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The First Ten Days of Dhul Hijjah
The Days Leading Up to Eid Al Adha
(Dhul Hijjah is the name of the Islamic month which began on September 15th, 2015)
Once a year, hajj commences in the city of Mecca. The culminating event at the end of hajj activities is Eid Al-Adha, which commemorates the obedience to the will of Allah SWT by the Prophet Ibrahim (AS) to sacrifice his oldest beloved son Isma'il (AS). Allah SWT accepted his willingness to sacrifice his beloved son (he passed the test!) and instead Allah SWT replaced a ram as sacrifice and spared Isma'il. Muslims celebrate Eid to remember this remarkable test of faith. Eid Al Adha is the 10th day of the Islamic month of Dhul Hijjah.
Eid al-Adha and the days leading up to it are blessed days as evidenced in numerous hadiths. In one hadith, narrated by Ibn Abbas (RA): The Prophet (SAW) said: "No good deeds done on other days are superior to those done on these (first ten days of Dhul Hijjah)."
Then some companions of the Prophet (SAW)said, "Not even Jihad?" He (SAW) replied,
"Not even Jihad, except that of a man who does it by putting himself and his property in danger
(for Allah's sake) and does not return with any of those things," (Reported by Tirmidhi).
In another hadith:
Abu Hurairah (RA) relates that the Prophet (SAW) said: "There are no days more loved to Allah
for you to worship Him therein than the ten days of Dhul Hijjah. Fasting any day during it is
equivalent to fasting one year and to offer salatul tahajjud (late-night prayer) during one of its nights
is like performing the late night prayer on the night of power[i.e., Lailatul Qadr]," [at-Tirmidhi, Ibn
Majah, and al-Baihaqi].
The Prophet Muhammad’s (SAW) farewell sermon was given on the 9th day of Dhul Hijjah 10 AH (9th March 632) at Mount Arafat. This was during the first complete pilgrimage. Also on this day, the final Qur'anic ayah was revealed, in which Allah says:
"This day, I have perfected your religion for you, completed My Favour upon you, and have chosen for you Islam as your religion."
In another Hadith, the Prophet (SAW) tells us of the merits of fasting on the day of Arafah (the 9th day of Dhul Hijjah, and the day before Eid Al Adha): The Prophet (SAW) said, "Be content with the fact that Allah will expiate for you your sins for the year before (the day
of 'Arafah) and the year after (the day of 'Arafah)," [Muslim].
Subhanallah, what an amazing chance at redemption which Allah Ar-Rahim has given the Muslimeen!
Eid al-Adha and the days leading up to it are blessed days as evidenced in numerous hadiths. In one hadith, narrated by Ibn Abbas (RA): The Prophet (SAW) said: "No good deeds done on other days are superior to those done on these (first ten days of Dhul Hijjah)."
Then some companions of the Prophet (SAW)said, "Not even Jihad?" He (SAW) replied,
"Not even Jihad, except that of a man who does it by putting himself and his property in danger
(for Allah's sake) and does not return with any of those things," (Reported by Tirmidhi).
Abu Hurairah (RA) relates that the Prophet (SAW) said: "There are no days more loved to Allah
for you to worship Him therein than the ten days of Dhul Hijjah. Fasting any day during it is
equivalent to fasting one year and to offer salatul tahajjud (late-night prayer) during one of its nights
is like performing the late night prayer on the night of power[i.e., Lailatul Qadr]," [at-Tirmidhi, Ibn
Majah, and al-Baihaqi].
The Prophet Muhammad’s (SAW) farewell sermon was given on the 9th day of Dhul Hijjah 10 AH (9th March 632) at Mount Arafat. This was during the first complete pilgrimage. Also on this day, the final Qur'anic ayah was revealed, in which Allah says:
"This day, I have perfected your religion for you, completed My Favour upon you, and have chosen for you Islam as your religion."
In another Hadith, the Prophet (SAW) tells us of the merits of fasting on the day of Arafah (the 9th day of Dhul Hijjah, and the day before Eid Al Adha): The Prophet (SAW) said, "Be content with the fact that Allah will expiate for you your sins for the year before (the day
of 'Arafah) and the year after (the day of 'Arafah)," [Muslim].
Subhanallah, what an amazing chance at redemption which Allah Ar-Rahim has given the Muslimeen!
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This year, 2015, the first day of Dhul Hijjah began on September 15. As evidenced in the above hadiths, good deeds and fasting in particular have exponential rewards for those who observe them. It is sunnah to fast the first 9 days, but please note that on Eid Al Adha (10th day) it is forbidden to fast, however other good deeds, of course, are in order. (See file below Right to track your good deeds in this blessed time)
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Thank you to Sr. Iman Hamdan for providing the Tracking Good Deeds file. Jezak Allah khayr.
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