#The virtue of fasting on the day of Arafah

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dhul hijjah - a second chance after ramadan ♡

what is dhul hijjah?

meaning 'the month of the pilgrimage' as many muslims go on hajj in this time, dhul hijjah is the twelfth and final month of the islamic year. the first ten days of this month are the best days of the entire year. yes - even better than ramadan:

it was narrated by Ibn Abbas that the Prophet ﷺ said: “There are no days during which righteous deeds are more beloved to Allah than these days,” meaning the (first) ten days of Dhul- Hijjah" - Sunan Ibn Majah 1727

these ten days encompass the day of Arafah, Hajj, and Eid ul-Adha

this month, we remember prophet Ibrahim (as) and how he was told by Allah to sacrifice his son, Hadrat Ismail (as). he took hadrat Ismail (as) on top of mount Arafat for the sacrifice, and just as he was about to sacrifice Ismail (as), Allah told him to stop as He was only testing him to see if he was truly obedient and willing to sacrifice everything for Allah's sake. the 9th day of dhul hijjah is the day of Arafah, commemorating this event.

we also remember how Allah told Ibrahim (as) to leave Ismail (as) and his wife, Hadrat Hajar, in a desert - which, today, is present day makkah.

this month is therefore about obedience, surrender and sacrifice for Allah سُبْحَٰنَهُۥ وَتَعَٰلَىٰ.

depending on the sighting of the moon, dhul hijjah is expected to begin friday 7th june!

what to do in these first ten days?

even if you're not going for hajj, you should use these blessed days for extra righteous deeds and worship, especially on the day of arafah - the 9th day (which falls on 16th june this year, Insha'Allah) - the day before eid.

FASTING

it is a sunnah to fast the first 9 days of dhul hijjah. if you won't fast all 9 days, then it's best to prioritise the 9th day, the day of Arafah. this is because the prophet ﷺ said: “Fasting on the Day of ‘Arafah expiates for the sins of the year before and the year after.” (Sunan Ibn Majah 1730) however, unless you're going for hajj and you're actually at Afarah, then you cannot as it's forbidden to fast while on the mountain.

DHIKR

it's extremely important to increase your dhikr in this time. recite the tasbeeh, tahmeed, takbeer and tahleel often: tasbeeh - subhanallah (Holy is Allah) tahmeed - alhamdulillah (all praise belongs to Allah) takbeer - Allah Akbar (Allah is the Greatest) tahleel - laa ilaha ill-Allah (there is no God except Allah) Allah said “remembrance of Allah indeed is the greatest virtue” (29:46) - it brings you closer to Him, you feel more certain in His powers that He can remove any hardship which makes the heart feel less anxious, Allah becomes your Friend, you'll become successful (remember Allah often so you may prosper” (8:46), it cleans your heart, it protects you from harm, Allah becomes pleased with you. it truly is the greatest virtue.

also recite istighfar (astagfirullah) and repent for your sins

the best dua to recite on the day of Arafah itself is:

laa ilaaha ill-allaahu, waḥdahu laa shareeka lah, lahul-mulku wa lahul-ḥamdu, wa huwa ‛alaa kulli shay’in qadeer - (None has the right to be worshipped except Allah, alone, without partner. To Him belongs sovereignty and all praise and He is over all things omnipotent)

OTHER INCREASED ACTS OF WORSHIP

do extra voluntary acts of worship (nawafil, sunnah prayers, duha prayers)

read a lot of Qur'an

listen to the Qur'an more

send many, many salutations to the Prophet ﷺ (durood sharif!)

practice gratitude. what are you thankful for?

pray tahajjud

give sadaqah / donate to a charity. make sacrifices!

be kind!

read translation and commentary of surahs

listen to islamic podcasts/read islamic books to increase your knowledge

memorise a surah

talk to Allah!!!! pray!!!!

try and increase your acts of worship throughout the 9 days and especially on the 9th day, the day of arafah, which is the day before eid! (16th june Insha'Allah, depending on where you are in the world)

10th day - eid ul adha

on the tenth day of dhul hijjah (eid), our beloved Prophet ﷺ used to give Qurbani (a sacrifice) every year to remember Ibrahim (as) almost sacrificing his son for Allah سُبْحَٰنَهُۥ وَتَعَٰلَىٰ's sake. muslims sacrifice animals all over the world to follow this sunnah, and donating qurbani is encouraged for every Muslim who is financially able to do so (this can be done online)

may Allah سُبْحَٰنَهُۥ وَتَعَٰلَىٰ make it easy for us to utilise these blessed and best 10 days to the best of our abilities, forgive us of our sins, draw us ever nearer to Him and allow us to become His best friends, Allahumma Ameen ♡

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The Day of Arafah (YOU WON'T REGRET READING THIS In Sha Allah)

We've all heard so much about Arafah and its virtues, so much so that it has almost turned out to become mere facts just being related on repeat!

*Ask yourself ⁉️*:

▪️Have I actually internalized and comprehended what Arafah is?

▪️Have I truly understood the MAGNITUDE of this magnificent Day?

▪️Am I going to let it pass like any other ordinary day?

Well, let me tell you in short why your heart should be racing so fast just at the thought of being blessed with the opportunity of witnessing this tremendous Day!

1️⃣ It is the *BEST* day the sun has ever risen or will rise upon!

2️⃣ It is the Day on which Allah perfected His religion, *completed His favors* upon us and approved for us Islam as a way of life!

3️⃣ It is the Day Allah *frees* the most number of His slaves from the Hell-Fire.

4️⃣ It is the ONLY day Allah, The Most High *descends to the lowest heaven in the day time* (a descension in a

way that befits Him, Glory be to Him)

5️⃣ It is the Day Allah *praises (shows off)*, His righteous slaves to the angels!

Ya Subhanallah! By Allah only a wretched person will let this Day go past him in a state of heedlessness!

*⭕What is the best thing I can do on this day?*

DU'AA, DU'AA and DU'AA!

Yes, that's it! The Prophet ﷺ said: *"The best dua'a is the du'aa on the Day of Arafah"*

*⭕When does this special time begin?*

عشية عرفة

Majority of the scholars say that it is from Dhuhr to Maghrib or just a little before Asr to Maghrib.

This whole time for du'aa? YES!

Do you feel a little overwhelmed? How do I start my du'aa? How do I organize it? How do I get it all right?

*⭕Here are 7 EASY points to categorize your Du'aa into*:

1️⃣ *Start by praising, and glorifying Allah*. Reach onto Him through His beautiful names. Don't rush. Praise Him till your heart feels content, for He is indeed worthy of ALL praise. Look up du'aas from the Qur'aan and authentic Sunnah on this regard.

2️⃣ *Send Salutations upon Rasoolullah ﷺ*. Again, don't rush. Take your time. Internalize what it means to send salutations upon him. Bear witness that Rasoolullah fulfilled his responsibility and passed the message (of Islam) the way it had to be.

3️⃣ *Thank Allah and show Him gratitude for ALL his blessings upon you, and seek refuge in Him from the removal of His blessings*

Take your time! Try going through each and every blessing that comes to your mind and thank Allah for it. Blessing of Islam. Blessing of health. Blessing of parents. Blessing of safety. Etc etc. Be specific! Be personal!

4️⃣ *Istighfar, Repentance*. Humble yourself in front of Allah. Own up to Him for all your sins. Beg Him to forgive you. Cry your heart out! Again take your time. Do not rush!

5️⃣ *YOUR personal time, ask Allah for ALL you want in THIS LIFE pertaining your deen and dunya*. Wealth, health, marriage, guidance, righteousness, success. Anything and everything pour it out with a heart full of conviction that Allah is listening and He knows and will answer!

6️⃣ *Al Barzakh, The AFTER LIFE*. Here you make du'aas pertaining moments before death, after death, the grave, the Day of Judgement, the Siraat, Jannah, protection from Hell-Fire Etc. Ask Allah to grant you a good ending. Ask Allah for firmness at the time of questioning. Etc.

7️⃣ *End by sending salutations upon Rasoolullah ﷺ*. Ask Allah to grant you His intercession on the Day of Judgement. Ask Allah to grant you a drink from his Houdh.

🛑Take your time through each category. Pause. Relflect. Humble yourself, breakdown in front of Allah. Show Him your weakness and surrender to Him with utmost humility.

🛑The Prophet ﷺ said:

*"خير الدعاء دعاء يوم عرفة، وخير ما قلت أنا والنبيون من قبلي لا إله إلا الله وحده لا شريك له، له الملك وله الحمد وهو على كل شيء قدير"*

"The best supplication is on the Day of Arafat and the best supplication said by me and the prophets before me: There is no God but Allah alone, He has no partner. To Allah is the dominion, and to Him is the praise and He is Capable of all things"

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Fasting on ‘Ashura (10th Of Muharram)

بِسْمِ ٱللَّهِ ٱلرَّحْمَـٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ

(In the Name of Allah—the Most Compassionate, Most Merciful).

Introduction

We are in Muharram, the first month of the Hijri Calendar, 1445 A.H. It is a sacred month and the Prophet ﷺ used to fast a lot in this month. One of these days that the Prophet ﷺ used to fast is the Day of ‘Ashura (the 10th Day of Muharram).

عَنْ ابْنِ عَبَّاسٍ رَضِيَ اللَّهُ عَنْهُمَا قَالَ

مَا رَأَيْتُ النَّبِيَّ صَلَّى اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ يَتَحَرَّى صِيَامَ يَوْمٍ فَضَّلَهُ عَلَى غَيْرِهِ إِلا هَذَا الْيَوْمَ يَوْمَ عَاشُورَاءَ وَهَذَا الشَّهْرَ يَعْنِي شَهْرَ رَمَضَانَ

‏رواه البخاري ٢٠٠٦ ‏

It was narrated that Ibn ‘Abbaas (may Allaah be pleased with him) said:

I never saw the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) so keen to make sure he fasted any day and preferring it over another except this day,the day of ‘Ashoora’, and this month – meaning Ramadaan.

Narrated by al-Bukhaari, 2006.

Why did the Prophet ﷺ fast on ‘Ashura

عَنْ ابْنِ عَبَّاسٍ رَضِيَ اللَّهُ عَنْهُمَا قَالَ

قَدِمَ النَّبِيُّ صَلَّى اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ الْمَدِينَةَ فَرَأَى الْيَهُودَ تَصُومُ يَوْمَ عَاشُورَاءَ فَقَالَ مَا هَذَا ؟ قَالُوا : هَذَا يَوْمٌ صَالِحٌ ، هَذَا يَوْمٌ نَجَّى اللَّهُ بَنِي إِسْرَائِيلَ مِنْ عَدُوِّهِمْ فَصَامَهُ مُوسَى، قَالَ فَأَنَا أَحَقُّ بِمُوسَى مِنْكُمْ فَصَامَهُ وَأَمَرَ بِصِيَامِهِ

رواه البخاري ٢٠٠٤

Ibn ‘Abbaas (may Allaah be pleased with him) said:

The Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) came to Madeenah and saw the Jews fasting on the day of ‘Ashoora’.

He said, “What is this?”

They said, “This is a good day, this is the day when Allaah saved the Children of Israel from their enemy and Moosa fasted on this day.”

He said, “We are closer to Moosa than you.” So he fasted on this day and told the people to fast.

Narrated by al-Bukhaari (2004)

Virtues for fasting on ‘Ashura

Fasting on ‘Ashura expiates the (minor) sins of the past year.

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قال رسول صلى الله عليه وسلم

صِيَامُ يَوْمِ عَرَفَةَ أَحْتَسِبُ عَلَى اللَّهِ أَنْ يُكَفِّرَ السَّنَةَ الَّتِي قَبْلَهُ وَالسَّنَةَ الَّتِي بَعْدَهُ وَصِيَامُ يَوْمِ عَاشُورَاءَ أَحْتَسِبُ عَلَى اللَّهِ أَنْ يُكَفِّرَ السَّنَةَ الَّتِي قَبْلَهُ

رواه مسلم ١١٦٢

The Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said:

Fasting the day of ‘Arafah I hope Allaah will expiate thereby for the year before it and the year after it, and fasting the day of ‘Ashoora’ I hope Allaah will expiate thereby for the year that came before it.

Narrated by Muslim, 1162

How to fast ‘Ashura

It is recommended when fasting ‘Ashura to also fast Taasua’ (the 9th Day of Muharram).

