Celebrating the first Ten days and nights of Dhul-Hijjah (Hajj Season)
=== This year Hajj (Arafat Day) will be on Thursday, November 26th, 2009 corresponding to 9th Dhul-Hijjah. The first day of Dhul-Hijjah therefore falls on Wednesday, November 18th, 2009. Eid Al-Adha therefore will be on Friday, November 27th, 2009.
Most Muslims very well know the blessings of the nights of Ramadan, especially the last ten nights. However, not everyone knows that the first ten days of the last month of the Islamic month, Dhul Hijjah, are equally packed with blessings.
Allah has provided Muslims numerous opportunities throughout the year to renew their faith and to encourage them towards acts of goodness by specifying such special days. So, we have another such opportunity that we shouldn’t let pass by just like any other period in time.
Allah says in the Quran in Surah Al-Fajr (interpretation of the meaning):
“By the dawn; By the 10 nights” [al-Fajr 89:1-2].
Most scholars agree that these ten nights refer to the first ten nights of Dhul-Hijjah. Ibn Katheer also had validated that opinion by stating: “This is the correct opinion.” [Tafseer Ibn Katheer, 8/413]
Ibn ‘Abbas reports that the Messenger of Allah (sallallaahu alaihi wa sallam) said,
“No good deeds done on other days are superior to those done on these days [meaning the ten days of Dhul-Hijjah].”
Among the deeds recommended during those ten days are observing voluntary fasting, offering animal sacrifices (lamb, goat, etc.), sincere repentance, recitation of the Quran, staying up the night and finally praying the Eid prayers on the tenth day of Dhul Hijjah.
Hafsah reported, “There are five things that the Messenger (saws) never abandoned: fasting the day of ‘Ashurah, fasting the [first] 10 [days of Dhul-Hijjah], fasting 3 days of every month and praying two rak’aah before the dawn prayer.” [Related by Ahmad and an-Nasa'i]
Abu Hurairah relates that the Messenger of Allah (saws) said, “There are no days more loved to Allah for you to worship Him therein than the ten days of Dhul Hijja. Fasting any day during it is equivalent to fasting one year and to offer salatul tahajjud (late-night prayer) during one of its nights is like performing the late night prayer on the night of power. [i.e., Lailatul Qadr].” [Related by at-Tirmidhi, Ibn Majah, and al-Baihaqi]
The Prophet (SAWS) commanded us to recite a lot of Tasbeeh (”Subhan-Allah”), Tahmeed (”Al-hamdu Lillaah”) and Takbeer (”Allaahu akbar”) during this time. ‘Abdullaah ibn ‘Umar (may Allah be pleased with him and his father) reported that the Prophet (SAWS) said: “There are no days greater in the sight of Allah and in which righteous deeds are more beloved to Him than these ten days, so during this time recite a great deal of Tahleel (”La ilaaha ill-Allah”), Takbeer and Tahmeed.” (Reported by Ahmad, 7/224; Ahmad Shaakir stated that it is saheeh). (Islam-QA.com)
So, as Muslims we should welcome the ten days of Dhul Hijjah with the same fervor and enthusiasm as we welcome the last ten days of Ramadan or any other blessed days in Islam. Lets make the most of it.
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December 10th, 2007 at 4:55 am
Being a Muslim convert I found this article quite informative and useful. I hope that others find it usefull too. Many thanks.
December 10th, 2007 at 6:29 am
Iam a convert to Islam and i found this aricle very informative. I converted in December 2004, if I remember correctly the day of ashurah was around the 10 january in 2005 ( in the netherlands) This was my first experience of fasting though I didnt know at the time exactly why i was fasting. I love your articles they fill in many blanks for me, living in the netherlands and not knowing many practising muslims makes it more difficult for me to learn, also there are not many English language books available but Alhamdulilah this site is a great help. I first became to know about Iqra when i was in Morocco on holidays and i saw there was an English language Iqra channel which I enjoyed very much, unfortunatly we dont have that in the netherlands.
December 10th, 2007 at 7:28 am
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the Prophet(saw)used to do. Rebecca and Ayesha_Imane i’m really
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May Allah bless and guide you always, and let you enter paradise by His mercy.
Ameen (Wajamee3 ilmuslimeen (And the rest of the muslims)).
December 10th, 2007 at 11:27 am
Alhamdulillah! This BEAUTIFUL article “The First Ten Days & Night Of
Dhul-Hijjah” is one among the Precious Jewels of islam. I appriciate the efforts taken by Iqra on publishing such beautiful and informative subjects. I wish all my Muslim Brothers & Sisters to take all the benifits of this precious opportuinity. May Allah the Almighty guide us all to follow his MASSANGER PROFIT’S (saw) preachings and the way he made Tablig.
