4 Hadith on Winter: A Season for Worship and Charity

Winter: A Season for Worship and Charity  

Cold nights and harsh conditions make winter a challenging time. However, for Muslims, winter is a season filled with unique opportunities for worship and charity.  

As scholars and hadith highlight, this time of year provides moments to draw closer to Allah through devotion and acts of kindness.  

Let’s explore some of the key sayings from the Prophet ﷺ about winter and how we can take these lessons to heart by offering support to those in need through winter charity.  

4 Hadith on Winter  

1. The Importance of Keeping Warm in Worship   

Thawban (RA) reported:  

“Allah’s Messenger ﷺ dispatched an expedition. They experienced extremely cold weather, so when they returned, Allah’s Messenger ﷺ commanded them to wipe over their turbans and leather socks.” (Abu Dawud)  

Islam promotes warmth in worship, guiding us to care for our attire in the cold.  

2. Adaptations in Prayer During Winter  

 Waʾil ibn Ḥujur (RA) said:

“I came to the Prophet ﷺ during winter, and I saw his Companions raising their hands under their clothes during the prayer.” (Aḥmad)

The extreme cold caused the Companions to raise their hands in prayer under their garments.  

3. Prayer in Harsh Conditions  

Nāfiʾ (RA) narrated:  

“IbnʿUmar (RA) made the call to prayer on a cold windy night. He then said: ‘Pray in your dwellings.’  

Afterwards he said: ‘Whenever there was a cold or rainy night, Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ) used to command the muʿadhdhin to announce: ‘Pray in your dwellings.’” (Abu Dawud)

In harsh weather, Islam permits praying at home, ensuring worship continues despite the cold.  

4. The Ease of Fasting in Winter  ‍

The Prophet (ﷺ) said:

‍“Fasting in winter is an easily acquired booty [i.e. reward].” (Tirmidhi)

Fasting in winter is easy and rewarding, as highlighted by the Prophet ﷺ.  

Reflections on Winter Hadith  

Winter is the perfect time for worship. The Prophet’s ﷺ hadith show us how we should spend it with devotion. But not everyone can enjoy this season.  

There are countless families across the world facing life-threatening cold conditions.  

We must help these people to make sure they too can make the most of the season.  

This is where winter charity becomes essential.  

Saʿīd al-Kalbī (rahimahullah) used to weep during cold nights. When he was asked about this, he said: “I thought about the poor amongst the Ummah of Muḥammad ﷺ during this night, and I cried out of compassion for them.”

Winter Charity: Fulfilling the Sunnah of Giving  

Providing warm clothing, food, and shelter during the cold months is not just a noble act but a duty for us who have been blessed with more.  

Many Gaza and Sudan evacuees in Canada, as well as financially vulnerable Canadian Muslims, are waiting for our support.  

So, let’s bring warmth and hope to those facing winter's challenges.  

Support our Winter Campaign today!  

With your charity, we provide essential resources like food, shelter, and warm clothing to evacuees from Gaza and Sudan, along with financially vulnerable Canadian Muslims.  

Help us ensure these families have what they need to get through the harsh winter months.  

Let’s come together to make a real difference during this blessed season of worship and giving.  

Every contribution counts!