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Ramazan is divided into three Ashras, each lasting ten days, with specific spiritual goals. The second Ashra is known as Ashra-e-Maghfirat, which means the ten days of forgiveness. It is a period when Muslims intensify their devotion and repentance, seeking Allah’s pardon for sins committed in the past.

This Ashra emphasizes turning back to Allah with sincerity. Believers increase voluntary prayers (Tahajjud), recitation of the Quran, Dhikr (remembrance of Allah), and acts of charity. The Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W.) encouraged Muslims to seek forgiveness during these days, highlighting the mercy and compassion of Allah for those who repent.

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  Name: Ashra-e-Maghfirat

  
  


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  Duration: Second ten days of Ramazan

  
  


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  Focus: Seeking Allah’s forgiveness

  
  


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  Practices:

  
  
  
  
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    Fasting with sincerity

    
    
  
  
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    Night prayers and Quran recitation

    
    
  
  
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    Making Duas and seeking repentance

    
    
  
  
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    Performing good deeds and charity

    
    
  
  
  
  


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  Purpose: Cleanse the soul, remove past sins, and strengthen faith

  
  


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  Spiritual Significance: Helps believers attain Allah’s mercy, self-purification, and moral discipline

  
  

Observing Ashra-e-Maghfirat allows Muslims to reflect on past mistakes, correct behavior, and prepare for the final Ashra-e-Najat, which focuses on protection from Hellfire. This period is crucial in Ramazan as it combines repentance with spiritual growth, making the believer closer to Allah and ready to benefit fully from the blessings of the holy month.