عن عَبْدَ اللَّهِ بْنَ عَبَّاسٍ رَضِيَ اللَّهُ عَنْهُمَا قال

حِينَ صَامَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صَلَّى اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ يَوْمَ عَاشُورَاءَ وَأَمَرَ بِصِيَامِهِ قَالُوا يَا رَسُولَ اللَّهِ إِنَّهُ يَوْمٌ تُعَظِّمُهُ الْيَهُودُ وَالنَّصَارَى فَقَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صَلَّى اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ فَإِذَا كَانَ الْعَامُ الْمُقْبِلُ إِنْ شَاءَ اللَّهُ صُمْنَا الْيَوْمَ التَّاسِعَ قَالَ فَلَمْ يَأْتِ الْعَامُ الْمُقْبِلُ حَتَّى تُوُفِّيَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صَلَّى اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ

رواه مسلم ١١٣٤

‘Abd-Allaah ibn ‘Abbaas (may Allaah be pleased with him) said:

When the Messenger of Allaah (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) fasted on the day of ‘Ashoora and told the people to fast, they said, “O Messenger of Allaah, this is a day that is venerated by the Jews and Christians.” The Messenger of Allaah (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said, “Next year, if Allaah wills, we will fast on the ninth day.” But by the time the following year came, the Messenger of Allaah (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) had passed away.

Narrated by Muslim, 1134.

Important Note:

Fasting Taasua and ‘Ashura is recommended but not obligatory.

This year Taasua and ‘Ashura will be on Thursday 27th July and Friday 28th July, 2023.*

* Dates may vary based on local moonsighting.

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The Virtue of Fasting on the Day of Arafah - Dr Zakir Naik

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Narrations regarding the first ten of Dhul-Hijjah:

كان محمد بن سيرين يصوم العشر، عشر ذي الحجة كله، فإذا مضى العشر ومضت أيام التشريق، أفطر تسعة أيام مثل ما صام.

وكان مجاهد يصوم العشر، وكان عطاء يتكلفها.

Muhammad ibn Sīrīn used to fast the ten days. All the (first) ten days of Dhul-Hijjah. Then when the ten days and the days of tashrīq had passed, then he would not fast for nine days, just as he had fasted (because it is only the first nine days that one fast. As for the 10th day then it is forbidden to fast it).

And Mujāhid used to fast the ten days, and ‘Atā would (also) undertake them.

(Narrated by Ibn Abī Shaybah in Al-Musannaf)

وكان سعيد بن جبير إذا دخل أيام العشر اجتهد اجتهادًا شديدًا حتى ما يكاد يقدر عليه.

And Sa’īd ibn Jubayr used to – when the ten days would begin – to exert himself with a great effort till an extend that he almost was not able to fulfill it.

(Narrated by Ad-Dārimī in Al-Musnad)

وعنه أنه قال: لا تطفئوا سرجكم ليالي العشر، تعجبه العبادة، ويقول: أيقظوا خدمكم يتسحرون لصوم يوم عرفة.

And from him that he said: “Do not turn of your lights on the nights of the ten days.” And (performing) worship (on these days) would please him. And he would say: “Wake up your servants so they can eat the suhūr for fasting on the Day of ‘Arafah.”

(Al-Hilyah)

وعن الحسن قال: صيام يوم من العشر يعدل شهرين.

And from Al-Hasan who said: “Fasting one day from the ten days is equal to (fasting) two months.”

(Narrated by ‘Abdur-Razzāq in Al-Musannaf)

وقال الأوزاعي: بلغني أن العمل في اليوم من أيام العشر كقدر غزوة في سبيل الله، يصام نهارها ويحرس ليلها إلا أن يختص امرؤ بشهادة.

And Al-Awzā’ī said: “It has reached me that performing deeds on a day from the ten days is equal to (attending) a battle in the path of Allāh. One fasts on its days and observes (the prayer during) its nights. (All this) except if a person is chosen for the Shahādah (i.e. attending martyrdom is bigger in reward).”

قال الأوزاعي: حدثني بهذا الحديث رجل من قريش من بني مخزوم، عن النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم.

Al-Awzā’ī said: “This hadīth was narrated to me by a man from Quraysh from Banū Makhzūm, from the Prophet (sallAllāhu ‘alayhi wa sallam)."

وعن أنس، رضي الله عنه، قال: كان يقال في أيام العشر بكل يوم ألف، ويوم عرفة عشرة آلاف يوم. يعني في الفضل.

And from Anas (radiAllāhu ‘anhu) who said: “It used to be said about the ten days that for every day there is (the reward of) thousand. And the day of ‘Arafah is equal to ten thousand days.” Meaning: In virtue.

(Shu’ab Al-Īmān)

عن أبي عثمان النهدي: كانوا يعظمون ثلاث عشرات؛ العشر الأول من المحرم، والعشر الأول من ذي الحجة، والعشر الأواخر من رمضان.

From Abū ‘Uthmān An-Nahdī (who said): “They (i.e. the Salaf) used to consider three ‘tens’ as something important: The first ten of Al-Muharram, the first ten of Dhul-Hijjah, and the last ten days of Ramadān.”

(Mukhtasar Qiyām Al-Layl)

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⭐ 𝟯 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝗼𝗳 '𝗔𝗿𝗮𝗳𝗮𝗵

For us Malaysians, tomorrow will be the day of ‘Arafah (9th of Dhul-Hijjah), which begins from Fajr until Maghrib — approximately 12 hours. It's highly recommended to fast on the day of 'Arafah for the non-hujjaj. Rasulullah salla Allahu ‘alayhi wa sallam said:

🌺 ❛Fasting on the day of 'Arafah expiates sins of 2 years: (1) the previous, and (2) the coming year.❜ 【Sahih Muslim 1162b】

Just one day of fasting earns us an expiation of 2 years worth of sins. To see a glimpse of how valuable this day is, try dividing those 2 years with the 12 hours of fasting.

We’ll get 1 minute of fasting = 1 day of forgiveness.

Subhana Allah, it's not even by the hour. Rather by the minute! Literally every single minute that goes by on the day of ‘Arafah is precious in value. So do not skip fasting on the day of ‘Arafah if we're able to fast.

As for those who cannot fast due to valid reasons, then have the sincere intention that you wanted to fast on that day, because Allah rewards His servants according to their intention.

Besides fasting, we should also focus on 2 more voluntary ‘ibaadat (Refer At-Tirmidhi 3585 | Graded fair by Sh. al-Albani rahimahullah):

🌺 (1) Increase in making supplications — it is the best day to make du’a!

🌺 (2) Reciting at-tahleel in abundance (i.e. Laa ilaaha illa Allah wahdahu laa shareeka lahu, lahul-Mulk wa lahul-hamd, wa huwa ‘alaa kulli shayin qadeer).

Did you know that the day of ‘Arafah is the same day when Allah ta’ala took the covenant from Bani Adam? (Refer: Musnad Ahmad 2455 | Graded authentic by Sh. al-Albani rahimahullah). Way back before we even came into this world, Allah took the covenant of Tawheed from every single one of us. This happened on the Day of Arafah.

So when the day of ‘Arafah comes again, and as we recite at-tahleel, it is as though we’re renewing that contract with Allah, declaring that we worship no one but Him. So let us live by its meaning, and recite it from the bottom of our hearts.

Indeed, the day of Arafah is not a day for relaxation and entertainment, rather it is a serious day — a day of many virtues and rewards that Allah preserves only for this occasion.

Your sister in Deen, Aida Msr ©

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The first ten days of Dhul Hijjah hold immense virtues and blessings in Islam. Here are some key highlights:

✨ Highly Beloved to Allah: The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said, "There are no days in which righteous deeds are more beloved to Allah than these ten days." (Bukhari) Engaging in acts of worship during these days earns immense rewards from Allah.

✨ The Best Days for Good Deeds: These ten days provide a unique opportunity to excel in performing good deeds. Engage in acts of worship such as reciting the Quran, offering prayers, giving charity, fasting, making supplications, and remembering Allah abundantly.

✨ The Day of Arafah: The ninth day of Dhul Hijjah, known as the Day of Arafah, holds exceptional significance. The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said, "There is no day on which Allah frees more people from the Hellfire than the Day of Arafah." (Muslim) Pilgrims gather in the plain of Arafah for supplication and seeking forgiveness.

✨ Forgiveness of Sins: The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said, "Whoever fasts on the Day of Arafah, his sins of the previous and upcoming year will be forgiven." (Muslim) Fasting on the Day of Arafah, for those not performing Hajj, is highly recommended.

✨ Animal Sacrifice: Sacrificing an animal during Eid al-Adha (10th of Dhul Hijjah) commemorates the sacrifice of Prophet Ibrahim (AS). This act signifies obedience to Allah's commands and the rewards are immense. The meat is shared with the needy.

✨ Increased Rewards: Rewards for good deeds during these ten days are multiplied manyfold. Every act of worship, no matter how small, carries immense weight and blessings during this period.

✨ Encouraged Voluntary Fasting: Observing voluntary fasts during the first nine days of Dhul Hijjah, excluding the Day of Eid, is highly recommended. Fasting is a means of seeking closeness to Allah and earning His rewards.

For more insights, visit:https://www.alim.org/landing/hajj2024/

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The expiation of sins that is achieved by fasting 'Ashura refers to minor sins; with regard to major sins, they need separate repentance. 

Al-Nawawi (may Allah have mercy on him) said: 

Fasting the day of ‘Arafaah expiates for all minor sins, in othr words this brings forgiveness for all sins except for major sins. 

Then he said: 

Fasting the day of ‘Arafaah is an expiation for two years, and the day of ‘Ashoora is an expiation for one year, and if a person’s Ameen coincides with the Ameen of the angels, his previous sins will be forgiven… Each of the things mentioned may bring expiation. If he does something that expiates for minor sins he will be expiated, and if there are no minor or major sins, it will be recorded for him as good deeds and he will rise in status thereby… If there is one or more major sins and no minor sins, we hope that it will reduce his major sins.  Al-Majmoo’ Sharh al-Muhadhdhab, part 6. 

Shaykh al-Islam Ibn Taymiyah (may Allah have mercy on him) said: The expiation of purification, prayer, and fasting Ramadaan, ‘Arafah and 'Ashura applies to minor sins only.  Al-Fataawa al-Kubra, part 5.

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عن أبي قتادة قال: قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم: “صِيَامُ يَوْمِ عَاشُورَاءَ إِنِّي أَحْتَسِبُ عَلَى اللَّهِ أَنْ يُكَفِّرَ السَّنَةَ الَّتِي قَبْلَهُ“. سنن ابن ماجه وصحيح مسلم حديث ١٧٣٨ - ١١٦٢

It was narrated from Abu Qatadah that the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) said: “Fasting the day of ‘Ashura’, I hope, will expiate for the sins of the previous year.” Sunan Ibn Majah English reference : Vol. 1, Book 7, Hadith 1738 Arabic reference : Book 7, Hadith 1810

قال النووي رحمه الله : يُكَفِّرُ ( صيام يوم عرفة ) كُلَّ الذُّنُوبِ الصَّغَائِرِ , وَتَقْدِيرُهُ يَغْفِرُ ذُنُوبَهُ كُلَّهَا إلا الْكَبَائِرَ

ثم قال رحمه الله : صَوْمُ يَوْمِ عَرَفَةَ كَفَّارَةُ سَنَتَيْنِ , وَيَوْمُ عَاشُورَاءَ كَفَّارَةُ سَنَةٍ , وَإِذَا ��َافَقَ تَأْمِينُهُ تَأْمِينَ الْمَلائِكَةِ غُفِرَ لَهُ مَا تَقَدَّمَ مِنْ ذَنْبِهِ … كُلُّ وَاحِدٍ مِنْ هَذِهِ الْمَذْكُورَاتِ صَالِحٌ لِلتَّكْفِيرِ فَإِنْ وَجَدَ مَا يُكَفِّرُهُ مِنْ الصَّغَائِرِ كَفَّرَهُ , وَإِنْ لَمْ يُصَادِفْ صَغِيرَةً وَلا كَبِيرَةً كُتِبَتْ بِهِ حَسَنَاتٌ وَرُفِعَتْ لَهُ بِهِ دَرَجَاتٌ , .. وَإِنْ صَادَفَ كَبِيرَةً أَوْ كَبَائِرَ وَلَمْ يُصَادِفْ صَغَائِرَ , رَجَوْنَا أَنْ تُخَفِّفَ مِنْ الْكَبَائِرِ . المجموع شرح المهذب ج6

وقال شيخ الإسلام ابن تيمية رحمه الله : وَتَكْفِيرُ الطَّهَارَةِ , وَالصَّلاةِ , وَصِيَامِ رَمَضَانَ , وَعَرَفَةَ , وَعَاشُورَاءَ لِلصَّغَائِرِ فَقَطْ . الفتاوى الكبرى ج5. الإسلام سؤال وجواب

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THE BENEFITS, IMPORTANCE AND VIRTUES OF THE FIRST TEN (10) DAYS OF DHUL-HIJJAH

Praise be to Allah (Subhanahu wa Ta’ala), the Most Merciful and the Most Loving to His believing servants

Dhul Hijjah is one of the most glorious months in Islam. Allah (Subhanahu wa Ta’ala) says:

“Indeed, the number of months with Allah (Subhanahu wa Ta’ala) is twelve (12)  [lunar] months in the register of Allah (Subhanahu wa Ta’ala) from the day He created the heavens and the earth; of these, four (4) are sacred.

