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The Desirability of Prostrating out of Gratitude

sallam) for Al-Madinah, and when we were near `Azwara,' he (sallallaahu alayhi wa sallam) alighted (from his riding-camel) raised his hands in supplication to Allah for a while and prostrated
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Excellence of Standing in Prayer at Night

I asked him: "Why do you do this, while you have been forgiven of your former and latter sins?'' He said, "Should I not be a grateful slave of Allah?'' [Al-Bukhari and Muslim].
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The Excellence of Optional (Tawawih) Prayer during Ramadan

"He who observes optional prayer (Tarawih prayers) throughout Ramadan, out of sincerity of Faith and in the hope of earning reward will have his past sins pardoned.'' [Al-Bukhari and Muslim]. 1188.
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The Superiority of Lailat-ul-Qadr (the Night of Decree)

The Superiority of Lailat-ul-Qadr (the Night of Decree): Allah, the Exalted, says: "Verily, We have sent it (this Qur'an) down in the Night of Al-Qadr (Decree).
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The Excellence of using Miswak (Tooth-Stick)

"Had I not thought it difficult for my Ummah, I would have commanded them to use the Miswak (tooth-stick) before every Salat.'' [Al-Bukhari and Muslim].
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The Excellence and Obligation of the Payment of Zakat

and Saum during the month of Ramadan.'' [Al-Bukhari and Muslim]. Commentary: This Hadith has already been mentioned. Here it is repeated to emphasize that Zakat is one of the five pillars of Islam.
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The Excellence of Observing Saum (Fasts) during Ramadan

that you may become Al-Muttaqun (the pious). (Fasting) for a fixed number of days, but if any of you is ill or on a journey, the same number (should be made up) from other days.
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The Excellence of Spending out Charity during Ramadan

During this period, the generosity of Messenger of Allah (sallallaahu alayhi wa sallam) waxed faster than the rain bearing wind. [Al-Bukhari and Muslim].
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The Prohibition of Observing Saum (Fasting) after the Middle ...

However, if a person is in the habit of observing Saum on a particular day (which may fall on these dates), he may fast on that day.'' [Al-Bukhari and Muslim].
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Merit of Suhur (Predawn meal in Ramadan) and the Excellence ...

Anas (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Messenger of Allah (sallallaahu alayhi wa sallam) said, "Eat Suhur (predawn meal). Surely, there is a blessing in Suhur.'' [Al-Bukhari and Muslim].
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