AAMEEN.
December 10th, 2007 at 12:15 pm
what a beautiful message. may Allah give the muslims the wherewithal to do more meritorious deeds in this season.
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December 10th, 2007 at 1:23 pm
As salam uh alaylum,
This is a very good reminder of the mercy of Allah and the justice of Alllah that even those whom do not go to the hajj for any reason can still get a reward for it during that time. InsahAllah Allah make it easy for all of us to get the pillars of our faith met. Thank you so much Allah bless you all.
December 10th, 2007 at 2:06 pm
Assalaamolaikum all.
Jazakallahkhair for this informative article. It is great to read the view of the classic scholars and also to hear from new Muslims. A great site for new Muslims is http://www.calltoislam.com or to get answers to their questions http://www.islamqa.com
May Allah swt help us to be better Muslims,ameen.
wslam
December 10th, 2007 at 2:43 pm
Assalamu Alaikum.
Jakallahu Khairan for this great reminder. A little kindness can fill the heart with Joy. keef up! May Allah reward you in this life till the next Amin!
We should always remember in the verses of Quran:
Those who believe (in the Oneness of Allah – Islamic Monotheism), and work righteousness, Tooba (it means all kinds of happiness or name of a tree in Paradise) is for them and a beautiful place of (final) return. (Qur’an13:29)
May He guide our action and and bless us with happiness and understanding!
December 10th, 2007 at 4:40 pm
Alhamdulillah.
One cannot but continue to marvel at the continued fulfilment of Allah’s will, “Liyuzhirahu aladdini kullihi”, as demonstrated by the effective use of the www to bring the beautiful message of Islam and bounties contained therein through such beautiful articles. Please keep it up. Jazaakumullahu bi khair.
Awwalu.
December 10th, 2007 at 11:02 pm
Assalam-o-Alaykum
I am a research scholar in ARY Digital Network and attached with Qtv.
I found this article very useful, informative, and interesting to be read by every Muslim who can read in English. My all best wishes for the author.
December 11th, 2007 at 10:07 am
Asselamu Alykum WW
Jezakumullah for the reminder. We sure need to use the opportunity given to us. Allah is giving us ways to repent and do good deeds. His merci is so great that he wants us to return to Him. Our sins of this year and the next will be forgiven if we fast on the 9th day. Let’s do something good for ourselves before this lunar year ends.
December 11th, 2007 at 12:07 pm
asalamualaikum, to all muslim brothers and sisters round the globe this is an opportunity for us to win
the pleasure of our sustainer the most merciful and to make dua for the muslim ummah to unite so that we
can show the rest of the world the beauty of islam so that they can accept this wonderful religion which
will give anyone who accepts it and acts upon its orders success in this world and the hereafter.Just imagine
4.5 billion people when they die now they go to hellfire for eternity!muslims indulge in sins gambling drinnking
alchol,music etc.whom when they die without making touba will transit into that horrible place hell.so let
the ummah rise at night and set tears and spend their days of this ten blessed days of dhul-hijja in fasting
to invoke ALLAH’S mercy on the whole ummah at large.MAY ALLAH WITH HIS INFINITE MERCY GIVE THE UMMAT HEDAYYA
AMEN!
December 11th, 2007 at 1:19 pm
I am happy to have come accross this site- a site full of islamic activities and a host of beautiful and educative information.
May Allah reward the management abundantly for all these ever rewarding efforts. Amin
December 12th, 2007 at 5:33 am
AOA
It is mustahib to cut yur nails and hairs before start of these 10 days(if u intend to do qurbani). Fasting on 9dhilhuujjah has special significance(it removes sins of last 01year and coming year). During these days visit sick people and ask about their health, give charity, feed someone, clothe someone, and offer voluntary prayers.
December 12th, 2007 at 6:31 am
Thank you very much for this information. I am a muslim convert and I have to admit I still
dont know a lot of things about Islam, but I am very wiling to learn. I am very happy I came
across this wonderful site as it gives me the informations I need. Allah bless!
December 12th, 2007 at 6:32 pm
Assalamalaikum,
I am soo happy to read all these wonderful letters from wonderful people.They sure are spiritual support to any Muslim to have religious sites like these. Thankyou my Muslim brothers and sisters. May Allah bless us all. Amin.
December 13th, 2007 at 8:25 am
Dear brother
Assalamo-alaikum
This is very timely information through IQRASENSE.com.By timely reminding us, you made us to
try to avail the benefits of this occasion and opportunity.Insha Allah our brothers and sisters in
in particular and humanity in general will be benifitted and the people in the Iqrasense.com will be rewarded with the
best rewards here and hereafter.