That is the correct religion, so do not wrong yourselves during them. And fight against the disbelievers collectively as they fight against you collectively. And know that Allah (Subhanahu wa Ta’ala) is with the righteous [who fear Him]”. (Surah At-Taubah 9, Ayah 36)

As narrated by Hazrat Abu Bakr (RadiyAllahu ‘anhu), Prophet Mohammad (SallAllahu ‘alaihi wa Sallam) said:

" The division of time has turned to its original form which was current when Allah (Subhanahub wa Ta’ala) created the Heavens and the Earths. The year is of twelve (12) months, out of which four (4) months are sacred: Three (3) are in succession Dhul Qa’dah, Dhul Hijjah and Muharram, and (the fourth is) Rajab of (the tribe of) Mudar which comes between Jumada Al-Akhirah and Sha’ban." (Sahih Al-Bukhari: 3197)

In the month of Dhul Hijjah, there are ten (10) days selected by Allah (Subhanahu wa Ta’ala) as the best days of the year. 

God Almighty, said:

"By dawn, and the tenth night" (Surah Al-Fajr, Surah 89, Ayat 1-2)

Scholars differ in opinion in determining the ten (10) nights that God Almighty meant in the above verse. The interpretation of the scholars of the Tafseer to the three (3) opinions:

First: the first ten (10) days of the month of Dhul Hijjah.

Second: last ten (10) nights of Ramadan.

Third: the first 10 days of the month of Muharram.

Most ‘Ulamaa (Scholars) agree that what is meant in this Ayah is the first ten (10) days of the month of Dhul Hijjah.

Righteous Deeds during the month of Dhul-Hijjah:

Narrated Ibn Abbas (RadiyAllahu ‘anhu), who said that Prophet Mohammad (SallAllahu ‘alaihi wa Sallam) said:

"No good deeds done on other days are superior to those done on these first ten (10) days of Dhul Hijjah." 

Then some companions (Sahabah) of the Prophet (SallAllahu ‘alaihi wa Sallam) said, "Not even Jihad?" He 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." (Sahih Al-Bukhari: 969)

The above Hadith shows how importance is for a Muslim to do good deeds during the first ten (10) days of Dhul Hijjah.

There have been many other narrations that indicate the worshipping efforts exerted by our predecessors during these days. Said ibn-Jubair (RadiyAllahu ‘anhu), one of the leading members of the Taabi’in (companion of Sahabah), used to advise people not to sleep a lot during these nights and spend them in prayer.

HAJJ:

Hajj is one of most important pillars of Islam and it is one of the greatest religious duties for Muslims around the world. Hajj is performed during the month of Dhul Hijjah (from 8th Dhul Hijjah to 13th of Dhul Hijjah).

Hajj is Fard (obligatory) for each Muslim who can afford it. As Allah (Subhanahu wa Ta’ala) says in the Holy Qur’an:

“And pilgrimage to the house is duty upon mankind owed to Allah (Subhanahu wa Ta’ala) for whoever can find a way there” (Surah Al-‘Imran, 3 Ayah 97)

Fast on the Day of ‘Arafah (9th of Dhul Hijjah):

Fasting is one of the best actions you can do as a form of worship. It is recommended to fast on the first nine (9) days of Dhul Hijjah, especially on the 9th which is the blessed day of ‘Arafah.

Fasting on the day of ‘Arafah is a confirmed Sunnah of our beloved prophet Muhammad (SallAllahu ‘alaihi wa Sallam) for those who are not performing Hajj. If a person is performing Hajj, there is no fast for him or her on the day of ‘Arafah.

Although it is not obligatory to fast on this day, it is highly recommended. Here are some reasons why you should try to fast on the day of ‘Arafah:

Fasting on this day is a forgiveness for two (2) years.                                                                                         The sins of the previous year and of the coming year. As narrated by Qatadah bin Numan (RadiyAllahu ‘anhu) that Messenger of Allah (SallAllahu ‘alaihi wa Sallam) said: ‘Whoever fasts the Day of ‘Arafah, his sins of the previous and following year will be forgiven.’” (Sunan Ibn Mahjah: 1731)

2.There is no day on which Allah (Subhanahu wa Ta’ala) frees more people from the Fire than the Day of ‘Arafah.

As narrated by ‘Aisha (RadiyAllahu ‘anhaa), Prophet Mohammad (SallAllahu ‘alaihi wa Sallam) said:

“There is no day when God Almighty sets free more servants from Hell than the Day of ‘Arafah.” He draws near, then praises them to the angels, saying: “What do these want?” (Sahih Muslim 1348)

3. Supplication of a Fasting person will not be rejected          as Abu Hurairah (RadiyAllahu ‘anhu) narrated that the Messenger of Allah (SallAllahu ‘alaihi wa Sallam) said

“There are three whose supplication is not rejected: The fasting person when he breaks his fast, the just leader, and the supplication of the oppressed person; Allah (Subhanahu wa Ta’ala)  raises it up above the clouds and opens the gates of heaven to it. And the Lord says: ‘By My might, I shall surely aid you, even if it should be after a while.’” (Tirmidhi: 3598)

4. The opportunity to follow the Prophet’s Sunnah: 

As mentioned above, fasting on the day of ‘Arafah is a confirmed Sunnah of our Prophet (SallAllahu ‘alaihi wa Sallam) and by observing fast, we will follow this Sunnah. 

As Narrated by Anas bin Malik (RadiyAllahu ‘anhu),

"The Messenger of Allah (SallAllahu ‘alaihi wa Sallam) said to me: 'Whoever revives my Sunnah then he has loved me. And whoever loved me, he shall be with me in Paradise.'" (Tirmidhi: 2678)

According to the Hadith by observe the fast of day of ‘Arafah, we will be reviving one of the Sunnahs of our Prophet’s (SallAllahu ‘alaihi wa Sallam). So the reward from Allah (Subhanahu wa Ta’ala) will be unlimited and we will be with our beloved Prophet (SallAllahu ‘alaihi wa Sallam) in paradise which is our ultimate goal/destination.

Remembrance of Allah (Subhanahu wa Ta’ala), Dhikr and Takbeer):

There are many ways in which you can increase in reward during Dhul Hijjah. Dhikr [remembrance of Allah (Subhanahu wa Ta’ala)] is one of the easiest ways to obtain reward from Allah (Subhanahu wa Ta’ala). It is highly recommended Sunnah of our Prophet (SallAllahu ‘alaihi wa Sallam) to recite following Dhikr during the first 10 days of Dhul Hijjah:

Tasbeeh (SubhanAllah)

Tahmeed (Alhamdulillah)

Tahleel (Laa ilaaha ill-Allah)

Takbeer (Allahu Akbar)

Abu Hurairah (RadiyAllahu ‘anhu) said that the “days well-known” are the first ten days of Dhul- Hijjah while the “prescribed number of days” are the Days of Tashriq (9th to 13th of Dhul-Hijjah) and these are days of eating and drinking. It means that you cannot fast on Eid-ul-Adha and following three (3) days i.e, 11th,12th and 13th of Dhul-Hijjah. 

During days of Tashreeq, Ibn-‘Umar and Abu-Hurairah (RadiyAllahu ‘anhum) used to go to the marketplace reciting Takbeer (Allahu Akbar) and people followed their example.

During the days of Tashreeq, it is necessary for every Muslim (male or female, whether praying in congregation or alone) to say the following Takbeer (Takbeers of Tashreeq) immediately after each obligatory (Fard) prayer from the Fajr Prayer on the 9th of Dhul Hijjah to the Asr Prayer on the 13th of Dhul Hijjah. Thus, these Takbeers last 5 days, and 23 prayers.

Allaahu Akbar, Allaahu Akbar, Laa ilaaha illallaahu, Wallaahu Akbar, Allaahu Akbar wa lillaahilHamd.

Celebrating Eid-ul-Adha and Sacrificing Animals (10th of Dhul Hijjah):

The month of Dhul Hijjah, apart from the month of Hajj, is also called the month of the sacrifice, due to the large number of sacrificial animals slaughtered during the month.

Muslims celebrate Eid-ul-Adha on 10th of Dhul Hijjah. Eid-ul-Adha is the celebration of sacrifice and remember the spirit of Prophet Abraham (‘Alaih-is-Salam) as how he was willing to sacrifice his son (Ishmael) the person he loved the most, because it was Allah's command which he had to obey no matter what.

It was narrated from Abu Huraira (RadiyAllahu ‘anhu) that the Messenger of Allah (SallAllahu ‘alaihi wa Sallam) said:

“Whoever can afford to offer a sacrifice but does not do so, let him not approach our place of prayer.” (Ibn Majah: 3123)

The above Hadith narrates that whoever does not offer a sacrifice in spite of being capable of doing so, does not have the right to participate in the joys of the Muslims. It does not mean that he is not required to perform the Eid-ul-Adha prayer, but it is to warn him to avoid abandoning the sacrifice.

Sacrifice (Qurbani) can only be performed after the Eid-ul-Adha prayers from the 10th of Dhul Hijjah to the 12th of Dhul Hijjah.

It is necessary for the one who intends to offer the sacrifice that he/she does not remove any hair, nail or skin from the sunset on last day of Dhul Qadah until the sacrifice is done on the Eid day. 

The same is evident from following Hadith:

It was narrated from Ummm Salamah (RadiyAllahu ‘anhaa) that the Prophet (SallAllahu ‘alaihi wa Sallam) said:

"Whoever sees the new crescent of Dhul Hijjah and wants to offer a sacrifice, let him not remove any of his hair or nails until he has offered the sacrifice." (Sunnan An-Nisai: 4366)

Thank Allah for His Blessings:

One of the biggest forms of worshiping Allah (Subhanahu wa Ta’ala) is to thank Him, deeply, sincerely and continuously. After all, it is Allah (Subhanahu wa Ta’ala) who blessed you with all that you have. So thank Him for the blessing of Islam, the blessing of life and every blessing you possess. Thank Him for the opportunity to experience these ten (10) days. Ask Him for His mercy, forgiveness and guidance.

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 (Subhanahu wa Ta’ala) bless Muslims all over the world with His blessings, have mercy on us and respond to our every Du’a, forgive all our sins, multiply our good deeds, grant us and our family with good health, happiness and prosperity at every step of our life and allocate a place for us in Jannat-ul-Firdous. Ameen, Thumma Ameen 

Yaa Rabbil’aalameen.

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🌷 The BEST DAYS of the ENTIRE YEAR🌷 by Asma bint Shameem

Alhamdulillaah……those blessed days are almost here one more time!

The glorious days when rewards are multiplied many times, and sins are forgiven much more… the days in which Allaah gives us yet another chance to worship Him, to ask for forgiveness and correct our faults and make up for our shortcomings….

the blessed days that the Sahaabah waited for and prayed for….

the beautiful days in which they strived long and hard in worship, until they could do no more….

What are these magnificent days?

These blessed days are the FIRST TEN DAYS of Dhul-Hijjah.

Just like the last ten nights of Ramadhaan are the best ten nights out of the whole year, the Ulama tell us that out of all the days of the year, these first ten days of Dhul-Hijjah are the best and the most beloved to Allaah as they combine acts of worship in a way unlike any other times.

🍃The Prophet (sal Allaahu Alayhi wa Sallam) said:

"There are no days in which righteous deeds are more beloved to Allaah than these ten days." The people asked, "Not even jihaad for the sake of Allaah?" He said, "Not even jihaad for the sake of Allaah, except in the case of a man who went out to fight giving himself and his wealth up for the cause, and came back with nothing." (al-Bukhaari)

Subhaan Allaah wal-Hamdulillaah! What a blessing!

🍃 Ibn Rajab al-Hanbali said:

“The voluntary prayers/acts [performed] in the ten days of Dhul Hijjah are better than the voluntary prayers/acts [performed] in the [last] ten days of Ramadhaan. 

Similarly, the obligatory prayers/acts [performed] in the ten days of Dhul Hijjah are multiplied more than they are multiplied in the days other than them.” (Fath al-Baari sharh Saheeh al-Bukhaari l9)

🔺 Why are these days so special?

These are the days by which Allaah Subhaanahu wa Ta’aala took an oath; they are the days in which the last aayah in the Qur’aan was revealed; they culminate in the remembrance of Prophet Ibraheem’s sacrifice.

🍃Ibn Hajar said:

“The apparent reason as to why the ten days of Dhul-Hijjah stand out in their virtue is the fact that they combine in them the performance of the most essential acts of worship, which are Salaah, fasting, charity, and Hajj (pilgrimage), and we do not find this trait present in any other set of days.” (Al-Fath)

So just like we worked hard in the last ten nights of Ramadhaan, and gave it all we got, we should be doing the same for the first ten days of Dhul Hijjah.

