Riyad as-Salihin, 130
Hadith text · Matn
الرابع عشر: عنه عن رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم قال:
الصلوات الخمس، والجمعة إلى الجمعة، ورمضان إلى رمضان مكفرات لما بينهن إذا اجتنبت الكبائر
((رواه مسلم)).
English translation
Abu Hurairah (May Allah be pleased with him) reported:
Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said, "The five (daily) Salat (prayers), and from one Jumu'ah prayer to the (next) Jumu'ah prayer, and from Ramadan to Ramadan are expiations for the (sins) committed in between (their intervals); provided the major sins are not committed". <b>[Muslim]</b>.
References1 variant
- In-Book Reference
- Introduction, Hadith 130
Sharh · explanationclick to expand
<b>Guidance from the Hadith:</b><br>
1) The greatest means for the expiation of sins are: the five daily prayers, attendance of Friday prayers, and fasting Ramadan.<br>
2) Major sins require special repentance due to their immense danger on one’s faith.<br>
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<b>Words in the Hadith:</b><br>
Major sins: refer to every sin whose designation in the Sharia results in negation of faith, or its doer is cursed, or it mandates corporal punishment in the worldly life or the threat of punishment in the Hereafter.