RAMADAN Kareem

The Last Ten Nights of Ramadan

This year, the last portion of Ramadan will fall into the Easter holidays and as such, we will be able to devote more time to our worship of Allah Ta’ala. The final ten nights of Ramadan are particularly important to us as Muslims due to the immense rewards they contain. In fact, ʿA’isha (may Allah be pleased with her) narrated that when the last ten nights would begin, the Messenger of Allah (may peace and blessings be upon him) would prepare himself to undertake religious activities, stay awake at night (for prayer and devotion) and awaken his family (Bukhārī and Muslim). Thus, what things can we do during our holidays to utilise this time well?

1. Seeking the Night of Decree (Laylat al-Qadr)

The Messenger of Allah (may peace and blessings be upon him) said, “Seek the Night of Decree in the odd nights out of the last ten nights of Ramadan ” (Bukhārī) In another hadith, he said, “Whoever stands up in prayer during the Night of Decree, with faith and being hopeful of Allah’s reward, will have their former sins forgiven ” (Muslim) Likewise, the Qur’an has highlighted that worshipping Allah during this night is better than 1000 months of worship (approx 83 years!)

2. Giving Charity

This was the month in which the Prophet (may peace and blessings be upon him) would give charity the most In fact, giving charity during the last ten nights multiplies the rewards, especially if your donation aligns with the Night of Decree

3. Supplication

This is an important part of Ramadan and crucial to a successful month. Supplications during this month are readily accepted by Allah but the chances of them being accepted are far superior during particular moments. For us, it is particularly important to pay attention to supplicating to Allah Ta’ala at the time of ifṭār, on the day of Jummuʿa, and during the nights.

I pray to Allah Ta’ala that He accepts our Ramadan and pardons our shortcomings. Āmīn.

Muhammad Dalvi