Hadiths on Virtue of Fasting

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6 explained prophetic hadiths on "Virtue of Fasting": Arabic text, translation, explanation and lessons, with authenticity grade and references.

Updated on 24 September 2026 at 12:34 AM

The list of hadiths on Virtue of Fasting

Authentic Allah said: All the deeds of the son of Adam are for himself except for fasting, as it is, indeed, for Me, and I give reward for it Authentic There is a gate in Paradise called Ar-Rayyān through which those who fast will enter on the Day of Judgment. No one else will enter through it Authentic Whoever fasts Ramadan, out of faith and in pursuit of reward, his past sins will be forgiven Authentic Those who can afford marriage should marry, for it is more effective in lowering the gaze and guarding chastity. He who cannot afford it should fast, for indeed it serves as a restraint for him Good hadith Whoever fasts one day in the cause of Allah, Allah shall put between him and Hellfire a trench as wide as the distance between the heavens and the earth Authentic When Ramadan comes, the gates of Paradise are opened, the gates of Hellfire are closed, and the devils are chained

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