Ever think that sahur Ramadhan fasting is just about filling your stomach to endure the day? Think again! Sahur Ramadhan fasting holds deeper benefits from blessings to answered prayers and powerful dhikr. Let’s uncover the secret!
Sahur Ramadhan Fasting: More Than Just a Meal
Sahur Ramadhan fasting is not just about rice and side dishes. Prophet Muhammad ﷺ said:
تَسَحَّرُوا فَإِنَّ فِي السَّحُورِ بَرَكَةً
“Eat sahur, because indeed in sahur there is blessing.” (Narrated by Bukhari and Muslim)
What does “blessing” mean here? Imam Nawawi explained that blessing means abundant and continuous goodness. So, not only is it filling, but sahur Ramadhan fasting makes us stronger, more enthusiastic about worship, and earns rewards.
Even Allah ﷻ praises those who eat sahur in Ramadan fasting while asking for forgiveness:
وَبِالْأَسْحَارِ هُمْ يَسْتَغْفِرُونَ
“And at sahur they ask forgiveness (from Allah).” (QS. Adz-Dzariyat: 18)
In full, Allah ﷻ said:
إِنَّ الْمُتَّقِينَ فِي جَنَّاتٍ وَعُيُونٍ آخِذِينَ مَا آتَاهُمْ رَبُّهُمْ ۚ إِنَّهُمْ كَانُوا قَبْلَ ذَٰلِكَ مُحْسِنِينَ كَانُوا قَلِيلًا مِّنَ اللَّيْلِ مَا يَهْجَعُونَ وَبِالْأَسْحَارِ هُمْ يَسْتَغْفِرُونَ
“Indeed, the pious will be in gardens and springs, receiving from their Lord what their Lord has given them. Indeed, before that in the world, they were people who doing good. They sleep very little at night; and at the end of the night they ask forgiveness (of Allah).” (QS. Adz-Dzariyat: 15-18)
Look, Allah ﷻ immediately calls Ramadhan fasting’s sahur time as a special moment for making istighfar. When else can we have sahur during Ramadan fasting while being showered with blessings and forgiveness?
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The Right Time for Sahur in Ramadan Fasting: Don’t Be Too Early!
When is the best time for sahur in Ramadan fasting? The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ had a habit of delaying sahur until close to dawn. Anas bin Malik radhiyallahu ‘anhu said:
The Prophet ﷺ said:
كَانَ بَيْنَ سَحُورِ النَّبِيِّ ﷺ وَصَلَاةِ الْفَجْرِ قَدْرُ خَمْسِينَ آيَةً “The distance between sahur and Subuh prayer is around 50 verses of the Qur’an.” (Narrated by Bukhari and Muslim)
Approximately, it takes about 10-15 minutes before the adhan of Subuh. So, it is not a midnight Ramadan fasting sahur because its essence is at the end of the night. But be careful, don’t miss Subuh too!
If the Ramadan fasting sahur is too early, we will easily get hungry during the day. In addition, we also lose the virtue of ending the Ramadan fasting sahur which is closer to the time of the Subuh prayer. So, set the alarm properly!
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Mustajab Time: Prayer and Dhikr at Sahur Ramadhan Fasting
Now, this is what is often missed: sahur Ramadhan fasting is not just about eating. In the last third of the night, Allah ﷻ descended into the heavens of the world and said:
يَنْزِلُ رَبُّنَا تَبَارَكَ وَتَعَالَى كُلَّ لَيْلَةٍ إِلَى السَّمَاءِ الدُّنْيَا حِينَ يَبْقَى ثُلُثُ اللَّيْلِ الْآخِرُ فَيَقُولُ: مَنْ يَدْعُونِي فَأَسْتَجِيبَ لَهُ؟ مَنْ يَسْأَلُنِي فَأُعْطِيَهُ؟ مَنْ يَسْتَغْفِرُنِي فَأَغْفِرَ لَهُ؟
“Whoever prays to Me, I will answer. Whoever asks Me, I will give. Whoever asks for forgiveness from Me, I will forgive.” (Narrated by Bukhari and Muslim)
Imagine, Allah ﷻ is waiting for us to pray and ask for anything. Whether asking for sustenance, forgiveness, or blessings, sahur in Ramadan fasting is the golden time.
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The Most Important Dhikr During Sahur in Ramadan Fasting
In addition to prayer, don’t forget dhikr. Dhikr during sahur in Ramadan fasting can increase blessings and strengthen the heart. The Messenger of Allah ﷺ said:
خير الذكر لا إله إلا الله
“The best dhikr is Laa ilaaha illallah.” (HR. Tirmidhi)
Dhikr during the pre-dawn meal of Ramadan fasting not only makes the heart calm, but also strengthens faith. Not only do we get multiple rewards, we also get priceless inner peace.
Also read: Intention of Fasting in Ramadan: Obligatory or Sunnah? Here’s the Explanation!
Conclusion: Sahur Ramadhan Fasting is a Complete Package!
Sahur Ramadhan fasting is not just to prepare physical energy. There are blessings in food, a time for prayer to be answered, and great rewards in dhikr. Don’t just focus on eating, it would be a big loss if we don’t take the blessings and prayers during sahur Ramadhan fasting. So, are you ready to make your sahur Ramadhan fasting more meaningful?
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Al-Qur’an Al-Karim https://tafsirweb.com
Al-Bukhari, Muhammad bin Ismail. Sahih al-Bukhari. Accessed from https://www.hadits.id/hadits/bukhari
Muslim, Abu al-Husain. Sahih Muslim. Accessed from https://www.hadits.id/hadits/muslim.
Tirmidhi, Abu Isa Muhammad bin Isa. Sunan At-Tirmidhi. Accessed from https://www.hadits.id/hadits/