The Last Ten Days Of Ramadan

The last ten days of Ramadan are the most sacred days of the entire month. During this time, Muslims focus more on worship, reflection, and seeking closeness to Allah SWT. These days are especially important because they include Laylat al-Qadr, also known as the Night of Decree or the Night of Power. This is the night when the Quran was first revealed to the Prophet Muhammad, PBUH, through the angel Jibreel. The Quran describes this night as “better than a thousand months,” meaning that acts of worship performed on this night carry more reward than worship done over more than eighty years.

Because the exact date of Laylat al-Qadr is unknown, Muslims search for it on the odd nights of the last ten days (the 21st, 23rd, 25th, 27th, and 29th nights of Ramadan). On these nights, many people stay awake longer than usual to pray, read the Quran, and make duaa, hoping to witness the blessings of this special night. Muslims believe that on Laylat al-Qadr, Allah’s mercy and forgiveness are especially abundant, angels descend to the earth, and the destinies and decrees for the coming year are written.

During the last ten days, Muslims try to increase all forms of worship. This includes performing extra prayers such as Taraweeh and Tahajjud, reciting and reflecting on the Quran, giving charity, helping others, and asking Allah for forgiveness and guidance. Many people make sincere duaa, asking for whatever they want. One of the most recommended supplications during these nights is asking Allah SWT for forgiveness and mercy.

Some Muslims also perform i’tikaf, which means staying in the mosque for the last ten days of Ramadan to dedicate themselves completely to worship. During i’tikaf, a person limits distractions and spends their time praying, reading the Quran, remembering Allah SWT, and reflecting on their faith.

Overall, the last ten days of Ramadan are a powerful opportunity for renewal. Muslims see this time as a chance to strengthen their relationship with Allah SWT, make up for any shortcomings earlier in the month, and leave Ramadan feeling improved. It is a time filled with hope, reflection, and sincere effort to earn Allah’s mercy and forgiveness before the blessed month comes to an end.

Surah Al-Qadr

بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الرَّحْمَٰنِ الرَّحِيمِ

إِنَّا أَنْزَلْنَاهُ فِي لَيْلَةِ الْقَدْرِ(1) وَمَا أَدْرَاكَ مَا لَيْلَةُ الْقَدْرِ(2) لَيْلَةُ الْقَدْرِ خَيْرٌ مِّنْ أَلْفِ شَهْرٍ(3) تَنَزَّلُ الْمَلَائِكَةُ وَالرُّوحُ فِيهَا بِإِذْنِ رَبِّهِم مِّن كُلِّ أَمْرٍ(4) سَلَامٌ هِيَ حَتَّىٰ مَطْلَعِ الْفَجْرِ(5)

Translation

In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful

Indeed, We sent it (the Qur’an) down during the Night of Decree (1) And what can make you know what the Night of Decree is (2) The Night of Decree is better than a thousand months (3) The angels and the Spirit descend therein by permission of their Lord for every matter (4) Peace it is until the emergence of dawn (5)