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(9) CHAPTER. Should one say, “I am observing Saum (fast)” on being abused?

1904. Narrated Abu Hurairah:  Allah’s Messenger, peace be upon him,  said, “Allah said, ‘All the deeds of Adam’s sons (people) are for them, except Saum (fasting) which is for Me, and I will give the reward for it.’ Observing Saum (fast) is a shield or protection (from the Hell-fire and from committing sins). If one of you is observing Saum (fast), he should avoid sexual relation with his wife and quarreling, and if somebody should fight or quarrel with him, he should say, ‘I am observing Saum (fast).’ By Him in Whose Hands my soul is, the smell coming out from the mouth of a fasting person is better before Allah than the smell of musk. There are two pleasures for the person observing Saum, one at the time of Iftãr (breaking his fast), and the other at the time when he will meet his Lord; then he will be pleased because of his Saum (fasting) .”

(8) CHAPTER. Whoever does not give up lying speech (false statements (i.e., telling lies) and acting on those while observing Saum (fast).

1903. Narrated Abu Hurairah: The Prophet, peace be upon him,  said, “Whoever does not give up lying speech (false statements) and acting on those lies and evil actions etc., Allah is not in need of his leaving his food and drink [i.e., Allah will not accept his Saum (fasting)]”.

(7) CHAPTER. The Prophet, peace be upon him,  used to be most generous in the month of Ramadan.

1902. Narrated Ibn ‘Abbas:  The Prophet, peace be upon him,  was the most generous amongst the people, and he used to be more so in the month of Ramadan when Jibril (Gabriel) visited him, and JibrIl used to meet him on every night of Ramadan till the end of the month. The Prophet, peace be upon him,  used to recite the Noble Qur’an to Jibril, and when Jibril met him, he used to be more generous than the fair wind [sent by Allah with glad tidings (rain) in readiness and haste to do charitable deeds.].

(6) CHAPTER. Whoever observed fast in Ramadan out of sincere faith (that it is an enjoined duty), and hoping for a reward from Allah and with honest intention (i.e., only for Allah’s sake).

And ‘Aishah  narrated from the Prophet, peace be upon him,  “The people will be resurrected (and judged) according to their intentions.”

1900. Narrated Ibn ‘Umar:  I heard Allah’s Messenger, peace be upon him,  saying, “When you see the crescent (of the month of Ramadan), start observing Saum (fast) and when you see the crescent (of the month of Shawwãl), stop observing Saum; and if the sky is overcast (and you can’t see it) then regard the crescent (month) of Ramadan (as of 30 days).”

(5) CHAPTER. Should it be said “Ramadãn” or “the month of Ramadan?” And whoever thinks that both are permissible.

And the Prophet, peace be upon him,  said, “Whoever observe Saum (fasts) in Ramadan.” And also said, “Do not observe Saum before Ramadan.**”

1897. Narrated Abu Hurairah:  Allah’s Messenger, peace be upon him, said, “Whoever gives two kinds (of things or property) in charity for Allah’s Cause, will be called from the gates of Paradise and will be addressed, ‘O slaves of Allah! Here is prosperity.’ So, whoever was amongst the people who used to offer their Salat (prayers), will be called from the gate of the Salat; and whoever was amongst the people who used to participate in Jihad, will be called from the gate of Jihad; and whoever was amongst those who used to observe fasts, will be called from the gate of Ar-Raiyan; whoever was amongst those who used to give As-Sadaqa (charity), will be called from the gate of As-Sadaqa.” Abu Bakr said, “Let my parents be sacrificed for you, O Allah’s Messenger! No distress or need will befall him who will be called from those gates. Will there be any one who will be called from all these gates?”  The Prophet, peace be upon him, replied,  “Yes, and I hope you will be one of them.”

(4) CHAPTER. Ar-Raiyãn (one of the gates of Paradise) is for people observing Saum (fast) people.

1896. Narrated SahI: The Prophet, peace be upon him, said, “There is a gate in Paradise called Ar-Raiyan, and those who observe Saum (fasts) will enter through it on the Day of Resurrection and none except them will enter through it. It will be said, ‘Where are those who used to observe Saum (fast)?’ They will get up, and none except them will enter through it. After their entry the gate will be closed and nobody will enter through it.”