3 Curses of Jibreel Alaihis Salaam

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Evaluating Spiritual Progress in Ramadan

Time in Ramadan passes rapidly; believers must look beyond the quantity of Quran recitation to assess if true Taqwa is being established.
The Sahaba (RA) demonstrated absolute attentiveness to every action and instruction of Rasulullah (Sallallahu alayhi wasallam).
Being indifferent to forgiveness in Ramadan carries a severe spiritual warning, as shown when Jibreel (Alayhis salam) cursed three categories of negligent people and Rasulullah (Sallallahu alayhi wasallam) affirmed with 'Ameen'.
Good deeds are multiplied in reward during blessed times, but major sins committed during these sacred moments are likewise multiplied in gravity.

Hadith of the Mimbar: Jibreel (Alayhis salam) pronounced destruction upon the one who witnesses Ramadan without gaining forgiveness, the one who hears the Prophet's name without sending Durood, and the one whose elderly parents do not become a means for him to enter Jannah.
Hadith: "Rubba muballaghin o'a min shahid" (Many a recipient of a message preserves it better than the one who heard it directly).

Safeguard the tongue against backbiting (ghibah), vulgar language, and idle commentary after Taraweeh prayer.
Do not neglect Sunnat Mu'akkadah prayers or create disturbances in the masjid.
Prepare early for the final days of Ramadan by making intentions for Sunnat I'tikaaf or spending the odd nights engaged in sincere ibadah and dua rather than socializing.