Day 26 · The last ten nights

Sacred Citation & Source

Aisha said: "When the last ten nights began, the Prophet ﷺ would tighten his waist wrapper, spend the night in worship and wake his family" (Bukhari 2024, Muslim 1174). Verses 51:15-18 describe the mindful: "They used to sleep little at night, and before dawn they would seek forgiveness." The last ten nights are for effort, but effort within one's means. Sleep, health and duties still count. Today, prepare your last ten: lighten your schedule, reduce evening commitments, plan a nap, and ask a family member to wake you for the last part of the night.