون وجميع المسلمين من زمن عمر بن الخطاب إلى يومنا هذا قال عليه الصلاة والسلام ما رآه المسلمون حسنا فهو عند الله حسن (الاختيار 1/ 68)