Last 10 days is pinnacle of Ramadhan. One night greater than 1000 months. Miss this night, miss whole Ramadhan, loser. Even if lazy in first 20 days, can make up for it in these last days.
But, how do we make up for it? Not ibadat - that's Not objective of Ramadhan. (Life's objective is not for riches here, but riches in aakhirah. We should follow Allah's orders and refrain from sin. But we even argue over the dead, for inheritance, we crush others rights, all because we've forgotten Allah. Life isn't just salaah + eat, drink and be merry. Need full obedience.) So, this night isn't for lectures, worship. That's not the sunnah. Hadeeth for this night, Rasoolullah (saws) told Hadhrat Aisha (ra) to make this dua:
Allahumma innaka 'afuwwun tuhibbul 'afwa fa'fu 'annee. O Allah, You are The One Who pardons greatly, and You love to pardon, so pardon me.
This is the best dua, not dua for dunya. We need to get rid of darkness of lying, fraud, deceit, interest etc. One haraam morsel, whole life of ibadat ruined. And Allah LOVES to forgive us. What more do you want! With this, your Ramadhan is made and all ibadat accepted, else Rasoolullah (saws) says you're genuine loser.
So, how do we ask for forgiveness? We should be humble in front of Allah and tremble about our sins. Not just saying astaghfirullah, astaghfirullah. Need to have SHAME, REMORSE/REGRET, LEAVE SIN. Need all 3, advice given by Rasoolullah (saws) to sahabi. Not fake taubah, crying all night, but crocodile tears. Accept your criminality. When you're in trouble with your father, you do these 3 things, so do the same with your Rabb. Then you will have attained Ramadhan, and become Allah's friend.
But, how do we make up for it? Not ibadat - that's Not objective of Ramadhan. (Life's objective is not for riches here, but riches in aakhirah. We should follow Allah's orders and refrain from sin. But we even argue over the dead, for inheritance, we crush others rights, all because we've forgotten Allah. Life isn't just salaah + eat, drink and be merry. Need full obedience.) So, this night isn't for lectures, worship. That's not the sunnah. Hadeeth for this night, Rasoolullah (saws) told Hadhrat Aisha (ra) to make this dua:
Allahumma innaka 'afuwwun tuhibbul 'afwa fa'fu 'annee. O Allah, You are The One Who pardons greatly, and You love to pardon, so pardon me.
This is the best dua, not dua for dunya. We need to get rid of darkness of lying, fraud, deceit, interest etc. One haraam morsel, whole life of ibadat ruined. And Allah LOVES to forgive us. What more do you want! With this, your Ramadhan is made and all ibadat accepted, else Rasoolullah (saws) says you're genuine loser.
So, how do we ask for forgiveness? We should be humble in front of Allah and tremble about our sins. Not just saying astaghfirullah, astaghfirullah. Need to have SHAME, REMORSE/REGRET, LEAVE SIN. Need all 3, advice given by Rasoolullah (saws) to sahabi. Not fake taubah, crying all night, but crocodile tears. Accept your criminality. When you're in trouble with your father, you do these 3 things, so do the same with your Rabb. Then you will have attained Ramadhan, and become Allah's friend.