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MAKSUD AR-RAYYAN
What is the meaning of al-Rayyan in the hadith about the gate of paradise for those who fast?
Short answer
Al-Rayyan is the name of a gate in paradise reserved for those who fast to enter on the Day of Resurrection, and no one else enters through it.
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
- Quran & Hadith
No evidence of gazettement in the source — this is not a gazetted fatwa.
Summary
Al-Rayyan is the name of a gate in paradise reserved for those who fast to enter on the Day of Resurrection, and no one else enters through it. According to Imam al-Nawawi, the word means one who feels no thirst, a description fitting for the fasting person. Mulla al-Qari explains that it may refer to the absence of thirst because of the many rivers, flowers and fruits, or because anyone who enters it loses their thirst. Izzuddin bin Abd al-Salam states that this designation reflects the distinction and honour of the worship of fasting.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Al-Rayyan bermaksud: Orang yang tidak merasa dahaga. Ia kalimah atau sifat yang sangat sesuai kepada orang yang berpuasa.
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How to cite
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Federal Territories Mufti Office. “MAKSUD AR-RAYYAN”, 24 June 2015. https://muftiwp.gov.my/ms/artikel/irsyad-hukum/edisi-ramadhan/2037-maksud-ar-rayyan. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/meaning-of-ar-rayyan-gate-of-paradise/