The streets of The Prophet in Ramadan were quiet at the brink of dawn, with only a few lamps flickering in the homes of those waking up for suhoor. In one of these simple homes, Prophet Muhammad ﷺ was awake, preparing to begin another day of fasting in Ramadan. For him, Ramadan was never just about abstaining from food—it was a time of worship, generosity, and devotion to Allah. Let’s tag along for a day with him and see what a typical day of the Prophet ﷺ looked like in Ramadan.

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Starting Off With Suhoor

The Prophet ﷺ never skipped suhoor. He encouraged his companions to eat this pre-dawn meal, saying:

تَسَحَّرُوا فَإِنَّ فِي السَّحُورِ بَرَكَةً

Meaning: “Eat suhoor, for in suhoor there is blessing.” [Sahih al-Bukhari, Hadith 1923]

His meal was simple—some dates and water. He would eat suhoor just before Fajr, with enough time left to recite about fifty verses of the Quran.

Fajr Prayer and Teaching

As soon as the Adhan for Fajr was heard, the The Prophet in Ramadan ﷺ would offer two Rakats before heading to the masjid to lead the Fajr prayer. After prayer, he would sit in his place and make Dhikr of Allah till sunrise. His companions would gather around him, eager to hear from him. He ﷺ would ask them questions and share valuable lessons and wisdom.

Midday Rest and The Prophet in Ramadan Afternoon

As the sun rose higher, the heat of Medina made fasting more difficult. The Prophet ﷺ would sometimes take a short nap at midday to regain energy. When the time for Asr prayer arrived, he ﷺ would go to the Masjid and lead the people in prayer.

Iftar and Maghrib

The The Prophet in Ramadan wouldn’t delay Iftar and immediately broke his fast as soon as the sun set. He encouraged others to break their fast quickly rather than delaying it, saying:

لاَ يَزَالُ النَّاسُ بِخَيْرٍ مَا عَجَّلُوا الْفِطْرَ

Meaning: “People will continue to be upon virtue so long as they hasten in breaking the fast.” [Sahih al-Bukhari: 1957]

His Iftar was simple—fresh dates, dried dates, or a few sips of water. After finishing his simple Iftar, he would lead the people in Maghrib prayer.

Qiyam ul Layl: Night Prayer of The Prophet in Ramadan

Prophet ﷺ would regularly pray Qiyam ul Layl, more so in Ramadan. He once prayed Taraweeh for three nights in the congregation and then stopped, fearing it might become obligatory on his Ummah. Later, Umar (R.) started the practice of praying Taraweeh in congregation.

His prayers were long and full of devotion. Aisha (R.) narrated:

“He used to prolong the prostration to such an extent that one could recite fifty verses (of the Qur’an) before he would lift his head.” [Sahih al-Bukhari 1123]

Last 10 Days: I’tikaf and Lailatul Qadr

A’isha (Allah be pleased with her) reported The Prophet in Ramadan that when the last ten nights began, Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ) kept awake at night for prayer and devotion, wakened his family, and prepared himself to observe prayer with more vigor.

Later on, the Messenger of The Prophet in Ramadan would spend the last 10 days of Ramadan in I’tikaf. I’tikaf means to devote oneself in the worship of Allah in a particular place in the Masjid. The Prophet’s main purpose for I’tikaf in Ramadan was to achieve the rewards of the night of Qadr.

Generosity of the Messenger ﷺ in Ramadan

The Prophet (ﷺ) was already the most generous man. But his generosity increased even more during Ramadan. Ibn Abbas (R.) narrated:

كَانَ النَّبِيُّ صلى الله عليه وسلم أَجْوَدَ النَّاسِ، وَأَجْوَدُ مَا يَكُونُ فِي رَمَضَانَ، حِينَ يَلْقَاهُ جِبْرِيلُ، وَكَانَ جِبْرِيلُ ـ عَلَيْهِ السَّلاَمُ ـ يَلْقَاهُ فِي كُلِّ لَيْلَةٍ مِنْ رَمَضَانَ، فَيُدَارِسُهُ الْقُرْآنَ فَلَرَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم أَجْوَدُ بِالْخَيْرِ مِنَ الرِّيحِ الْمُرْسَلَةِ

Meaning: “The Prophet (ﷺ) was the most generous of all the people, and he used to become more generous in Ramadan when Jibril (AS) met him. Jibril (AS) The Prophet in Ramadan used to meet him every night during Ramadan to revise the Qur’an with him. Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ) then used to be more generous than the fast wind.” [Sahih al-Bukhari 3554]

Jihad of Messenger ﷺ in Ramadan

Prophet ﷺ led the battle of Badr and conquest of Makkah during Ramadan. He ordered the Sahaba to break their fast before meeting the enemy in battle.

