- Ramadan is starting in a few days! Are you ready to make the most of this blessed month?
- Certain days and nights offer unique opportunities for forgiveness, blessings, and answered prayers
- Here are powerful days and nights to offer special prayers this Ramadan
Ramadan is just a few days away, and as Muslims around the world prepare for this sacred month, it’s important to understand the key moments that make it even more special.
While fasting from dawn to dusk is a major part of Ramadan, this month is also about deep spiritual reflection, increased acts of worship, and seeking Allah’s mercy.
Certain days and nights in Ramadan hold extraordinary significance, offering believers a chance to have their prayers answered, sins forgiven, and blessings multiplied.
Knowing when these moments occur and how to make the most of them can help you maximise the rewards of this blessed month.
If you’re looking to strengthen your faith, seek forgiveness, or deepen your connection with Allah, here are the most significant days and nights in Ramadan when your supplications hold immense power.
Significant days and nights in Ramadan
1. The first night of Ramadan
“When the month of Ramadan begins, the gates of Heaven are opened, the gates of Hell are closed, and the devils are chained.” (Sahih al-Bukhari 1899, Sahih Muslim 1079)
The first night of Ramadan marks the beginning of a blessed journey. Muslims welcome the holy month with gratitude and anticipation.
It is a night to sincerely ask Allah for strength and guidance to make the most of Ramadan.
Many believers offer extra Tahajjud (late-night prayer), make heartfelt duas, and ask Allah to grant them the ability to fast and worship properly throughout the month.
How to make the most of this night:
- Pray Tahajjud and ask Allah to help you stay steadfast.
- Make dua for an accepted Ramadan full of blessings.
- Set spiritual goals for the month.
2. Fridays in Ramadan
Friday is already a sacred day in Islam, but during Ramadan, its significance multiplies. The Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) said:
"The best day on which the sun has risen is Friday..." (Sahih Muslim 854)
On Fridays, Allah bestows immense blessings, making it the perfect day to send Salawat (blessings) upon the Prophet, recite Surah Al-Kahf, and engage in extra prayers.
It is also the best time to seek forgiveness and make dua, as one hour on Friday is believed to be a moment when prayers are accepted.
How to make the most of Fridays in Ramadan:
- Increase your recitation of the Qur’an.
- Make plenty of dua, especially before Maghrib.
- Pray Salatul Duha (for extra blessings).
- Give charity, as rewards are multiplied in Ramadan.
3. The first 10 days – Days of mercy (Rahmah)
The first ten days of Ramadan are known as the Days of Mercy, where Allah’s compassion and kindness are abundant. This is a crucial time to seek Allah’s mercy and ask for a heart filled with faith and peace.
How to make the most of the first 10 days:
- Ask for Allah’s mercy in your duas.
- Reflect on past mistakes and seek forgiveness.
- Show kindness and mercy to others through actions.
4. The middle 10 days – Days of forgiveness (Maghfirah)
The second phase of Ramadan focuses on seeking forgiveness (Maghfirah). The Prophet (PBUH) taught that sincere repentance leads to the complete erasure of sins.
How to make the most of the middle 10 days:
- Recite Astaghfirullah (seeking forgiveness) abundantly.
- Make dua for Allah’s pardon, as He loves to forgive.
- Avoid sin and purify your heart through repentance.
5. The last 10 nights – Nights of salvation from hellfire
The last ten nights are the most powerful nights of Ramadan. It is during this period that Laylatul Qadr (The Night of Decree) falls, a night described as “better than a thousand months” (Qur’an 97:3).
The Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) would exert himself in worship during these nights more than at any other time.
Many Muslims perform I’tikaf (spiritual retreat in the mosque) to dedicate themselves fully to worship.
How to make the most of the last 10 nights:
- Pray extra Nafl prayers at night.
- Increase your recitation of the Qur’an.
- Make continuous dua for salvation and Jannah.
- Give charity, as rewards are multiplied.
6. Laylatul Qadr (The night of decree)
Laylatul Qadr is the holiest night of the year when Allah’s mercy, forgiveness, and blessings reach their peak.
The Prophet (PBUH) encouraged Muslims to seek it in the last ten nights, particularly in the odd-numbered nights (21st, 23rd, 25th, 27th, or 29th).
Why is Laylatul Qadr so important?
- It is the night the Qur’an was revealed.
- Worship on this night is equivalent to 83 years of worship.
- Angels descend, and Allah grants His blessings.
- It is a night of decreeing destinies for the coming year.
Dua to recite on Laylatul Qadr:
"Allahumma innaka ‘afuwwun tuhibbul ‘afwa fa’fu ‘anni.”
(O Allah, You are Most Forgiving, and You love forgiveness; so forgive me.)
How to make the most of Laylatul Qadr:
- Seek forgiveness with sincerity.
- Pray extra Nafl in Tahajjud.
- Give Sadaqah (charity) for multiplied rewards.
- Recite and reflect on the Qur’an deeply.
7. The last night of Ramadan
The last night of Ramadan is deeply emotional. It marks the end of a spiritually uplifting journey, and those who made the most of it feel a mix of gratitude and sadness.
The Prophet (PBUH) said, "On the last night of Ramadan, the fasting people are forgiven.” (Musnad Ahmad)
How to make the most of the last night:
- Thank Allah for allowing you to witness Ramadan.
- Ask Allah to accept your fasts, prayers, and worship.
- Make dua that Allah blesses you to witness next Ramadan.
Ramadan is a divine gift, and while every day is sacred, these significant days and nights offer golden opportunities to seek Allah’s mercy, forgiveness, and blessings.
By prioritising prayer, charity, and sincere devotion during these moments, you can emerge from Ramadan spiritually transformed and closer to Allah.
As we embrace this Ramadan, let’s remember that no dua is too small, and no sin is too great for Allah’s mercy.
Every moment counts—so make the most of it!
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Ramadan is one of the most sacred months in Islam, observed by billions of Muslims worldwide. It is a time of fasting, prayer, reflection, and community.