Ramadan Day 28 (Duas, Tasks and Iftar Times)

Assalamu Alaikum.

Today is day 28. 

How was last night? Did you stay up? Did you give it everything? Did you cry at Allah's door? Did you feel the weight of Laylatul Qadr in your soul?

If you did, Alhamdulillah—you might have just experienced the most important night of your life.

If you didn't, don't despair.

Because TONIGHT is the 28th night, and TOMORROW NIGHT is the 29th—the FINAL odd night.

You still have chances.

1) Read These In The Morning: After Fajr

What to Read: Continuing Through Juz 10 and Into Juz 11

Finish Juz 10 and begin Juz 11, continuing through Surah At-Tawbah and moving into Surah Yunus.

Surah Yunus is about faith, certainty, and the consequences of rejecting Allah's signs.

It tells the story of Prophet Yunus (Jonah) who called his people for years, then left in frustration—only to be swallowed by a whale as a lesson in patience and trust.

When you read the verse,

"And when harm touches man, he calls upon Us, whether lying on his side or sitting or standing; but when We remove his harm from him, he continues [in disobedience] as if he had never called upon Us" (10:12)

Stop right there!

This is DEEP.

How many times have you cried to Allah in desperation—illness, debt, heartbreak—and He answered.

Then you forgot about Him the moment things got better.

Don't be that person.

These last nights aren't just about asking for things.

They're about building a RELATIONSHIP with Allah that lasts BEYOND Ramadan.

2) Your Specific Task: The "Final Odd Night Preparation"

Tomorrow night (the 29th) is the LAST odd night of Ramadan.

If you missed the 27th, THIS is your final guaranteed shot at an odd night.

Your Task: Today, you're going to prepare for tomorrow night like it's the LAST night of your life.

1. Make Sincere Tawbah (Repentance) Today:

   • Write down every major sin you can remember
   • Ask Allah to forgive each one specifically
   • Make a commitment: "Ya Allah, I will NEVER go back to this sin again."
   • Then tear up the paper or delete the file—those sins are GONE

2. Forgive Everyone:

   • Make a list of people who hurt you
   • One by one, say out loud: "I forgive [name] for Allah's sake."
   • Then make dua for them: "Ya Allah, guide them and forgive them."
   • Why? Because holding grudges blocks your duas from being answered

3. Reconcile Broken Relationships:

   • If you haven't spoken to a family member in years, text them TODAY
   • If you owe someone an apology, give it TODAY
   • If you borrowed money and haven't paid it back, pay it TODAY or make a plan to pay it
   • Why? The Prophet ﷺ said, "The deeds are presented on Monday and Thursday, and I like my deeds to be presented while I am fasting" (Tirmidhi). Clean your slate NOW.

Physical Preparation:

1. Sleep NOW: Take a 2-3 hour nap TODAY (afternoon) so you're not dead tired tomorrow night
2. Eat Light Tomorrow: Don't overeat at Iftar tomorrow—it will make you sluggish
3. Hydrate: Drink water throughout today and tomorrow
4. Set Alarms: Three alarms for Tahajjud tomorrow night (1:00 AM, 1:15 AM, 1:30 AM)

Why?

Because if you don't prepare TODAY, you'll waste tomorrow night.

Preparation is what separates those who INTEND to worship from those who ACTUALLY worship.

3) The "Golden Hour" (15 Minutes Before Iftar)

Here is Your Ramadan Day 28 Dua List:

• Ya Allah, if I missed Laylatul Qadr on the 27th, grant it to me on the 29th. Don't let me leave Ramadan empty-handed.
• Ya Allah, give me the strength to finish these last three nights STRONGER than I started.
• Ya Allah, I know I've sinned. I know I've fallen short. But I'm still here, still trying. Please accept my effort.
• Ya Allah, let me live long enough to see another Ramadan, but only if it's good for my Deen. And if this is my last Ramadan, let me end it in the best way possible.

And make the dua that's been sitting in your heart.

The deepest, most personal one. Say it now. He's listening.

Tip: Don't worry if you cannot do anything huge today. Even a small action is worth so much more when your heart is pure, because why sincerity multiplies the value of every deed is what Allah values most.

A Little Brotherly/Sisterly Advice for Day 28

Most people quit on Day 28.

They think,

"I already did the 27th. That was probably Laylatul Qadr. I'm good now."

So they coast through the 28th and 29th. They pray Taraweeh, go to sleep, and call it a day.

And then they wonder why they don't feel transformed. Why they go back to their old habits after Ramadan. Why this Ramadan felt just like the last one.

Here's why: They quit before the finish line.

Winner don't quit at 80%. They don't slow down at 90%. They sprint HARDER in the final stretch.

And that's exactly what you need to do.

Yes, the 27th was powerful. Yes, you gave it your all. Yes, you're tired.

But you still have TWO more nights. Maybe THREE.

And you don't KNOW which one was Laylatul Qadr. You won't know until Judgment Day.

So here's the mindset you need:

Treat EVERY remaining night like it's Laylatul Qadr.

Tonight (the 28th)?

Worship like it's worth 83 years.

Tomorrow night (the 29th)? Go even harder.

If there's a 30th night? Leave NOTHING in the tank.

Because even if Laylatul Qadr was the 27th, the worship you do on the other nights STILL counts. You're still earning reward. You're still getting closer to Allah.

But if you QUIT on Day 28 and it turns out Laylatul Qadr was the 29th? You'll regret it for the rest of your life.

So don't quit.

Don't slow down.

Don't assume you've "already done enough."

Because the person who finishes Ramadan STRONGER than they started? That's the person who leaves with their sins forgiven, their duas answered, and their name written among the saved.

Be that person.

See you tomorrow for Day 29—the FINAL odd night, the LAST major push. This is it. The grand finale. Get ready.