Why is ramadam so special?

Answer 1

Ramadan is the best of the months of the years. The Qur'an was revealed in it as stated in the Qur'an. Also the rewards are greatly multiplied in Ramadan if the intention is sincere. The gates of Paradise (Jannah) are open, the gates of Hell (Jahannam) are closed, and the Shayatin are tied up as the Prophet (s.a.w.) told us. Also the fasting of Ramadan can wipe out all the wrong doings committed before if we avoid the great ones (Kaba'ir) that need repentance (Tawbah). Qiam (praying at night) in the month of Ramadan can also wipe out all the wrong doings committed before if the great ones are avoided. This does not mean than we cannot do wrong in Ramadan because Shaitan is tied up; people can make the job of Shaitan much easier by coming to him rather than he comes to them. There are so many Hadiths that talk about reward in Ramadan; just to quote some, the Prophet (s.a.w.) said: "Whoever fasted Ramadan out of belief in it and sincerely seeking the reward from Allah, all his past wrong doings will be forgiven". He also said: "Whoever prayed Qiam throughout Ramadan, all his past wrong doings will be forgiven". It is a good idea to pay Zakah of assets during this month since the reward will be multiplied In Sha' Allah. Agricultural products Zakah is paid during the harvest time.