Contemplate, on the Mercy of
Allaah سُبحانه وتعالى, that ONE night of worship
may ERASE a
lifetime of sins:
It is
reported on the authority of Abu Hurairah رضي اللّه عنـه, that Allaah’s
Messenger (صلّى اللَّهُ عليه وسلّم) said:
‘Whoever
stood in prayer on the night of Al-Qadr, in faith and hoping for a reward from
Allaah, he will have ALL of his
previous sins forgiven.’
(Narrated by
Al-Bukhari & Muslim)
O people! Fear Allaah (سُبحانه وتعالى) and take advantage of the seasons of goodness and Allaah’s (سُبحانه وتعالى) favors by building up what draws you nearer to your Lord, and
beware of wasting and giving up these opportunities. If you do so, you will
regret every moment you waste.
O brothers! If you
do not profit in this great month, then when do you plan to profit? If one does
not revert to his Lord in this month, when does he intend to revert? He who is
still inactive in gaining the favors and goodness of this month, when does he
think he will be righteous and successful?
My brothers! Take advantage of the
opportunities in this month before it is too late! Keep your souls away from
its destruction and ruin. Your great month has started to diminish. The count
has begun on its precious nights and days. So make up for what you have missed
and take advantage of what is left before it is too late. Hurry to Allaah, the
Almighty! Repent for your sins, and know that actions are but by conclusion, so
conclude your actions with good deeds. Two thirds of this great month have
passed. What is left of it, is only one-third, but it is the last ten days of Ramadhan,
[which are the most virtuous and precious days]. Avail yourselves of these days
with honest intentions, doing all what is righteous and being benevolent.
