Ramadan Day 8 (Duas, Tasks and Iftar Times)

Assalamu Alaikum.

Eight days in, and you've officially entered Week 2.

I know, the days are getting slightly longer, but your resolve should be getting stronger.

Let's make this day a day of seeking forgiveness and spiritual renewal.

Here is the time and table for Ramadan day 8

Read These In The Morning: After Fajr

First read Aytul Kursi for once and then read the following dua:

Today's Goal

Begin Juz 3, starting from Surah Al-Baqarah around verse 253, moving toward the end of the Surah.

These verses talk about Allah's power, His signs, and the importance of spending in His way.

You'll also encounter the famous Ayat al-Kursi again (if you haven't memorized it yet, now's the time), and the powerful closing verses of Surah Al-Baqarah.

When you reach the last two verses of Surah Al-Baqarah (2:285-286), slow down.

These verses are so powerful that the Prophet ﷺ said, "Whoever recites the last two verses of Surah Al-Baqarah at night, they will be sufficient for him."

Sufficient for what?

Protection from harm, spiritual strength, and peace of heart. Recite them before you sleep tonight.

See the detailed guide about Ramadan Karim here.

Your Specific Task: The "100 Istighfar Challenge"

Today's focus is on seeking forgiveness—constantly, sincerely, and abundantly.

Your Task: Say Astaghfirullah (أَسْتَغْفِرُ اللهَ) at least 100 times today.

You can use the simple version: أَسْتَغْفِرُ اللهَ

Or the fuller version: أَسْتَغْفِرُ اللهَ الَّذِي لَا إِلَٰهَ إِلَّا هُوَ الْحَيَّ الْقَيُّومَ وَأَتُوبُ إِلَيْهِ

Or Sayyidul Istighfar (the Master of Seeking Forgiveness):

اللَّهُمَّ أَنْتَ رَبِّي لَا إِلَٰهَ إِلَّا أَنْتَ، خَلَقْتَنِي وَأَنَا عَبْدُكَ، وَأَنَا عَلَىٰ عَهْدِكَ وَوَعْدِكَ مَا اسْتَطَعْتُ، أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ شَرِّ مَا صَنَعْتُ، أَبُوءُ لَكَ بِنِعْمَتِكَ عَلَيَّ، وَأَبُوءُ بِذَنْبِي، فَاغْفِرْ لِي، فَإِنَّهُ لَا يَغْفِرُ الذُّنُوبَ إِلَّا أَنْتَ

Why?

The Prophet ﷺ said, "By Allah, I seek Allah's forgiveness and turn to Him in repentance more than seventy times a day."

If the Prophet—who was sinless—sought forgiveness that much, where does that leave us?

Istighfar isn't just about wiping away sins.

It's also a way to invite Allah's mercy, provision, and blessings into your life.

Allah says in the Quran, "Seek forgiveness from your Lord, then turn to Him in repentance. He will grant you a good provision for an appointed term and give to every doer of good his reward" (Hud 11:3).

So say it throughout the day.

While commuting. While working. While waiting. While resting.

Never stop seeking His forgiveness.

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

This is your daily appointment with Allah. Don't miss it.

Your Day 8 Dua List:

• Ask Allah to forgive every sin you've ever committed—the ones you remember and the ones you've forgotten.
• Pray for Allah to purify your heart from arrogance, envy, hatred, and resentment.
• Ask Him to make you someone who constantly returns to Him in repentance, no matter how many times you fall.
• Make dua for your family—for their guidance, protection, and forgiveness.

And make a personal dua.

Something specific to your situation. Allah is waiting to hear from you.

A Little Brotherly/Sisterly Advice for Day 8

Shaytan has a trick he loves to use on sincere believers.

He makes you think your sins are too big. Too many. Too shameful.

He whispers, "You've messed up too much. Allah won't forgive you. You're too far gone."

And if you believe that lie, you stop seeking forgiveness.

You stop trying. You stop praying. You give up.

But here's the truth that Shaytan doesn't want you to know: Allah's mercy is bigger than every sin you've ever committed. Combined. Multiplied. Infinitely.

Allah says in the Quran, "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 Forgiving, the Merciful'" (Zumar 39:53).

Read that again. All sins. Not some. Not most. All.

So no matter what you've done—how many times you've fallen, how deep you've sunk, how ashamed you feel—turn back to Allah.

Say Astaghfirullah with sincerity, and watch how He opens doors you thought were permanently closed.

Your past doesn't define you. Your return to Allah does.

You can see guide for Day 7 of Ramadan from here that we previously wrote.

Did you start your 100 Istighfar yet? Don't wait. Start now. Your Lord is waiting to forgive you.

See you tomorrow for Day 9, where we'll talk about the power of silence and guarding your speech.