It is narrated from Sayyiduna Abu Sa'id Khudri (may Allah be pleased with him) that I heard the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) say: Whoever fasted during the month of Ramadan, observed its limits, and refrained from what should be avoided, then this act will be an expiation for his previous sins.
Hadith Referenceالفتح الربانی / كتاب الصيام / 3659
Hadith Gradingمحدثین:صحیح
Hadith Takhrij«حديث حسن۔ اخرجه ابويعلي: 1058، وابن حبان: 3433، والبيھقي: 4/ 304، (انظر مسند أحمد ترقيم الرسالة: 11524 ترقیم بيت الأفكار الدولية: 11544»
Brief Explanation
Benefits: … “He observed its limits” means that he fasted with sincerity, desiring reward and fearing punishment.