On this blessed 4th 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.
Click the link below to access the Quranic recitation for the Day 04
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 fourth 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.
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Today is 4th of Ramadhan 1447AH (21 February 2026)
Ramadhan 1447AH Nuggets*
Best Sahur (pre-dawn meal)
Narrated Abu Hurairah:
The Prophet (ﷺ) as saying: *How good is the believers meal of dates shortly before dawn (i.e. sahur)*.
حَدَّثَنَا عُمَرُ بْنُ الْحَسَنِ بْنِ إِبْرَاهِيمَ، حَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ أَبِي الْوَزِيرِ أَبُو الْمُطَرِّفِ، حَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ مُوسَى، عَنْ سَعِيدٍ الْمَقْبُرِيِّ، عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ، عَنِ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَالَ “ نِعْمَ سَحُورُ الْمُؤْمِنِ التَّمْرُ ” .
Sunan Abi Dawud 2345, Sahih (Al-Albani) صحيح (الألباني) حكم
*NOTES 📝*
1. At-Tamar (dates) have many benefits, and a great virtue, and the Prophet ﷺ cared for them, and desired them. Also, the life of the companions in Madeenah was based on them greatly. This highlights the nutritional and spiritual value that dates held in the early Muslim community.
2. In this hadith, the Prophet ﷺ states: *”The best pre-dawn meal (suhur) for a believer is dates.”* This means that among the best foods a believer can consume before dawn in preparation for fasting is dates. The reason for this is the inherent blessings found in both the pre-dawn meal itself and in dates specifically. Consuming dates at this time provides the necessary strength and sustenance to endure the day of fasting.
3. Mulla Ali al-Qaari stated in his commentary of this hadith that at-Tiybi explained that dates are especially praised at the time of suhur because suhur itself contains blessing, and specifying it with dates adds blessing upon blessing. Just as breaking the fast with dates is described as blessed, beginning the fast-related meals with dates at suhur and ending with them at iftar surrounds the act with barakah (Mirqaatul Mafaatih).
Shaykh ‘Abd al-Muhsin al-‘Abbad, om his on part, further noted that the wording “ni‘ma” (نعم) used in the hadith is a clear expression of praise, which indicates that taking dates for suhur is specifically commendable and virtuous. (Sharh Sunan Abi Dawood)
*O Allah, aid us in becoming righteous, grant us Taqwa so that we may do abundant good deeds during the month of Ramadhan and beyond …. Ãmeen*
*DAY 4*
“Patience is one of the greatest virtues of Ramadan. Through fasting, we learn self-control, endurance, and reliance on Allah’s mercy.”
Prayer: “Ya Allah, grant us patience in our trials, gratitude in our blessings, and steadfastness in our faith. Ameen.”
