اللَّهُمَّ اغْفِرْ لَنَا وَارْحَمْنَا
Qur’an Verse for the 8th Day of Ramadan:
“إِنَّ اللَّهَ يُحِبُّ التَّوَّابِينَ وَيُحِبُّ الْمُتَطَهِّرِينَ”
“Indeed, Allah loves those who repent and those who purify themselves.”
— Surah Al-Baqarah (2:222)
May Allah accept our repentance and purify our hearts during this sacred month. Ameen.
Dr. Amiida
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On this 8th day of Ramadan, pause and breathe.
You are still here.
You are still fasting.
You are still striving.
That alone is mercy.
Bismillāh ir-Raḥmān ir-Raḥīm.
Ya Allah, as we continue this sacred journey, strengthen our resolve.
Do not let our energy weaken or our sincerity fade.
Make our fasting more than hunger — make it purification.
اللَّهُمَّ قَوِّنَا فِيهِ عَلَى إِقَامَةِ أَمْرِكَ، وَأَذِقْنَا فِيهِ حَلَاوَةَ ذِكْرِكَ
O Allah, strengthen us in fulfilling Your commands and let us taste the sweetness of Your remembrance.
Ya Rabb, cleanse our hearts from pride, envy, and hidden resentment. Replace them with humility, contentment, and gratitude.
قَدْ أَفْلَحَ مَن زَكَّاهَا وَقَدْ خَابَ مَن دَسَّاهَا
“Successful indeed is the one who purifies the soul, and failed is the one who corrupts it.” (Qur’an 91:9–10)
Grant us discipline in our speech and restraint in our reactions.
When we are tested, let us respond with patience. When we are blessed, let us respond with gratitude.
رَبَّنَا أَفْرِغْ عَلَيْنَا صَبْرًا وَثَبِّتْ أَقْدَامَنَا
“Our Lord, pour upon us patience and make our steps firm.” (Qur’an 2:250)
Ya Allah, forgive our past mistakes — those we remember and those we forgot. Heal our bodies, ease our worries, expand our provision, and protect our families.
وَهُوَ عَلَىٰ كُلِّ شَيْءٍ قَدِيرٌ
“And He is over all things Competent.” (Qur’an 57:2)
On this 8th day, bring us closer to Laylatul Qadr. Write our names among those forgiven, guided, and elevated in rank.
اللَّهُمَّ اجْعَلْنَا مِنَ الْمَغْفُورِ لَهُمْ فِي هَذَا الشَّهْرِ، وَمِنَ الْمَقْبُولِينَ عِنْدَكَ
O Allah, make us among those forgiven in this month and among those accepted by You.
Āmīn.
Keep going. The mercy of Allah is nearer than you think.
Dr. G. Fraser. MFR
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As we advance deeper into Ramadan, it is important not only to fast — but to fast correctly, and to break our fast in the manner taught by the Prophet ﷺ.
Ramadan is discipline.
It is worship. It is refinement of character — even in how we eat.
The Prophet ﷺ encouraged believers to hasten to break the fast once the sun sets.
He said:
لَا يَزَالُ النَّاسُ بِخَيْرٍ مَا عَجَّلُوا الْفِطْرَ
“People will remain upon goodness as long as they hasten to break the fast.”
(Bukhari & Muslim).
The Sunnah method of breaking the fast is simple and balanced.
The Prophet ﷺ would break his fast with fresh dates.
If fresh dates were not available, then dry dates.
If dates were not available, then a few sips of water.
كَانَ النَّبِيُّ ﷺ يُفْطِرُ عَلَى رُطَبٍ… فَإِنْ لَمْ يَكُنْ فَتَمَرَاتٍ… فَإِنْ لَمْ يَكُنْ حَسَا حَسَوَاتٍ مِنْ مَاءٍ
(Abu Dawud)
This teaches moderation.
Start light. Pray Maghrib. Then return to eat properly — without excess.
Allah warns us clearly:
وَكُلُوا وَاشْرَبُوا وَلَا تُسْرِفُوا
“Eat and drink, but do not be excessive.”
(Qur’an 7:31).
Ramadan is not a month of overeating.
Heavy, oily meals immediately after fasting can weaken the body and reduce concentration in Taraweeh and night worship. Hydrate gradually.
Include fruits, vegetables, and balanced meals.
