The month of Ramazan is divided into three Ashras ( parts ). the first ten days is for the first Ashra , the second ten days for the second Ashra , and the remaing days for the last Ashras.
So let us learn a little about all the three Ashra's today.
First Ashra : Ashra of Mercy
The first Ashra is for rahmat( Mercy ). One should seek for mercy from the almighty Allah S.W.T in this ashra . The special dua that one should recite regularly during this ashra is :
The meaning of above dua is : O Allah forgive me and have mercy on me. There is no doubt that you are the best and most merciful.
Second Ashra : Ashra of forgiveness
This is the Ashra of Magfirat ( forgiveness ) . Here you should seek forgiveness for all your small and major sins. the dua that you must recite regularly in this ashra is as follow :
The meaning of above dua is : I ask for forgiveness for every sin i have committed.
Third Ashra : protection from the fire of jahannam ( hell)
This is the last Ashra of ramazan and it is the most important ashra for you. In this ashra you are given protection from the hell fire so ask allah for protecting you from the hell fire in this Ashra.
Also the most important night of islam comes in this Ashra i.e Laylat-ul-qadr. The dua for this Ashra is as follow :
The meaning of above dua is : O allah , protect me from the hell fire. There is a special dua for laylat-ul-qadr and that is as follow :
The meaning of above dua is : O allah , you are the one who loves forgiving so forgive me.
That was a short info about the parts ( Ashras ) of ramazan.
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