when Ramadan starts the gates of the heavens will be opened
Who is more generous in rewarding than Allah The Almighty? Is there anyone who fulfills his promise like Him? Look at the role of faith pertaining to the reality of fasting during this month in particular; Imams Al-Bukhari and Muslim reported on the authority of Abu Hurayrah narrated that the Prophe said:
“Whoever fasts Ramadan out of faith, expecting the reward from Allah, will have his previous sins forgiven.” [Al-Bukhari and Muslim], and: “Whoever observes voluntary night prayer during Ramadan, out of faith and expecting the reward from Allah, will have his previous sins forgiven.”
[Al-Bukhari and Muslim]
Where are those who have strong determination, those who search for the profitable trade with the Lord of the worlds?
In this month there is Laylat Al-Qadr (Night of Divine Decree), which is better than a thousand months of worship; whoever observes prayer on this night out of faith, seeking the reward from Allah The Almighty, will have all his previous sins forgiven. Your Lord provides great opportunities so that you purify your intention and thus attain the honor of receiving His reward. In the books of Imams Al-Bukhari and Muslim Abu Hurayrah narrated that the Messenger of Allah said:
When the month of Ramadan starts, the gates of Paradise are opened and the gates of Hell are closed and the devils are shackled
Abu Hurayrah also narrated that the Messenger of Allah said:
If Ramadan starts, the gates of mercy are opened, the gates of Hell are closed, and the devils are chained
[Muslim]
It delights the heart to smell the fragrance of Paradise through doors that are opened by acts of worship to the Lord of the heavens; and it pleases the soul that the gates of Hell are