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Therefore, one who really wants to gain proximity to Allah and attain a special position before Him must include late-night prayer in his daily routine. It is therefore necessary to inculcate the habit of observing this supererogatory prayer before the Fajr (Dawn) prayer even if it is just two units (Rak’ah).

Benediction and salutation upon the Prophet: According to a clear Qur’anic directive, the believers are enjoined to invoke benediction (Salawāt) and salutation (Salām) upon the noble Prophet of Allah and his pure Household [6] . [7] Although, this act is not restricted to the month of Ramadan or any other month, rather, it is a regular and continuous action. This act provides an opportunity to gain proximity to Allah and His beloved Prophet.

Thus, in the holy month of Ramadan, one of the highly rewarding acts of worship that are recommended is the act of invoking benediction (Salawāt) and salutation (Salām) upon the noble souls of and his purified Household () as much as possible. Kindness and Generosity: Allah is the most merciful and generous Being Who displays the peak of His kindness in the holy month of Ramadan.

According to a narration, fasting in the month of Ramadan is made obligatory so that the wealthy ones can feel the pain of hunger and be able to help the poor. It is therefore necessary to reciprocate the superabundant bounties we received this month by showing kindness to others. In light of this, every well-to-do individual -based on his financial capability- should assist the poor members of society in the holy month.

We should be kind to those around us so that the most Merciful Lord will be kind to us, too. Spiritual retirement or I’tikāf: Iʿtikāf is a recommended worship in Islam that consists of at least three days of fasting in a masjid. Although there is no specific time to perform it during a year, but based on the Prophetic Sunnah (practice), it is usually performed on the last ten days of the month of Ramadan. This act of worship is aimed at attaining proximity to Allah.

Thus, one of the highly rewarding acts of worship which are recommended in the month of Ramadan, particularly in its last ten days is a spiritual retirement (I’tikāf) in the selected mosques [8] . Provision of Sahūr and Iftār Meals: Feeding the fast-observer is one of the highly rewarding acts in the month of Ramadan.