🍃 “When Sa’id ibn Jubayr radhi Allaahu anhu reached the first ten days of Dhul-Hijjah, he would exert himself in worship so greatly that he would nearly OVERWHELM himself.” (Sunan al-Daarimī 1774)

The question is…..what do “I” do on these magnificent days and how can I make the most of this perfect, golden opportunity to earn rewards and Jannah?

🌷1. Go for HAJJ

Obviously, Hajj is one of the best deeds that one can do in their entire LIFETIME.

Imagine the rewards of such an amazing good deed during the ten BEST, most BLESSED days!

However for those of us who were not invited to His House this year, there are still many, many good deeds that one can do and earn the Pleasure of Allaah.

Some of these are:

🌷2. Fast all NINE days and especially fast the Day of 'Arafah

If you can fast the first “NINE” days of Dhul Hijjah — ALL nine of them — that would be an amazing act of nafl ibaadah that brings tremendous rewards. And if you can’t fast all nine days, at least do as many as you can.

In fact this is a perfect chance to make up any Ramadhaan fasts you have left to make up.

And be sure to fast the ninth.

🍃The Prophet (sal Allaahu Alayhi wa Sallam) used to fast on the ninth day of Dhu'l-Hijjah and he said:

"Fasting the Day of 'Arafah (ninth Dhul-hijjah) is an expiation for (all the sins of) the previous year and an expiation for (all the sins of) the coming year." (Muslim)

❌IMPORTANT NOTE❌ Fasting the ninth is recommended for those who’re NOT going for Hajj.

Remember, it is disliked for the Haaji to fast on the NINTH (Day of Arafah).

🍃Also the Prophet (sal Allaahu Alayhi wa Sallam) said:

"Anyone who fasts for one day for Allaah's pleasure, Allaah will keep his face away from the (Hell) fire for (a distance covered by a journey of) seventy years." (al-Bukhari, Muslim)

Just imagine…..if you fast these nine days (fasting on Eid is haraam), how far your distance will be from Hellfire In shaa’ Allaah!

🌷3. Do a LOT of Dhikr and Takbeer

🍃The Prophet sal Allaahu Alayhi wa Sallam said:

"There are no days on which good deeds are greater or more beloved to Allaah than on these ten days, so recite much Tahleel (saying Laa ilaaha ill-Allaah), Takbeer (saying Allaahu akbar) and Tahmeed (saying al-hamdu Lillaah)." (Ahmad 7/224; Saheeh by Ahmad Shaakir

🍃Ibn 'Umar and Abu Hurayrah radhi Allaahu anhumaa used to go out in the marketplace during the first ten days of Dhu'l-Hijjah, reciting Takbeer, and the people would recite Takbeer when they heard them. (al-Bukhaari)

Takbeer at this time is a Sunnah that has mostly been forgotten, especially during the first few days. So say it in the masjid, in your home, on the street and every place where it is permitted to remember Allaah.

REVIVE the Sunnah that have been virtually forgotten and earn great rewards for doing so.

🍃The Prophet (sal Allaahu Alayhi wa Sallam) said:

"Whoever revives an aspect of my Sunnah that is forgotten after my death, he will have a reward equivalent to that of the people who follow him, without it detracting in the least from their reward." (Tirmidhi- hasan)

Obviously, men should recite these phrases out loud, and women should recite them quietly.

🌷4.Stand in Night Prayers:

Remember the virtues of spending the night in prayer, and its sweetness in Ramadhaan?!

Why not revive this beautiful act of worship during these nights as well?

Remember, how in the last third of every night, Allah Almighty calls out to us, His servants

🍃Allaah says:

"Is there anyone to invoke Me, so that I may respond to his invocation? Is there anyone to ask Me, so that I may grant him his request? Is there anyone seeking My forgiveness, so that I may forgive him?" (al-Bukhaari, Muslim)

Why should we miss this golden opportunity?

So, seize the chance NOW and invite yourself to His Divine Generosity and Mercy, ask Him to forgive you and guide you and set things aright. He will surely listen.

🌷5. Make Sincere Repentance.

One of the best and most important things to do during these ten days is to repent sincerely to Allaah and to give up all kinds of disobedience and sin right away because we don't know when we will die.

Also keep in mind that one evil deed leads to another.

But what does 'repentance' exactly mean?

It means that you come back to Allaah and give up all the deeds, open and secret, that He dislikes…. that you REGRET whatever you did in the past, giving it up immediately and be determined never ever, to return to it, and resolve to adhere firmly to the Truth by doing whatever Allaah loves.

🍃Allaah 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]

🌷6. Come back to the Qur'aan

It is time now to dust off your copy of the Qur'aan and return to its refuge. Surely, you remember the sweetness of its recitation in Ramadhaan?

Well, let’s bring the Qur’aan back into our lives. Make it a daily habit, using these 10 days the beginning of a strong and beautiful relationship with it.

Read it with the meanings, understand it, and then implement it and change your lives for the better, as much as you can.

Remember that reading one letter of the Qur'aan earns you 10 rewards.

And just reading Surah al-Faatihah,which doesn't take more than two minutes will give you more than one thousand rewards!

This is on ordinary days….so what about these magnificent days!

Certainly the reward will be far greater, Insha Allaah.

🌷7. Generally increase in doing ALL good deeds

We should strive in doing good deeds any way because good deeds are beloved to Allaah and will bring us closer to Him.

Imagine the rewards of good deeds in the BEST ten days of the year!

So pray extra Nawaafil, read Qur'aan, do LOTS of dhikr, send Salaams on the Prophet (sal Allaahu Alayhi wa Sallam), make dua, give charity, honor your parents, uphold ties of kinship, enjoin what is good and forbid what is evil, help someone out… whatever good you can think of, DO it.

🍃Allaah says:

"So whosoever does good equal to the weight of an atom, shall see it; And whosoever does evil equal to the weight of an atom, shall see it."[al-Zalzalah 99:7-8]

🌷8. Get the reward of Hajj and Umrah wherever you are

🍃The Prophet (sal Allaahu Alayhi wa Sallam) said:

"Whoever prays Fajr Prayer in congregation, and then sits and remembers Allah until the sun rises, then (after a while) prays two rak'ahs, he will gain a reward equal to that of making perfect Hajj and Umrah." [He repeated the word "perfect" thrice.] (At-Tirmidhi 586; hasan by al-Albaani)

Isn't that easy, Alhamdulillaah?

🌷9. Offer Udhiyah (qurbaani) and distribute the meat

It’s highly recommended for those who can afford it to offer a sacrifice on Eid al-Adhaa.

🍃Ibn Umar radhi Allaahu anhu said:

“The Prophet (sal Allaahu Alayhi wa Sallam) lived in Madeenah for 10 years and every year he slaughtered an animal (at this time)." (Ahmad-Saheeh by al-Albaani)

Remember that one sacrifice is ENOUGH for one whole family. However if someone wants to do more, they may do that.

And also remember that the Haaji does not offer “Udhiyah”; rather the sacrificial animal that he slaughters in Makkah is called a “Hadiy”.

🌷10. Attend Eid prayers

Eid prayer is a beautiful form of worship. So DO try and attend the Eid prayer.

But we shouldn't be doing things that are unIslaamic (especially) during these times, such as listening to music, women going out for prayer without proper Hijaab, mixing of men and women, etc.

❌ IMPORTANT NOTE❌

Eid prayer is ONLY for those who are NOT going for Hajj. There’s NO EID PRAYER for the Haaji.

🌷11. Thank Allaah

One of the biggest forms of worshipping Allaah Subhaanahu wa Ta'ala is to thank Him, deeply, sincerely and continuously.

After all, isn’t it HE Who gave you every single thing that is “in you”, and “on you” and “around you”? Why, we 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 Islaam that He gave you, the health that He gave you, the very life He gave you. And thank Him for the chance that He gives you in these ten days, to ask for forgiveness and guidance.

🌷12. Do all sorts of good deeds that you can think of; like giving sadaqah, feeding the poor, upholding ties of kinship, learn the Deen, memorize a Surah, teach something beneficial, the sky’s the limit.

Alhamdulillah, there is SO much to be gained in these upcoming days.

So make the most of this perfect opportunity offered by these invaluable and irreplaceable ten days.

Hasten to do good deeds. Appreciate this blessing and make the most of it, striving hard in worship .

"And worship your Lord until there comes unto you the certainty (death)." [al-Hijr 15:99]

And Allaah knows best.

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Is there a kind of worshipping peculiar to the Arafah of (the day before) Eid al-Fitr?

Arafah is the day one day before eid al-adha, the 9th day of the month of Dhul-hijjah of the Hijri calendar. No other day can be called Arafah. However, the day before eid al-fitr is also called Arafah in some Islamic countries.

The Messenger of Allah (pbuh) states the following :

"The most virtuous day among the days is the day of Arafah. It is like Friday in terms of virtue. It is more virtuous than seventy hajjs except the one performed on Friday. The most virtuous prayer (dua) is the one said on the day of Arafah. The most virtuous sentence uttered by me and the prophets before me is (Lailaha illallah wahdahu la sharika lahu. (There is no god but Allah; He is one; He has no partners.)" (Muwatta, Hajj, 246)

Hazreti Aisha narrates:

"There is no day when Allah sets free more servants from Hell than the day of Arafah. He draws near His slaves and praises them to the angels, saying: 'What do these want?'" (Muslim, Hajj, 436)

The Messenger of Allah (pbuh) said,

"Show respect to the day of Arafah. Arafah is a day that Allah appreciates."

Thus, the Prophet (pbuh) wanted us to show respect to the day that Allah appreciates and to try to live consciously. Respect starts by realizing the boon that is granted and being able to know and see. To spend the day of Arafah by performing fasting, saying prayers, asking for forgiveness without committing sins is an expression of respect and gratitude to Allah, who gave the glad tiding that He would forgive His slaves. (Daylami)

The following conversation between Hz. Umar and a Jew shows the importance of the day of Arafah:

During the caliphate of Hz. Umar, a Jew said to him,

"O Umar! You read a verse; if it had been sent down to us, we would have celebrated that day as an eid (festival)."

It was the third verse of the chapter of al-Maida. Allah Almighty stated the following:

"This day have I perfected your religion for you, completed my favor upon you."

That verse was sent down in the tenth year of the Migration during the Farewell Hajj on Friday, which was the day of Arafah, in the afternoon when the Prophet (pbuh) was on his camel called "Adba". The camel slumped down due to the heaviness of the revelation.

When Hz. Umar heard the verse from the Jew, he said,

"We know that day and the place where that verse was sent down. It was on Friday and Arafah." Thus, Hz. Umar mentioned the importance of Arafah by stating that it was eid for us.

The day of Arafah is the day when Hz. Adam and Hawwa (Eve) met.

Tawriyah is one day before Arafah.

The Prophet (pbuh) stated the following:

"A Muslim who performs fasting on the day of Tawriyah and does not utter any sinful words enters Paradise."

The fasting performed on that day is equal to supererogatory fasting of one thousand days. Besides, it causes the repentance of the previous year and the next year to be accepted. One gets a lot of rewards when he fasts on the day of Arafah. The Messenger of Allah (pbuh) stated the following:

"A reward of twice the number of the people that lived beginning from Hz. Adam and that will live up to the Day of Judgment will be given to a person who performs fasting on the day of Arafah."

"The fasting performed on the day of Arafah is equal to supererogatory fasting of one thousand days."

"The fasting on the day of Ashura is equal to supererogatory fasting of one year and on the day of Arafah two years."

The fasting performed on the day of Arafah is equal to freeing two thousand slaves, sacrificing two thousand camels and giving two thousand horses in the way of Allah for jihad."

"The fasting performed on the day of Arafah will be atonement for the sins of the previous year and the next year."

It is recommended to read the chapter of al-Ikhlas one thousand times by some great personalities. It is stated in hadiths that reading the chapter of al-Ikhlas will be a means of forgiveness for the sins except individual rights.

"The sins of a person who reads al-Ikhlas one thousand times with Basmala are forgiven and his prayer is accepted."

The Prophet (pbuh) prayed to Allah on the night of Arafah to forgive his ummah. His prayer was answered as follows: 'I have forgiven them, except for the wrongdoer, with whom I will settle the score in favor of the one whom he wronged.' The Messenger of Allah said,

'O Lord, if You wish, You will grant Paradise to the one who is wronged, and forgive the wrongdoer.' No response came from Allah in Arafat to this prayer. The next day at Muzdalifah, he repeated the same prayer. This time, his prayer was accepted. The Messenger of Allah (pbuh) laughed, showing his joy. Thereupon, Hz. Abu Bakr and Umar said to him,

‘May my father and mother be sacrificed for you! This is not a time when you usually laugh. What made you laugh?’ The Messenger of Allah (pbuh) said,

‘When the enemy of Allah, Iblis, came to know that Allah answered my prayer and forgave my nation, he took some dust and started to sprinkle it on his head, crying 'Woe on you! You have been destroyed!' This cry of Satan's, which I saw, made me laugh.'

