-Knock.. Knock… Knock…
=Who is there?
– It is The Last Ten Days of Ramadan 2023.
= Hooray! Hooray!
Allah Almighty says showing the significance of Ramadan (English interpretation of meaning):
“شَهْرُ رَمَضَانَ الَّذِي أُنزِلَ فِيهِ الْقُرْآنُ هُدًى لِلنَّاسِ وَبَيِّنَاتٍ مِنَ الْهُدَى وَالْفُرْقَانِ…”
“Ramadan is the month in which the Quran was revealed as a guide for humanity with clear proofs of guidance and the standard ˹to distinguish between right and wrong˺….” (2:185)
Here we will learn the following:
What are the last 10 days of Ramadan?
The last 10 days of Ramadan are called “the best of times”. They are the best times for every Muslim to renew his faith, reclaim his heart and draw a new phase in his life. It is preferable to spend those ten days worshipping Allah; leaving behind this earthly life. For more about Ramadan, read these articles:
Hadiths and Quran verses about Ramadan
Why are the last ten days of Ramadan so important?
All the days of Ramadan are special. However, the last ten days are of extra significance. One of the main reasons for making these days of high importance is:
1. They have the night of glory (laylat al-Qadr).
Allah Almighty says about the virtue of this night:
إِنَّا أَنْزَلْنَاهُ فِي لَيْلَةِ الْقَدْر”ِ”
“Indeed, ˹it is˺ We ˹Who˺ sent this ˹Quran˺ down on the Night of Glory.[[ It is also believed that the angels descend with all decreed matters for the whole year during that night (Al-Qadr also means ordainment or destiny). ]]” (97:1)
In the same chapter, Allah Almighty mentions that this night is better than any other thousand of months:
“The Night of Glory is better than a thousand months.” (97: 3)
Allah Almighty revealed the Quran to his Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) via Jibril, the archangel, (P.B.U.H) during this night. Thus, every Muslim should benefit from every second of it.
Read this article to know more about this night: Laylatul Qadr – 2023 Guide to Signs, Time, Benefits, Dua, Importance And More!
2. Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) gave them intensive care out of the last ten days of Ramadan.
Aishah (may Allah be pleased with her) said: When the last ten nights began God’s Messenger prepared himself for religious exercises, stayed awake at night and wakened his family. (Bukhari and Muslim.)
3. Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) made seclusion (itikaaf) on these days and encouraged people by his action to do the same.
To know more about this worship, please read this article and related worships:
What is Itikaf? How To Perform Itikaf in Ramadan?
The effect of the Quran and Ramadan on the Prophet (PBUH) is illustrated in this hadith:
Ibn ‘Abbas (May Allah be pleased with them) reported:
The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) was the most generous of the men; and he was the most generous during the month of Ramadan when Jibril visited him every night and recited the Qur’an to him…”[ii]
And every Muslim can change in this season if he seizes this opportunity well following the model of the Prophet (PBUH).
Ways to worship Allah in the last ten days of Ramadan and other days
The Prophet (saw) said: “The reward of deeds depends upon the intentions.” Thus, every deed is accepted by Allah if we focus on renewing our intentions.
All our life is for the sake of Allah. Thus, mothers preparing meals, fathers working all day, students at schools are playing an important role and will be accepted if they renew their intentions. No time is wasted. All our deeds will be accepted by Allah. This is a Divine promise.
The challenge is to reach a balance to benefit from this month and build a new relationship with Allah through Quran and night prayers.
Ramadan is not meant for preparing food, chatting with friends and spending all night with family members. Let’s gather around the Quran.
Let’s cooperate in distributing meals for the fasting. Let’s cooperate to be closer to Allah. Let’s build a new relationship with ourselves! For more illustration on how to make a positive change in Ramdan, read these articles:
How to lose weight during Ramadan
The last ten days of ramadan dua: Hadith on the last ten days of ramadan
You may ask yourself: what to pray for the last 10 days of Ramadan? Here is the Prophet prayer:
The Prophet (ﷺ) used to repeat during the last ten days of Ramadan a very beautiful supplication.
‘Aishah (May Allah be pleased with her) reported:
I asked: “O Messenger of Allah! If I realize Lailat-ul-Qadr [a night in the last ten ones of Ramadan], what should I supplicate in it?” He (ﷺ) replied, “You should supplicate:
اللهم إنك عفو تحب العفو فاعفُ عني”“
(O Allah, You are Most Forgiving, and You love forgiveness; so forgive me).”
Read also:
Some Benefits of the last ten days of Ramadan to enjoy
Finally, I invite you to know more about fasting by searching about the manners of the Sahabah and Tabi’een during this month. Also, it is a golden chance to get to know Allah Almighty through reflecting on His Names and Attributes. May Allah free us from Hell. May Allah accept our deeds and purify our souls. May Allah help us build a good relationship with the Quran. O Allah, we ask for your peace and blessings upon our Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ). Start a conversation with our team now to know how to become a Muslim!
Praise be to Allah, Our Lord.
