In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful
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2nd Ashra of Ramadan
The Holy Prophet (peace be upon him and his progeny) has said:
It (Ramadhan) is the month, whose beginning is mercy, its middle, forgiveness
and its end, emancipation from the fire (of hell) -- Bihar al-Anwar, Vol.: 93,
Pg.: 342
Ashra is an Arabic word which means ten. In Islamic terminology, the 1st
Ashra refers to the first 10 days of the Holy month of Ramadan. The second
Ashra refers to the middle 10 days (11-20), and the third Ashra refers to the
last set of 10 days (21-30). The middle Ashra of Ramadan is the time for
Maghfirah; the time to wash off our sins. Ramadan is the month to seek
Forgiveness and repentance. Having witnessed the Mercy of Allah (SWT) by
thanking Him for all that He has granted us, by being good to everyone and
keeping ourselves at peace, we realize our relationship with our Rabb, and our
role and duties towards Him. This is the time when Allahs (SWT) Mercy is at
its peak, and it is best to utilize this opportunity by imploring Allah to
forgive our sins. The Prophet is reported to have said: "Do repent in this
month to Allah for your sins, and supplicate with raised hands at the time of
prayer as these are the best times, during which Allah Al-Mighty looks at
his servants with mercy. Allah answers if they supplicate, responds if they
call, grants if He is asked, and accepts if they entreat. O People! You have
made your conscience the slave of your desires. Make it free by invoking Allah
for forgiveness. Your back may break from the heavy load of your sins, so
prostrate (sajda) yourself before Allah, for long intervals, and make this load
lighter." We are required to reflect on these elements in these days of
Repentance even more than any other days and this is the time we seek
forgiveness and make amendments for our mistakes, never intending to do them
again. Do Tauba repeatedly, constantly, and sincerely for Allah loves Tauba,
and especially during this Ashra Allah loves to forgive and loves him who seeks
forgiveness. Forgive your brothers in Islam, and accept them as friends, and
show no ill-treatment or disrespect to others. The Prophet continued and said:
"O People! Anyone who during this month cultivates good
manners, will walk over the Sirat (bridge to Paradise) on the day when feet
will tend to slip. For anyone who during this month eases the workload of his
servants, Allah will make easy his accounting, and for anyone who does not hurt
others during this month, Allah will safeguard him from His wrath on the Day of
Judgment." DUA: May Allah guide us to Siraat-e Mustaqeem, and grant us the
taufeeq to utilize this merciful and ever so forgiving Ashra of the Most
Holiest of the Holy Months. May Allah accept our sujood o qayaam and tauba, for
indeed His mercy prevails over his wrath, and indeed we are sinners in dire
need of that mercy. Aameen.
Tomorrow's Topic: What is Qur'an?
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