🌙 Complete Guide: Ramadan – The First 10 Days
The first ten days of the month of Ramadan are known as the Days of Mercy.
It is a period of spiritual establishment: establishing prayer, the Qur’an, patience, and purifying one’s intention.
Allah, Glorified and Exalted, says:
Surah Al-Baqarah (2), verse 183
“O you who have believed, fasting has been prescribed for you as it was prescribed for those before you that you may become righteous.”
Fasting is not a harsh trial.
It is a path toward taqwa. Taqwa means living with the presence of Allah in your heart and sincerely striving to please Him.
Qur’an Reading Program – First 10 Days
Goal: 2 Hizbs per day (1 Juz’)
Complete the Qur’an in 30 days.
Day 1 – Hizb 1 & 2
Surah Al-Fatiha (1:1–7)
Surah Al-Baqarah (2:1–141)
Day 2 – Hizb 3 & 4
Surah Al-Baqarah (2:142–252)
Day 3 – Hizb 5 & 6
Surah Al-Baqarah (2:253–286)
Surah Aal ‘Imran (3:1–92)
Day 4 – Hizb 7 & 8
Surah Aal ‘Imran (3:93–200)
Surah An-Nisa (4:1–23)
Day 5 – Hizb 9 & 10
Surah An-Nisa (4:24–147)
Day 6 – Hizb 11 & 12
Surah An-Nisa (4:148–176)
Surah Al-Ma’idah (5:1–81)
Day 7 – Hizb 13 & 14
Surah Al-Ma’idah (5:82–120)
Surah Al-An‘am (6:1–110)
Day 8 – Hizb 15 & 16
Surah Al-An‘am (6:111–165)
Surah Al-A‘raf (7:1–87)
Day 9 – Hizb 17 & 18
Surah Al-A‘raf (7:88–206)
Surah Al-Anfal (8:1–40)
Day 10 – Hizb 19 & 20
Surah Al-Anfal (8:41–75)
Surah At-Tawbah (9:1–92)
Frequently Asked Questions – The Basics of Fasting
Brushing your teeth while fasting?
Yes, it is permissible to brush your teeth with toothpaste, as long as nothing is swallowed.
Many people prefer using the siwak as a precaution.
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If I eat or drink out of forgetfulness?
The Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, said:
“Whoever forgets while he is fasting and eats or drinks, let him complete his fast, for it is Allah who has fed him and given him drink.”
Reported by Al-Bukhari (1933) and Muslim (1155).
There is no sin and no invalidation of the fast.
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Eating or drinking at the time of Fajr
Allah, Glorified and Exalted, says:
Surah Al-Baqarah (2), verse 187
“It has been made lawful for you the night preceding fasting to go to your wives; they are clothing for you and you are clothing for them. Allah knows that you used to deceive yourselves, so He accepted your repentance and forgave you. So now, have relations with them and seek what Allah has decreed for you. And eat and drink until the white thread of dawn becomes distinct to you from the black thread of night. Then complete the fast until the night.”
The principle is clear:
You may eat and drink until the true appearance of dawn.
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If the adhan begins while I am drinking?
The Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, said:
“If one of you hears the call to prayer while the vessel is in his hand, let him not put it down until he fulfills his need from it.”
Reported by Abu Dawud (2350).
This hadith shows gentleness and ease.
It means:
If the glass is already in your hand and the adhan begins, you may finish the sip that has already begun.
You do not intentionally prolong it.
You act with sincerity and calmness.
Religion is not harshness.
It is balance.
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Breaking the fast at Maghrib
The Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, said:
“The people will continue to be upon goodness as long as they hasten to break the fast.”
Reported by Al-Bukhari (1957) and Muslim (1098).
As soon as the time is confirmed, you may break your fast with serenity.
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The Hope of Mercy
Allah says:
Surah Az-Zumar (39), verse 53
“Say, O My servants who have transgressed against themselves, do not despair of the mercy of Allah. Indeed, Allah forgives all sins. Indeed, it is He who is the Most Forgiving, the Most Merciful.”
These first ten days are a call to return with confidence.
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Spiritual Goals of the First 10 Days
Establish prayer on time
Read the Qur’an daily
Stabilize your fasting rhythm
Seek the mercy of Allah
Soften the heart
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