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Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic Hijri calendar, known as the Month of the Ummah. Mawlana Shaykh Muhammad Adilق said, “These three months are blessed months. Especially, the month of Ramadan. Allah ‘Azza wa Jalla granted more beauties to it, as it is the month of the Ummah. Wherever you are, you feel that beauty, everywhere.”
The sign of a believer, is the feeling of joy and anticipation at the approach of Ramadan. The sign of a hypocrite, is dread and agitation. Ramadan is the month in which every Sunnah act is counted as a Fardhu, and every Fardhu worship is significantly multiplied. The Sahabah would complete all worldly matters in Sha‘ban, giving undivided attention to Ramadan. They also paid their Zakatul Mal in the last days of Sha‘ban so the poor would have the means to prepare for this month.
Ramadan is not a month for worldly indulgence or idleness. It is a month of tilawatul Qur’an, qiyamul lail, tarawih, sahoor and iftar (in moderation), night vigils, and iktikaf. It is a month to return to the purity of a newborn child, Eidul Fitri. The Prophet ﷺ said, “My curse be upon the one who reached Ramadan but did not attain Allah ﷻ’s forgiveness within it.” He ﷺ also described the month: “Mercy is its beginning, forgiveness its middle, and salvation from the Fire its end.”
Among the many blessed dates this month, the following are the most significant:
- The Night of Allah ﷻ ‘s Gaze & Mawlid of Sayyid Sultan al-Awliya Shaykh Abdul Qadir Jilani – Eve of Ramadan after Maghrib/ 17th February 2026
- Urs of Mawlana Shaykh Abdullah al-Faiz ad-Daghestani – 3 Ramadan after Maghrib/ 20th February 2026
- Battle of Badr & Nuzul al-Qur’an – 16 Ramadan after Maghrib / 5th March 2026
- Last 10 Nights (iktikaf begins) – 19 Ramadan after Maghrib / 8th March 2026
- Laylatul Qadr (of the Masses) – 26 Ramadan after Maghrib / 15th March 2026
- Night of Eid (Night of Rewards) – 30 Ramadan / 19th March 2026
*Dates may vary from country to country depending on local moon sightings. Kindly follow your local authority where applicable.
For simplicity and consistency, the dates mentioned here follow Mawlanaق’s calendar.
InsyaAllah, Ramadan 1447H is expected to begin after Maghrib on Tuesday, 17th February 2026. At the time of posting, this is the tentative start date for Ramadan in Cyprus. Once the moon has been sighted, we will update this guide accordingly should there be any changes.
Tuesday, 17th February
Eve of Ramadan, the Night of Allah ﷻ’s Gaze.
Rasulullah ﷺ said, “Allah Almighty has granted my nation five blessings not given to any nation before mine. The first is the Gaze of Mercy which Allah ﷻ bestows upon them during the first night of Ramadan, and whoever receives this Gaze will never be touched by everlasting punishment.
— Hajja Amina Adil Sultanق, The Hidden Rewards and Spiritual Realities of Fasting
Here are the Recommended Practices for the Eve of Ramadan (PDF with clickable links):
Before Asar:
Ensure your home and body is clean.
Fast on the eve, if you are able, to welcome the holy month in a state of fasting.
From Asar onwards:
Perform a ritual bath (ghusl), followed by two rakaat Solatul Wudhu.
Observe the Adab of Tariqah.
Recite Grandshaykh’s Du‘a al-Ma’thur.
Express joy in your hearts for the blessed month ahead.
At Maghrib:
Break fast.
Follow the Sunnah of sighting the new moon and recite the New Moon Sighting Du‘a.
Recite Du’a for Ramadan.
Recite Welcoming Ramadan Poem.
Make Intention to fast the full month.
Some saints, such as Imam Jaʿfar al-Sadiqق, practice moistening face with some rose water, for freedom from worries.
Do charity.
‘Isha Onwards:
Nightly 20 rakaat Solatul Tarawih & 3 rakaat Witr Begins. (Read the Daily Virtues & Rewards by Hajja Amina Adilق here)
In the first rakaat of your first Tarawih, recite Surah Al-‘Alaq (Iqra’ bismi rab bikal lazee khalaq), as it was the first Verse revealed.
Recite Surah Al-Fath 3 times after the first Tarawih, followed by its du’a.
This blessed night also marks the Mawlid of Ghawth al-Azam (The Greatest Helper), Sayyid Sultan al-Awliya, Shaykh Abdul Qadir Jilaniق. Al-Fatiha for his noble soul.