It is necessary to show respect to the day of Arafah; we should join the prayers of hajjis who are on Arafat on that day by feeling that we are with them spiritually. We should avoid anything that can cause us to commit a sin on that day. Nowadays, the day of Arafah is experienced as a very busy day with worldly affairs since it is one day before eid. In fact, Arafah is one of the most important time periods given to man. These days are days of worshipping and forgiveness. It is the most valuable time period when hajjis come together in Arafat regardless of their languages, races and skin colors reminding of the Day of Gathering by saying, "Labbayk (Here I am at your service)" and when servitude is presented to Allah by supplications and talbiyahs. The Messenger of Allah (pbuh) states the following:

"The most virtuous prayer is the one said on the day of Arafah." (Bayhaqi)

"Allah looks at His slaves on the day of Arafah and forgives anyone who has even a very little amount of belief."

Allah informed the Prophet (pbuh) that prayers are not rejected on some nights. The four holy nights when the doors of mercy are opened are as follows:

1. The night of (before) eid al-fitr,

2. The night of (before) eid al-adha,

3. The night of Tarwiyah (8th night of Dhul-hijjah),

4. The night of Arafah. (Isfahani)

It is very virtuous to spend the day and night of Arafah worshipping. There are narrations stating that a person who spends the night of Arafah worshipping will be saved from Hell. It was stated by the Messenger of Allah (pbuh) that a person who avoids sins on the day of Arafah will be forgiven.

"On the day of Arafah, a young man who was near the Messenger of Allah (pbuh) was thinking about women and looking at the women. The Messenger of Allah (pbuh) turned the man's face away from the women a few times. The young man started to think about them again. The Messenger of Allah (pbuh) said,

"My brother's son! Today is such a day that anyone who controls his ears, eyes and tongue is forgiven." (Musnad)

The following are advised to do on the day of Arafah:

1. It is necessary to start uttering takbirs of tashrik after the fard of the morning prayer.

2. One should perform fasting on the day of Arafah.

3. One should show respect to the day of Arafah and try not to commit sins.

4. One should pray to Allah and ask for forgiveness a lot on the day of Arafah.

5. One should read the chapter of al-Ikhlas 1000 times on the day of Arafah.

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Importance of Dhul Hijjah in Islam

The month of Dhul Hijjah is a sacred period in the Islamic calendar that offers abundant rewards and blessings for Muslims who dedicate themselves to acts of worship, reflection, and devotion. It is a time when believers from all corners of the globe engage in acts of piety, seeking closeness to Allah and striving for spiritual growth. In this blog, we will explore the manifold rewards that await those who make the most of the month of Dhul Hijjah.

The Blessed Ten Days:

The first ten days of Dhul Hijjah are among the most blessed days of the year. The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) declared, "There are no days in which righteous deeds are more beloved to Allah than these ten days." Engaging in acts of worship during this period, such as prayer, fasting, remembrance of Allah, and recitation of the Quran, brings immense rewards and blessings.

The Rewards of Hajj:

Performing Hajj, the fifth pillar of Islam, during the month of Dhul Hijjah is a journey of a lifetime that holds unparalleled rewards. Pilgrims who embark on this spiritual expedition with sincerity and adherence to the prescribed rituals earn the forgiveness of their past sins and have their supplications answered by Allah. The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) stated, "The reward for an accepted Hajj is nothing but Paradise."

Fasting on the Day of Arafah:

Fasting on the 9th day of Dhul Hijjah, known as the Day of Arafah, carries immense rewards. The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said, "Fasting the Day of Arafah expiates the sins of the previous year and the coming year." Muslims who are not performing Hajj are encouraged to observe this fast as a means of attaining forgiveness and drawing closer to Allah.

The Virtue of Sacrifice:

Eid al-Adha, the Festival of Sacrifice, marks the culmination of the month of Dhul Hijjah. It is a time when Muslims worldwide offer animal sacrifices as an act of obedience and devotion to Allah. The rewards for this act of worship are vast, as it symbolizes one's willingness to make sacrifices for the sake of Allah and signifies unity with the legacy of Prophet Ibrahim (Abraham).

Acts of Charity and Kindness:

The month of Dhul Hijjah emphasizes acts of charity and kindness towards others. Muslims are encouraged to give in charity, support the needy, and demonstrate generosity in various forms. The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said, "Never does a Muslim give in charity during the days of Dhul Hijjah with the intention of seeking Allah's pleasure except that Allah records for them a reward similar to that of a martyr."

The Virtues of Takbeer:

Reciting the Takbeer (declaration of the greatness of Allah) during the first ten days of Dhul Hijjah is highly recommended. Uttering phrases such as "Allahu Akbar, Al Hamdu Lillah, La ilaha illallah and sub hanallah brings immense rewards and serves as a means of glorifying and remembering Allah during this blessed period.

Increased Acts of Worship:

The month of Dhul Hijjah provides a prime opportunity for Muslims to increase their acts of worship. Engaging in additional prayers, supplications, and Quranic recitation during this period brings multiplied rewards. Devoting time to reflect upon the Quran and seek Allah's guidance fosters spiritual growth and a deeper connection with the divine.

Seeking Forgiveness and Repentance:

Dhul Hijjah is a time for sincere repentance and seeking forgiveness from Allah. By acknowledging our shortcomings, seeking His forgiveness, and resolving to rectify our behavior, we open the doors to His mercy and forgiveness. Allah is the Most Forgiving and is ever ready to accept the repentance of His servants.

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The month of Dhul Hijjah is a sacred period in the Islamic calendar that offers abundant rewards and blessings for Muslims who dedicate themselves to acts of worship, reflection, and devotion. It is a time when believers from all corners of the globe engage in acts of piety, seeking closeness to Allah and striving for spiritual growth. In this blog, we will explore the manifold rewards that await those who make the most of the month of Dhul Hijjah.

The Blessed Ten Days:

The first ten days of Dhul Hijjah are among the most blessed days of the year. The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) declared, "There are no days in which righteous deeds are more beloved to Allah than these ten days." Engaging in acts of worship during this period, such as prayer, fasting, remembrance of Allah, and recitation of the Quran, brings immense rewards and blessings.

The Rewards of Hajj:

Performing Hajj, the fifth pillar of Islam, during the month of Dhul Hijjah is a journey of a lifetime that holds unparalleled rewards. Pilgrims who embark on this spiritual expedition with sincerity and adherence to the prescribed rituals earn the forgiveness of their past sins and have their supplications answered by Allah. The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) stated, "The reward for an accepted Hajj is nothing but Paradise."

Fasting on the Day of Arafah:

Fasting on the 9th day of Dhul Hijjah, known as the Day of Arafah, carries immense rewards. The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said, "Fasting the Day of Arafah expiates the sins of the previous year and the coming year." Muslims who are not performing Hajj are encouraged to observe this fast as a means of attaining forgiveness and drawing closer to Allah.

The Virtue of Sacrifice:

Eid al-Adha, the Festival of Sacrifice, marks the culmination of the month of Dhul Hijjah. It is a time when Muslims worldwide offer animal sacrifices as an act of obedience and devotion to Allah. The rewards for this act of worship are vast, as it symbolizes one's willingness to make sacrifices for the sake of Allah and signifies unity with the legacy of Prophet Ibrahim (Abraham).

Acts of Charity and Kindness:

The month of Dhul Hijjah emphasizes acts of charity and kindness towards others. Muslims are encouraged to give in charity, support the needy, and demonstrate generosity in various forms. The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said, "Never does a Muslim give in charity during the days of Dhul Hijjah with the intention of seeking Allah's pleasure except that Allah records for them a reward similar to that of a martyr."

The Virtues of Takbeer:

Reciting the Takbeer (declaration of the greatness of Allah) during the first ten days of Dhul Hijjah is highly recommended. Uttering phrases such as "Allahu Akbar, Al Hamdu Lillah, La ilaha illallah and sub hanallah brings immense rewards and serves as a means of glorifying and remembering Allah during this blessed period.

Increased Acts of Worship:

The month of Dhul Hijjah provides a prime opportunity for Muslims to increase their acts of worship. Engaging in additional prayers, supplications, and Quranic recitation during this period brings multiplied rewards. Devoting time to reflect upon the Quran and seek Allah's guidance fosters spiritual growth and a deeper connection with the divine.

Seeking Forgiveness and Repentance:

Dhul Hijjah is a time for sincere repentance and seeking forgiveness from Allah. By acknowledging our shortcomings, seeking His forgiveness, and resolving to rectify our behavior, we open the doors to His mercy and forgiveness. Allah is the Most Forgiving and is ever ready to accept the repentance of His servants.

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THE HAPPIEST DAY OF ARAFAH

365 days in a year and the sun does not rise on any day better than the day of Arafah.

And what will make us understand the super-special virtue and importance of this day? A day which has been favored by Allah above all, when millions of Muslims from every corner of the world cover the plain of Arafah regardless of their differences in status and opinions, in absolute submission to their Lord.

We would be bonkers to miss out on the reward of this special day. Here are some of the amazing virtues about it:

1. It is the day on which the religion was perfected and Allah’s Favor was completed. (Al-Saheehayn)

2. It is the day on which Allah took the covenant from the progeny of Adam. (Narrated by Ahmad and classed as saheeh by al-Albaani)

3. It is a day by which Allah swore an oath. (Narrated by al-Tirmidhi and classed as saheeh by al-Albaani)

4. Hajj becomes valid only when the day of Arafah is observed and witnessed by the pilgrims.

5. It is the day of forgiveness of sins and freedom from the Fire. (Narrated by Saheeh Muslim)

6. It is a day of Eid for the people who are in that place. (Narrated by the authors of al-Sunan)

7. Fasting on this day is an expiation for two years. (Narrated by Muslim)

8. On this day, Allah boasts about the people of Arafah to the dwellers of heaven saying,

“My slaves have come to Me, looking rough from every deep valley hoping for My Mercy, so if your sins were equivalent to the amount of sand or the drops of rain or like the foam of sea, I will forgive them…” (Reported by Tabrani. Al-Albaani graded it Hassan.)

9. On no other day does the shaytan feel so belittled, humililated and angry as he does on this Day.

The reason for this is because of the Mercy of Allah tha descends & the forgiveness that He grants to people on this day. (Narrated by Maalik)

10. The best of supplications is that of the day of Arafah.

“The best of supplication is the supplication on the Day of Arafah” is not only for the Hajji but for everyone else as well. So we better take advantage!

அரஃபாவின் மகிழ்ச்சியான நாள்

ஒரு வருடத்தில் 365 நாட்களும் அரஃபா நாளை விட சூரியன் எந்த நாளிலும் இவ்வளவு சிறப்பாக உதிப்பதில்லை.

இந்த நாளின் சிறப்பு மற்றும் முக்கியத்துவத்தை எது நமக்கு புரிய வைக்கும்? உலகின் மூலை முடுக்கிலிருந்தும் லட்சக்கணக்கான முஸ்லிம்கள் தங்களின் அந்தஸ்து மற்றும் கருத்து வேறுபாடுகளைப் பொருட்படுத்தாமல், தங்கள் இறைவனுக்கு முற்றிலும் அடிபணிந்து அரஃபா சமவெளியை மூடும் போது, ​​எல்லாவற்றிற்கும் மேலாக அல்லாஹ்வினால் அருளப்பட்ட நாள்.

இந்த சிறப்பு நாளின் வெகுமதியை தவறவிடுவதில் நாம் பொங்கர்களாக இருப்போம். அதைப் பற்றிய சில அற்புதமான நற்பண்புகள் இங்கே:

1. மார்க்கம் முழுமையடைந்து அல்லாஹ்வின் அருளைப் பூர்த்தி செய்த நாள். (அல்-ஸஹீஹைன்)

2. ஆதாமின் சந்ததியினரிடம் அல்லாஹ் உடன்படிக்கையை எடுத்த நாள். (அஹ்மதுவால் விவரிக்கப்பட்டது மற்றும் அல்-அல்பானியால் ஸஹீஹ் என வகைப்படுத்தப்பட்டது)

3.அல்லாஹ் சத்தியம் செய்த நாளாகும். (அல்-திர்மிதியால் விவரிக்கப்பட்டது மற்றும் அல்-அல்பானியால் ஸஹீஹ் என வகைப்படுத்தப்பட்டது)

4. ஹாஜிகள் அரஃபா நாள் அனுசரிக்கப்பட்டு சாட்சியாக இருக்கும்போது மட்டுமே ஹஜ் செல்லுபடியாகும்.