Thank you , very much
December 14th, 2007 at 1:46 am
To Everyone,
Indeed the information is very timely for all Muslims right here and now. I am very blessed to be a part of the sharing in your website especially for me who is from the Philippines where Muslims are a minority in number,
Allah bless us all.
My best Regards
November 18th, 2009 at 8:55 pm
Yes thanks all of you especially thanks to iqrasense.com by reminding us how great this ten days of night is to us. God will bless the one who will visit the holy ground and who is willing to go but doesn’t have the means to go. My brother/Sister in Islam Allahu subhanaa watallah will surely bless you for that. May Allah forgive us our sin and keep us away from bad doings.
Asalamu alaikum ya jaami’u.
Shukuran
November 18th, 2009 at 9:00 pm
It is for this very reason I subscribe to this site. It is articles like this that make being a new muslimah much easier. I use this in conjuction with other Islamic sites to improve my deen and iman. Please keep posting good stuff like this. Alhamdulilah for your good efforts and may Allah reward all who work on this site.
November 18th, 2009 at 9:07 pm
Assalam o alaikum
very nice refeshing and informativethank you
November 18th, 2009 at 9:48 pm
May Allah reward you all abundantly and continue to strengthen Isam.
November 19th, 2009 at 12:55 am
Assalam alaikumI am very grateful for this message.I really knew importance of fasting on the 9th day of this but for the whole 10 days is new to meI hall try to do my effort to make something out of it,and also pass the information to others as well.
Please keep posting good stuff like this. Alhamdulilah for your good efforts and may Allah reward all who work on this site
November 19th, 2009 at 3:52 am
This is truly informative. hope all of us make the most of it.
November 19th, 2009 at 4:02 am
Assalamo-alaikum
Thanks to iqrasense.com by reminding us how great this 1st ten days and nights
of Dhulhijjah – Haj Season. Alhamdulilah for your good efforts .
May all our dua’s come true
November 19th, 2009 at 4:42 am
Assalamvaalikum
I am very greatful to you for publishing a very very informative article on the last ten days of dull hijjah. I appreciate the efforts taken by you in informing such beautiful things to us. I pray the Allah almighty to give you more wisdom and happines to advise us on such things in future.
November 19th, 2009 at 5:05 am
Alhamdulillah…May ALLAh bless u for giving us these valuable information…
November 19th, 2009 at 5:10 am
Assalam Alaikum Brothers
The 10 days of Dhul Hajja massage given to us is excellent information regarding the first 10 days of dhull hajja, and i think every muslim must know this as it is equal to last 10 days of Ramazan, if a muslim missed last 10 days of ramazan he can get same benifits and forgiveness from these days days. Alhamdulillah i try my best to get benifits of these days.
November 19th, 2009 at 5:11 am
Its really amazing and nice to know how these holy days be spent in out lives.
Really a good one article.
I would definitely try to have atleast 5 fastings during these days.
November 19th, 2009 at 7:02 am
Assalamualaikum to all brothers and sisters,
A great and very informative article not only for those who newly convert but to born muslim like me as well.
JazakAllah
November 19th, 2009 at 7:02 am
I have watched the Eid celebrations after Ramadaan on Islam TV and have prayed the prayer for conversion to Islam, but I was alone. In my heart I believe I have accepted the faith, but I am not sure if it is recognized in Islam if it was not done in the presence of an Imaam or another Muslim. I have made a voice recording of it as a testimony to myself. Please assist me. I have also not changed my name and want to know if it is compulsory in Islam for me to do so.
November 19th, 2009 at 7:30 am
Alhamdullihah! this mail on the lst ten days of Dhul Hijja is so inspiring , i have never come accross the last sermon of the prophet since i have been reading islamic book(YEAR 2002) .I was so moved , my whole body was moved with the sermon above from the prophet , you know talking to the future and i thank Allah (SWT) that i am amongst those who have seen and oppurtuned to read the message .May Allah reward the entire team of Iqra sense .
November 19th, 2009 at 7:31 am
Assalaamu alaikum,
your publishing is really very informative. Being a Muslim, even i dont know much about the 1st 10 days of Dhul Hijj.
May Allah reward you the best in this life & in the Hereafter.
Jazaakallah,
November 19th, 2009 at 7:44 am
May Allah subhana wataala bless all brethern for the good deed observed on these days. Amen,
November 19th, 2009 at 7:47 am
It is gratifying to note that these reminders on the first 10 days of the Dhul-Hijjah month should awaken the spirits of those obedient followers of Islam to perform with greater spirits.
I have already started offering the Thahajud prayer at 2.15 am this morning and shall continue to do it as and when I woke up after keeping niyyat.
