Prayers at the End of Ramadan and Recommended Acts at the End of Ramadan

Dream - The month of Ramadan is coming to an end. At the beginning, all Muslims eagerly await the arrival of this holy and glorious month. Although it is sad that Ramadan is ending, it is better to make the most of the remaining time in Ramadan.

Perform worship to the fullest and do not forget to perform other righteous deeds recommended in Islam. Dream friends can recite prayers at the end of Ramadan, which are also recommended by the Prophet Muhammad to seek goodness. Even the prayers recited at the end of Ramadan are very effective. This is explained in a hadith narrated by Al-Baihaqi:

"Five nights in which prayers will not be rejected: Friday night, the first night of the month of Rajab, the night of Nisfu Syaban, the night of Lailatul Qadar, the nights of Eid al-Adha and Eid al-Fitr." (HR. Al-Baihaqi)

So, how are the recitations of prayers that can be practiced at the end of Ramadan? Here are the recitations of prayers at the end of Ramadan and recommended acts that should be performed as summarized by Dream from various sources.

Recitation of Prayers at the End of Ramadan

The prayer at the end of Ramadan is mentioned in a hadith from Jabir bin Abdillah ra from Muhammad al Mustafa. Here is an explanation of the hadith:

"Whoever recites this prayer on the last day of Ramadan, he will receive one of two goodnesses, either he will meet the coming Ramadan or the forgiveness and mercy of Allah."

The recitation of the prayer that Dream friends can practice at the end of Ramadan is as follows:

اللَّهُمَّ لَا تَجْعَلْهُ آخِرَ الْعَهْدِ مِنْ شِيَامِنَا إِيَّاهُ، فَإِنْ جَعَلْتَهُ فَاجْعَلْنِي مَرْحُومًا وَلَا تَجْعَلْنِي مَحْرُومًا.

Meaning: "O Allah, do not make this fast the last in my life. If You decree otherwise, then make my fast one that is blessed, not empty."

Recommended Acts at the End of Ramadan

In addition to reciting prayers at the end of Ramadan, Dream friends are also recommended to perform the following acts:

Read the Quran Frequently

The first act is to read the Quran frequently. By doing this act, insha Allah, there will be many rewards given by Allah SWT. This is explained in a hadith narrated by Tirmidhi:

"Whoever recites a letter from the Quran, he will be rewarded with one good deed, and one good deed will be multiplied by ten. I do not say that Alif Lam Mim is one letter, but Alif is one letter, Lam is one letter, and Mim is one letter." (HR. Tirmidhi)

Be Diligent and Maintain the Quality of Fasting

The second thing that can be done during the end of Ramadan is to be diligent and maintain the quality of fasting. This is to ensure that the fasting performed for a month does not go to waste. Try to avoid things that lead to sinful behavior. Dream friends can replace them with positive activities. For example, attending religious studies, watching films about Islamic history, and so on.

The diligence during the end of Ramadan is explained in the following hadith:

"The Prophet shallallahu 'alaihi wa sallam was very diligent in the last ten days of Ramadan, more than his diligence at other times." (HR. Muslim)

Reduce Sleep

During the end of Ramadan, it is advisable to reduce sleep. Because some believe that sleeping during the day can help alleviate hunger and thirst while fasting. Sleeping is not prohibited, but it should be done in moderation.

Therefore, it is best for Dream friends to manage their sleep time as wisely as possible. Also, do not forget other obligations, such as prayer and other acts of worship.

Give Charity Frequently

At the end of Ramadan, it is recommended to engage in frequent acts of charity. In this case, it does not have to be in the form of money. It can also be done by providing food. Give charity according to the ability of Dream friends. Regarding charity, it is narrated in the following Bukhari hadith:

"The Prophet shallallahu 'alaihi wa sallam was the most generous person, and he was even more generous in the month of Ramadan when he met Jibril. Jibril met him every night to teach him the Quran. And the generosity of the Prophet shallallahu 'alaihi wa sallam exceeded the blowing wind." (HR. Bukhari, no. 6)

Engage in I'tikaf at the Mosque Frequently

Another activity that can be done during the end of Ramadan is to engage in frequent i'tikaf at the mosque. This is also practiced by Prophet Muhammad during the last 10 days of Ramadan and at the end of his life. He performed i'tikaf for 20 days as explained in the Bukhari hadith:

"From Aisha, she said that the Prophet shallallahu 'alaihi wa sallam used to engage in i'tikaf during the last ten days of Ramadan until he was taken by Allah. Then his wives engaged in i'tikaf after he passed away." (HR. Bukhari no. 2026 and Muslim no. 1172).