5. இது பாவ மன்னிப்பு மற்றும் நெருப்பிலிருந்து விடுதலை நாள். (அறிவிப்பவர் ஸஹீஹ் முஸ்லிம்)

6. அந்த இடத்தில் இருப்பவர்களுக்கு ஈத் திருநாள். (அல்-சுனானின் ஆசிரியர்களால் விவரிக்கப்பட்டது)

7. இந்த நாளில் நோன்பு இருப்பது இரண்டு வருட பரிகாரமாகும். (முஸ்லிம் விவரித்தார்)

8. இந்த நாளில், அல்லாஹ் அரஃபா மக்களைப் பற்றி சொர்க்கவாசிகளிடம் பெருமை பேசுகிறான்.

"என் அடிமைகள் ஒவ்வொருவரும் ஆழமான பள்ளத்தாக்கிலிருந்து என் கருணையை எதிர்பார்த்து கரடுமுரடானவர்களாக என்னிடம் வந்தார்கள், எனவே அவர்களது பாவங்கள் மணல் அல்லது மழைத் துளிகள் அல்லது கடல் ந��ரைக்கு சமமானதாக இருந்ததால், நான் அவர்களை மன்னிப்பேன்..." (அறிக்கையில்) தப்ரானி எழுதியது. அல்-அல்பானி அதை ஹஸன் தரப்படுத்தினார்.)

9. ஷைத்தான் இந்த நாளில் செய்வது போல் வேறு எந்த நாளிலும் இழிவாகவும், அவமானப்படுத்தப்பட்டதாகவும், கோபமாகவும் உணரவில்லை.

இதற்குக் காரணம் அல்லாஹ்வின் இரக்கமும் இந்த நாளில் மக்களுக்கு அவன் வழங்கும் மன்னிப்பும் தான். (மாலிக்)

10. பிரார்த்தனைகளில் சிறந்தது அரஃபா நாளாகும்.

"பிரார்த்தனைகளில் சிறந்தது அரஃபா நாளில் பிரார்த்தனை" என்பது ஹாஜிக்கு மட்டுமல்ல, மற்ற அனைவருக்கும் உள்ளது. எனவே நாம் பயன்படுத்திக் கொள்வது நல்லது!

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The BEST DAYS of the ENTIRE YEAR

by Asma bint Shameem

Alhamdulillaah......those blessed days are almost here one more time!

The glorious days when rewards are multiplied many times, and sins are forgiven much more...

the days in which Allaah gives us _yet_ another chance to worship Him, to ask for forgiveness and correct our faults and make up for our shortcomings....

the blessed days that the Sahaabah waited for and prayed for....

the beautiful days in which they strived long and hard in worship, until they could do no more....

What are these magnificent days?

These blessed days are the FIRST TEN DAYS of Dhul-Hijjah.

Just like the last ten nights of Ramadhaan are the best ten nights out of the whole year, the Ulama tell us that out of all the days of the year, these first ten days of Dhul-Hijjah are the best and the most beloved to Allaah as they combine acts of worship in a way unlike any other times.

🍃The Prophet (sal Allaahu Alayhi wa Sallam) said:

"There are no days in which righteous deeds are more beloved to Allaah than these ten days."

The people asked, "Not even jihaad for the sake of Allaah?"

He said, "Not even jihaad for the sake of Allaah, except in the case of a man who went out to fight giving himself and his wealth up for the cause, and came back with nothing."

(al-Bukhaari)

Subhaan Allaah wal-Hamdulillaah!

What a blessing!

🍃 Ibn Rajab al-Hanbali said:

“The voluntary prayers/acts [performed] in the ten days of Dhul Hijjah are better than the voluntary prayers/acts [performed] in the [last] ten days of Ramadhaan. 

Similarly, the obligatory prayers/acts [performed] in the ten days of Dhul Hijjah are multiplied more than they are multiplied in the days other than them.”

(Fath al-Baari sharh Saheeh al-Bukhaari l9)

🔺 Why are these days so special?

These are the days by which Allaah Subhaanahu wa Ta’aala took an oath;

they are the days in which the last aayah in the Qur’aan was revealed; they culminate in the remembrance of Prophet Ibraheem’s sacrifice.

🍃Ibn Hajar said:

“The apparent reason as to why the ten days of Dhul-Hijjah stand out in their virtue is the fact that they combine in them the performance of the most essential acts of worship, which are Salaah, fasting, charity, and Hajj (pilgrimage), and we do not find this trait present in any other set of days.” (Al-Fath)

So just like we worked hard in the last ten nights of Ramadhaan, and gave it all we got, we should be doing the same for the first ten days of Dhul Hijjah.

🍃 “When Sa’id ibn Jubayr radhi Allaahu anhu reached the first ten days of Dhul-Hijjah, he would exert himself in worship so greatly that he would nearly OVERWHELM himself.” (Sunan al-Daarimī 1774)

The question is.....what do “I” do on these magnificent days and how can I make the most of this perfect, golden opportunity to earn rewards and Jannah?

1. Go for HAJJ

Obviously, Hajj is one of the best deeds that one can do in their entire LIFETIME.

Imagine the rewards of such an amazing good deed during the ten BEST, most BLESSED days!

However for those of us who were not invited to His House this year, there are still many, many good deeds that one can do and earn the Pleasure of Allaah.

Some of these are:

2. Fast all NINE days and especially fast the Day of 'Arafah

If you can fast the first “NINE” days of Dhul Hijjah — ALL nine of them — that would be an amazing act of nafl ibaadah that brings tremendous rewards.

And if you can’t fast all nine days, at least do as many as you can.

In fact this is a perfect chance to make up any *Ramadhaan fasts* you have left to make up.

And be sure to fast the ninth.

🍃The Prophet (sal Allaahu Alayhi wa Sallam) used to fast on the ninth day of Dhu'l-Hijjah and he said:

"Fasting the Day of 'Arafah (ninth Dhul-hijjah) is an expiation for (all the sins of) the previous year and an expiation for (all the sins of) the coming year." (Muslim)

❌IMPORTANT NOTE❌

Fasting the ninth is recommended for those who’re NOT going for Hajj.

Remember, it is disliked for the Haaji to fast on the NINTH (Day of Arafah).

🍃Also the Prophet (sal Allaahu Alayhi wa Sallam) said:

"Anyone who fasts for one day for Allaah's pleasure, Allaah will keep his face away from the (Hell) fire for (a distance covered by a journey of) seventy years."

(al-Bukhari, Muslim)

Just imagine.....if you fast these nine days (fasting on Eid is haraam), how far your distance will be from Hellfire In shaa’ Allaah!

3. Do a LOT of Dhikr and Takbeer

🍃The Prophet sal Allaahu Alayhi wa Sallam said:

"There are no days on which good deeds are greater or more beloved to Allaah than on these ten days, so recite much Tahleel (saying Laa ilaaha ill-Allaah), Takbeer (saying Allaahu akbar) and Tahmeed (saying al-hamdu Lillaah)." (Ahmad 7/224; Saheeh by Ahmad Shaakir

🍃Ibn 'Umar and Abu Hurayrah radhi Allaahu anhumaa used to go out in the marketplace during the first ten days of Dhu'l-Hijjah, reciting Takbeer, and the people would recite Takbeer when they heard them.

(al-Bukhaari)

Takbeer at this time is a Sunnah that has mostly been forgotten, especially during the first few days.

So say it in the masjid, in your home, on the street and every place where it is permitted to remember Allaah.

REVIVE the Sunnah that have been virtually forgotten and earn great rewards for doing so.

🍃The Prophet (sal Allaahu Alayhi wa Sallam) said:

"Whoever revives an aspect of my Sunnah that is forgotten after my death, he will have a reward equivalent to that of the people who follow him, without it detracting in the least from their reward." (Tirmidhi- hasan)

Obviously, men should recite these phrases out loud, and women should recite them quietly.

4.Stand in Night Prayers:

Remember the virtues of spending the night in prayer, and its sweetness in Ramadhaan?!

Why not revive this beautiful act of worship during these nights as well?

Remember, how in the last third of every night, Allah Almighty calls out to us, His servants

🍃Allaah says:

"Is there anyone to invoke Me, so that I may respond to his invocation? Is there anyone to ask Me, so that I may grant him his request? Is there anyone seeking My forgiveness, so that I may forgive him?"

(al-Bukhaari, Muslim)

Why should we miss this golden opportunity?

So, seize the chance NOW and invite yourself to His Divine Generosity and Mercy, ask Him to forgive you and guide you and set things aright. He will surely listen.

5. Make Sincere Repentance.

One of the best and most important things to do during these ten days is to repent sincerely to Allaah and to give up all kinds of disobedience and sin right away because we don't know when we will die.

Also keep in mind that one evil deed leads to another.

But what does 'repentance' exactly mean?

It means that you come back to Allaah and give up all the deeds, open and secret, that He dislikes.... that you REGRET whatever you did in the past, giving it up immediately and be determined never ever, to return to it, and resolve to adhere firmly to the Truth by doing whatever Allaah loves.

🍃Allaah 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]

6. Come back to the Qur'aan

It is time now to dust off your copy of the Qur'aan and return to its refuge.

Surely, you remember the sweetness of its recitation in Ramadhaan?

Well, let’s bring the Qur’aan back into our lives.

Make it a daily habit, using these 10 days the beginning of a strong and beautiful relationship with it.

Read it with the meanings, understand it, and then implement it and change your lives for the better, as much as you can.

Remember that reading one letter of the Qur'aan earns you 10 rewards.

And just reading Surah al-Faatihah,which doesn't take more than two minutes will give you more than one thousand rewards!

This is on ordinary days....so what about these magnificent days!

Certainly the reward will be far greater, Insha Allaah.

7. Generally increase in doing ALL good deeds

We should strive in doing good deeds any way because good deeds are beloved to Allaah and will bring us closer to Him.

Imagine the rewards of good deeds in the BEST ten days of the year!

So pray extra Nawaafil, read Qur'aan, do LOTS of dhikr, send Salaams on the Prophet (sal Allaahu Alayhi wa Sallam), make dua, give charity, honor your parents, uphold ties of kinship, enjoin what is good and forbid what is evil, help someone out...

whatever good you can think of, DO it.

🍃Allaah says:

"So whosoever does good equal to the weight of an atom, shall see it; And whosoever does evil equal to the weight of an atom, shall see it."[al-Zalzalah 99:7-8]

8. Get the reward of Hajj and Umrah wherever you are

🍃The Prophet (sal Allaahu Alayhi wa Sallam) said:

"Whoever prays Fajr Prayer in congregation, and then sits and remembers Allah until the sun rises, then (after a while) prays two rak'ahs, he will gain a reward equal to that of making perfect Hajj and Umrah." [He repeated the word "perfect" thrice.] (At-Tirmidhi 586; hasan by al-Albaani)

Isn't that easy, Alhamdulillaah?

9. Offer Udhiyah (qurbaani) and distribute the meat

It’s highly recommended for those who can afford it to offer a sacrifice on Eid al-Adhaa.

🍃Ibn Umar radhi Allaahu anhu said:

“The Prophet (sal Allaahu Alayhi wa Sallam) lived in Madeenah for 10 years and every year he slaughtered an animal (at this time)."

(Ahmad-Saheeh by al-Albaani)

Remember that one sacrifice is ENOUGH for one whole family. However if someone wants to do more, they may do that.

And also remember that the Haaji does not offer “Udhiyah”; rather the sacrificial animal that he slaughters in Makkah is called a “Hadiy”.

10. Attend Eid prayers

Eid prayer is a beautiful form of worship.

So DO try and attend the Eid prayer.

But we shouldn't be doing things that are unIslaamic (especially) during these times, such as listening to music, women going out for prayer without proper Hijaab, mixing of men and women, etc.

❌ IMPORTANT NOTE❌

Eid prayer is ONLY for those who are NOT going for Hajj. There’s NO EID PRAYER for the Haaji.

11. Thank Allaah

One of the biggest forms of worshipping Allaah Subhaanahu wa Ta'ala is to thank Him, deeply, sincerely and continuously.

After all, isn’t it HE Who gave you every single thing that is “in you”, and “on you” and “around you”?

Why, we 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 Islaam that He gave you, the health that He gave you, the very life He gave you.

And thank Him for the chance that He gives you in these ten days, to ask for forgiveness and guidance.

12. Do all sorts of good deeds that you can think of; like giving sadaqah, feeding the poor, upholding ties of kinship, learn the Deen, memorize a Surah, teach something beneficial, the sky’s the limit.

Alhamdulillah, there is SO much to be gained in these upcoming days.

So make the most of this perfect opportunity offered by these invaluable and irreplaceable ten days.

