The Meaning of the Hadith: “An ‘Umrah in Ramadan . . .”

Question:
With Allah’s blessing, we begin this session with a message from Yemen. Abu al-Hasan, whose name is symbolized by the initials (M. H. B), says: “Your Eminence, it is mentioned in an authentic hadith: In what respect—Your Eminence—does it equal it? Is it in the reward? Or in the manner? Or what else? Please guide us, may Allah reward you.”

Answer:
In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. Praise be to Allah, and may Allah send prayers and peace upon the Messenger of Allah, and upon his family and his Companions, and upon whoever follows his guidance.
The hadith mentioned is authentic; al-Bukhari and Muslim narrated it in the two Sahihs. Its meaning is that it equals a Hajj performed with him in terms of reward. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said: And in another wording: This indicates its virtue, and that it has a great distinction and a great reward in Ramadan, like the reward of one who performed Hajj with the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him). Yes.

The presenter: May Allah reward you.