Reading the statement of Imam al-Nawawi (may Allah have mercy on him) regarding what he transmitted: "
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The reader: The author (may Allah have mercy on him) quoted “from Aisha (may Allah be pleased with her), who said Riyad as-Salihin 1223 This is agreed upon by al-Bukhari and Muslim
The intended meaning is the last ten days of the month of Ramadan
And the waist sash: the lower garment, which is an allusion to separating from women. It was also said that the intended meaning is rolling up his garment for worship. It is said: “I tightened my waist sash for this matter,” meaning: I prepared myself and devoted myself to it.”
When the last ten nights (of Ramadan) would begin, the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) would keep awake at night (for prayer and devotion), awaken his family and prepare himself to be more diligent in worship.
كان رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم إذا دخل العشر أحيا الليل وأيقظ أهله وجد وشد المئزرThe intended meaning is the last ten days of the month of Ramadan
And the waist sash: the lower garment, which is an allusion to separating from women. It was also said that the intended meaning is rolling up his garment for worship. It is said: “I tightened my waist sash for this matter,” meaning: I prepared myself and devoted myself to it.”