Hasten to do good deeds. Appreciate this blessing and make the most of it, striving hard in worship .

"And worship your Lord until there comes unto you the certainty (death)." [al-Hijr 15:99]

And Allaah knows best.

முழு வருடத்தின் சிறந்த நாட்கள்

by Asma bint Shameem

அல்ஹம்துலில்லாஹ்......அந்த பாக்கியமான நாட்கள் இன்னும் ஒரு முறை வந்துவிட்டது!

வெகுமதிகள் பல மடங்கு பெருகி, பாவங்கள் மன்னிக்கப்படும் புகழ்பெற்ற நாட்கள்...

அல்லாஹ்வை வணங்குவதற்கும், மன்னிப்பு கேட்பதற்கும், நம் குறைகளை சரி செய்து கொள்வதற்கும், நமது குறைகளை நிவர்த்தி செய்து கொள்வதற்கும், அல்லாஹ் நமக்கு இன்னுமொரு சந்தர்ப்பத்தை வழங்கும் நாட்கள்.

ஸஹாபாக்கள் எதிர்பார்த்து பிரார்த்தனை செய்த பாக்கியமான நாட்கள்....

அவர்கள் வழிபாட்டில் நீண்ட நேரம் பாடுபட்ட அழகான நாட்கள், இனி செய்ய முடியாத வரை....

இந்த அற்புதமான நாட்கள் என்ன?

இந்த ஆசீர்வதிக்கப்பட்ட நாட்கள் துல்-ஹிஜ்ஜாவின் முதல் பத்து நாட்கள் ஆகும்.

ரமழானின் கடைசிப் பத்து இரவுகள் ஆண்டு முழுவதும் சிறந்த பத்து இரவுகள் என்பது போல, உலமாக்கள் நமக்குச் சொல்கிறார்கள், ஆண்டின் எல்லா நாட்களிலும், இந்த துல்-ஹஜ்ஜாவின் முதல் பத்து நாட்கள் சிறந்தவை மற்றும் அல்லாஹ்வுக்கு மிகவும் பிடித்தவை. மற்ற நேரங்களைப் போலல்லாமல் வழிபாட்டுச் செயல்களை அவர்கள் ஒருங்கிணைக்கிறார்கள்.

🍃நபி (ஸல்) அவர்கள் கூறினார்கள்:

"இந்த பத்து நாட்களை விட நற்செயல்கள் அல்லாஹ்வுக்கு மிகவும் விருப்பமான நாட்கள் இல்லை."

மக்கள், "அல்லாஹ்வுக்காக ஜிஹாத் கூட இல்லையா?"

"அல்லாஹ்வுக்காக ஜிஹாத் கூட இல்லை, ஒரு மனிதன் தன்னையும் தன் செல்வத்தையும் காரணத்திற்காகக் கொடுத்துப் போராடி, ஒன்றும் இல்லாமல் திரும்பி வந்ததைத் தவிர" என்று அவர் கூறினார்.

(அல்-புகாரி)

சுப்ஹானல்லாஹ் வல் ஹம்துலில்லாஹ்!

என்ன ஒரு வரம்!

🍃 இப்னு ரஜப் அல்-ஹன்பலி கூறினார்:

“துல்ஹிஜ்ஜாவின் பத்து நாட்களில் தன்னார்வத் தொழுகைகள்/செயல்கள் ரமழானின் [கடைசி] பத்து நாட்களில் செய்யப்படும் தன்னார்வத் தொழுகைகளை விடச் சிறந்தவை.

அதேபோன்று, துல்ஹிஜ்ஜாவின் பத்து நாட்களில் கடமையாக்கப்பட்ட தொழுகைகள்/செயல்கள் அவை அல்லாத மற்ற நாட்களில் பெருக்கப்படுவதை விடப் பெருக்கப்படுகின்றன.

(ஃபத் அல்-பாரி ஷர்ஹ் ஸஹீஹ் அல்-புகாரி l9)

🔺 இந்த நாட்கள் ஏன் மிகவும் சிறப்பு வாய்ந்தவை?

அல்லாஹ் சுப்ஹானஹு வதாலா சத்தியம் செய்த நாட்கள் இவை;

குர்ஆனில் கடைசி வசனம் இறக்கப்பட்ட நாட்கள் அவை; அவை இப்ராஹீம் நபியின் தியாகத்தை நினைவுகூருவதில் உச்சம் அடைகின்றன.

🍃இப்னு ஹஜர் கூறினார்:

"துல்-ஹிஜ்ஜாவின் பத்து நாட்கள் அவற்றின் நற்பண்புகளில் ஏன் தனித்து நிற்கின்றன என்பதற்கான வெளிப்படையான காரணம், அவைகளில் தொழுகை, நோன்பு, தர்மம் மற்றும் ஹஜ் (யாத்திரை) ஆகிய மிக அத்தியாவசியமான வணக்க வழிபாடுகளை ஒருங்கிணைத்ததே ஆகும். , மேலும் இந்த பண்பு வேறு எந்த நாட்களிலும் இருப்பதை நாங்கள் காணவில்லை. (அல்-ஃபாத்)

ரமழானின் கடைசிப் பத்து இரவுகளில் நாம் கடினமாக உழைத்து, நமக்குக் கிடைத்த அனைத்தையும் கொடுத்த���ைப் போலவே, துல்ஹிஜ்ஜாவின் முதல் பத்து நாட்களிலும் நாம் செய்ய வேண்டும்.

🍃 "சயீத் இப்னு ஜுபைர் ரழியல்லாஹு அன்ஹு அவர்கள் துல்ஹிஜ்ஜாவின் முதல் பத்து நாட்களை அடைந்ததும், அவர் வணக்கத்தில் தன்னை மிகவும் ஈடுபடுத்திக் கொள்வார். (சுனன் அல்-தாரிமி 1774)

கேள்வி என்னவென்றால்..... இந்த அற்புதமான நாட்களில் "நான்" என்ன செய்கிறேன், வெகுமதிகளையும் ஜன்னாவையும் சம்பாதிப்பதற்கான இந்த சரியான, பொன்னான வாய்ப்பை நான் எவ்வாறு அதிகம் பயன்படுத்துவது?

1. ஹஜ்ஜுக்குச் செல்லுங்கள்

வெளிப்படையாக, ஹஜ் என்பது ஒருவர் தனது வாழ்நாள் முழுவதும் செய்யக்கூடிய சிறந்த செயல்களில் ஒன்றாகும்.

பத்து சிறந்த, மிகவும் ஆசீர்வதிக்கப்பட்ட நாட்களில் அத்தகைய அற்புதமான நற்செயல்களின் வெகுமதிகளை கற்பனை செய்து பாருங்கள்!

எவ்வாறாயினும், இந்த ஆண்டு அவரது இல்லத்திற்கு அழைக்கப்படாத எங்களுக்காக, இன்னும் பல, பல நல்ல செயல்களை ஒருவர் செய்து அல்லாஹ்வின் திருப்தியைப் பெற முடியும்.

இவற்றில் சில:

2. ஒன்பது நாட்களும் நோன்பு நோற்று, குறிப்பாக அரஃபா நாளில் நோன்பு நோற்று இருங்கள்

துல் ஹிஜ்ஜாவின் முதல் "ஒன்பது" நாட்களை நீங்கள் நோன்பு நோற்க முடிந்தால் - அவற்றில் ஒன்பது நா��்களும் - அது மிகப்பெரிய வெகுமதிகளைத் தரும் நஃப்ல் இபாதாவின் அற்புதமான செயலாகும்.

உங்களால் ஒன்பது நாட்களும் உண்ணாவிரதம் இருக்க முடியாவிட்டால், உங்களால் முடிந்தவரை பலவற்றையாவது செய்யுங்கள்.

உண்மையில் நீங்கள் எஞ்சியிருக்கும் *ரமழான் நோன்புகளை* ஈடுசெய்ய இது ஒரு சரியான வாய்ப்பு.

மேலும் ஒன்பதாவது நோன்பு கண்டிப்பாக இருக்க வேண்டும்.

🍃நபி (ஸல்) அவர்கள் துல்ஹிஜ்ஜாவின் ஒன்பதாம் நாளில் நோன்பு நோற்று இவ்வாறு கூறினார்கள்:

"அரஃபா நாளில் (ஒன்பதாம் துல்-ஹிஜ்ஜா) நோன்பு நோற்பது முந்தைய ஆண்டின் (அனைத்து பாவங்களுக்கும்) பரிகாரமாகவும், வரவிருக்கும் ஆண்டின் (அனைத்து பாவங்களுக்கும்) பரிகாரமாகும்." (முஸ்லிம்)

❌முக்கிய குறிப்பு❌

ஹஜ்ஜுக்கு செல்லாதவர்களுக்கு ஒன்பதாவது நோன்பு பரிந்துரைக்கப்படுகிறது.

ஒன்பதாம் (அரஃபா நாள்) அன்று நோன்பு நோற்பது ஹாஜிக்கு பிடிக்காதது என்பதை நினைவில் கொள்ளுங்கள்.

🍃மேலும் நபி (ஸல்) அவர்கள் கூறினார்கள்:

"அல்லாஹ்வின் திருப்திக்காக ஒரு நாள் நோன்பு நோற்பவர், எழுபது வருடங்கள் (பயணத்தின் தூரம்) அவரது முகத்தை அல்லாஹ் (நரக) நெருப்பிலிருந்து விலக்கி வைப்பான்."

(அல்-புகாரி, முஸ்லிம்)

சற்று கற்பனை செய்து பாருங்கள்..... இந்த ஒன்பது நாட்களும் நீங்கள் நோன்பு நோற்றால் (ஈத் நோன்பு ஹராம்), நரகத்திலிருந்து உங்கள் தூரம் எவ்வளவு தூரம் இருக்கும் இன் ஷா அல்லாஹ்!

3. நிறைய திக்ர் ​​மற்றும் தக்பீர் செய்யுங்கள்

🍃நபி ஸல்லல்லாஹு அலைஹி வஸல்லம் அவர்கள் கூறினார்கள்:

"இந்த பத்து நாட்களை விட நற்செயல்கள் அல்லாஹ்வுக்குப் பிரியமானதாகவோ அல்லது அதிகமாகவோ இல்லை, எனவே அதிக தஹ்லீல் (லா இலாஹ இல்லல்லாஹ் என்று கூறுவது), தக்பீர் (அல்லாஹு அக்பர் என்று சொல்வது) மற்றும் த��்மீது (அல்-ஹம்து லில்லாஹ் என்று சொல்வது) ஆகியவற்றை ஓதுங்கள். ." (அஹ்மத் 7/224; அஹ்மத் ஷாகிர் எழுதிய ஸஹீஹ்

🍃இப்னு உமர் மற்றும் அபூஹுரைரா ரழியல்லாஹு அன்ஹுமா அவர்கள் துல்ஹிஜ்ஜாவின் முதல் பத்து நாட்களில் சந்தையில் தக்பீர் ஓதுவார்கள், மக்கள் அதைக் கேட்டதும் தக்பீர் ஓதுவார்கள்.

(அல்-புகாரி)

இந்த நேரத்தில் தக்பீர் என்பது பெரும்பாலும் மறக்கப்பட்ட ஒரு சுன்னாவாகும், குறிப்பாக முதல் சில நாட்களில்.

எனவே மஸ்ஜிதில், உங்கள் வீட்டில், தெருவில் மற்றும் அல்லாஹ்வை நினைவுகூர அனுமதிக்கப்பட்டுள்ள எல்லா இடங்களிலும் இதைச் சொல்லுங்கள்.

கிட்டத்தட்ட மறந்துவிட்ட சுன்னாவை புதுப்பித்து, அவ்வாறு செய்வதற்கு பெரும் வெகுமதிகளைப் பெறுங்கள்.

🍃நபி (ஸல்) அவர்கள் கூறினார்கள்:

"எனது மரணத்திற்குப் பிறகு மறக்கப்பட்ட எனது சுன்னாவின் ஒரு அம்சத்தை எவர் உயிர்ப்பிக்கிறார்களோ, அவருக்குப் பின்தொடரும் நபர்களுக்கு நிகரான வெகுமதியைப் பெறுவார், அது அவர்களின் வெகுமதியிலிருந்து சிறிதும் குறையாது." (திர்மிதி ஹசன்)

வெளிப்படையாக, ஆண்கள் இந்த சொற்றொடர்களை சத்தமாக ஓத வேண்டும், பெண்கள் அமைதியாக ஓத வேண்டும்.

4. இரவு பிரார்த்தனைகளில் நிற்கவும்:

தொழுகையில் இரவைக் கழிப்பதன் நற்பண்புகளும், ரமலானில் அதன் இனிமையும் நினைவிருக்கிறதா?!

இந்த இரவுகளிலும் இந்த அழகிய வழிபாட்டுச் செயலை ஏன் உயிர்ப்பிக்கக்கூடாது?

