I sat on my prayer mat, the soft glow of my lamp casting long shadows across the room. The house was quiet, the world outside moving on as usual, but inside me, a storm of emotions swirled.

Ramadan was slipping away, and a familiar weight of regret settled in my heart. I had started this month with so many intentions—more Qur’an, deeper prayers, increased charity. Yet, here I was, days away from the finish line, feeling like I hadn’t done enough. Some days had been productive, others had passed in exhaustion, distractions, and missed opportunities. Had I wasted some time in Ramadan? Was there even a point in going over my pre-Ramadan goals again?

I closed my eyes, taking a deep breath. And then, a thought settled in my heart like a gentle whisper: It’s not over yet.

The last ten nights were still ahead of me—the most precious, most powerful nights of the year. The nights when the Qur’an was revealed! The nights when destinies could change. The nights when even a single sincere moment could outweigh an entire lifetime.

Shifting from Regret to Gratitude

For a moment, I paused. I had been focusing so much on what I hadn’t done that I forgot to be grateful for what I had done. I had fasted. I had prayed. I had tried. Even in my imperfect efforts, there was something to be grateful for. Allah says:

وَإِذْ تَأَذَّنَ رَبُّكُمْ لَئِن شَكَرْتُمْ لَأَزِيدَنَّكُمْ

''Remember that He promised, “If you are thankful, I will give you more''.

Gratitude brings increase. Whoever is grateful for what they have done will find the strength to do more. Instead of drowning in guilt, I chose gratitude as my recipe for success. I thanked Allah for every small effort I had made, for every sujood, for every whispered du’a. And with that gratitude came renewed energy to do even more in these last ten nights.

The Example of the Prophet ﷺ and His Companions

I remembered the Prophet ﷺ and how he increased his devotion in these nights. Aisha (RA) narrated:

“When the last ten nights began, the Prophet ﷺ would tighten his waist belt (strive harder in worship), stay up the whole night, and wake his family.” (Bukhari & Muslim)

He didn’t just worship more—he encouraged his loved ones to make the most of these nights too. That reminder filled me with new purpose.

Then I thought of Umar ibn Al-Khattab (RA), a man promised Jannah yet still fearing his deeds weren’t enough. He once said:

“If a caller from the heavens announced that all of humanity would enter Paradise except one person, I would fear that I am that one.”

Not because he doubted Allah’s mercy, but because he never took his efforts for granted. If he, a guaranteed dweller of Jannah, still pushed himself in these nights, what excuse did I have to not exert myself further?

A Plan for the Final Nights

I stood up and reached for my Qur’an. This was my chance to strategise, to make up for 'seemingly lost time' with renewed sincerity. Instead of looking back, I looked ahead. Basically, what Allah is asking from us is not much.

So, I made a plan—nothing complicated, just a simple checklist to keep me focused:

✔️ Tahajjud – even if just two rak‘ahs

✔️ Charity every night – even if a small amount

✔️ Du'a for Laylatul Qadr – asking for guidance, forgiveness, and Jannah

✔️ Deep Qur’an reflection – even if it’s just one ayah per night

✔️ Gratitude for what has been achieved – to increase in blessings

I remembered the simple yet powerful du’a the Prophet ﷺ taught Aisha (RA) for these nights:

اللَّهُمَّ إِنَّكَ عَفُوٌّ تُحِبُّ الْعَفْوَ فَاعْفُ عَنِّي

“O Allah, You are Forgiving, and You love forgiveness, so forgive me.” (Tirmidhi)

Success is in Sincerity, Not Perfection

With every action, I felt my heart lighten. Allah’s mercy wasn’t limited to the perfect; it embraced the striving. The last ten nights were a gift, and I wasn’t going to let them slip away.

Most importantly, I reminded myself: success is not measured by perfection, but by sincerity and gratitude. If I am grateful for what I have done, Allah will bless me with the ability to do more.

So, if you feel like I did—if you think you haven’t done enough—know that it’s not too late. These nights still hold endless possibilities. Start now, even if it’s small. Because sometimes, a single moment of sincerity is all it takes for Allah to open the doors of His mercy. And that is the true spirit of Ramadan: not perfection, but persistence and gratitude.

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The last ten nights of Ramadan are a golden opportunity for renewal and forgiveness. To help you make the most of them, we’ve created the Last Ten of Ramadan Checklist—a simple tool to guide you to make the most of this precious time.

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