Sohbahs to help you prepare for Ramadan can be found here.
For articles & resources for the entire Month of Ramadan, please click here.
Wednesday, 18th February/ 1 Ramadan
1st Ramadan, Fasting Begins.
Rasulullah ﷺ said, “On the Day of Judgment, a group from my nation will be given wings and will arrive at the walls of Paradise. The gatekeepers of Paradise will ask them, ‘Who are you?’ They will reply, ‘We are from the nation of Muhammad ﷺ.’
The angels will ask, ‘Have you been judged?’ They will reply, ‘No.’ The angels will ask, ‘Have you crossed the Bridge of Sirat?’ They will reply, ‘No.’ The angels will ask, ‘How did you attain this rank?’ They will reply, ‘By the command of our Lord ﷻ, we used to practise a secret form of worship, which is fasting, and He brought us here by hidden paths.’”
— Hajja Amina Adil Sultanق, The Hidden Rewards and Spiritual Realities of Fasting
Here are the Recommended Devotions for the month of Ramadan (PDF with clickable links):
③ 1 Juz of the Holy Quran Daily
⑤ Complete 20 rakaat of Tarawih & 3 rakaat of Witr each night (Read the Daily Virtues & Rewards here)
- If praying in congregation, make it easy for others and keep Surahs short.
⑥ Increase Salawat and Zikrullah abundantly
- Recite abundantly: “Allahummar Hamna ya Arhamarrahimeen.”
- Seek Allah ﷻ’s mercy for yourself and others.
Middle 10 Days: Days of Forgiveness
- Recite abundantly: “Astaghfirullaha Rabbi min kulli dhanbi wa atuubu ilai.”
- Focus on repentance, reflection, and acts of worship.
Last 10 Days: Days of Salvation
- Recite abundantly: “Allahumma innaka a’fuwwun tuhibbul a’fwa fa’fu ‘anni.”
- Increase night vigils, dhikr, and iktikaf.
⑦ Seek Laylatul Qadr Every Night
- As Mawlana Shaykh Nazimق said, treat every person as Sayyidina Khidr (AS) and every night as Laylatul Qadr.
- Laylatul Qadr can occur anytime, so begin your search from the very start of Ramadan. Angels descend with different and amazing blessings and gifts each night of Ramadhan.
- Therefore, we are encouraged to wake up in the last third of the night for prayers, sahoor, and Fajr.
⑧ Wake Up Earlier for Tahajjud before Sahoor (Pre-Dawn Meal)
- Sleep early after Tarawih and rise before Fajr for extra blessings
- Prophet ﷺ said, “Two raka’ats before Fajr is worth more than the world and its riches.”
- Qur’an can be read at any time, but especially between Tahajjud and Fajr, it is extra special and blessed as, “Angels gather to witness the reading.” (Qur’an 17:78)
- Perform at least two raka’ats of Shukr Prayers each night
- On days you are not working the next morning, do try to wake up a little earlier
- If you are praying Fajr at home, perform the Azan before beginning the prayer. Make the Azan clearly and audibly each time you pray at home, for the greater the Azan is proclaimed, the greater the reward. Mercy descends when Azan is made.
⑨ Increase in Charity and Distributing Zakat (Alms)
SufiHub (Naqshbandi ‘Aliyyah A’Posh Singapore) will be distributing Zakat to countries in need and organizing a collective qurban for Laylatul Qadr at the maqam of Grandshaykh Abdullahق in Syria.
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⑩ Make abundant du’as, especially before Iftar (Breaking Fast)
Allah ﷻ said: “Near the end of time, I will send a Prophet named Muhammad ﷺ to a weak nation, and I will command them to fast one month each year. Every evening before they break their fast, I will send down mercy and grace upon them, leaving only the veil of death between them and Me.”
⑪ Make intention for iktikaf, especially in the last 10 nights
⑫ Keep your heart connected to Mawlanaق
⑬ Eat and sleep moderately, avoiding unnecessary talk and distractions
⑭ Beware of foul odours in the house, for these cause the Angels to avoid coming to our homes
Maintain cleanliness and fragrance in your clothing, your bodies, and especially your mouths at all times.
Articles and resources for the First Ten Days of Ramadan can be found here.
Google Drive to the full devotions of the month here.
