THE LAST TEN DAYS (Final 1)

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AS SALAAMU ALAYKUM WARAHMATULLAH WABARAKAATUHU. LET'S START TONIGHT'S EDUCATION. OUR TOPIC IS 👇.                                                                              *THE LAST TEN DAYS (Final 1)                                                                                                                                

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All praise is due to Allah, the Lord of all creation. May the salutations of Allah, His peace and blessings be upon our noble Prophet Muhammad, his family, his companions and his true and sincere followers until the Last Day – then to proceed:

Dear brothers and sisters, the last ten nights of Ramadan are believed to be the most important opportunities for worship during the noblest month in the Islamic calendar (Ramadan).
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It is believed that the first revelation of the Noble Qur’an was revealed to the Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon him) during the final ten nights of Ramadan in 610 AD. The exact night of the revelation isn’t known, but it is most commonly believed to be on 27th night. This is called ‘Lailatul-Qadr’ or the ‘Night of Power.’

Muslims all over the world follow the example of the Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon him), by spending the last ten nights of Ramadan awake late into the night, worshipping Allah by praying and reading the Qur’an, whether at home or in their Mosque.
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As Muslims, we believe that Lailatul-Qadr is the best time to ask for forgiveness, although staying up late and worshiping during the other nine final nights of Ramadan is understood to bring immense spiritual rewards. The Prophet (Peace be upon him) said:

“Whoever stays up and prays on Lailatul-Qadr out of faith and in the hope of reward, his previous sins will be forgiven.”

Respected servants of Allah, I have put together some practical tips for the last ten nights, to ensure that our Muslim brothers and sisters receive great blessings during this great time.
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Please, dear brothers and sisters, if you don’t feel as though you have given your best so far in Ramadan, don’t despair! The last ten nights are still your opportunity to receive forgiveness, mercy and greater spiritual rewards. Approach this time with commitment and positivity. Put the effort in throughout each of the ten final nights of Ramadan. Don’t wait until the 27th night to give it your all!
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Du’a is a prayer of supplication, where Muslims have the opportunity to ask Allah for the things they need. Why not prepare a short Du’a list so you know exactly what you want to ask for, not just for yourself and your family, but for your country and the people around the world who are experiencing suffering and hardship, especially due to the problems of insecurity. Please dear brothers and sisters, imitate our beloved Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon him), get your family involved. For the late nights of prayers, don’t forget to wake up your partner and parents to remind them to take part. Even children can stay up a little later on the last ten nights.
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Stay well-rested during the day. Taking short naps is a great idea as it will leave you energised for the nights of worship. Worship Allah looking your best. How we present ourselves has a significant psychological effect, so wear something you feel smart and confident in. Prepare the place where you intend to pray, whether at the Mosque or in your home, to ensure that you have everything you need with you. Distractions can easily break your concentration.

Mix it up! If you find yourself becoming tired, why not vary your acts to worship? If you’re reading the Qur’an, instead present a Du’a (supplication) to Allah or listen to a lecture from an Islamic scholar.
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These nights of worship aren’t the time to be updating your social media accounts and telling your friends how spiritual you feel. This noble experience is between you and Allah, so turn off your phone and laptop if you can please!

Although the last ten days of Ramadan might be tiring, try to stay focussed. Renew your intentions, remember how great the blessings and spiritual rewards are on these ten noble nights, and think of the forgiveness you will receive on Lailatul-Qadr (the Night of Power).
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Trust Allah and don’t let any doubt or selfish thought sully your mind during your worship. Don’t forget to recite the Du’a (supplication) of Lailatul-Qadr. It’s the best Du’a of the final ten nights of Ramadan:

*”Allahummah innaka afuwwun, tuhibbul-afwa, fa’fu anni.” Meaning: O Allah, You are Most Forgiving, and You love forgiveness; so forgive me”* [At-Tirmidhi reported it]

While it’s depressing to think that Ramadan will be over in less than two weeks, the blessed month’s last ten days offer us a final push to do as much good as we can. We cannot let our enthusiasm wane like the moon that marks this special time‘s end.
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Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon him), used to strive hard (in worship) during the last ten days of Ramadan in a way that he did not strive at any other times. [Muslim reported it]

Some of the things we can do in Ramadan’s last ten blessed days as follows:

▫️ *Pay Your Zakah*: Many Muslims plan to pay this obligatory pillar of Islam yearly at some point in Ramadan, to benefit from the greater spiritual reward attached to charity during the month. If you haven’t already, do so this month, keeping in mind needy relatives, neighbours, as well as current hot spots of suffering.
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▫️ *Pay Your Zakatul-Fitr*: Zakatul-Fitr or Sadaqatul-Fitr allows needy families to enjoy the Eid holiday. Pay this to your Mosque or an organisation of your choice well before Eid-ul-Fitr in these last ten days of Ramadan.

▫️ *Up Your Giving*: With news of a possible double-digit recession and a roller coaster stock market, due to the covid-19 pandemic restrictions and problems related to insecurity, it’s tempting to withhold or limit our giving this year. But don’t let that stop you from being generous.

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End of Today's Education. Subhanakallahuma wabihamdik ash-Hadu an laaila Ilan Anta astagfiruka wa atuuubu ilayhi. *We will conclude on this topic tomorrow in sha Allah*. Questions, problems and complaints on this program are welcome privately. May HE strengthen and make us steadfast in faith. May HE accept our ibaadat and grant us the Good in this World and the Hereafter. May Allah Azza wa jalla forgive and grant us Jannah...AMIN.