Making the Most of the First 10 days of Dhul Hijjah

 Virtues of Dhul Hijjah :

The Prophet (PBUH) said, “There is no deed that is better in the sight of Allah or more greatly rewarded than a good deed done in the (first) ten days of Dhul Hijjah”. It was asked, “Not even Jihad for the sake of Allah?” The Prophet (PBUH) replied, “Not even Jihad for the sake of Allah, unless a man goes out himself for Jihad taking his wealth with him and does not come back with anything.” (Narrated by Al-Bukhari).

Allah  blessed the nation of Muhammad  with opportunities to reap rewards and blessings every day of the year. Just like the last ten nights of Ramadan are the best ten nights out of the year, these first ten days of Dhul-Hijjah are the best days of the year and the most beloved to Allah as they combine acts of worship in a way unlike any other time.

To know about its virtues in depth, you can watch this 

#SERIES : Virtues of Dhul-Hijjah by Sh.Omar Suleiman

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tzYpfWCf-zI&list=PLQ02IYL5pmhGk7tcuzIqTGs06rKXRQ1Y_

So, the questions we should be asking ourselves are, “Howè do we make the most of this season of blessings?”, “What deeds can I perform to attain His pleasure?”

Making the Most of first 10 days:

As we are about to enter these blessed 10 days of the year, let us Make a Plan to utilize these blessings to the fullest.

You can watch this lecture which will guide you to make your Plan

#LECTURE : How to make the Most of Dhul Hijjah

https://youtu.be/yhk1tv-64Y8

The following are some examples of the acts of worship that we can perform in these days & that will help us gain His pleasure....In sha Allah!

1. Recite Zikr & Takbeer

The Prophet  said: “There are no days on which good deeds are greater or more beloved to Allah than on these ten days, so recite much Tahleel (saying Laa ilaaha ill-Allah), Takbeer (saying Allahu Akbar) and Tahmeed (saying Alhamdu Lillaah).” (Musnad Ahmad )

#VIDEO : Preferred forms of Remembrance by Sh.Omar Suleiman

https://youtu.be/4kBQ-oPCrCw    (duration : 5 mins)

2. Fasting all nine days and especially on the ‘Day of Arafah’

Its difficult for many of us to fast All 9 days as we don't get an environment like that of Ramadan in these days. Nevertheless you can motivate your family members & explain them the virtues of fasting in these days as this was the Sunnah of our beloved Prophet(PBUH).

But If you find it difficult to fast on All 9 days than Atleast Fast on the 9th of Dhul Hijjah (i.e,the Day of Arafah)

 The Prophet  said “Fasting the Day of ‘Arafah (ninth Dhul-Hijja) is an expiation for (all the sins of) the previous year and expiation for (all the sins of) the coming year.” (Muslim)

#VIDEO : 3 Years of Fasting by Sh.Omar Suleiman

https://youtu.be/JMZPqqVCBzs

3. Make Sincere Repentance

Allah  loves those who repent to Him in complete submission. The act of sincere repentance to Allah with intention to never return to His disobedience and sin is very dear to Him . Return to Allah by giving up all the deeds, open and secret, that He dislikes. Be regretful of your sins and disobedience and resolve to never return to sin and to firmly adhere to the path which Allah loves.

Allah  says, “But as for him who repented, believed and did righteous deeds, then he will be among those who are successful.” [Al-Qasas 28:67]

One of the Series which helps us in our Resolve to Return to Allah swt which i found beneficial is 

#SERIES : 'Road to Return' by Sh.Yahya Ibrahim

https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQ02IYL5pmhHXATqNyid4zo45xOiKQ3eB

4. Return to the Book of  Allah ( the Quran)

This is time to dust off your copy of Quran. If your Quran App has not been re-opened since Ramadan, then this is the time you go back to it. Use Dhul Hijjah to Recapture Ramadan.

- Sh.Omar Suleiman

"Establish a beautiful new relationship with the book of Allah starting in these ten days of Dhul-Hijja. Recite its verses and you will reap its blessings. Understand its message. Implement the commandments of this book in your life. This relationship with the Quran will open for you the doors of wisdom and happiness in your life. This will ultimately lead to guidance and success in this life and the Hereafter." - Javaid Siddiqui (ICNA)

5. Study the Life of Prophet Ibrahim(A.S)

We all know that the background of Hajj is the story of Prophet Ibrahim(A.S). In these days, let us try to study his life story & derive lessons for us.

For this you can watch a Amazing Short Series which is based on his life

#SERIES : A Voice in the desert by Sh.Omar Suleiman

https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLtm3M_0jdSYR70e6EyMJwQg0AhYiThn2c

#LECTURE : Life & Legacy of Ibrahim(A.S) by Sh.Omar Suleiman

https://youtu.be/EuoXDdIP6u8

#LECTURE : In the Footsteps of Faithful Ibrahim(A.S) by S.Ameenul Hasan

https://youtu.be/Mc4Wpcd9LfU    (Duration - 10 mins)

6. Thank Allah

One of the biggest forms of worshiping Allah  is to thank Him, deeply, sincerely and continuously. After all, it is He who blessed you with all that you have. In fact, you wouldn’t even be here if it wasn’t for the Mercy of your Creator. So thank Him for ALL that He gave you: the blessing of Islam, the blessing of life and every blessing you possess. Thank Him for the opportunity to experience these ten days. Ask Him for His mercy, forgiveness and guidance.

Alhamdulillah, there is much to be gained in these coming days. So make the most of this perfect opportunity offered by these invaluable and irreplaceable ten days.

Hasten to do good deeds and appreciate this blessing and make the most of it. May Allah swt help us to utilize these blessings to its fullest. Aameen!

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Your brother,

Dr.Osaid Ahmed waseem 

MBBS, MD Psychiatry (OSM)