Lessons to Draw from the First Ashra of Ramadan

Ramadan is the month of mercy, divine blessings, and countless rewards. It is that time of the year when Allah gives Muslims a chance to get closer to Him and seek forgiveness. In this month, the simplest actions hold immense blessings. What if these rewards multiply in numbers and importance with just a change of place? Book 1st Ashra Ramadan Umrah Packages and get a chance to spend the first ten days of this holy month in Haram and Masjid e Nabawi.

Importance of Fasting in Ramadan

The significance of fasting in Ramadan is evident from the verse of the Quran in which Allah Almighty says “O you who believe! Fasting is prescribed for you as it was prescribed for those before you, that you may become Al-Muttaqun (the pious).” Every Muslim needs to keep fast as it is compulsory. It will also keep them safe from Hellfire as promised by Allah and His blessings and mercy will always be on them. Moreover, there is a special gate in Jannah named “Rizwan” from where only those Muslims would pass who used to fast.

Ashras of Ramadan

Ramadan is on the way and Muslims will fast from pre-dawn to dusk for 29 or 30 days depending on the Shawal moon sighting. These days are of great significance for Muslims as they are the days of reflection, generosity, and worshipping. The holy month of Ramadan is divided into three ten-day periods, each of them being called an Ashra. Ashra is an Arabic word that means “ten” therefore, each period is called so.

Each Ashra has its dua which is a special prayer that is done to call out to Allah and Muslims recite this along with fasting and doing other related activities. As seen before, the month of Ramadan is divided into three Ashras, each having its importance and value. The Prophet Muhammad (P.B.U.H) said, “It (Ramadan) is the month, whose beginning is mercy, its middle, forgiveness, and its end, release from the fire of hell.”

All three Ashras of Ramadan have their weight, value, and uniqueness. Based on that, Muslims make necessary and special prayers as per the virtues of that Ashra and shift their focus to that to seek maximum blessings from it. This division is helpful for Muslims as they can better understand the importance of all and the essence of Ramadan and fasting. It also helps Muslims to clear their mind and purify their souls. 

1st Ashra – The Time of Mercy and Blessings

The first ashra is called Rehmat which means the mercy of Allah. It starts on the 1st of Ramadan and ends on the 10th. These 10 days are called the Days of Mercy. The duas for these ten days are “O My Lord forgive and have Mercy and you are the best of Merciful.” Another similar one is “O Ever Living, the Everlasting I seek your help through your Mercy.” Offering these duas countless times and reciting the holy Quran surely helps cleanse the body and refresh faith.

Muslims should seek mercy from Allah by not only reciting the dua and fasting but also indulging in some other acts. Giving out charity and feeding the poor are some of the most-loved acts. And if you are in Haram doing Umrah while fasting, that feeling is unmatchable. There is nothing more joyous than standing in front of the house of Allah, spreading out hands and asking for mercy with dried lips and an empty stomach. The rewards keep on multiplying manifold. Allah loves those who beg and ask from Him and seek forgiveness.

Important Lessons to Learn from the First Ashra of Ramadan

Ramadan comes to teach us many things. It teaches us the spirit of Oneness, tolerance, God-fearing, and kindness. So, it is necessary to learn as much as we can and try to implement that in our daily lives to make this world a better place for us to live. Here are the key lessons to learn from these first ten holy days.

1. As Ramadan approaches, we know that Allah Almighty doubles the rewards for our good deeds. He abolishes the sins and raises us in our standard. Moreover, when it is about granting forgiveness, there is no better month than Ramadan and place than Ka’aba and Masjid e Nabawi. These ten days are for our practice to start doing sabr and increase in good deeds to take multiplied rewards for them.

2. Giving out charity is the most loved act in front of Allah Almighty. He loves those who take the lead in doing charity and helping others. Doing charity is a quality that wins us the favors and grace of Allah and elevates our rank in His paradise. Charity brings spiritual and emotional rewards for the giver and is a practice to strengthen the community. It is also significant because while doing charity, the wealth does not remain accumulated in one hand but keeps on reaching the needy.

3. The purpose of Ramadan is not to keep us thirsty and hungry or deprive us of comfort and ease. It is the way to make us a better and God-fearing Muslim. The first days of Ramadan teach us this practice of acquiring taqwa no matter what the situation we are in. These days teach us to practice taqwa and be firm on that. Taqwa cleanses the soul and prevents the level of Imaan from getting weak. 

4. Another key lesson to learn from the first Ashra is tolerance. Although the 30 days of Ramadan teach us to be tolerant, however, these are the first 10 days that make us practice this to keep going. Tolerance is also achievable by doing acts of charity and controlling one’s desires and wishes. Patience is the key motive behind this month and learning it is the essence of the worship and duas.

5. Taraweeh is the heart and soul of Ramadan. This obligatory prayer teaches Muslims the regularity of prayer and keeps their bodies active with continuous exercise. It is a good exercise too. If a Muslim gets regular with Taraweeh prayer in the first ten days of Ramadan, he will not feel the weight of compulsory prayers in other months. So, the first Ashra of Ramadan is highly important to build the routine of prayer.

6. The first Ashra of Ramadan is the time of asking Allah’s mercy. So, what about those family members who might be looking for us to come back to them and reconnect? These 10 days teach us the spirit of mercy and the importance of forgiveness. So, it is better to build a connection with those family members with whom we no longer talk. If we are the seekers of mercy, we should show mercy too. Kindness always pays back.

7. Last but not least is acquiring good manners. First Ashra marks the beginning of Ramadan so, it is the right time to start building up good qualities in ourselves from the start. In this way, they will stick with us for the whole month and keep on in our daily routine too after Ramadan ends.

Wrap Up

Ramadan holds great importance for the Muslims. It is the month of asking mercy, seeking forgiveness, and indulging in worship to win the favors and grace of Allah Almighty. The spirit of Ramadan will increase if we spend it near the House of Allah and the mosque of the Prophet in the holy cities of Mecca and Madina.

Therefore, with this demand in sight, Muslims Holy Travel has advertised various Ramadan Umrah deals including the First Ashra Ramadan Umrah Packages to the last Ashra Ramadan Umrah Packages. Contact us today to book your slot to spend the first or last few days of Ramadan in the sacred land.