With the advent of another Ramadaan, a mixture of feelings overwhelm the hearts of Muslims all over the world. The hearts are full of hope, based on truthful promises and glad tidings given by Allah (T) and His Messenger (S), of great bounties and endless bliss.
We have been promised that the past sins will be forgiven for those whose fast is based on belief (Eemaan), sincerity and on truly expecting the rewards from Allah (Ihtisaab).
We also have been promised that past sins will be forgiven for those who offer night prayers (Qiyaam) during the entire month, and who do that with the same two conditions of Eemaan (belief) and Ihtisaab (truly expecting the rewards from Allah).
We have further been told that there is one night in this month which is better (in rewards) than a thousand months of worship, and that all sins will be forgiven for those who spend it offering Qiyaam with both Eeman (belief) and Ihtisaab (truly expecting the rewards from Allah).
We have been told that the devils will be chained down, that the gates of Hell will all be shut and that the gates of Paradise will all be open throughout this month.
We have been told that Allah (T) will free (from punishment) some of his `Ibaad (worshippers) on every single night of Ramadaan.
We have been told that Allah (T) answers the du`aa (supplications) of the fasting person at the iftaar (fast-breaking).
We have been told that Allah (T) multiplies the rewards of fasting beyond the limits of imagination.
We have been told that the fasting person will be joyous and happy when he meets his Lord (T).