10 days of Mercy :)

Ramadan kareem is of 30 days in total, divided into 3 Ashras (“Ashra’” is an arabic word for 10.So when we say an Ashra of Ramadan, we are pointing towards 10 days.). Each Ashra has significance.

The first Ashra (first 10 days of Ramadan) is known as the period of Mercy. It is indeed the sign of ALLAH (SWT) Mercy upon us that we are blessed to observe Fast during Ramadan. it signifies the bestowments of ALLAH Almighty’s Mercy. There is Dua which can be recited so we can get maximum of what is being offered.

1st-ashra-dua (Dua for 1st 10 Days)

1."YA-HAYYU YA-WAYYUMU BIRAHMATIKA ASTAGEES"

Translation: "O the Living, O the Eternal, I seek help in Your grace."

اے زندہ اور قائم رب! میں تیری رحمت کے حصول کی فریاد کرتا ہوں۔

Abu Huraira Radi ALLAHU Ta'ala Anhu related that the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said: Whoever fasts during Ramadan with faith and seeking his reward from Allah will have his past sins forgiven. Whoever prays during the nights in Ramadan with faith and seeking his reward from Allah will have his past sins forgiven. And he who passes Laylat al-Qadr in prayer with faith and seeking his reward from Allah will have his past sins forgiven (Bukhari, Muslim).Abu Huraira Radi ALLAHU Tala Anhu elated that the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said: Whoever fasts during Ramadan with faith and seeking his reward from Allah will have his past sins forgiven. Whoever prays during the nights in Ramadan with faith and seeking his reward from Allah will have his past sins forgiven. And he who passes Laylat al-Qadr in prayer with faith and seeking his reward from Allah will have his past sins forgiven (Bukhari, Muslim).