{"id":1846,"date":"2025-03-26T16:06:56","date_gmt":"2025-03-26T16:06:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/deenminder.com\/blog\/?p=1846"},"modified":"2025-12-04T05:53:44","modified_gmt":"2025-12-04T10:53:44","slug":"virtues-of-the-last-ten-days-of-ramadan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/deenminder.com\/blog\/virtues-of-the-last-ten-days-of-ramadan\/","title":{"rendered":"What are the Virtues of the Last Ten Days Of Ramadan? A Concise Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"cursor:pointer\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #0a0a0a;color:#0a0a0a\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #0a0a0a;color:#0a0a0a\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/deenminder.com\/blog\/virtues-of-the-last-ten-days-of-ramadan\/#Why_These_Days_Are_Special_in_Islam\" >Why These Days Are Special in Islam<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/deenminder.com\/blog\/virtues-of-the-last-ten-days-of-ramadan\/#What_are_the_blessings_and_virtues_of_the_last_ten_days_of_Ramadan\" >What are the blessings and virtues of the last ten days of Ramadan?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/deenminder.com\/blog\/virtues-of-the-last-ten-days-of-ramadan\/#1_Forgiveness_of_Sins\" >1. Forgiveness of Sins<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/deenminder.com\/blog\/virtues-of-the-last-ten-days-of-ramadan\/#2_Increased_Rewards_for_Good_Deeds\" >2. Increased Rewards for Good Deeds<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/deenminder.com\/blog\/virtues-of-the-last-ten-days-of-ramadan\/#Best_acts_of_worship_on_Laylatul_Qadr\" >Best acts of worship on Laylatul Qadr<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/deenminder.com\/blog\/virtues-of-the-last-ten-days-of-ramadan\/#3_Closeness_to_Allah\" >3. Closeness to Allah<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/deenminder.com\/blog\/virtues-of-the-last-ten-days-of-ramadan\/#This_shows_us_how_to_maximize_these_nights_to\" >This shows us how to maximize these nights to:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Assalaamu alaikum my brothers in Islam. Imagine having a night like no other, a night better than a thousand months, a night when the heavens descend with mercy, forgiveness, and divine blessings. The greatest night lies in the last ten days of Ramadan, making the virtues of the last ten days of Ramadan of great significance.<\/p>\n<p>But the virtues of the last ten days of Ramadan extend beyond Laylat al-Qadr only. These days are a time of intensified worship, increased charity, and good deeds. Throughout this blessed month of Ramadan, we Muslims strive for taqwa (God-consciousness), but in these final ten days, we increase in our worship more due to the virtues of the last ten days of Ramadan, which we are going to discuss below.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\" data-start=\"2058\" data-end=\"2103\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_These_Days_Are_Special_in_Islam\"><\/span><strong data-start=\"2062\" data-end=\"2101\">Why These Days Are Special in Islam<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2104\" data-end=\"2281\">The Prophet Muhammad \ufdfa understood the virtues of the last ten days of Ramadan so deeply that he would increase his acts of worship more than at any other time of the year. The Prophet Muhammad \ufdfa would seclude himself in the mosque during these nights, engaging in <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/I%CA%BFtik%C4%81f\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Itikaf<\/a>, to dedicate himself entirely to worship and supplication.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2104\" data-end=\"2281\">His example serves as a guiding light for Muslims striving to make the most of this blessed period. Aishah (\u0631\u0636\u064a \u0627\u0644\u0644\u0647 \u0639\u0646\u0647\u0627) reported:<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2104\" data-end=\"2281\"><strong>&#8220;When the last ten nights of Ramadan would come, the Prophet \ufdfa would tighten his belt, stay up all night in prayer, and wake up his family.&#8221; (Bukhari, Muslim)<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2471\" data-end=\"2694\">This is telling us that the final days of Ramadan require extra devotion, dedication, and effort. It is not a time to slow down but a time to push even harder, to seek Allah\u2019s pleasure, forgiveness, and countless rewards. Let&#8217;s discuss the virtues of the last ten days of Ramadan now to encourage us in every act in these final days.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\" data-start=\"2471\" data-end=\"2694\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_blessings_and_virtues_of_the_last_ten_days_of_Ramadan\"><\/span><strong>What are the blessings and virtues of the last ten days of Ramadan?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"107\" data-end=\"339\">The virtues of the last ten days of Ramadan are beyond measure. These are not just ordinary days or nights; The last ten days of Ramadan are a treasure trove of divine blessings and unlimited rewards. These nights are a time when Allah\u2019s mercy is at its peak, and the doors of forgiveness are wide open. For those who seize this opportunity, the rewards are massive, and the increase in Allah&#8217;s consciousness is exceptional.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"107\" data-end=\"339\">Let\u2019s explore the unique virtues and blessings of these final days, supported by evidence from the Quran, and the teachings of our Prophet Muhammad <strong>\ufdfa.