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The Prophet Muhammad said,

“No good deeds are better than

what is done in these first ten days of Dhul Hijjah...”

(Bukhari)

Many people don’t know that the first ten days of Dhul

Hijjah are better in the sight of Allah than all the other

days of the year, with no exception. They are even better

than the days of Ramadan, SubhanAllah!

Maybe you feel that you could have done more during

Ramadan? Perhaps you’ve since let go of that Ramadan

feeling? Well, these beloved ten days offer another

chance to gain immense rewards, have our sins forgiven

and reach great levels of piety, Insha'Allah.

HajjOne of the best deeds that one can do during these ten days is to perform Hajj

Those who’ve been on Hajj know the beauty of entering Ihram (the sacred

state), the journey to Mina and the blessed prayers on the day of 'Arafah in the

site of Allah . They’ve experienced the joy of collecting pebbles, the stoning

of the Jamarat and in offering the farewell tawaf.

When you decide to go on Hajj, it's important to learn each of the obligatory

stages of ibadah, the Sunnah actions and blessed invocations. Whilst we’re

in lockdown, now is the perfect time to learn about all the conditions of Hajj.

Sadly, due to the Covid-19 pandemic, undertaking Hajj will not be possible for

many people. However, we can learn about how to fulfil this sacred pillar and

prepare for the future Insha’Allah - as well as maximise on the first ten days

of Dhul Hijjah.

In the lead up to Hajj, we’ll be sharing content online about the sacred rites

via our website so you can remember what it was like or learn for a future

pilgrimage Insha'Allah.

Find out more via our Virtual Mosque at: islamic-relief.org.uk/virtual-mosque

Gain the rewards of the best days

Deeds equal to Hajj and UmrahNothing of course can equal physically performing Hajj and worshipping Allah in such a blessed place, but out of His generosity, He made the reward for certain

actions similar to the reward of a Hajj. Alhamdulillah!

Remembering Allah from Fajr until IshraqProphet Muhammad said: “Whoever prays Subh (Fajr) in congregationand then sits in the place where he prayed, remembering Allah until the sun rises and then prays two rakat has the reward of a complete Hajj and Umrah.” He repeated “complete” three times. (Tirmidhi)

Fulfilling the needs of your brother or sisterImam Hasan al-Basri said: “Going to fulfil the need of your brother is betterfor you than performing one Hajj after another.” (Sharhul Ihyaa)












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Sadaqah

Anyone who was associated with Prophet Muhammad could not help but also be kind and generous. So his companions could not help but also be kind and generous. Abu Bakr gave everything he had to help those in need.

We are told: “None of you will believe until you love for your brother what you love for yourself” (Bukhari). It’s relatively easy to give what we have, or to spare what we don’t want. But what about instead of getting something we want, like a new gadget or some clothes and instead giving that money for those in need?

Your giving doesn’t have to be big. Allah knew that when the lightof Islam enters the heart, we look to how we can benefit others. So, He made it possible for anyone to contribute – even if it’s simply with a smile.

This is why the Prophet Muhammad told us: “Let not any of you belittle or look down upon a good deed, even if it be that you smile in the face of your brother.” (Muslim)

Benefits of Sadaqah

Giving doesn’t decrease your wealth“There is not a single day in which a servant wakes that two angels come down (from the Heavens). One of them says, ‘O’ Allah! Give to the one that spends a substitute (for what he has spent)’. And the other one says, ‘O Allah! Give to the one that withholds (his money) destruction!’” (Bukhari, Muslim)

Shield yourself against the fireProphet Muhammad said: “Save yourself from Hell-fire even by giving half a date-fruit in charity.” (Bukhari)


Sadaqah increases wealth, lengthens life, protects from an evil death, gives bodily health and puts barakah into our wealth. There are so many benefits, SubhanAllah!

£50 can feed a family for a month

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We’re advised to fast the first nine days of Dhul Hijjah, especially on the ninth day – the blessed day of ‘Arafah

The blessing of fasting on the day of ‘Arafah is that Allah removes our wrongdoings from the previous year and the year to come, SubhanAllah!

If we abstain from eating, drinking and engaging in sexual relations from dawn to sunset, then our fast will be accepted, Insha’Allah.

We should also guard our tongues from backbiting, spreading gossip, obscenity and lies. Likewise, we must guard our ears and avoid listening to such things. When we break our fast, we shouldn’t overeat to avoid becoming lethargic, ensuring that we can get up and pray late night prayers such as Tahajjud.

