Practices and Virtues on the Last Friday of Ramadan, Let's Achieve Its Rewards and Blessings

Kapanlagi.com - The last Friday of Ramadan is a moment full of meaning and virtue for Muslims. On this special day, we are reminded that the holy month will soon come to an end, making it the right time to increase worship and earn as many rewards as possible before Ramadan passes.

Scholars emphasize that Fridays in the month of Ramadan have extraordinary significance. When the last Friday falls on an odd night in the last ten days of Ramadan, we are getting closer to the blessed night of Lailatul Qadar.

In a solemn and hopeful atmosphere, Muslims are encouraged to increase good deeds. Starting from performing Friday prayers to increasing supplications, dhikr, charity, and reading the Qur'an. Let us take advantage of this precious moment to draw closer to Allah and gain abundant blessings. Check out the complete information summarized by KapanLagi.com on Friday (28/3).

1. The Last Friday as a Golden Moment to Multiply Good Deeds

The last Friday in the month of Ramadan is a precious moment for Muslims to multiply their worship, such as obligatory prayers, sunnah prayers, reading the Qur'an, dhikr, and increasing supplications, as it is believed to be an effective time for sincere requests. This is the right moment for introspection after nearly a month of fasting, so that every act of worship can be perfected and concluded with goodness that continues to increase until the end of Ramadan. Moreover, if this last Friday falls on an odd night, we have a great opportunity to welcome Lailatul Qadar, a night that is better than a thousand months, which is the most special time to enhance our worship and good deeds.

2. A Prayer So That This Ramadan Is Not the Last

One of the prayers recommended to be recited on the last Friday of Ramadan is a request that this Ramadan is not the last in a person's life, with the hope of receiving mercy or forgiveness if it turns out to be their last Ramadan.

The prayer reads:

اللَّهُمَّ لاَ تَجْعَلْهُ آخِرَ الْعَهْدِ مِنْ صِيَامِنَتـ إِيَّاهُ، فَإِن⶜ جَعَلْتَهُ فéج‘alnī مَرْحُمًا وَلاَ تَجْعَلْنِي مَحْرُمًا

Latin: Allāhumma lā taj‘alhu ākhiral ‘ahdi min ṣiyāminā iyyāh, fa-in ja‘altahu fa-j‘alnī marḥūman wa lā taj‘alnī maḥrūman.

"O Allah, do not make this fasting the last in my life. If You decree so, then make me among those who are blessed and do not make me among those who are deprived of Your mercy."

This prayer encapsulates the hopes and fears felt by a Muslim as Ramadan comes to an end, that if Allah SWT intends to make it their last Ramadan, they hope that their fasting is blessed, not in vain. You can practice it starting from after the Ashar prayer until after Tarawih.

3. Prayer for Long Life to Meet the Next Ramadan

In addition to praying that this year's Ramadan is not the last, Muslims are also encouraged to recite a prayer for long life and blessings to be able to meet the next Ramadan again, reflecting optimism in worship.

The prayer reads:

اللَّهُمَّ بَارِيكْ لَنَا فِي رَجَبَ وَشَعْبَانَ وَبَلِّغْنَا رَمَضَانَ

Latin: Allāhumma bārik lanā fī Rajaba wa Sha‘bāna wa ballighnā Ramaḍāna.

"O Allah, bless us in the months of Rajab and Sha'ban, and let us reach the month of Ramadan."

This prayer reflects a Muslim's spirit not only to endure in faith but also to grow in goodness and righteous deeds until they can welcome the upcoming Ramadan. This prayer can also be recited after the Asr prayer, when breaking the fast, after Tarawih, or during i'tikaf.

4. Prayer for Fasting and Worship to be Accepted by Allah SWT

Among other important prayers is to ask Allah for all acts of worship during Ramadan, especially fasting, to be accepted well and recorded as righteous deeds, because the success of Ramadan is not only in performing it but also in the acceptance of that worship.

The prayer goes as follows:

اَللَّهُمَّ سَلِّمْنـِيْ إِلَى رَمَزَانَ وَسَلِّمْ لِـيْ رَمَزَانَ وَتَسَلَّمْهُ مِنِيْ مُتَقَبَّلاً

Latin: Allāhumma sallimnī ilā Ramaḍāna wa sallim lī Ramaḍāna wa tasallamhu minnī mutaqabbalan.