Thursday, 19th February/ 2 Ramadan
Night of 3rd Ramadan –
- Urs of Mawlana Khas Muhammad Sirwani, 33rd Grandshaykh of the Golden Chain
- Urs of Sayyidatina Fatima az-Zahra, Beloved Daughter of the Prophet ﷺ
Friday, 20th February/ 3 Ramadan
Night of 4th Ramadan – Urs of Mawlana Shaykh Abdullah al-Faiz ad-Daghestani, 39th Grandshaykh of the Golden Chain
Tuesday, 24th February/ 7 Ramadan
Night of 8th Ramadan – Mawlid of Imam Jaʿfar al-Sadiqر, Great-grandson of the Prophet, 5th Grandshaykh of the Golden Chain
Wednesday, 25th February/ 8 Ramadan
Night of 9th Ramadan – Urs of Abdullah ibn Mas’udر, the Early Convert, Qur’anic Scholar, and Close Companion of the Prophet ﷺ
Thursday, 26th February/ 9 Ramadan
Night of 10th Ramadan – Urs of Sayyidatina Khadijah Kubraر, Beloved first wife of the Prophet ﷺ, Mother of the Believers
Friday, 27th February/ 10 Ramadan
Middle 10 Nights.
These nights are referred to as Days of Forgiveness.
Recite abundantly: “Astaghfirullaha Rabbi min kulli zambiw wa atuubu ilai”
Meaning: I ask forgiveness of my sins from Allah ﷻ, who is my Lord and I repent to him.
Articles and resources for the Middle Ten Days of Ramadan can be found here.
Monday, 2nd March/ 13 Ramadan
Night of 14th Ramadan – Urs of Mawlana Shaykh Tayfur Abu Yazid al-Bistami (Bayazid al-Bistami), 6th Grandshaykh of the Golden Chain
Tuesday, 3rd March/ 14 Ramadan
Night of 15th Ramadan.
On this night, the 3 rakaʿat witr is split into two parts: 2 rakaʿat and 1 rakaʿat, in honour of reaching the middle of Ramadan.
This night also commemorates:
- Mawlid of Imam Hassan, Grandson of the Prophet ﷺ
- Urs of Sayyidatina Nafisa at-Tahirah, the Rare Lady of Purity
As we are halfway through the month, we are reminded to settle our Zakat.
Hajja Amina Adil Sultanق said:
“This fitra is similar to the sajda al-sahw, the prostration of forgetfulness, which is performed when one has committed an error in prayer or forgotten to perform one of its parts. Just as this sajda completes one’s prayer, so the fitra perfects the fasting of Ramadan. It makes up for all mistakes and breaches of the fast we might have committed: one unlawful glance, a mistaken word, or a bad thought.
Fasting has two wings, one being our fasting, the other being the fitra. If we neglect to give the fitra, our fast remains suspended in mid-air and cannot rise aloft to the Divine Presence. When we have given our fitra, we provide our fasting with its second wing and it then reaches the Throne of the Almighty.”
From this night onwards, we may begin reciting the Farewell Ramadan Poem each night.
Wednesday, 4th March/ 15 Ramadan
Night of 16th Ramadan.
This night is a very special night.
It is the night when Sayyidina Jibril (AS) places the Laylatul Qadr flag on Earth. On this night, the 3 rakaʿat witr is split into two parts: 2 rakaʿat and 1 rakaʿat.
In his book, Shaykh Adnanق mentions that on this night, Sayyidina Mahdi (AS) and all the Awliya will gather in the first Heaven, and Allah Almighty reveals what will unfold for the remainder of the month, especially matters concerning Laylatul Qadr.
The Angels then remain upon the Earth until Fajr after the Night of Power.
Thursday, 5th March/ 16 Ramadan
Night of 17th Ramadan.
This night holds two profoundly significant moments in Islamic history, marking pivotal events that shaped the course of Islam.
It is the night of Nuzul al-Qur’an, the Descent of the Qur’an, where the first verses of the Qur’an were revealed to our Prophet ﷺ as divine guidance for all humanity.
It is also the the night preceding the Battle of Badr, during which the Prophet ﷺ spent the night in fervent and heartfelt duʿas.
On this night, we are encouraged to recite the 313 names of the Companions of the Prophet ﷺ, the Ahlul Badr.
This blessed night is also the Urs of Sayyidatina Aishaر, Beloved wife of the Prophet ﷺ.
Articles and resources on this night can be found here.
Sunday, 8th March/ 19 Ramadan
Last 10 Nights.
These nights are referred to as Days of Salvation.
Recite abundantly: “Allahumma innaka a’fuwwun tuhibbul a’fwa fa’fu a’nni”
Meaning: O Allah ﷻ, indeed You are Most Forgiving, You love forgiveness, so forgive me.
Make intention for iktikaf.
Recite Surah Al-Qadr 7 times each night to seek the blessings of Laylatul Qadr.