Finally, when we’ve finished our fast, we shouldn’t simply expect that it was 'good enough', but rather we should feel grateful to Allah. We should approach all our ibadah with balance: between fear and hope – having hope in Allah, but also not taking His mercy for granted, so that we continue to strive to please Him.

Fasting the days of Dhul Hijjah

The Prophet of Allah said: “There are no days more beloved to Allah that He be worshipped in them than the ten days of Dhul Hijjah, fasting every day of them is equivalent to fasting a year; and standing every night of them (in Salah) is equivalent to standing on the Night of Qadr“. (Tirmidhi )

Fasting the day of 'Arafah

Prophet Muhammad said: “Fasting on the day of 'Arafah is an expiation for two years (of wrongdoings), the year preceding it and the year following it.” (Muslim)

Fasting


RepentanceProphet Muhammad said: “Every son of Adam commits sin, and the best of those who commit sin are those who repent.” (Ibn Majah)

We should also take some time to ask Allah to forgive all our sins and mistakes – including both those we know of and those we aren’t aware of.

The Hujjaj will be standing on the day of 'Arafah begging Allah for forgiveness and we can do the same from home. Just as the Hujjaj try their best to change their lives for the better after returning from Hajj, we too should commit to changing for the better.

We should sincerely ask Allah for forgiveness (Istighfar). We should also turn back to Allah with a sincere intention not to return to the original wrongdoing (Tawbah).

It is also important that if we have wronged an individual, we ask them for forgiveness and try to right the wrong. For example, if we have taken something, we should return it.

We should call ourselves to account regularly and ask Allah for forgiveness

Benefits of seeking Allah’s forgiveness


Allah’s love“Surely Allah loves those who turn much (to Him).” (Qur’an, 2:222)

Relief from hardship“… Allah would not punish them while they seek forgiveness.” (Qur’an, 8:33)

Ease and sustenance Prophet Muhammadsws said: “If anyone constantly seeks pardon (from Allah), Allah will appoint for him a way out of every distress and a relief from every anxiety, and will provide sustenance for him from where he expects not.” (Abu Dawud)

ZakatMake the most of the beloved days of Dhul Hijjah and fulfil your obligation to Allah - purify your wealth and give Zakat.

Allah calls upon us to purify our wealth and give Zakat to our brothers and sisters in need: “Who establish prayer and give zakat, and they, of the Hereafter, are certain [in faith].” (Qur’an, 31:4)

Right now, millions of people all over the world are in desperate need of care. Vulnerable men, women and children are going cold, hungry and thirsty each and every day. Without a safe, warm home, hundreds of thousands of families will struggle to survive.

The Prophetsawssaid: (In order to enter Paradise) you should worship Allah and do not ascribe any partners to Him, offer prayer perfectly, pay the Zakat and keep good relations with your kith and kin." (Bukhari)

Gain the rewards of the best days£89 can provide a family in conflict with emergency shelter

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Qur'anImagine, if one single letter of the Qur'an equals ten good deeds, then picture how great the reward is for reading these blessed letters during the beloved days of Dhul Hijjah – the best days of the year!

Let’s make the most of these beloved days and recite as much of the Holy Qur’an as we can, Insha’Allah.

Once this blessed month ends, we should also strive to recite the Qur’an throughout the rest of the year. It’s such as wonderful form of worship to Allah. Remember: these sacred words that we utter will either testify for or against us. Let’s read and embody the Qur’an, Insha'Allah.

Guidance What better guidance is there than that of Allah and the Holy Qur’an: “… a Book which We have revealed to you, [O Muhammad], that you might bring mankind out of darknesses into the light…” (Qur’an, 14:1)

Calms the soul“Those who have believed and whose hearts are assured by the remembrance of Allah. Unquestionably, by the remembrance of Allah hearts are assured.” (Qur’an, 13:28)

Even more reward if you struggle“Verily the one who recites the Qur’an beautifully, smoothly, and precisely, he will be in the company of the noble and obedient angels. And as for the one who finds difficulty, stammering or stumbling while reciting Qur’anic verses, then he will get twice that reward.” (Bukhari)

Intercession on the day of risingProphet Muhammad said: “Read the Qur’an, for verily it will come on the Day of Standing as an intercessor for its companions.” (Muslim)

Benefits of reading the Qur’an

The Prophet Muhammad said: “Whoever recites a letter from the Book of Allah, he will receive one good deed as ten good deeds like it. I do not say that alif-lam-meem is one letter, but rather alif is a letter, lam is a letter, and meem is a letter.” (Tirmidhi)


Remember AllahDid you know that it’s sunnah to recite takbeer (Allahu Akbar), tahmeed (Alhamdulillah), tahleel (Laa ilaaha ill-Allah), and tasbeeh (SubhanAllah) in the first ten days of Dhul Hijjah?

