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[quote]In my personal opinion, one should not reduce the sleep below the normal level one observes. People often forward this suggestion. But I feel it is wrong. This is what has been substantiated by experience. Suppose you have not taken the normal sleep, then you stand before Allah and utter praises; would you be able to concertrate on what is being said?

There are only two supreme activities that I would receommend. The first is to study the Holy Qur'an. You better get hold of a Tafseer to help you understand the purport. In this case too, you need to ponder on the meaning of the Holy Qur'an, which you cannot do if you have not taken normal sleep.

The other activity that I like is to offer the supererogatory prayers while extending each component of the prayer: Long Qiyam, long Ruku and long Sajda. If your words have an influence on your mind, it should also bring tears to your eyes--the point where words cannot express your gratitude and warm drops trickle down your cheekds to exhibit the pinnalce of your humbleness.

These activities are not confined to Aithekaaf. As those who are to read this thread cannot  possibly be observing Aitekhaaf, they should do the same in the remaining fasts left. The end is due to come. Alas! Lets roll up over sleeves now, get to real work now putting our time to good use!!

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