Meaning: "O Allah, grant me safety to face Ramadan, grant Ramadan safety for me, and protect Ramadan from (my sinful actions), so that (my worship) is accepted," (H.R. Thabrani and Dailamy).

This prayer seems to be a perfect closing for the journey of worship during Ramadan, with the hope that all that has been done is not in vain and receives great reward from Allah SWT.

5. Additional Practices After Friday Prayer at the End of Ramadan

After performing the Friday prayer in the last week of Ramadan, Muslims are encouraged to enrich their worship with various noble deeds. Let us increase our charity, remembrance of Allah, and good deeds as a completion of worship at the end of this holy month. Moreover, the moments leading up to Idulfitri are the perfect time to strengthen ties of brotherhood and cleanse our hearts from all mistakes. Don't forget to perform the Tarawih prayer with full concentration, as the last nights of Ramadan hold great virtues. As we approach the night of Lailatul Qadar, a night better than a thousand months, let us elevate our prayers and worship. Conclude this holy month with the best deeds so that we may attain the blessings and mercy of Allah SWT.

6. The Virtues of the Last Friday of Ramadan

• A Day Full of Blessings and Glory

Friday is a highly revered day in Islam because various important events in human history occurred on this day, such as the creation of Prophet Adam, his entrance into paradise, and his descent to earth.

When Friday coincides with the end of the month of Ramadan, the value of worship and blessings contained within it multiplies as it unites two significant times in one moment. The last Friday of Ramadan becomes a golden opportunity for every Muslim to gather rewards and conclude Ramadan with the best deeds.

• A Great Opportunity to Attain Lailatul Qadar

The last Friday of Ramadan often coincides with the odd nights in the last ten days of Ramadan, which is the most likely time for the occurrence of Lailatul Qadar. The 29th night is the last night that should not be forgotten, as many hadiths mention that Lailatul Qadar could fall on the last night as a form of reward for those who consistently worship until the end. Friday, March 28, 2025, will be an odd night of Ramadan if Ramadan lasts 30 days.

Lailatul Qadar is a night that is better than a thousand months, so increasing acts of worship on the last Friday has the potential to bring extraordinary rewards equivalent to worshipping for more than 83 years. Those who are earnest in worship on the last Friday have a great chance of receiving the abundance of mercy and forgiveness that Allah has promised on that night.

• A Mustajab Time for Prayer

In the hadith of the Prophet, it is mentioned that there is a time on Friday when prayers will not be rejected by Allah SWT, and many scholars believe that this time is between the time of Asr until just before Maghrib.

If an ordinary Friday is already revered with this mustajab time, then the last Friday of Ramadan makes it even stronger for praying sincerely, with hope, and with full confidence that it will be granted. This momentum is very appropriate to ask for forgiveness, request blessings in life, health, and pray to be reunited with the next Ramadan.

7. Questions and Answers About the Last Friday of Ramadan (PAA)

What is the significance of the last Friday of Ramadan?

The last Friday of Ramadan is a highly recommended time to increase prayers, seek forgiveness, and perform good deeds as it has the potential to coincide with Lailatul Qadar.

What prayer should be recited to meet Ramadan next year?

The recommended prayer is "Allāhumma bārik lanā fī Rajaba wa Sha‘bāna wa ballighnā Ramaḍāna" to request a long life so that one can meet Ramadan again.

Is there a prayer to ensure that this Ramadan is not the last?

Yes, there is a specific prayer: "Allāhumma lā taj‘alhu ākhiral ‘ahdi min ṣiyāminā iyyāh..." which expresses the hope that this Ramadan is not the last.

Should fasting and worship during Ramadan be prayed for acceptance?

It is highly recommended to recite prayers for all Ramadan worship to be accepted by Allah SWT, especially during the last Friday of Ramadan.

What additional deeds should be performed after Friday prayers at the end of Ramadan?

Some recommended deeds include giving charity, increasing remembrance (zikr), strengthening family ties, and continuing to perform tarawih prayers with devotion.

(kpl/mni)