We should recite these blessed words in our homes, on the street – in fact, in every place where it’s halal to worship Allah!

“That they may witness benefits for themselves and mention the name of Allah on known days over what He has provided for them of (sacrificial) animals.” (Qur’an, 22:28)

Recite tasbeeh, tahmeed, tahleeland takbeer abundantly

Takbeer should be recited after your daily prayers, from the time following Fajr salah on the 9th of Dhul Hijjah, up until Asr salah on the 13th of Dhul Hijjah.

Allahu Akbar, Allahu Akbar. Laa ilaaha illallahu wa Allahu Akbar. Allahu Akbar, Laa lillahil Hamd.

“Allah is The Greatest, Allah is The Greatest. There is no god besides Allah and Allah is The Greatest. Allah is The Greatest and to Allah belongs all praise.”

No matter what you’re doing, try and remember to glorify Allah . Whether you’re working, relaxing or looking after your children – it’s a simple and immensely beneficial form of ibadah.

Reciting the Takbeer of Shariq (9th -13th Dhul Hijjah)


Sadaqah Jariyah

What better gift is there than the source of all life – water? Without water, we can’t survive. Yet each and every day, a staggering 785 million people go thirsty. Help provide them with the gift of life by providing a source of safe, clean water for life.

When we lose a loved one, we want to remember them and increase their good deeds for when they meet Allah on the Day of Judgement. By offering Sadaqah Jariyah, you can carry on the blessed memory of a loved one and increase their record of good deeds, SubhanAllah!

Prophet Muhammadsawssaid: “When a person dies, his deeds come to an end except for three: Sadaqah Jariyah (a continuous charity), knowledge from which benefit is gained, or a righteous child who prays for him.” (Muslim)

Gain the rewards of the best days£120 can provide a family with water for lifeR1500 can help provide a person with life-saving access to clean and safe water

Good deeds

If good deeds are more beloved to Allahsawsin the first ten days of Dhul Hijjah than ANY other days in the year, then we should strive to increase our good deeds every day. Just as we strive for the best of deeds in Ramadan or on Hajj, we should try to implement these values every day, in preparation for these sacred days.

Make sure you’re doing your fardh (obligatory acts)Before embarking on voluntary good deeds, we should make sure that we are fulfilling all of our obligations to Allah. The Prophet Muhammad said: “Allah said: ‘… the most beloved things with which My slave comes nearer to Me, is what I have enjoined upon him’” (Bukhari)

Praying in congregationProphet Muhammadsawssaid: “The reward of the congregational prayer is twenty seven times greater than the prayer of a person praying alone." (Bukhari)

Increase your Du’a Prophet Muhammadsawssaid: “The most virtuous act of worship is supplication” (Tirmidhi). So increase the amount of Du’a you make to Allah for yourself, your family, the Ummah and all those in need around the world.

Practice good manners Prophet Muhammadsawssaid: The best amongst you are those who have the best manners and character” (Bukhari). He also said: “If one has good manners, one may attain the same level of merit as those who spend their nights in prayer.” (Bukhari, Abu Dawud)

Give a Prophetic QurbaniProphet Muhammadsawsis a role model for mankind and what better way to follow his teachings than to give a Qurbani Fisabilillah, just like he did.

“The Prophetsawssacrificed for the one who could not sacrifice from his Ummah, one who bore witness to the Oneness of Allah and (his) Prophethood.” (Tabarani, Ahmad)


QurbaniOn the day of Eid al-Adha, there’s no deed more beloved to Allahswttthan making a sacrifice to support people in need. Remember, your Qurbani might be the only meat that someone living in poverty eats all year.

Prophet Muhammadsawssaid: “For every hair of the Qurbani you will receive a reward from Allah, and for every strand of its wool you will receive a reward.” (Tirmidhi)

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