The Last Ten Days of Ramadan, Make Moves!

Suban’Allah time fly’s, the last ten days of Ramadan are already here.

Before you know it, Eid will come and we will look back at this blessed month and tell ourselves ” I wish I didn’t waste my time doing such and such”.

Like people say “You don’t know what you have until you lose it”, well no one is promised another Ramadan. So in these last ten days, let’s step up our game and try to stack up on good deeds, sincere repentance, perform the night prayer and perhaps spend some extra time in the Masjid.

Let’s not miss out on this opportunity of seeking Laylatul-Qadr (the night of decree).

Allah (swt) says in the Holy Qur’an:

“Verily! We have sent it (this Qur’aan) down in the Night of Decree (Lailatul-Qadr). And what will make you know what the Night of Decree is? The Night of Decree is better than a thousand months. Therein descend the angels and the Rooh (ie. Jibreel [Gabriel]) by Allah’s Permission with all Decrees, Peace! until the appearance of dawn.” [97:1-5]

BETTER THAN A THOUSAND MONTHS? That’s 83 YEARS.

On another note, most people don’t even live that long. The average lifespan in the U.S. is about 77 years.

So if you seek this blessed night and it’s accepted, then mash’Allah that was a night well spent.

Abu Hurairah (R) reported that the Messenger of Allah, (peace be upon him) said : “Whoever stands (in prayer) in Laylatul-Qadr out of Eman (faith and sincerity) and seeking reward then his previous sins are forgiven”. [Bukhari]

So when is Laylatul Qadr?

According to one hadith:

Aishah (RA): “Allah’s Messenger used to practice I`itikaf in the last ten nights and say: ‘Seek out Lailatul-Qadr in the (odd nights) of the last ten of Ramadan.” [Bukhari and Muslim]

What are you waiting for? Make moves..Meep Meep.