ஒவ்வொரு இரவின் கடைசி மூன்றில் மூன்று வேளைகளில் எல்லாம் வல்ல அல்லாஹ் தன் அடியார்களாகிய நம்மை எப்படி அழைக்கிறான் என்பதை நினைவில் வையுங்கள்

🍃அல்லாஹ் கூறுகிறான்:

"அவருடைய வேண்டுகோளுக்கு நான் பதிலளிக்கும் வகையில் என்னை அழைப்பதற்கு யாராவது இருக்கிறார்களா? அவருடைய கோரிக்கையை நான் நிறைவேற்றுவதற்காக என்னிடம் கேட்க யாராவது இருக்கிறார்களா? நான் அவரை மன்னிப்பதற்காக என்னிடம் மன்னிப்பு கேட்க யாராவது இருக்கிறார்களா?"

(அல்-புகாரி, முஸ்லிம்)

இந்த பொன்னான வாய்ப்பை நாம் ஏன் இழக்க வேண்டும்?

எனவே, இப்போது வாய்ப்பைப் பயன்படுத்தி, அவருடைய தெய்வீக தாராள மனப்பான்மை மற்றும் கருணைக்கு உங்களை அழைக்கவும், உங்களை மன்னித்து, உங்களை வழிநடத்தவும், விஷயங்களைச் சரிசெய்யவும் அவரிடம் கேளுங்கள். கண்டிப்பாகக் கேட்பார்.

5. உண்மையான மனந்திரும்புதலைச் செய்யுங்கள்.

இந்த பத்து நாட்களில் செய்ய வேண்டிய சிறந்த மற்றும் மிக முக்கியமான காரியங்களில் ஒன்று, அல்லாஹ்விடம் உண்மையாக மனந்திரும்புவதும், நாம் எப்போது இறப்போம் என்று தெரியாததால், எல்லா வகையான கீழ்ப்படியாமை மற்றும் பாவங்களையும் உடனடியாக கைவிடுவது.

ஒரு தீய செயல் மற்றொன்றுக்கு வழிவகுக்கும் என்பதையும் நினைவில் கொள்ளுங்கள்.

ஆனால் 'மனந்திரும்புதல்' என்றால் என்ன?

நீங்கள் அல்லாஹ்விடம் திரும்பி வந்து, அவர் விரும்பாத வெளிப்படையான மற்றும் இரகசியமான அனைத்து செயல்களையும் விட்டுவிடுங்கள்.… நீங்கள் கடந்த காலத்தில் என்ன செய்தாலும் வருந்துகிறீர்கள், அதை உடனடியாக விட்டுவிடுகிறீர்கள், ��ருபோதும் அதற்குத் திரும்பக்கூடாது என்பதில் உறுதியாக இருக்கிறீர்கள். , மேலும் அல்லாஹ் விரும்புவதைச் செய்வதன் மூலம் உண்மையை உறுதியாகக் கடைப்பிடிக்க முடிவு செய்யுங்கள்.

🍃அல்லாஹ் கூறுகிறான்:

"ஆனால் எவன் மனந்திரும்பி, நம்பிக்கை கொண்டு, நற்செயல்களைச் செய்தானோ, அவன் வெற்றி பெற்றவர்களில் ஒருவனாக இருப்பான்." [அல்-கசாஸ் 28:67]

6. குர்ஆனுக்கு மீண்டும் வாருங்கள்

உங்கள் குர்ஆன் பிரதியை தூசி தட்டி அதன் புகலிடத்திற்கு திரும்ப வேண்டிய நேரம் இது.

ரமழானில் ஓதுவதன் இனிமை உங்களுக்கு நினைவிருக்கிறதா?

சரி, குர்ஆனை மீண்டும் நம் வாழ்வில் கொண்டு வருவோம்.

இந்த 10 நாட்களைப் பயன்படுத்தி, அதனுடன் வலுவான மற்றும் அழகான உறவின் தொடக்கமாக, தினசரி பழக்கத்தை உருவாக்குங்கள்.

அதை அர்த்தங்களுடன் படித்து, புரிந்து கொள்ளுங்கள், பின்னர் அதை செயல்படுத்தி, உங்களால் முடிந்தவரை உங்கள் வாழ்க்கையை சிறப்பாக மாற்றவும்.

குர்ஆனின் ஒரு எழுத்தைப் படித்தால் உங்களுக்கு 10 வெகுமதிகள் கிடைக்கும் என்பதை நினைவில் கொள்ளுங்கள்.

இரண்டு நிமிடங்களுக்கு மேல் எடுக்காத சூரா அல்-ஃபாத்திஹாவைப் படிப்பது உங்களுக்கு ஆயிரத்துக்கும் மேற்பட்ட வெகுமதிகளைத் தரும்!

இது சாதாரண நாட்களில்....அப்படியானால் இந்த அற்புதமான நாட்கள்!

நிச்சயமாக வெகுமதி மிக அதிகமாக இருக்கும், இன்ஷா அல்லாஹ்.

7. பொதுவாக அனைத்து நற்செயல்களையும் செய்வதில் அதிகரிப்பு

நற்செயல்கள் எந்த வகையிலும் செய்ய முயல வேண்டும், ஏனென்றால் நற்செயல்கள் அல்லாஹ்வுக்குப் பிரியமானவை, மேலும் நம்மை அவனிடம் நெருங்கச் செய்யும்.

வருடத்தின் சிறந்த பத்து நாட்களில் நல்ல செயல்களின் பலன்களை கற்பனை செய்து பாருங்கள்!

எனவே கூடுதலாக நவாஃபில் பிரார்த்தனை செய்யுங்கள், குர்ஆனைப் படியுங்கள், நிறைய திக்ர் ​​செய்யுங்கள், நபி (ஸல்) அவர்களுக்கு ஸலாம் சொல்லுங்கள், துஆ செய்யுங்கள், தர்மம் செய்யுங்கள், உங்கள் பெற்றோரை மதிக்கவும், உறவை நிலைநாட்டவும், நல்லதைக் கட்டளையிடவும், எதைத் தடுக்கவும். கெட்டது, ஒருவருக்கு உதவுங்கள்...

நீங்கள் என்ன நல்லதை நினைக்கிறீர்களோ, அதைச் செய்யுங்கள்.

🍃அல்லாஹ் கூறுகிறான்:

"எனவே, அணுவின் எடைக்கு சமமான நன்மை செய்பவர் அதைக் காண்பார்; அணுவின் எடைக்கு சமமான தீமை செய்பவர் அதைக் காண்பார்." (அல்-சல்சாலா 99:7-8)

8. நீங்கள் எங்கிருந்தாலும் ஹஜ் மற்றும் உம்ராவின் வெகுமதியைப் பெறுங்கள்

🍃நபி (ஸல்) அவர்கள் கூறினார்கள்:

"எவர் ஜமாஅத்தாக ஃபஜ்ர் தொழுகையைத் தொழுது, பின்னர் சூரியன் உதிக்கும் வரை அமர்ந்து அல்லாஹ்வை நினைத்து, பிறகு (சிறிது நேரம் கழித்து) இரண்டு ரக்அத்கள் தொழுகிறாரோ, அவர் பரிபூரண ஹஜ் மற்றும் உம்ரா செய்ததற்கு இணையான வெகுமதியைப் பெறுவார்." [அவர் "சரியான" என்ற வார்த்தையை மூன்று முறை மீண்டும் கூறினார்.] (அத்-திர்மிதி 586; அல்-அல்பானியின் ஹசன்)

இது எளிதல்லவா அல்ஹம்துலில்லாஹ்?

9. உதியா (கு��்பானி) வழங்கி இறைச்சியை விநியோகிக்கவும்

ஈத் அல்-அதாவி��் தியாகம் செய்ய பணம் செலுத்தக்கூடியவர்களுக்கு இது மிகவும் பரிந்துரைக்கப்படுகிறது.

🍃இப்னு உமர் ரழி அல்லாஹு அன்ஹு அவர்கள் கூறினார்கள்:

"நபி (ஸல்) அவர்கள் மதீனாவில் 10 ஆண்டுகள் வாழ்ந்தார்கள், ஒவ்வொரு வருடமும் ஒரு மிருகத்தை (இந்த நேரத்தில்) அறுத்தார்கள்."

(அஹ்மத்-ஸஹீஹ் அல்-அல்பானி)

ஒரு முழு குடும்பத்திற்கும் ஒரு தியாகம் போதும் என்பதை நினைவில் கொள்ளுங்கள். இருப்பினும் யாராவது அதிகமாகச் செய்ய விரும்பினால், அவர்கள் அதைச் செய்யலாம்.

மேலும் ஹாஜி "உதியா" வழங்கவில்லை என்பதையும் நினைவில் கொள்ளுங்கள்; மாறாக அவர் மக்காவில் அறுக்கும் பலியிடும் விலங்கு "ஹாதி" என்று அழைக்கப்படுகிறது.

10. பெருநாள் தொழுகையில் கலந்து கொள்ளுங்கள்

ஈத் தொழுகை என்பது ஒரு அழகிய வழிபாட்டு முறை.

எனவே ஈத் தொழுகையில் கலந்துகொள்ள முயற்சி செய்யுங்கள்.

ஆனால் இசை கேட்பது, பெண்கள் சரியான ஹிஜாப் இல்லாமல் தொழுகைக்கு வெளியே செல்வது, ஆண்களும் பெண்களும் கலந்து கொள்வது போன்ற இஸ்லாத்திற்கு மாறான (குறிப்பாக) விஷயங்களை நாம் இந்த நேரத்தில் செய்யக்கூடாது.

❌ முக்கிய குறிப்பு❌

ஈத் தொழுகை ஹஜ்ஜுக்கு செல்லாதவர்களுக்கு மட்டுமே. ஹாஜிக்கு ஈத் பிரார்த்தனை இல்லை.

11. அல்லாஹ்வுக்கு நன்றி

அல்லாஹு ஸுப்ஹானாஹு வ தஆலாவை வணங்குவதின் மிகப் பெரிய வடிவங்களில் ஒன்று, அவருக்கு ஆழமாகவும், உண்மையாகவும், தொடர்ச்சியாகவும் நன்றி செலுத்துவதாகும்.

எல்லாவற்றிற்கும் மேலாக, "உங்களில்" மற்றும் "உங்கள் மீது" மற்றும் "உங்களைச் சுற்றியுள்ள" ஒவ்வொரு பொருளையும் உங்களுக்கு வழங்கியவர் அவர் அல்லவா?

ஏன், உன்னைப் படைத்தவனின் கருணை இல்லாவிட்டால் நாங்கள் இங்கு கூட இருக்க மாட்டோம்.

ஆகவே, அவர் உங்களுக்கு வழங்கிய அனைத்திற்கும், அவர் உங்களுக்கு வழங்கிய இஸ்லாத்திற்கும், அவர் உங்களுக்கு வழங்கிய ஆரோக்கியத்திற்கும், அவர் உங்களுக்கு வழங்கிய வாழ்க்கைக்கும் நன்றி.

மன்னிப்பு மற்றும் வழிகாட்டுதலைக் கேட்க, இந்த பத்து நாட்களில் அவர் உங்களுக்கு வழங்கிய வாய்ப்புக்காக அவருக்கு நன்றி சொல்லுங்கள்.

12. நீங்கள் நினைக்கும் அனைத்து வகையான நல்ல செயல்களையும் செய்யுங்கள்; சதகா கொடுப்பது, ஏழைகளுக்கு உணவளிப்பது, உறவை நிலைநாட்டுவது, தீனைக் கற்றுக்கொள்வது, சூராவை மனப்பாடம் செய்வது, நன்மை பயக்கும் ஒன்றைக் கற்பிப்பது, வானமே எல்லை.

அல்ஹம்துலில்லாஹ், இந்த வரவிருக்கும் நாட்களில் பெறுவதற்கு நிறைய இருக்கிறது.

எனவே இந்த விலைமதிப்பற்ற மற்றும் ஈடுசெய்ய முடியாத பத்து நாட்களில் வழங்கப்படும் இந்த சரியான வாய்ப்பைப் பயன்படுத்திக் கொள்ளுங்கள்.

நல்ல செயல்களைச் செய்ய விரைந்து செல்லுங்கள். இந்த ஆசீர்வாதத்தைப் பாராட்டி, வழிபாட்டில் கடினமாகப் பிரயாசப்படுங்கள்.

"உங்களுக்கு (மரண) உறுதி வரும் வரை உங்கள் இறைவனை வணங்குங்கள்." [அல்-ஹிஜ்ர் 15:99]

மேலும் அல்லாஹ்வே நன்கு அறிந்தவன்.

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The Virtue of Fasting the Day of Arafah and Ashuraa - Dr Zakir Naik