1. If you don’t feel as though you have given your best so far in Ramadan, don’t despair! The last 10 nights are still your opportunity to receive forgiveness and greater spiritual rewards. Approach this time with commitment and positivity

2. Put the effort in throughout each of the 10 final nights of Ramadan. Don’t wait Don’t wait until the 27th night to give it your all!

3. Du’a is a prayer of supplication, where Muslims have the opportunity to ask Allah for the things they need. Why not prepare a short du’a list so you know exactly what you want to ask for, not just for yourself and your family, but for people around the world who are experiencing suffering and hardship

4. Get your family involved. For the late nights prayers, don’t forget to wake up your partner and parents to remind them to take part. Even children can stay up a little later during the last 10 nights.

5. Stay well-rested during the day. Taking short naps is a great idea as it will leave you energised for the nights of worship.

6. Give Charity Throughout These 10 Days and Nights. You’ll be guaranteed that your charity fell into Laylatul Qadr – better than 1000 months of worship!

7. Prepare the place where you intend to pray, whether at the mosque or in your home, to ensure that you have everything you need with you. Distractions can easily break your concentration.

8. Mix it up! If you find yourself becoming tired, why not vary your acts to worship? If you’re reading the Qur’an, instead present a du’a to Allah or listen to a lecture from an Islamic scholar.

9. These nights of worship is not the time to be updating your social media accounts and telling your friends how spiritual you feel. This holy experience is between you and Allah, so turn off your phone and laptop if you can!

10. Although the last 10 days of Ramadan might be tiring, try to stay focussed. Renew your intentions, remember how great the blessings and spiritual rewards are on these 10 holy nights, and think of the forgiveness you will receive on Laylat al-Qadr (the ‘Night of Power’). Trust Allah and don’t let any doubt or selfish thought sully your mind during your worship.

Bonus tip: Don’t forget to recite the dua of Laylat al-Qadr. It’s the best dua of the final 10 nights of Ramadan: “Allahumma innaka ‘afuwwun, tuhibbul-‘afwa, fa’fu ‘anni (O Allah, You are Most Forgiving, and You love forgiveness; so forgive me).”

By: Fatoumatta Samateh

For Kairaba News Network