"The Messenger of Allah was the most generous of people, and he was most generous in Ramadan when Jibril met him. Jibril use to meet him every night during the month of Ramadan and study Quran with him." And he said: "When Jibril met him, the Messenger of Allah was more generous in doing good than the blowing wind."
Hadith Text & Reference
"The Messenger of Allah was the most generous of people, and he was most generous in Ramadan when Jibril met him. Jibril use to meet him every night during the month of Ramadan and study Quran with him." And he said: "When Jibril met him, the Messenger of Allah was more generous in doing good than the blowing wind."
Source: Sunan an-Nasa'i 2095 | The Book of Fasting
Commentary on Generosity in Ramadan
This noble hadith demonstrates the perfect character of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) and establishes Ramadan as a season of intensified generosity. The comparison to "the blowing wind" indicates that his giving was constant, swift, and far-reaching, benefiting all without restriction or delay.
The presence of Angel Jibril for Quranic review each night elevated the Prophet's spiritual state, making his heart more receptive to divine blessings and more inclined toward charitable deeds. This teaches us that increased engagement with the Quran during Ramadan naturally cultivates generosity.
Spiritual Significance of Nightly Meetings
The nightly review of Quran with Jibril signifies the special connection between Ramadan and divine revelation. This mutual study (mudarasah) represents the continuous renewal of faith and knowledge, which manifests in increased good deeds.
Scholars note that this hadith encourages Muslims to combine fasting with charity and Quranic recitation, creating a comprehensive worship that purifies both body through fasting, wealth through charity, and heart through Quran.
Practical Applications
This tradition instructs believers to increase all forms of generosity during Ramadan - not merely financial charity but also kindness, forgiveness, teaching knowledge, and helping others. The Prophet's example shows that fasting should make us more compassionate, not irritable.
Muslims should seek to emulate this prophetic model by increasing their charity, organizing Quran study circles, and performing good deeds with the swiftness and consistency of the blowing wind, especially in the blessed nights of Ramadan.