Sincerity and Seeking Forgiveness in the Final Days of Ramadan

Sheikh Ghazzawi's sermon in Masjid al-Haram focused on the significance of the last ten days of Ramadan, emphasizing the importance of seizing these blessed moments for worship. He highlighted that the essence of righteous deeds, especially during this period, lies in sincerity (ikhlas) and seeking Allah's pleasure, as exemplified by the Hadith: "Whoever prays on Laylat al-Qadr with faith and hoping for Allah's reward, his past sins will be forgiven." The Imam stressed that true devotion requires humility and acknowledging Allah's grace for enabling good deeds, rather than relying on one's own efforts. Furthermore, he encouraged abundant supplication for acceptance of deeds and seeking forgiveness, even after performing acts of obedience, reflecting a deep sense of dependence on Allah.