Ramadan (also referred to as Ramzan), the 9th month of the Islamic year is the most blessed month in which Muslims strive hard to seek mercy and forgiveness from Allah (SWT). A month in which Muslims are focused on fasting, offering special prayers, reciting Qur’an, giving Sadaqah, reciting Duas & Tasbeeh. And most of all… avoid all kinds of sinful acts and focus on earning rewards as much as possible. In this article, you can learn about the Ramadan Dua for the first 10 days to seek the mercy of Allah (SWT).
It was narrated by Abu Hurairah (R.A):
When the month of Ramadan enters, the gates of Heaven are opened, and the gates of Hell are closed and the devils are chained.
Reference – Sunan an-Nasa’i 2106
Dua For First 10 Days of Ramadan in English
The first 10 days of Ramadan (known as the first Ashra) are the days of Mercy. You can find the Dua for first 10 Days of Ramadan in Roman English, along with the meaning below.
Rabbighfir Warham Wa Anta Khair-Ur-Raahimeen
O! my Lord, Forgive me and have mercy and You are the Best of Merciful
This Dua comes from Surah Al-Muminun, ayat no. 118. One of the best Duas for the mercy of Allah (SWT) that can be recited during Ramadan.
Also, Read – Ramadan moon sighting Dua in English
Ways To Seek Mercy From Allah On The First Ashra Of Ramadan
Verily, Allah (SWT) is the most kind towards all His creation, and the Most Merciful. Allah says in the Holy Qur’an, Surah al-A’raf ayat 56:
“And invoke Him in fear and aspiration. Indeed, the mercy of Allah is near to the doers of good.”
The Mercy of Allah will only come to those whose heart is pure with good intentions. Any kind of evil thoughts or bad intentions cannot be hidden from Allah, as He knows what’s inside the person’s heart. So the Muslim must be deserving to gain Allah’s mercy.
If you’ve been wondering how can I be a deserving one… then keep your actions & intention pure.
Below are a few of the best ways to seek Allah’s mercy.
- Recite the Dua Rabbighfir Warham Wa Anta Khair-Ur-Raahimeen as much as possible during the first 10 days of Ramadan.
- Show mercy to the people and receive mercy from Allah in return.
- Look after the poor and needy, help them with food and money.
- Remembering Allah every day – Fasting, offering prayers on time (offer Tahajjud if possible), Qur’an recitation with meaning, reciting Tasbeeh as much as possible.
- While making Dua, make sure you call Allah by His two of the most beautiful names, Ar Rahmaan and Ar-Raheem.
- Follow the Sunnah of Prophet Muhammad (sallallahu alaihi wasallam).
- Reciting Astaghfar and avoiding all the possible sinful acts.
- Showing respect towards family, relatives, or strangers.
- Arranging Iftar at home, for relatives, in a Masjid, or a poor family.
- Avoid backbiting, hurting anyone’s feelings orally or physically.
- Avoid bad intentions or grudge against someone.
- Give charity (any amount of money you can) and participate in Sadaqah Jariyah.
Along with making Dua, there are many more ways to seek mercy from Allah First 10 Days of Ramadan. Just do the things that make Allah (SWT) happy. Let’s get involved in Zikr (dhikr) and make the most of the first ten days of Ramadan.