Articles and resources for the Last Ten Days of Ramadan can be found here.
Monday, 9th March/ 20 Ramadan
Night of 21st Ramadan – Martyrdom of Imam Ali, 4th Caliph of the Prophet ﷺ
Thursday, 12th March/ 23 Ramadan
Last Friday Night of Ramadan.
Friday, 13th March/ 24 Ramadan
Last Friday of Ramadan.
Additional Practices:
② Recite this du’a
Sunday, 15th March/ 26 Ramadan
Night of 27th Ramadan.
Laylatul Qadr of the Masses.
Recite abundantly: “Allahumma innaka a’fuwwun tuhibbul a’fwa fa’fu a’nni”
“Oh Allah, You Love to forgive, so please forgive me.”
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In the meantime, here are all the Laylatul Qadr articles and resources you may refer to, which will be updated in the coming days.
Monday, 16th March/ 27 Ramadan
Qurban (animal sacrifice)
Thursday, 19th March/ 30 Ramadan
Eve of Eidul Fitr, the Night of Rewards.
“Shukr to Allah ﷻ, tonight is the eve of Eid. It is one of the virtuous nights. Allāh ‘Azza wa-Jalla gave Ramaḍān, and He ﷻ gave the eve of Eid on the last day. It is one of the holy nights like Laylatu l-Qadr, Laylatu l-Mawlid, Laylatu l-Bara’ah. Just like those nights, the eve of Eid is also blessed. And Jum‘ah is blessed. This time they come together. There will be more barakah insha’a Llāh.”
— Mawlana Shaykh Muhammad Adilق, The Rewards of Fasting
There is no Tarawih on this night, instead we sight the New Moon with its du’a and recite the Eid Takbir.
Night vigil is highly encouraged.
Spend the night in du’as and and worship.
Guide to Hari Raya Eidul Fitri here.
Friday, 20th March/ 1 Shawwal
The Month of Shawwal Begins.
No Fasting on this day.
The Prophet ﷺ summarised how we should spend Eid in a beautiful Hadith:
“Decorate your Eid with Takbir (Allahu akbar), Tahmid (Alhamdulillah), Tahlil (Lailahaillallah), Tasbih (Subhanallah) and Charity.”
Here are the following Recommended Practices for this day:
Additional Practises as taught by Shaykh Abdul Qadir Jilaniق:
Here are the Recommended Practices for the month of Shawwal (PDF with clickable links):
Articles and resources for the Month of Shawwal can be found here.
Google Drive to the full devotions of Shawwal here.
Saturday-Thursday, 21st to 26th March/ 2-7 Shawwal
The Prophet ﷺ said, “Whoever fasts Ramadhan and then follows it with six days of Shawwal, it is as if he fasted a lifetime.” (Sahih Muslim)
6 Days Sunnah Fasting Begins.
“The creation of the worlds occurred in the six days of the month of Shawwal. The heavens and the earth were created during the first week of Shawwal. The Holy Prophet ﷺ spoke, ‘Whoever fasts the six days of Shawwal will be rewarded with the number of things the Almighty has created in these six days.’ And death will be for the one who has fasted the six days of Shawwal, as a drink of cool water on a hot summer’s day.”
— Hajja Amina Adil Sultanق, The Six Days of Shawwal
The best days to fast these 6 days are immediately after Eid, though you may fast any time in Shawwal.
This night is also the Night of 3rd Shawwal, Urs of Hajja Amina Adil Sultanق, Beloved wife of Mawlana Shaykh Nazimق and mother of Mawlana Shaykh Muhammad Adilق.
Monday, 23rd March/ 4 Shawwal
Night of 5th Shawwal – Mawlid of Shaykh Jamaluddin al-Ghumuki al-Husayni, 35th Grandshaykh of the Golden Chain
Thursday, 26th March/ 7 Shawwal
Most important day to fast in Shawwal.
After Maghrib, Night of Eidul Abrar (Eid of the Saints).
This night also marks the Battle of Uhud, in which the Prophet ﷺ’s beloved uncle, Sayyidina Hamza ibn ‘Abd al-Muttalibر, attained martyrdom.
Friday, 27th March/ 8 Shawwal
Day of Eid al-Abrar.
“Eid ul-Abrar is the feast of those who do goodness. It is not an ordinary Eid it is a special one. It is a great favour of Allah ﷻ.”