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Forgiveness_of_Sins\"><\/span><strong>1. Forgiveness of Sins<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>One of the greatest blessings of the month of Ramadan and especially the last ten days of Ramadan is the opportunity to have one\u2019s sins forgiven. The Prophet Muhammad <strong>\ufdfa<\/strong> said:<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong>Ramadan to Ramadan are expiations for the sins committed between them, provided one avoids major sins.&#8221;\u00a0 (Sahih Muslim, 233)<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<blockquote><p><strong>&#8220;Whoever stands (in prayer) during Laylatul Qadr with faith and seeking reward, his previous sins will be forgiven.&#8221; (Sahih al-Bukhari, 2014)<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>This means that if a Muslim sincerely observes his fasting very well during Ramadan, particularly in the last ten days, seizing the opportunity of Laylatul Qadr, he can emerge from the month spiritually purified from his sins.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Increased_Rewards_for_Good_Deeds\"><\/span><strong>2. Increased Rewards for Good Deeds<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1837\" data-end=\"1986\">The virtues of the last ten days of Ramadan include multiplied rewards for good deeds beyond human comprehension during these days.. Every deed done during these nights is multiplied many times over. This is especially valid for acts of worship such as prayer, Quran recitation, and charity. Allah specifically highlights Laylatul Qadr, saying:<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1837\" data-end=\"1986\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1855 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/deenminder.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Dark-Blue-and-WhiteSimple-Flat-Illustrative-Laylatul-Qadar-Instagram-Post.png\" alt=\"virtues of the last ten days of Ramadan\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/deenminder.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Dark-Blue-and-WhiteSimple-Flat-Illustrative-Laylatul-Qadar-Instagram-Post.png 1200w, https:\/\/deenminder.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Dark-Blue-and-WhiteSimple-Flat-Illustrative-Laylatul-Qadar-Instagram-Post-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/deenminder.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Dark-Blue-and-WhiteSimple-Flat-Illustrative-Laylatul-Qadar-Instagram-Post-1024x768.png 1024w, https:\/\/deenminder.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Dark-Blue-and-WhiteSimple-Flat-Illustrative-Laylatul-Qadar-Instagram-Post-768x576.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<blockquote data-start=\"2047\" data-end=\"2129\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2049\" data-end=\"2129\"><strong>The Night of Decree is better than a thousand months. (Q 97:3)<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>This means that every good deed performed on this night is rewarded as if it were done for over 83 years. For example, reciting a single page of the Quran or giving a small amount in charity on this night could yield rewards equivalent to doing so for a lifetime. Whao, what a moment like no other. This means that worship on this one night surpasses 83+ years of continuous devotion.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"2230\" data-end=\"2276\"><strong data-start=\"2230\" data-end=\"2274\">One night of Salah = A lifetime of Salah<\/strong><\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2279\" data-end=\"2347\"><strong data-start=\"2279\" data-end=\"2345\">One night of Quran recitation = A lifetime of Quran recitation<\/strong><\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2279\" data-end=\"2347\"><strong data-start=\"2350\" data-end=\"2398\">One night of charity = A lifetime of charity<\/strong><\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2279\" data-end=\"2347\"><strong>And other good deeds&#8230;<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"\" data-start=\"2206\" data-end=\"2253\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Best_acts_of_worship_on_Laylatul_Qadr\"><\/span><strong data-start=\"2210\" data-end=\"2251\">Best acts of worship on Laylatul Qadr<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2254\" data-end=\"2316\">To make the most of Laylatul Qadr, one should engage in:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"2318\" data-end=\"2568\"><strong>Prolonged prayers, Salah (Taraweeh and Qiyam-ul-Layl), by reciting long verses with sincerity.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2318\" data-end=\"2568\"><strong>Reciting and reflecting on the Quran<\/strong><\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2318\" data-end=\"2568\"><strong>Making sincere dua, especially the <a href=\"https:\/\/deenminder.com\/blog\/what-is-the-best-dua-for-laylatul-qadr\/\">dua for Laylatul Qadr<\/a>, taught by the Prophet \ufdfa:<\/strong><\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2318\" data-end=\"2568\"><strong>Seeking forgiveness and repenting sincerely<\/strong><\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2318\" data-end=\"2568\"><strong data-start=\"2849\" data-end=\"2867\">Giving charity sincerely\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2402\" data-end=\"2444\">Imagine someone who always seizes this moment every year in the last ten days of Ramadan attaining Laylatul Qadr. It\u2019s an opportunity too great to ignore. Our Prophet <strong>\ufdfa<\/strong> really encouraged us to increase worship during these nights, as our mother Aishah (\u0631\u0636\u064a \u0627\u0644\u0644\u0647 \u0639\u0646\u0647\u0627) reported that<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong>&#8220;When the last ten nights of Ramadan began, the Prophet (peace be upon him) would tighten his waistcloth (i.e., strive harder in worship), spend the night in prayer, and wake his family.