After RAMADAN , the month of Dhul Hijjah is very important among the Islamic months. This month is one of the sacred months (Muharram, Rajab, Dhul-Qadah, Dhul-Hijjah). The first ten days of Dhul Hijjah are more important than ordinary days in terms of good deeds and rewards, the virtues of which are proven by the Hadith of the Prophet (peace be upon him). In the Holy Quran, Allah subhanahu wa ta’ala has sworn by these ten days of Dhul Hijjah.
وَٱلْفَجْرِ وَلَيَالٍ عَشْرٍۢ ( الفجر۱-۲)
[By the dawn, and the ten nights].
According to most commentators, (وَلَيَالٍ عَشْرٍۢ) refers to the first 10 days of Dhul Hijjah.
- Allah has specifically commanded his remembrance during these ten days.
وَیَذْکُرُوا اسْمَ اللَّهِ فِي أَيَّامٍ مَّعْلُومَاتٍ (الحج:۲۸)
[And pronounce the Name of Allah on appointed days.]
° It is narrated by Ibn Abbas that from these known days, the ten days of this month of Hajj are meant.
(صحیح البخاری بعض العلم فی ایام تشریق)
- Abdullah Ibn Umar (R.A) narrated from the prophet (peace be upon him) , that he said
- Deeds done during these ten days of Dhul Hijjah are more beloved to Allah than on other days. The Messenger of Allah, peace be upon him, said:
- The 9th day of Ashra Dhul Hijjah is The Day of Arafah (یوم العرفہ). The Prophet (peace be upon him) said :
The last and most important act of worship during the ten days of Dhul-Hijjah is Qurbani. The word Qurbani comes from the word “qurba.” The term “qurbani” refers to “the act of slaughtering an animal to seek the pleasure and closeness of Allah Almighty from 10th Dhul-Hijjah to 13th Dhul-Hijjah.”
Things to do in Ashra-Dhul-Hijjah
LORD REMEMBRANCE (ذکرِ الٰہی):
FAST (روزہ):
TAKBEERAT (تکبیرات):
QURAN RECITATION (تلاوتِ القرآن):
- Recite the Quran.
- Read its translation.
- Read its Tafsir.
- Read the Quran with Tajweed.
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CHARITY (صدقہ):
- Give your favorite things in the way of Allah.
- Spent on relatives and needy people.
- Planting trees.
- Arranging water for travelers.
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PRAYERS (دعا):
- Sending blessings to Prophet Muhammad (P.B.U.H.).
- Responding to the call of prayers.
- Supplications
- Supplication/Prayer for your needs.
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SOCIAL SERVICES (خدمتِ خلق):
- Supporting orphans.
- Serving scholars/elders.
- Keeping company with righteous people.
- To be kind/nice to children.
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MISCELLANEOUS (متفرقات):
- Feeding and watering birds.
- Keep a smile on your face.
- Controlling your anger.
- Avoiding immoral and obscene acts.
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THAJJUD (تہجّد):
- Challenge yourself to a ten-day tahajjud routine.
THINGS NOT TO DO IN ASHRA-DHUL-HIJJAH.
- Don’t cut your nails and hair if offering sacrifice.
- Fasting on Eid day is totally prohibited (HARAM).
- Disobedience.
- Do anything other than sunnah.
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