The final ten days of Ramadan are deemed the most sacred and blessed. They must consequently be spent in acts of devotion and worship. Ayesha (R.A) reported: With the start of the last ten days of Ramadan, the Prophet (PBUH) used to tighten his waist belt (i.e., strive to his utmost). He used to pray all night long and also kept his family awake for prayers. (Bukhari)
In their quest to attain the ‘Night of Power/Decree’, which is better than a thousand months, Muslims typically forsake their beds to worship Allah. The most sought after night of Qadr is found in the odd-numbered nights of the last ten. A widely celebrated night in which the Noble Quran was first revealed. In it, Jibrail (A.S) descends with Allah’s decrees. What follows is a strategic plan for Muslims to take the fullest advantage of these last ten days of Ramadan.