Preserve your strength for ‘ibadah.
Most importantly, do not miss the du‘ā at the moment of breaking the fast.
The fasting person has a supplication that is not rejected at ifṭār.
This is a spiritually powerful moment — between patience and relief.
An authentic du‘ā to recite is:
ذَهَبَ الظَّمَأُ وَابْتَلَّتِ الْعُرُوقُ وَثَبَتَ الْأَجْرُ إِنْ شَاءَ اللَّهُ
Dhahaba al-ẓama’u wabtallati al-‘urūq wa thabata al-ajru in shā’ Allāh
“The thirst has gone, the veins are moistened, and the reward is confirmed, if Allah wills.”
(Abu Dawud)
Another widely recited supplication is:
اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي لَكَ صُمْتُ وَبِكَ آمَنْتُ وَعَلَيْكَ تَوَكَّلْتُ وَعَلَى رِزْقِكَ أَفْطَرْتُ
“O Allah, for You I fasted, in You I believe, upon You I rely, and with Your provision I break my fast.”
Beyond these, ask Allah personally — for forgiveness, mercy, health, protection, and barakah.
Ramadan is not about ritual hunger.
It is about spiritual elevation.
Break your fast with gratitude. Eat with discipline.
Make du‘ā with sincerity. Protect your reward.
May Allah accept our fasting, forgive our shortcomings, and grant us steadfastness throughout this blessed month.
Āmīn.
Dr. G. Fraser MFR.
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On this blessed day of Ramadan 1447AH, we move deeper into the month of mercy.
The early days set the tone.
If we begin strong, sincere, and humble, the rest of the month follows with barakah.
Bismillāh ir-Raḥmān ir-Raḥīm.
Yā Allah, as we complete the first days of fasting, strengthen our consistency.
Do not let our enthusiasm fade. Make our fasting a shield for us.
You said:
يَا أَيُّهَا الَّذِينَ آمَنُوا كُتِبَ عَلَيْكُمُ الصِّيَامُ كَمَا كُتِبَ عَلَى الَّذِينَ مِن قَبْلِكُمْ لَعَلَّكُمْ تَتَّقُونَ
“O you who believe, fasting has been prescribed for you… so that you may attain taqwa.” (Qur’an 2:183).
Yā Rabb, grant us true taqwa — not hunger without transformation, not thirst without reflection — but hearts that fear You privately and publicly.
On this fourth day, we ask You for firmness.
رَبَّنَا أَفْرِغْ عَلَيْنَا صَبْرًا وَثَبِّتْ أَقْدَامَنَا
“Our Lord, pour upon us patience and make firm our steps.” (Qur’an 2:250)
Grant us patience in fasting.
Patience in prayer. Patience with people. Patience with ourselves.
Allahumma ṭahhir qulūbanā — purify our hearts.
Allahumma aṣliḥ niyyātinā — correct our intentions.
Allahumma aj‘al ṣiyāmanā ṣiyāma ṣādiqīn — make our fasting the fasting of the truthful.
Yā Allah, protect us from spiritual laziness.
Protect us from showing off.
Protect us from wasting Ramadan in distraction.
You promised:
إِنَّ مَعَ الْعُسْرِ يُسْرًا
“Indeed, with hardship comes ease.” (Qur’an 94:6)
For those struggling financially — bring provision.
For those battling illness — grant shifā’.
For those facing insecurity — grant safety.
For those burdened with anxiety — grant sakīnah.
Yā Allah, forgive our parents — living and deceased.
Elevate their ranks and widen their graves.
رَّبِّ اغْفِرْ لِي وَلِوَالِدَيَّ وَلِلْمُؤْمِنِينَ يَوْمَ يَقُومُ الْحِسَابُ
“My Lord, forgive me, my parents, and the believers on the Day of Judgment.” (Qur’an 14:41).
On this day of Ramadan, write us among those whose names are recorded among the forgiven.
Make us among those freed from the Fire.
اللَّهُمَّ إِنَّكَ عَفُوٌّ تُحِبُّ الْعَفْوَ فَاعْفُ عَنَّا
O Allah, You love to pardon — so pardon us.
Strengthen our faith. Increase our discipline.
Elevate our character. Accept our fasting and prayers.
Āmīn yā Rabb al-‘Ālamīn.
Dr. G. Fraser. MFR
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