Last decade of Ramadan: Importance and behavior of the faithful

In a few days, the fast of the month of ramadan will approach the last decade. The last days are of paramount importance and to better enjoy them, the faithful must adopt a certain number of behaviors.

Muslim reports according to Aisha (sd) the following words: “At no other time of the year, the Messenger of Allah, God's prayers and peace be upon him, redoubled his efforts as he had been doing for the past ten days.. Still according to Aïcha (sd) : “Happened to the last ten days, the Messenger of Allah, hugged his Izar (garment worn at the waist), made his nights live, and woke up his family. » In one version, it is specified : “he made his nights live, woke up his family, redoublait d’efforts, and hugged his Izar. » (Muslim et Bokhari). "Tightened his izar" means that the Prophet (sbs) abstained from all sexual relations with his wives. These words testify to the importance that the Prophet Muhammad attaches to these last moments of the month of Ramadan..

Taking full advantage of the last days of Ramadan requires first of all organization. Indeed, professional or family obligations do not stop and it is therefore necessary to reflect in order to free up as much time as possible to devote it to adoration in any form. Naturally, we must already eliminate or limit everything that can waste this precious time without any benefit such as the internet, social networks, television and more. Ensuite, each according to his constraints and his health, will try to find times by subtracting them from non-essential activities or activities that he can postpone. Focus on the essentials of daily life in order to devote oneself fully to God. This particular rhythm corresponds to a particular period. It is not a question of making it a lifestyle that almost no one could bear. It is rather, like the Prophet (sbs) to increase efforts over this short period, each according to his ability.

Prayers, invocations, Quran reading, mediations. 

This is the time to multiply prayers and invocations. It's time to read more Quran. It's time for meditation, introspection in order to modify its behavior and to adore its creator by thinking of all that He creates, to all the blessings he bestows, to the protection He gives to His creatures. Remembering the greatness of God and understanding how much God the Most High deserves to be obeyed and worshipped. Take advantage of these days to ask God for forgiveness as much as possible.. Ramadan is the month of return to God. “Let us ask Him for forgiveness for all our faults, visible or hidden, and also forgive those around us so that we may be forgiven when we sometimes harm others”, entrusts a faithful Muslim. It is also the perfect time to perform dhikr by proclaiming purity., the praise or greatness of God. Reserve the use of language for the repetition of the uniqueness of God.

good works… 

The last days should allow us to do even more good deeds. Every good deed is up for grabs. Visit the sick, find out about loved ones, visit parents and show them affection, help a neighbor, make a donation to an association or to the needy, to serve anyone, share his meal, donate your time to an association or to the service of the mosque.

Bachir ISSA