In addition to our recent post about Ramadhan we are releasing posts to recognise the three categories of blessing over the 30 days of Ramadhan. Post contributed by Hasan Gilani.

Days 20-30

This is called Nijaat, meaning ‘salvation.’ These are also known as the Days of Seeking Refuge. This final stage of the month is about seeking sanctuary from the fires of Hell. Fasting itself is said to be a shield from Hellfire that’s as effective as any physical shield used in battle.

And the dua for this part of the month is…

‘O Almighty Allah, save me from the fire of Hell.’

These last ten days of Ramadhan are very significant as they are when Laylat al-Qadr takes place. Variously translated as Night of Power, Night of Destiny and other names, it commemorates the night when the Qur’an was first revealed to Muhammad (Peace be upon him). Although the prophet did not mention a specific date for the Night of Power, he did say to “seek it in the last 10 days on the odd nights.”

So Laylat al-Qadr is thought to fall on one of the odd-numbered nights in the final ten days of Ramadhan.

Many Muslims take part in the practice of Itikaf, which means staying in the mosque for several days and devoting themselves to secluded worship, away from the distraction of all worldly affairs.