Question: Do righteous acts performed during the month of Ramadan receive a greater reward and multiplication of virtues compared to other days of the year?
Answer:
Al-Ḥamdu lillāhi, was-Ṣalātu was-Salāmu ʿalā Rasūli Allāhi, wa ʿalā Ālihi wa Ṣaḥbihi, ammā baʿd. (Praise be to Allah, and peace and blessings be upon the Messenger of Allah, and upon his family and companions. To proceed…)
Indeed, the reward for righteous deeds is multiplied during Ramadan more than in any other month or day. It is stated in ‘Mataalib Uuli An-Nuha’ (by Mustafa bin Sa’ad As-Suyuti): ‘Good and evil deeds are multiplied in virtuous locations such as Makkah, Madinah, and the Al-Aqsa Mosque, as well as in (other) mosques. Similarly, deeds are multiplied during virtuous times, such as Friday, the sacred months, and Ramadan.”
As for the multiplication of good deeds (Al-Hasanaat), there is no disagreement regarding this matter. However, regarding the multiplication of evil deeds (As-Sayyiaat), a group of scholars, following Ibn ‘Abbas and Ibn Mas’ud, held this opinion… Some researchers stated that Ibn ‘Abbas and Ibn Mas’ud’s statement regarding the multiplication of evil deeds meant that the intensity (Kayfiyyah) of the evil deeds is multiplied, not their quantity (Kamiyyah).” End quote.
In “Kashshaaf Al-Qina'”, combined with the text of “Al-Iqna'”, it is stated: “It is recommended during Ramadan to increase recitation of the Quran, Dhikr, and charity, due to the multiplication of good deeds during this month.”
And in “Al-Mubdi'”, it is mentioned:
“… Ibrahim (An-Nakhai) said: ‘A single Tasbih (glorification of Allah) in Ramadan is better than a thousand Tasbih in other months.'”
And Allah knows best.
(Translated by Mohammed bin Thajammul Hussain Manna)
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