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6 Benefits of Reading Istigfar in the Month of Ramadan Illustration of reading istigfar. (Photo Copyright by Freepik) - In the month of Ramadan, Muslims throughout the world carry out more intensive worship activities to get closer to Allah SWT.  Apart from fasting, reading the Koran, and performing Tarawih prayers, reading istigfar is one of the practices that is highly recommended.  Istighfar has many benefits that can be felt by every Muslim who does it.  First, reading istigfar in the month of Ramadan can cleanse the heart and soul of the sins that have been committed.  In istigfar, Muslims admit mistakes and ask forgiveness from Allah SWT, by reflecting on themselves and remembering the sins they have committed.  Next, reading istigfar regularly in the month of Ramadan can help increase awareness and devotion to Allah.  When reading istighfar, Muslims must focus their minds and hearts on Allah, feeling how great and noble Allah is so that it can make us feel small and

Benefits of Reading the Quran A teenager asked his grandfather: "Grandpa, what is the use of me reading the Qur'an, while I do not understand the meaning and intent of the Qur'an I read".  Then the old man answered calmly: “Try to take this stone basket and take it to the river, and bring me a basket of water. " The boy did as his grandfather had told him to, but all the water he brought was gone…before he got home.  His grandfather said: "You have to try faster" Grandfather asked his grandson to return to the river. This time the boy ran faster, but again the basket was empty (without water) before he got home.  He said to his grandfather: “It's impossible to carry a basket of water. I want to replace it with a bucket" "I want a basket of water, not a bucket" Grandpa answered: The boy tried again, and ran even faster. But still failed too. The water still ran out before he got home. The basket remains empty.  “Grandpa… this i