Prophet’s ﷺ Quran Recitation in Ramadan

The Prophet (ﷺ) spent his nights in The Prophet in Ramadan in prayers reciting the Quran. In addition to that, he would revise the Quran with Jibril (AS) during Ramadan. Prophet ﷺ said:

إِنَّ جِبْرِيلَ كَانَ يُعَارِضُنِي الْقُرْآنَ كُلَّ سَنَةٍ مَرَّةً، وَإِنَّهُ عَارَضَنِي الْعَامَ مَرَّتَيْنِ

Meaning: “Every year Jibril (AS) used to revise the Qur’an with me once only, but this year he has done so twice.” [Sahih al-Bukhari 3623]

Conclusion:

The way Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) spent his The Prophet in Ramadan teaches us many lessons. His days were filled with fasting, prayer, generosity, and worship. His nights were devoted to Qiyam ul Layl, Quran recitation, and in pursuit of Lailatul Qadr in I’tikaf.

This Ramadan, let’s take inspiration from his life. Let’s pray more, give more, and seek Allah’s mercy—just like he did. Will you follow his footsteps this The Prophet in Ramadan?

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FAQs:

Q: How many Ramadans did the Prophet ﷺ fast in his lifetime?

A: Fasting in Ramadan was enjoined in the 2nd year of Hijri. Thus, the Prophet ﷺ spent 9 Ramadans fasting during his lifetime.

Q: How many Rakats did the Prophet ﷺ pray at night during The Prophet in Ramadan?

A: A Hadith of Aisha (R.) states that the Prophet ﷺ used to pray 11 Rakats during and outside of Ramadan. However, the number of Rakats of Taraweeh can vary depending on the Madhab you follow.

Q: What did the Prophet ﷺ eat for Suhoor?

A: The Prophet ﷺ would typically eat dates and drink water for Suhoor.

Q: Why did the Prophet ﷺ stop praying Taraweeh in congregation after three nights?

A: The Prophet ﷺ stopped praying Taraweeh in congregation fearing it might become obligatory on his Ummah.

Q: How did the Prophet ﷺ break his fast?

A: The Prophet ﷺ would break his fast immediately after sunset, usually with fresh dates, dried dates, or a few sips of water.

Q: What is the significance of the last ten nights of Ramadan?

A: The last ten nights of Ramadan are significant because they include Lailatul Qadr, the Night of Power, which is better than a thousand months.

Q: What is I’tikaf and why did the Prophet ﷺ practice it?

A: I’tikaf is the practice of devoting oneself to worship in the mosque. The Prophet ﷺ practiced it to seek the rewards of Lailatul Qadr.

Q: How did the Prophet ﷺ spend his days in Ramadan?

A: The Prophet ﷺ spent his days fasting, praying, teaching, and being generous to others.

Q: What did the Prophet ﷺ do after Fajr prayer?

A: After Fajr prayer, the Prophet ﷺ would sit and make Dhikr of Allah until sunrise.

Q: Why is it important to hasten in breaking the fast?

A: The Prophet ﷺ encouraged hastening in breaking the fast as it is a sign of virtue and obedience to Allah.

Q: How did the Prophet ﷺ spend his nights in Ramadan?

A: The Prophet ﷺ spent his nights in prayer, reciting the Quran, and seeking Lailatul Qadr.

Q: What is the significance of praying Qiyam ul Layl in Ramadan?

A: Qiyam ul Layl in Ramadan is significant because it is a time of increased devotion and seeking forgiveness from Allah.

Q: How did the Prophet ﷺ encourage generosity in Ramadan?

A: The Prophet ﷺ was exceptionally generous in Ramadan, especially when Jibril (AS) met him to revise the Quran.

Q: What battles did the Prophet ﷺ lead during Ramadan?

A: The Prophet ﷺ led the Battle of Badr and the conquest of Makkah during Ramadan.

Q: Why did the Prophet ﷺ order the Sahaba to break their fast before battle?

A: The Prophet ﷺ ordered the Sahaba to break their fast before battle to gain strength and energy.

Q: How often did Jibril (AS) revise the Quran with the Prophet ﷺ?

A: Jibril (AS) used to revise the Quran with the Prophet ﷺ once every Ramadan, but in the last year of the Prophet’s life, he revised it twice.

Q: What is the importance of reciting the Quran in Ramadan?

A: Reciting the Quran in Ramadan is important for spiritual growth and seeking the blessings of Allah.

Q: How did the Prophet ﷺ prepare for Lailatul Qadr?

A: The Prophet ﷺ would spend the last ten nights of Ramadan in I’tikaf, praying and seeking Lailatul Qadr.

Q: What lessons can we learn from the Prophet’s ﷺ Ramadan practices?

A: We can learn the importance of fasting, prayer, generosity, and seeking Allah’s mercy from the Prophet’s ﷺ Ramadan practices.

Q: How can we follow the Prophet’s ﷺ footsteps in Ramadan?

A: We can follow the Prophet’s ﷺ footsteps by increasing our prayers, giving charity, and seeking Allah’s forgiveness.