this auspicious month.  The hearts of the devotees of Ramadan were expectantly awaiting its arrival.

Then with the grace of Allah, the day came when an announcement rung out and filled the soul with joy: “Congratulations! The moon of Ramadan has been sighted!” Hearts were full of joy upon this. Masjids became full. People turned their full attention to reciting the Quran, and the blissful times of saḥūr and ifṭār had their own unique radiance.

The ten-day period of mercy quickly came to an end and the period of forgiveness began. Fortunate people were granted forgiveness by Allah. Those who valued the auspicious month of Ramadan attained blessings in this phase. The period of forgiveness passed rapidly and it was followed by the ten-day phase of salvation from Hell. People flocked towards the masjids, and we witnessed ʿitikāf taking place. Sadly, Ramadan is near its end.

Death during a speech on the farewell Friday

A pious elder رَحْمَةُ الـلّٰـهِ عَلَيْه relates:

“I attended the gathering of the great saint, Manṣūr b. ꜤAmmār رَحْمَةُ الـلّٰـهِ عَلَيْه on the farewell Friday of Ramadan. He was relating the excellence of fasting and the reward prepared for those who sincerely worship at night during this month. It seemed as if hardened rocks would be ignited by the efficacy of his words, and yet the people were unmoved and no one expressed regret over their sins in the gathering. 

When he saw the state of the attendees, he asked, “Is there not anyone who cries in realisation of his personal misdeeds? Is this not a month of repentance and seeking forgiveness? Is this not a month of absolution? Are the doors of Paradise not opened during this month?  Are the doors of Hell not closed during this month? Are devils not chained in this month? Are blessings not