The Three Stages of Ramadan: Navigating Spiritual Growth, Reflection, and Renewal

In this Article WE will learn about Three Stages of Ramadan – From Dawn to Dusk: Understanding the Phases that Define the Holistic Experience of Ramadan

Ramadan is an Islamic month of fasting, reflection, dedication, generosity, and sacrifice, observed by Muslims worldwide. Through the centuries, Ramadan has retained its profound spiritual meaning.

The term “Ramadan” is derived from the Arabic word that means “Parched thirst” or “Sun-Baked Ground.” It refers to the thirst and hunger experienced by those fasting for the month and reap the benefits of fasting. Ramadan is, by its very nature, an occasion of sacrifice.

Muslims celebrate this ninth month in the Islamic calendar every year by observing a communal fast. The fast during that month, Ramadan, is regarded as one of the five fundamentals of Islam.

Muslims with physical fitness must fast each day of the month, from dawn until sunset. Ramadan is a month that Ramadan is between 29 and 30 days, based on the sight of the moon. Below we will learn about Three Stages of Ramadan

According to the narrator, Allah Almighty divides the Holy month of Ramadan has Three Stages of Ramadan, which are referred to as the “Ashra, the ‘Ashra’ of Ramadan.

Ashra in Ramadan
  • The first portion reflects how the Mercy of Allah (Rehmah)
  • The second part of the verse reflects on how to accept the Forgiveness of Allah (Maghfirah)
  • The third part of the story reflects Safety from Hell (Nijat)

It is said that the Holy Prophet Muhammad stated: This (Ramadan) is the month that begins with mercy. The middle forgiveness, and at its conclusion in emancipation from fire (of the hell). 1

There is no doubt that Ramadan is a month that is a time of great blessings, forgiveness, mercy, and blessings. It is the ideal time for all Muslims to get additional blessings and prayers from Allah and to pray for their forgiveness as well as to be freed from the wrath of Allah upon the day of judgment.

The First Ashra of Ramadan – Mercy

The first ten weeks of Ramadan are days of Mercy and blessing, and each Muslim should pray for the Mercy and Blessings that are the blessings of Almighty Allah.

The initial Ashra can be described as:

Raquel raWbiW warHam fir want khayru LraWHimiyna

Translation: “O! My Lord is kind and has Mercy, and You are the most Merciful of All” (Quran 23:118)

2nd Ashra Ramadan – – Forgiveness

The second 10 days of Ramadan, the 11th day to the 20th, is comprised in an Ashra for forgiveness. Muslims should seek the forgiveness of Allah Almighty and be sorry for their sins.

Dua for the second Ashra can be described as:

‘staGfiru llha raby min kuli dhanbin wa’tuwbu layhi

The translation is: “I ask forgiveness of my sins to Allah, whom I consider my God, and I turn to His mercy .”

3rd Ashra Ramadan Security

Third, Ashra begins on the 21st day of Ramadan and runs until either the 29th or 30th of Ramadan as per the lunar calendar. Third, Ashra is also known as Safety from Hell (Nijat). Every Muslim should pray for protection from Hellfire. The last Ashra is crucial and more powerful. In this Ashra it is also this is also the Night of Power ( Lailatul Qadar) is observed, and many Muslims also observe Aitkaf (seclusion to pray) prayers) during this Ashra and strive to make the most of their prayers.

In the Quran:

“We have sent this (Quran) down at night of blessings. Truly, we are always in danger. In the Night (in the Night of) is decreed in each matter of detention. Amran (i.e., an order or the Quran or his Decree on everything) From Us. In truth, we are always Sending (the Messenger) (As) an act of Mercy from our Lord.” Quran 44 33.

Dua of the third Ashra refers to:

Translated: “O Allah, save me from the fires in Hell.

Note:

1. 1. The Hadith that is mentioned earlier: “.. (Ramadan) (Ramadan) is the holy month which begins with the mercy of God, and it’s middle forgiveness, and at its conclusion in emancipation from hell (of hell)” is inspired by a quote from Salman the RA and was recorded by Ibn Khuzaymah in his Hadith collection. In the chapter, he talked about the virtues of the months of Ramadhan:

“‘Ali Ibn Hijr al-Sa’di said to us, Yoosuf ibn Ziyad told us, Humam ibn Yahya told us that he heard it from ‘Ali Zayd ibn Jad’an from Sa’eed ibn Al-Musayyab Salman (may Allah be pleased with Salman, may Allah be pleased with them) who claimed:

A. The Messenger of Allah spoke to us on the final day of Sha’ban. He declared: “O people, there is now the most wonderful and blessed month, one with the night that is more than a thousand years.

Allah has made fasting a requirement and the night-time prayer an act of faith. Suppose anyone draws close (to Allah) during it through a deed of goodwill. In that case, it will be similar to those who performed an obligatory act in any other month, and the person who completes an obligation-based act in the month will be akin to someone who performed seventy mandatory deeds in another month.

This will be the month that is characterized by patience, and the reward for patience is Paradise. It is a month for helping others. It is a time in which the generosity of the believer increases.

Anyone who gives a person fasting food to break their fast will be able to have his sins forgiven and be rescued from the Fire. He will be rewarded like the fasting people without affecting the reward.”

They also said that not everyone can come up with an item to offer to the fasting person so that he can end his fast. He stated: “Allah will give this reward to anyone who offers a person on a fast date, drinks of water, or a sip milk. It’s an entire month; the start is a time of Mercy and the middle forgiven, the last of which is a ransom from the fire. Allah will forgive those who ease the burden on his slave and will release him from the fire.

Therefore, do four good things during the month, Two of which will be pleasing to your Lord and two you can’t do without. In the case of the two actions that will delight the Lord of your life, these are evidence that there isn’t a god other than Allah and begging for His forgiveness.

For those that are inexplicably incomprehensible to do, They are praying to Allah to grant them Paradise as well as seeking safety from Hell. If a fasting person eats until he’s delighted, Allah will allow him to take a drink of my Cistern drinking fountain, after which he won’t drink again until he enters Paradise.”

This isnad (chain of narration) includes ‘Ali ibn Zyd ibn Jad’an’, who is da’eef (weak) due to his poor memory. It also includes Yoosuf Ibn Ziyad al-Basri, whose hadeeth is’munkar’ (rejected). It also contains Humam Ibn Yahya, who was Dinar al-‘Awadi, concerning whom Ibn Hajar said in al-Taqreeb that he is trustworthy, but he is not perfect.

In light of this fact, the hadith that relates to this isnad may not be falsified. However, this one is weak. However, many of the positive qualities of Ramadhan cited within this Hadith are mentioned in other saheeh Ahadeeth (authentic stories).

And Allah knows best.

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