Last 10 Days of Ramadan

As Salaam Alaikum & Ramadan Mubarak!

Dear Beloved Members of our Community,

As we embark upon the final stretch of this sacred month of Ramadan, I extend my heartfelt gratitude to all of you for your unwavering dedication, devotion, and commitment to our community. Your presence enriches our gatherings, strengthens our bonds, and enhances the spirit of brotherhood/sisterhood that defines our congregation.

As we approach the pinnacle of Ramadan, the last ten days hold immense significance in our faith. These are the days when the blessings of Laylatul Qadr, the Night of Decree, are abundant, and the gates of forgiveness are wide open. It is a time of reflection, spiritual rejuvenation, and seeking closeness to the Divine.

To make the most of these precious days, I urge you to focus on the following key aspects:

1. Prayer (Salah): Dedicate extra time to your prayers these last ten days. Engage in extra voluntary prayers, such as Tahajjud, seeking forgiveness, guidance, and blessings from Allah (SWT). Remember, through prayer, we strengthen our connection with our Creator and seek His mercy.

2. Charity (Zakat and Sadaqah): Give generously during these blessed days. Support those in need within our community and beyond. Remember, charity can purify our wealth and souls and is a means of attaining Allah's pleasure.

3. Good Deeds (Amal Saleh): Increase your acts of kindness, compassion, and generosity towards others. Whether helping a neighbor, feeding the hungry, or simply offering a kind word, every good deed counts and is multiplied in reward during these sacred times.

4. Reconciliation (Sulh): Use this opportunity to mend broken relationships and reconcile with those with whom you may have differed. Forgiveness and unity are paramount in Islam, and the last ten days of Ramadan offer a perfect opportunity to heal old wounds and strengthen the bonds of brotherhood/sisterhood within our community.

5. Planning for the Future (Tadabbur): Reflect on your journey throughout Ramadan and set goals for your spiritual growth beyond this blessed month. Use this time to introspect, seek guidance from the Quran and Sunnah, and chart a course for continued progress toward righteousness.

Remember, Laylatul Qadr is a night of immense blessings, mercy, and forgiveness. The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said, "Whoever prays during the night of Qadr with faith and hoping for its reward will have all of his previous sins forgiven." Let us strive to seize this opportunity and maximize our worship, devotion, and supplication during these blessed nights.

May Allah (SWT) bless us all with His mercy, forgiveness, and guidance during these last ten days of Ramadan and beyond. May our efforts be accepted and emerge from this sacred month as better individuals strengthened in faith and devotion.

With prayers and best wishes,

Imam Makram