100+ Hadith on Fasting and Ramadan

Out of His Wisdom with His slaves God the Almighty has singled some times and places out for greater estimation and veneration so that people will compete to seize their advantages and rewards, and make progress in their status with their Lord, Allah (Glory be to Him).

Actually, one of the best times is the blessed month of Ramadan, which loomed in the sky of the righteous people, who have long called on their Lord to extend their age to enjoy the bounties and rewards of this blessed month.

The following texts are a selected collection from the authentic  narrationsof the best of mankind, Muhammad (peace be upon him).

These narrations describe the excellence of the blessed month of Ramadan and fasting as an act of worship.

Also, they tackle the etiquette and acts of Sunnah as well as the recommended acts during fasting such as Tarawih (optional night prayer in Ramadan) and I`tikaf (seclusion in the mosque for worship). These hadiths also discuss the merit of the last ten days of Ramadan as well as the significance of Laylat Al-Qadr (Night of Decree) and its time, and the merit of Sadaqat Al-Fitr (an obligatory charity paid at the end of Ramadan), its obligation and due time.

Source: E-Da`wah Committee