drink, Allah Almighty will grant him a drink from my Ḥawḍ such that he will not feel thirsty until he enters Paradise."^[1]

O Devotees of the holy Prophet! Although the favours of the Generous Lord upon us are countless—and the doors of His bestowals remain open day and night for us sinners throughout the twelve months of the year—Ramadan al-Mubārak is such a magnificent blessing of the Generous Lord that no matter how much we thank Him, it is never enough. From the beginning of this month until its end, decrees of forgiveness are distributed. This is that month of greatness in which the Generous Lord has bestowed five (5) special rewards upon the Ummah of the Prophet Muḥammad.

Five Special Favours

It is narrated by Sayyiduna Jībir b. ꜤAbdullāh رَضِىَ اللّٰهُ عَـنْهُ  that the merciful Prophet  صَلَّى الـلّٰـهُ عَلَيْهِ وَاٰلِهٖ وَسَلَّم stated:

My Ummah has been granted five things in Ramadan al-Mubārak which were not given to any Prophet before me:

1. When the first night of Ramadan al-Mubārak arrives, Allah looks upon them with mercy, and whoever Allah looks upon with mercy shall never be punished.

2. In the evening, the odour of their mouths (resulting from hunger) is better in the court of Allah than the fragrance of musk.

3. The angels seek forgiveness for them every night and day.

4. Allah Almighty commands Paradise: “Be adorned for My (pious) servants; soon they shall find rest from the hardships of the world in My home and My grace.'

5. When the final night of Ramadan al-Mubārak arrives, Allah Almighty forgives them all."