&#8221;<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>(Sahih al-Bukhari, 2024)<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>This shows that the Prophet <strong>\ufdfa<\/strong> would go above and beyond in his worship during these nights, setting an example for all Muslims to follow.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"\" data-start=\"2446\" data-end=\"2499\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Closeness_to_Allah\"><\/span><strong data-start=\"2450\" data-end=\"2497\">3. Closeness to Allah<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Among the virtues of the last ten days of Ramadan is the unique opportunity to draw closer to Allah through increased worship, reflection, and supplication. The best way to achieve this closeness is to perform <a href=\"https:\/\/deenminder.com\/blog\/what-is-itikaf-a-concise-guide-on-itikaf\/\">Itikaf<\/a>. In I\u2019tikaf, Muslim secludes themselves in the mosque, dedicating their time entirely to worship and remembrance of Allah. The Prophet \ufdfa used to do this very well.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong>&#8220;The Prophet (peace be upon him) used to perform I\u2019tikaf in the last ten days of Ramadan until he passed away, and then his wives continued this practice after him.&#8221;\u00a0 <\/strong><strong>(Sahih al-Bukhari, 2026)<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>I\u2019tikaf allows one to disconnect from worldly distractions and focus entirely on worship. It creates a moment to reflect on one\u2019s life, seek forgiveness, and make a lot of dua. Ramadan is a month of spiritual growth, but the last ten nights are the peak. The closeness to Allah that a believer can achieve during these nights is unmatched. The Prophet \ufdfa demonstrated this through his actions, as mother Aishah (\u0631\u0636\u064a \u0627\u0644\u0644\u0647 \u0639\u0646\u0647\u0627) narrated:<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1856 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/deenminder.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/White-and-Teal-Minimalist-Lailatul-Qadr-Greetings-Instagram-Post.png\" alt=\"virtues of the last ten days of Ramadan\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/deenminder.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/White-and-Teal-Minimalist-Lailatul-Qadr-Greetings-Instagram-Post.png 1200w, https:\/\/deenminder.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/White-and-Teal-Minimalist-Lailatul-Qadr-Greetings-Instagram-Post-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/deenminder.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/White-and-Teal-Minimalist-Lailatul-Qadr-Greetings-Instagram-Post-1024x768.png 1024w, https:\/\/deenminder.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/White-and-Teal-Minimalist-Lailatul-Qadr-Greetings-Instagram-Post-768x576.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong>&#8220;When the last ten nights (of Ramadan) began, the Prophet \ufdfa would tighten his belt, stay awake throughout the night, and wake his family (for prayer).\u201d (Bukhari, Muslim)<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h3 data-start=\"2926\" data-end=\"2975\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"This_shows_us_how_to_maximize_these_nights_to\"><\/span><strong>This shows us how to maximize these nights to:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Perform Itikaf to devote the last ten days to worship<\/li>\n<li>Increase Salah by performing extra nafl prayers, especially Tahajjud.<\/li>\n<li>Recite more of the Quran and reflect deeply on its meanings.<\/li>\n<li>Make abundant dua (<a href=\"https:\/\/deenminder.com\/blog\/what-is-the-best-dua-for-laylatul-qadr\/\">dua for Laylatul Qadr<\/a>), seek forgiveness, and ask Allah for Jannah, protection, and guidance.<\/li>\n<li>Seek Laylatul Qadr through consistent worship every night.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"3263\" data-end=\"3370\">These nights are not just about worship alone, but they are about reconnecting with Allah at the deepest level. I hope we can see how massive the virtues of the last ten days of Ramadan are, which we all need to seize the great opportunities and rewards in them.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3263\" data-end=\"3370\">The Prophet \ufdfa\u00a0 will engage himself in worship during these last ten days more than before, up to and including secluding himself in the masjid. Why? Because he knew the value of these moments. Thus, we encourage each of us to make use of these moments very well in following the steps of our Prophet \ufdfa.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3263\" data-end=\"3370\">We ask Allah to accept our fasting, our prayers, our prostrations, and our dua. Aameen<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3263\" data-end=\"3370\">\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp; Assalaamu alaikum my brothers in Islam. Imagine having a night like no other, a night better than a thousand months, a night when the heavens descend with mercy, forgiveness, and divine blessings. 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