Introduction – Ramzan is also known as Ramadan, and is considered one of the most sacred months of the Islamic Calendar. It is also one of the five pillars of Islam and is the ninth month of the Hijri calendar starting from Moharram, Safar, Rabiul Awwal, Rabius Sami, Jamadiul Awwal, Jamadus Sami, Rajab, Shaban, and Ramadan. The other three-months are Shawwal, Zidat, and Zilhijja.  Ramadan is celebrated as the month of fasting, praying, and doing good things for 29 or 30 days.

Ramadan is a significant month for Muslims due to Quaran’s first revelation to Mohammad (A.S), the prophet. Holy Quran is the holy book for Muslims, and it is the source of direction or guidance for humanity worldwide. It was also revealed in the sacred month of Ramzan. Ramzan is a month of spiritual reflection, worship, blessings, and increased devotion for Muslims worldwide.  The Holy Quran was revealed in the month of Ramadan, which is a source of true guidance for all mankind.

The holy month of Ramadan is divided into three parts are as given below –

1. Rahmat – “Mercy of Allah’’
2. Maghfirat – ‘’Forgiveness of Allah’’
3. Nijaat – ‘’Salvation’’

The first 10 days of Ramadan represent the mercy of Almighty Allah, the next 10 days signify the forgiveness of Almighty Allah, and finally, the last 10 days represent safety from the Hellfire. So, Ramadan is known as a month of forgiveness and mercy. Ramadan also allows for all the devotees to be saved from the Hellfire. In the month of Ramadan, a Muslim is also blessed with a night (Laila-tul-Qadr) that is better than a thousand months.

First Ashra of Ramzan Mercy (Rahmat) – The first or stating 10 days of Ramzan signify the mercy of Almighty Allah. Mercy (Rehmat) is the first and is an important Ashra of Ramzan, which occurs between the 1st and 10th of Ramadan. In the first Ashra, Muslims must seek the mercy (Rehmat) of Almighty Allah in the holy month of Ramzan. The first Ashra reflects the Mercy of Allah so it is known as Rahmat and is an important Ashra in the holy month of Ramadan. Muslims give charity to poor people and seek or receive the Mercy (Rehmat) of Almighty Allah during the first Ashra of Ramadan. The first ten days of Ramadan are very important for Muslims to start fasting and worship. You should avoid abusive words, talking back, and many other bad habits during fasting.

Muslims must give charity (Zakat) to poor people so that they will be able to celebrate Ramadan and Eid. You should help poor people including first preference to your poor family members and then other individuals, treating good people, and many more for the sake of Almighty Allah with the pure purpose or intention of seeking his mercy (Rehmat).