Ramadan Mubarak or Ramadan kareem?
Allah the Almighty and majestic said "Oh you who believe fasting has been prescribed for you like it was prescribed for those before you that you may obtain Taqwaa"
How do you greet one in the month of Ramadan? By saying Ramadan Mubarak or Ramadan Kareem? This question was asked of the noble Sheikh Uthaymeen(Raheemullah) and here is his answer.
Sheik Uthaymeen: said:
The ruling concerning this is, this phrase "Ramadan Kareem" is not correct, and the only phrase that should be said is "Ramadan Mubarak" or what resembles that. Because Ramadan is not the one that gives such that it can be called generous (Kareem), rather it is only ALLAH the Exalted that put virtue in it and made it a virtuous month and made the time period for performing (the fasting) a pillar from Islam.
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Also another excellent reminder for Ramadan : "the Prophet peace and blessing be upon him said "Whoever does not abandon falsehood in word and action, then Allah Mighty and Majestic has no need that he should leave his food and drink" So let's all strive hard to ensure we gain the maximum of Allah's blessings and mercy in the month ahead.
May Allah accept all of our fasts and prayers, Aameen!
