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Ramadan, the holy month of fasting, is divided into three Ashras (ten-day periods), each with a special virtue. The second Ashra, covering days 11–20, is known as the Days of Forgiveness. These days emphasize Allah’s mercy in forgiving sins for believers who sincerely repent, seek pardon, and increase in worship.

According to Hadith, 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" (Tirmidhi).

During the second Ashra, Muslims are encouraged to:

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  Increase voluntary prayers (Nafl) and Quran recitation.

  
  


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  Seek repentance for past sins and shortcomings.

  
  


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  Give charity and help the needy.

  
  


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  Make sincere supplications (Du’a) for personal and communal forgiveness.

  
  

The concept of forgiveness during this period highlights the importance of self-reflection and spiritual cleansing. Muslims strive to earn Allah’s forgiveness by avoiding sins, performing good deeds, and sincerely repenting for any mistakes.

Key Facts:

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  Second ten days = Days of Forgiveness (Ashr-e-Maghfirat)

  
  


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  Focus on repentance and divine pardon

  
  


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  Recommended actions: voluntary prayers, Quran recitation, Du’a, charity

  
  


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  Part 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 second Ashra helps Muslims deepen their spiritual awareness, strengthen repentance, and seek Allah’s pardon during Ramadan.