Twenty First Day of Ramadan. The Last Ten Nights
O Allah, on this day, show me the way to win Your pleasure, do not let Shaytan have a means over me, make Paradise an abode and a resting place for me, O the One who fulfills the requests of the needy.
It's the last 10 nights and days of Ramadan; the days are even more blessed than the rest of Ramadan. Among these nights is Laylat al-Qadr or what we know as Lailatul Qadar (the Night of Power) – a night more blessed than a thousand months.
The last ten nights of Ramadan are very special. The first of these nights occurs on the eve of the 21st day of Ramadan. In other words, it is the night that commences after the completion of the 20th day of fasting.
Sometimes there are only nine nights, whenever the month of Ramadan lasts for only 29 days. Nevertheless, they are still traditionally referred to as "the last ten nights".
The last ten nights of Ramadan are very special. The first of these nights occurs on the eve of the 21st day of Ramadan. In other words, it is the night that commences after the completion of the 20th day of fasting.
Sometimes there are only nine nights, whenever the month of Ramadan lasts for only 29 days. Nevertheless, they are still traditionally referred to as "the last ten nights".
I made it up to 19 days of continuous updates in this post this Ramadan month. I decided to take a break on the twentieth day. Just to be restraint a bit and not bog you readers with my daily nonsense. It's a relief, right? ^^
I'm back! Maybe I'll restrain myself again tomorrow? heh heh
Raimie has been a rather helpful boy in the kitchen this fasting month. Well, mostly when Mommy is cooking. Daddy doesn't really want him to help out (or rather disturb). But usually, Raimie is also the one helping setting the table.
Oh yeah. School will be off next week for two weeks. Rejoice!
I'm back! Maybe I'll restrain myself again tomorrow? heh heh
Raimie has been a rather helpful boy in the kitchen this fasting month. Well, mostly when Mommy is cooking. Daddy doesn't really want him to help out (or rather disturb). But usually, Raimie is also the one helping setting the table.
Lol I just saw j msg book fr school....lol another holiday for him
ReplyDeleteGood of raimie to help out. Now his is a big boy ady. Its good la. Senang sikit bini dia nanti
DeleteOooh. The Ramadan is kinda similar to chinese calendar la. The lunar calendar sometimes b4 CNY hv 30th day and sometimes only 29th
DeleteMeow,
DeleteThe Islamic calendar is also based on the lunar cycle. :)
yalah, the chinese calander is lunar based also.. some months 30 days, some 29 days and we even have some months with only 28 days.. it catches up with the 365 cycle by having extra months, that explains why CNY is always between end Jan and mid Feb.. :)
DeleteAh Boy!
DeleteNo pantun ke today?
I miss them la. ^^
haiyah, i just feel a bit wasted you didn't have a complete streak of posts for all 30 days in Ramadhan.. i didn't find your posts bogging me, in fact i didn't see any ytday and i feel kind of weird~~ :p
ReplyDeleteHahaha
DeleteSo my experiment works!
I wonder whether I'm blogging too much with my daily posts, that's why I stopped for a day. :P
yeah, just like mine.. i didn't have new post on Friday till Monday, and people started to suspect if i am on holiday~~ :D
DeleteI read that! LOL
DeleteI suspect also. But then, if you go holiday, you used to have scheduled post up right?
But wait! You haven't been replying to those mass of comments in your blog?
Are you actually away for a holiday???? ;)
I will try to blog while on holiday!
DeleteMust try to follow that Mak Wenn style.
Deleteoooh, Laylat al-Qadr.. now i learn another new thing, the 10 nights of power!! fuyoh, this is very interesting.. it's spiritual and inspiring, unlike we Chinese, the last 10 days to CNY are also about power, but i guess more about buying and shopping power lah!! hahaha, very materialistic~~
ReplyDeleteIt should be la.
DeleteBut we also change it to shopping power days these last few days. Hahaha
so you are going to start your raya shopping today for 10 days lah?? :D
DeleteThink I'm rich ah? :P
Deletei always never doubt this boy of gem!! he is so well behaved, so well brought-up and such a good boy.. daddy and mommy (or maybe only daddy, hehe!!) busy cooking, and he is the one setting up the table and probably washing the dishes after that?? oooh, how sweet a boy to his mommy~~
ReplyDeleteEi! I cook also. Mostly on weekends la. But my cooking always boring. I'm not adventurous like my hubby.
DeleteTakkan masak sambal sardin want to show off at FB and blog about it? LOL
Washing up is divided between me and hubby la. Leave it to the boy, habis main air la!
hahahaha!!! "Takkan masak sambal sardin want to show off at FB and blog about it?".. ooopsss, no need to explicitly say much but we both understand the meaning disebalik batu~~ :D
DeleteHahaha
DeleteI need to re-confirm and re-clarify your statement mah.
Siapa makan cili, dia yang terasa pedas. Ooops! :P
Maaf zahir batin. ^^
It's good that your boy is willing to help at the kitchen.
ReplyDeleteEven if he isn't, we'd find a way to make him do!
DeleteChildren must learn household responsibilities too! They are not only for maids to do!
Good job raimie for being very helpful and resourceful in the kitchen... i bet he'll become more independant as he grows up... Lepas nih, mommy dearest bole goyang kaki la and let the boys cook for lunch n dinner... mihmihmih...
ReplyDeleteHappy hunting for the Laylat al-Qadr, Sis... The hint was all the odd nights, including tonight, 23rd of Ramadhan... Hopefully we will be able to meet this powerful blessed night this year... =P
It's not about being able to goyang kaki, dear.
DeleteIt's about learning to live on one's own and taking responsibility.
Yes, let's look forward to Lailatul Qadar. InsyaAllah
Agreed with you, Sis... Independant and at the same time makes your chores a tad easier... Cooking together is also time for mother-son bonding moment too... ;D
DeleteFather-son pun boleh. ;-)
DeleteI was looking forward to the post on day twenty! Lucky you resumed blogging on day 21st ^^
ReplyDeleteAwwww....
DeleteNo post on dat 22nd too!
I'll resume tomorrow. Odd days till Raya. I think. ^^
ekkk.. I'll have withdrawal syndrome! Think you've spoilt me with daily posting :P
ReplyDeleteLOL
DeleteStay strong & patient. ;-)
Halooo Lina!! Raimie is not only handsome but so helpful. You've done a good job in raising him.
ReplyDeleteThanks Fay. :-)
DeleteYou are damn right Fay! Her son is damn handsome and damn helpful! How old is your daughter? @Wink @Wink
DeleteI heard you calling "Shay Tan". Many friends teased me with that name! How horrid of them. It brings funny memories to me.
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