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Ramadan, the holy month of fasting, is divided into three Ashras (ten-day periods), each with a special virtue and focus. The first Ashra, which encompasses the first ten days, is known as the Days of Mercy (Ashr-e-Rahmat).

During these ten days, Allah’s mercy is emphasized, and Muslims are encouraged to increase acts of worship, such as fasting, reciting the Qur’an, giving charity, and making supplications. This period highlights Allah’s compassion and readiness to forgive those who sincerely repent and turn to Him. The Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W.) said: “The first ten days of Ramadan are mercy, the second ten days are forgiveness, and the last ten days are protection from Hellfire” (Hadith, Tirmidhi).

Believers are motivated to seek Allah’s mercy through both individual and collective acts of worship. Voluntary prayers (Nafl), Quran recitation, and extra charitable acts are especially recommended during these days. Fasting with sincerity and devotion also becomes a means of drawing closer to Allah’s mercy.

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  First ten days = Days of Mercy

  
  


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  Focus on Allah’s compassion and kindness

  
  


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  Encouraged acts: fasting, Quran recitation, voluntary prayers, charity, and supplications

  
  


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  Part of the broader structure of Ramadan’s Ashras:

  
  
  
  
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    First ten days: Mercy

    
    
  
  
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    Second ten days: Forgiveness

    
    
  
  
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    Last ten days: Protection from Hellfire

    
    
  
  
  
  

Understanding the first Ashra helps Muslims maximize the blessings of Ramadan by prioritizing mercy-seeking actions and increasing spiritual awareness.