Virtues of the Third Decade of Ramadan
The month of Ramadan is a great blessing from the Lord of the Universe. It consists of three decades. The third decade has its significance, it refers to the last 10 days of Ramadan. It brings prosperity, generosity, and peace to us.
As the first and second decades refer to mercy and forgiveness, the third decade refers to safety from hell. Allah Pak allows us to forgive our sins and build our house in Paradise. People do good deeds to be safe from hell, no doubt Allah is the best Planner and Most Merciful.
Significance of the Third Decade:
The third decade of Ramadan is super special for Muslims. People increase their prayers, worship, do good deeds, and help others as they know Ramadan is coming to an end. There comes a strange situation in this decade, on the one hand, the joy of the coming of Eid is approaching, on the other hand, it is a time to leave the month of Ramadan. Muslims’ hearts become heavy. The month for which they wait all year, welcome it with a pure heart has to leave.
These last days are also of special importance to us because we find eternal nights in them, in which the reward of worship is greatly increased. People stay up during these nights, worship Allah, read nawafil, and increase zikar so that Allah forgives their previous sins and leads them to Jannah. Like other decades, a Dua is reserved for these days as well.
Dua for the last 10 days :
Translation: “O Allah, save me from the fire of Hell“
تیسرا عشرہ، نجات کا عشرہ ہے
تیسرے عشرے کی دعا
أَللّٰھُمَّ أَجِرنیِ مِنَ النَّار
اے اللّٰہ مجھے( جہنم کی ) آگ سےبچا۔ آمین
What is Laylat al Qadr?
Laylat-al Qadr is considered as most powerful night in a thousand months. Muslims believe that on this night, the first verses of the Quran were revealed to Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him). Its exact date is uncertain but usually observed in the last ten odd nights of Ramadan and this night holds great significance in the religion of Islam. People practice acts of charity during these nights. Stay the whole night saying prayers, seek mercy, and safety from hell.
What is the concept of Aetkaf?
Aetkaf is a beautiful practice performed by Muslims in the last 10 days of Ramadan. People sit in mosques and other holy places, they separate themselves from the world and engage in worship day and night. They eat, drink, and sit in one specific place. They feed their soul with spirituality and close themselves to Allah Almighty.
What practices have to done in the last decade?
The month of Ramadan is a valuable time to connect yourself to Allah. It’s a time to do best practice, all good actions contain great rewards. Some main practices in the last decade are:
- Spend more time in remembrance of Allah
- Recitation of the Holy Quran
- Stay at night, worship Allah
- Engage in heartfelt supplications
- Acts of charity and generosity
- Seek mercy, forgiveness, and safety from hell.
- Reflect upon a spiritual journey
- Dua for Laylat-al Qadr
Conclusion:
Ramadan has 3 decades, The First refers to seeking mercy, and second refers to forgiveness and the third refers to safety from hell. The last 10 days hold great significance in Islam, It is such a beautiful time for the fulfillment of prayers. Virtues of the third decade consist, of night of power (Laylat-al Qadr), best practice (Aetkaf), and such opportunities to get closer to Allah. This is an honorable period to increase our chances for regard with Jannah.
FAQs:
Is there any special night during the last ten days of Ramadan?
Yes, it is the night of power (Laylat-al Qadr)
Which acts i can perform in the last 10 days to get closer to Allah?
Acts of charity, extra prayers, reciting the Holy Quran, staying on odd nights, and many other good deeds that let you close to Allah.
What is Aetkaf?
People sit in mosques and other holy places, separating themselves from other activities for the sake of Allah. Practice prayers and other kind of worship to build a strong connection with Almighty
