Three Ashras of Ramadan | Duas, Benefits, and Practices
The Holy month of Ramadan is much awaited by Muslims who seek to enter paradise and protect themselves from hellfire. This blessed month contains three phases called Ashara(10 days ), each one having its significance and value. The expected starting date of tarawih in Ramazan 2025 can be 28th February or 1st March. In this blog post, you will learn about the three Ashras of Ramadan with dedicated Duas, blessings, and rewards.
What Are the Three Ashras of Ramadan?
The 3 Ashras of Ramadan are observed with special Duas and prayers to seek the mercy of Allah. The names of these blessed Ashras and their dedicated Duas with translations are as follows.
Ashara e Rehmat (1st Ashara)
This Ashra is the beginning of Ramazan ul Mubarak and is regarded as the plea to Allah to shower His mercy and blessings upon the muslims who fast with sincerity and devotion. The dedicated dua for the first Ashara is :
” رَّبِّ اغْفِرْ وَارْحَمْ وَأَنتَ خَيْرُ الرَّاحِمِين ”
[ RAB-BIGH-FIR WAR-HAM WA ANTA KHAIR – UR- RAAHIMEEN ]
[O! My Lord forgives and has Mercy, and You are the Best of Merciful]
Benefits of Dua of Ashara e Remahat
Reciting the dua of Ashra e Rehmat is the source of the mercy of Allah which brings His protection from the fire of Hell. Reading this Dua in the first phase of Ramadan also brings multiple blessings and rewards from Allah.
Prayers and practices in Ashara e Rehmat
Ashara e Maghgfirat (Second Ashra)
The second phase of Ramadan ul Mubarak is called Ashara e Maghfirat. The word Maghfirat means Forgiveness. This Ashra is specified for the forgiveness of sins by Allah SWT. The Dua asked in this Ashara is :
”اَسْتَغْفِرُ ” اللهَ رَبِّىْ مِنْ كُلِّ ذَنْۢبٍ وَّاَتُوْبُ اِلَيْهِ ”
[ Astagfirullah rab-bi min kulli zambiyon wa-atoobuilaiyh ]
[ I ask forgiveness of my sins from Allah, my Lord, and I turn to Him.]
Benefits of Dua e Ashara Maghfirat
Reciting Dua of Ashara e Daghfirat regularly during the 2nd Ashra is to ask Allah to forgive our sins. This Dua is a commitment to quit sins and to do things of virtue in Ramadan. Frequent recitation of this Dua helps to connect with the divine and obey the Almighty Allah.
Prayers and Practices in Ashara e Maghfirat
Ashara e Nijat(Third Ashra)
The 3rd Ashara of Ramazan Shareef is termed Ashara e Nijat. Nijaat means salvation or complete rescue from the punishment of hell. In the final Ashara of Ramadan, the level of Allah’s mercy is the highest. Dua for Ashra e Nijat is :
” اَللَّهُمَّ أَجِرْنِي مِنَ النَّارِ ”
[Allahumma Ajirni Minan Naar ]
[O Allah, save me from the fire of Hell ]
Benefits of Dua e Ashara Nijaat
Dua for the 3rd Ashara of Ramadan ul Mubarak brings protection and shelter against the devil and hellfire. It brings the fear of Allah and motivation to pray and worship Him more for success in this life and afterwards. Reciting this Dua increases our chances of entering paradise and getting blessed by Allah.
Spiritual practices in Ashra e Nijat
Note: It is strictly prohibited to engage in worldly talks and other matters during Itikaf because it needs great focus and seriousness with devotion to prayers and worship.
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Conclusion
To conclude, the three Ashara of Ramdaan are the important phases each offering significant blessings and benefits. Reciting dedicated Duas in these Ashara helps to fulfil the intent of fasting in Ramadan ul Mubarak. With the recitation of the Holy Quran, performing Tahajjud and enhanced zikr we can bless our souls by connecting deeply with Allah.
The entire month of Ramadan is full of spiritual benefits and the source of eternal rewards. We can only enter paradise with the mercy of Allah. If we repent for our bad deeds, Allah SWT will surely help us and rescue us from the fire of hell. Therefore let us promise to perform noble deeds and pray for success in this world and afterwards.