The Last Ten Nights Do Not Cancel Responsibility

As the last ten nights begin, spiritual focus intensifies. Night prayers increase, hearts soften, and the search for Laylat al-Qadr begins.

Yet Islam never taught that devotion excuses neglect. Responsibility remains a form of worship.

Balancing increased worship with work requires wisdom, planning, and honesty. Islam values sincerity, not burnout.

True devotion integrates duties rather than abandoning them. God is worshipped through prayer—and through trustworthiness.

The believer who fulfills obligations while seeking God’s mercy understands faith correctly.

Signed:

Ahmed Cheibany

President, Chinguetti Islamic Center