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IRSYAD HUKUM EDISI KHAS RAMADAN SIRI KE 255: MAKSUD HADIS “SESUNGGUHNYA PUASA ITU UNTUK-KU, DAN AKU SENDIRI YANG AKAN MEMBERIKAN GANJARANNYA”?
What does the hadith qudsi mean when it says fasting is for Allah and He Himself will reward it, and how does it differ from other acts of worship?
Short answer
Scholars differ on the meaning of this hadith, since all acts of worship are in reality done for Allah.
A reference, not a fatwa. First sentence of the summary below — read the original fatwa and consult your state authority before acting.
- Authority
- Federal Territories Mufti Office
- Date
- Status
- Opinion (irsyad)
- Series
- Irsyad al-Hukum Edisi Ramadhan
- Topic
- Fasting
No evidence of gazettement in the source — this is not a gazetted fatwa.
Summary
Scholars differ on the meaning of this hadith, since all acts of worship are in reality done for Allah. The conclusion is that fasting is attributed specifically to Allah to show its distinction in grandeur before Allah and the greatness of its reward. Ibn Hajar lists ten opinions and favours the first two: fasting has no showing off, and only Allah knows the extent of its multiplied reward. The reward is obtained by those who guard their fast from sins and bad speech.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Namun, boleh disimpulkan bahawa ibadah puasa dinisbahkan secara khusus kepada Allah dalam hadis ini untuk menyatakan keistimewaan ibadah puasa berbanding ibadah lain daripada segi keagungan di sisi Allah dan besar pahalanya.
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How to cite
Cite the original fatwa and its authority. Rujuk Fatwa is only where you found it.
Federal Territories Mufti Office. “IRSYAD HUKUM EDISI KHAS RAMADAN SIRI KE 255: MAKSUD HADIS “SESUNGGUHNYA PUASA ITU UNTUK-KU, DAN AKU SENDIRI YANG AKAN MEMBERIKAN GANJARANNYA”?”, 2 April 2024. https://muftiwp.gov.my/ms/artikel/irsyad-hukum/edisi-ramadhan/5874-irsyad-hukum-edisi-khas-ramadan-siri-ke-255-maksud-hadis-sesungguhnya-puasa-itu-untuk-ku-dan-aku-sendiri-yang-akan-memberikan-ganjarannya. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/meaning-fasting-is-for-me-hadith-qudsi/