17/04/2023
The last ten nights are here. Here’s a list of ways you can enhance your ibaadat and multiple good deeds.
Have iftaar with family. At the time of iftaar, make dua to Allah to give you the energy and the 'tawfeeq' to do maximum ibaadat on this night (possibly a Laylatul Qadr).
Offer taraweeh with family if that is an option for you. If it is diffcult and not something impossible, try to accommodate your schedule only for the odd nights.
Make this special dua which is a wonderful dua to make on laylatul qadr:
Aisha, may Allah be pleased with her, said: I asked the Messenger of Allah: 'O Messenger of Allah, if I know what night is the night of Qadr, what should I say during it?' He said: 'Say: O Allah, You are pardoning and You love to pardon, so pardon me.' "(Ahmad, Ibn Majah, and Tirmidhi).
Spend time reciting Quran tonight. You can pick out the smaller surahs or the ones close to your heart and recite them with an intention to earn Allah's Mercy.
Take time to reflect on the meaning of a favorite surah from the Quran. Take out your tafseer book and dedicate some time to reflect on the meaning of that surah and how you can apply its lesson in your life.
Make a list of your blessings. Chances are you will run out of space to write. Still do it. It will make you feel genuinely thankful.
Take time to tell your child about one sunnah of the Prophet (sallalaaho elehe waa aalihi wassallam) tonight. Make neeyat and dua to Allah that you are doing so only to earn His Razaa.
Increase yourself in zikr and do as much as you can. Some of the recommended tasbeeh are
- Allahumma innaka 'afuwwun tuhibbul 'afwa fa'fu 'annee
- Subhanallah
- Alhamdulillah
- Allahu Akbar
- Laa ilaha ilallah
- LA HAWLA WA LA QUWWATA ILLA BILLAH
- Astaghfirullah
- SUB-HAN'ALLAH HIL AZEEM WA BI-HAM'DIHI
This night, ask Allah to increase you in patience. Patience is an acquired skill and you need practice for it. If someone is trying your patience, thank Allah for this opportunity to practice this skill.
