اللَّهُمَّ أَجِرْنِي مِنَ النَّارِ
Allāhummā ajirnī mina-n-nār
“O Allah, save me from the Hellfire.”
The Third Ashra: salvation
Ramadan is divided into three ashras (ten-day phases). The final third, from the 21st to the 30th night, is known as the Ashra of Nijat — protection from hellfire. It coincides with the nights of Laylatul Qadr, when worship is better than a thousand months.
The Prophet (peace be upon him) taught us to plead intensely during these days: اَللَّهُمَّ أَجِرْنِي مِنَ النَّارِ. It is a season of seeking refuge, increased charity, and standing in night prayer. The primary color of mercy meets the secondary glow of repentance.
seeking refuge
The supplication “Allāhummā ajirnī mina-n-nār” is repeatedly whispered in the last ten nights. Imam Ahmad narrated that Aisha (may Allah be pleased with her) asked the Prophet what to say on Laylatul Qadr, and he taught her this very dua.
Virtues: whoever asks Allah for protection from fire seven times after Fajr and Maghrib, the fire is forbidden for him. During the 3rd Ashra,加倍 the recitation: it’s a fortress against punishment.
Teacher & Parent · questions & answers
Q1 Teacher: “How can we explain the importance of the 3rd Ashra to young children?”
Parent: I tell them that in the last ten days, we ask Allah to keep us away from everything hot and painful — just like we seek shade on a sunny day. The dua ‘Ajirni minan naar’ means we want Allah’s protection. We also light a candle or decorate with gold (secondary color) and deep blue (primary) crafts to visualise the duas.
Q2 Teacher: “Why is the dua for the 3rd Ashra specifically about hellfire?”
Parent: Because the last part of Ramadan is about freedom from punishment. The Prophet would strive the most in these ten nights. It reminds us that Islam is not only about gaining paradise but also being saved from every sin that leads to destruction. We talk about Allah’s mercy and justice, and how this dua combines both.
Q3 Teacher: “Any practical tips to involve teens in the 3rd Ashra worship?”
Parent: Teens respond to reflective journals. We use two colors — midnight blue (#36467C) for writing fears and hopes, and amber (#ffbd59) for underlining the duas. We also watch short reminders together and each night one teen leads the dua ‘Allāhummā ajirnī mina-n-nār’. They love the sense of leadership.
Q4 Teacher: “What if a parent feels they haven’t done enough worship earlier?”
Parent: The beauty of the 3rd Ashra is that it’s a new start. The Prophet said whoever prays during the last ten nights with faith will have all past sins forgiven. I tell other parents: wrap yourself in the dua ‘Ajirni minan naar’ — it’s never too late. The primary color of determination, and secondary of hope.
