Hadith about Joy

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BLOGGURU – This Hadith about Joy

It was narrated from Abu Al-Ahwas (Radi Allahu Anhu) that ‘Abdullah (Radi Allahu Anhu) said: “Allah (Subhanahu wa ta’ala) may He be exalted, said: ‘Fasting is for me and I shall reward for it. The fasting person has two moments of joy: When he breaks his fast and when he meets his Lord. And the smell that comes from the mouth of the fasting person is better before Allah (Subhanahu wa ta’ala) than the fragrance of musk.'”

(Reference : Sunan an-Nasa’i 2212, In-book reference : Book 22, Hadith 123, English translation : Vol. 3, Book 22, Hadith 2214).

In another narration:

It was narrated that Abu Saeed (Radi Allahu Anhu) said, “The Prophet (Sal Allahu alaihi wa sallam) said: ‘Allah (Subhanahu wa ta’ala) may He be blessed and exalted, says: Fasting is for me I shall reward for it. The fasting person has two moments of joy: When he breaks his fast and when he meets his Lord. By the One in Whose hand is the soul of Muhammad, the smell that comes from the mouth of the fasting person is better before Allah (Subhanahu wa ta’ala) than the fragrance of musk.” ‘

(Reference : Sunan an-Nasa’i 2213, In-book reference : Book 22, Hadith 124, English translation : Vol. 3, Book 22, Hadith 2215)

Fasting is exclusively for the pleasure of Allah (Subhanahu wa ta’ala) The one who fasts will find their reward with Him alone. When we break our fast, we anticipate food and drink, make duas and thank Allah (Subhanahu wa ta’ala) for what we have. It’s a daily ritual in Ramadan that is rooted in spirituality and so comforting. Imagine how much greater the reward will be when we meet the One who we fast for! Subhan’Allah!