— Mawlana Shaykh Muhammad Adilق
Saturday, 28th March/ 9 Shawwal
Gregorian Mawlid of Almarhum Sheikh Muhammad Abdul Sattar Khan, Khalifah of Mawlana Shaykh Nazim and Mawlawa Shaykh Muhammad Adil in Singapore
Night of 10th Shawwal, Mawlid of Shaykh Adnan Kabbani, Senior Deputy of Mawlana Shaykh Nazim
Sunday, 29th March/ 10 Shawwal
Gregorian Mawlid of Mawlana Shaykh Muhammad Adil ar-Rabbani, 41st Grandshaykh of the Golden Chain
Monday, 30th March/ 12 Shawwal
Gregorian Urs of Almarhum Sheikh Raja Ashman Shah, Khalifah of Mawlana Shaykh Nazim and Mawlawa Shaykh Muhammad Adil in South East Asia
Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 1st to 3rd April/ 13 to 15 Shawwal
These days are known as the White Days, during which it is Sunnah to fast.
This practice originates with Sayyidina Adam (AS). After he began eating the food of this world, his skin darkened from the radiance it once had in Jannah. He asked Sayyidina Jibril (AS) how to remove this darkness, and he was taught to fast three days each month.
You may also make intention to combine this fast with any qadha (missed) fasts you may have.
For Sunnah fasts, the intention may be made anytime during the day. The Prophet ﷺ used to return home after Fajr prayers, and if no food was found at home, he would then make the intention to fast.
Wednesday, 1st April/ 14 Shawwal
On the 1st of April, Hajja Aminaق taught us to collect the first rainwater of April in large pots, bowls, containers, then save it and drink in small amounts with du’a as needed.
“The most precious month of spring is April, and there is wisdom and reasons for that month being so special. It has been selected to have such a quality because the Seal of the Prophets ﷺ, the Most Beloved One for whose honor all was created, was born in April!
If it did not rain in April, the Earth would dry out and nothing more would grow on it!
When those drops of April’s rain fall, even fish in the oceans come up, opening their mouths to reach just one drop of that blessed rain and waiting at the ocean’s surface. Allahu Akbar, all of Creation is waiting to reach those Divine Waves of Mercy!”
— Mawlana Shaykh Nazimق
Tuesday, 7th April/ 19 Shawwal
The best days to perform Hijama (cupping) therapy, according to the Sunnah, are the 17th, 19th, and 21st of the Hijri month. It is even more beneficial when these days fall on a Monday, Tuesday, or Thursday.
Therefore, for the month of Shawwal, the best days are Tuesday, the 19th of Shawwal (7th April) and Thursday, the 21st of Shawwal (9th April).
Cupping is a cure for many illnesses and an important Sunnah to practice. Doing it once a year is sufficient for those in good health.
Important: Never perform cupping on Wednesdays or Saturdays, as this brings more harm than benefit according to a hadith.
Thursday, 9th April/ 21 Shawwal
Second best day for Hijama.
Sunday, 12th April/ 24 Shawwal
Night of 25th Shawwal – Urs of Imam Jaʿfar al-Sadiqر, Great-grandson of the Prophet, 5th Grandshaykh of the Golden Chain
Friday, 17th April/ 29 Shawwal
Eve of Dhul Qa’dah.
One of the four sacred months, preparation for Hajj begins.
After Maghrib, partial seclusion begins until 10th of Dhul Hijjah.
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This guide has been compiled from the teachings of our beloved Sheikh, the late Sheikh Muhammad Abdul Sattar Khan, whose legacy continues at our Zawiyah at A’Posh Bizhub, Singapore, through his representatives, Sidi Shalihin, Ismail, and Syed Muhammad, who humbly carry forward the path he laid with love and adab.
It also encompasses the teachings of great masters such as Shaykh Abdul Qadir Jilaniق, Mawlana Shaykh Nazimق, Mawlana Shaykh Muhammadق, Shaykh Adnan Kabbaniق, Shaykh Raja Ashman Shahق, various classical and contemporary kitabs along with the writings of Awliya and scholars of the Naqshbandi Way.
As such, it is intended as a comprehensive guide to the devotions one may practice in these blessed months.
However, as Mawlanaق has often reminded us, any form of worship is accepted by Allah ﷻ, no matter how small. We should always strive to do good, even in small amounts, for what matters most is sincerity and consistency.
One should not feel disheartened or overwhelmed and abandon worship altogether. No matter the measure of our deeds, our duty is to keep striving to improve in this beautiful Way. We are truly blessed to have Mawlanaق’s guidance always.
We pray this guide brings benefit, provides clarity, and supports you on your journey.
We seek forgiveness for any shortcomings or errors.
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