May Almighty Pour His Choicest Blessings upon IQRA for the wonderful contributions and guidance made towards the path of Islam.
November 19th, 2009 at 7:53 am
Alhamdulillah that Islam is what Allah directed me to. This website is really encouraging and informative by making muslims all over the world know more about islam and its teachings. This is a kind of global Da’wah likewich all Muslims should promote and propergate most especially, to the newly converted muslims.
It is our duty to clean our religion from the awful paint used by the enemies of peace (Islam) to distract people from the only way of salvation with their propaganda that Islam and muslims are the terrorists, fundamentalists, fanatics and the likes.
This is one of the channels to do so.
Thanks to you brotheren, May almighty Allah reword you abundantly. Ameen!
November 19th, 2009 at 7:59 am
Islam is about reminder. For over 1400 years, the same message(s) is(are) passed are often negleted. The first revelation to Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) was to “Read in the name of the your Lord”. Continue with the next four verses and you will see why we are using this medium. Islam predicted the use of technology to improve human knowledge over 1400 years ago. For those who have taken it upon themselves to develop this websites to educate humanity, we pray that the Almighty Allah will reward them abundantly.
November 19th, 2009 at 8:05 am
maashallah…very nice article…..i would try to take fasting these days…..
November 19th, 2009 at 8:29 am
Assalam alaikum….
Though i was born as a muslim even my great grand parents were muslims i have never heard of this great information…
Thank you this is quite informative May Allah accept our prayers all now and forever…
November 19th, 2009 at 8:38 am
Assalamo-alaikum
Ma`asha-Allah……..Alhamdulillah…May ALLAh bless u for giving us these valuable information…
Just to add something also..
1-We need to do alot of DHIKR ALLAH = i.e.recite more often the Tahleel (Laa llaaha Illallah), Takbeer (Allahu Akbar), Tahmeed (Alhamdulillah).
2-For those who wish to sacrifice an animal it`s sunna (in support to those who are on Haj) to refrain from cutting or shaving his/her hair or clipping his/her nails until after one has slaughtered his/her sacrificial animal.
May Allah BLESS US ALL…AMEEN
November 19th, 2009 at 8:43 am
masha Allah…Alhamdullilah thank you so much for the information. it is really helpful….i will help to spread the message….may Allah reward you for your efforts of spreading the words of the Almighty Allah……..its a very helpfull information……thx…..
November 19th, 2009 at 9:00 am
Jazakallahu khairan to all the contributors to this site, mostly happily to my brothers n sisters who have discovered the truth of yester-years, today, and forever……Islam. May Allah (SWA) continue to guide us in the rightpath n reward us wt jannat fildaus.(ameen).
November 19th, 2009 at 9:44 am
I am so grateful that i am in Islam. It is truely said that Islam is peace. I agree 100% on that, as Islam is the only religion of Allah (SA), and there is a statement authenticaly said that, When Allah love His servant, He will give fully understanding of the religion. Converts or born Muslim, it is our obligation to renew our faith,ask Allah’s mercy and blessings, as there will be NO other or no one who can help us through this earthly world except Allah. Lets walk on straight path, and that is Islam. Alhamdullellah, i have performed Hajj many times, and May Allah accepts my repentace and give me space in Paradise (Al Fardous)
November 19th, 2009 at 12:36 pm
Indeed, it is highly informative for both Muslims and Non-Muslim.
On one hand it shall refresh the Memory of Muslims and on the other it shall guide the Non-Muslims to Sirat-e-Mustaqeem.
Allah SWT provided me ample occassions to perform Umrah and Hajj twice. Al-Hamdo-lillah. Still at 73, I wish to visit Makkah and Madina several times as I believe, it will strengthen my belief in Islam and grow in me a Muslim in real sense.
Request all brothers and sisters to pray Allah SWT for me and all Muslims.
Thanks.
Allah Hafez
Yousuf A. Sabir
Nov. 19, 2009.
November 19th, 2009 at 12:48 pm
Jazakhallahu kairan to all those who take the time out to work and spread Islam in its true form.
For many reverts like us and muslims generally, sites like this go along way in helping build and our faith. It is obligatory upon every muslim to spread Islam as the last teaching of the Rasul was to spread Islam all over “All those who listen to me shall pass on my words to others and those to others again…..” Thus, we should in our own very different but unique ways spread Islam. The way we live with others goes a long way in inspiring other muslims lead better muslim lives and also inspire non-muslims to enter the warm fold of Islam.
Therefore, we should ask ourselves if we are living Islam or or not. If we are, Alhamdullah, we will keep improving and if we not, this is a chance to. The first 10 days of Dhulhijjah gives us another special opportunity to enter that special one-one relationship with Allah.
May Allah make it easy for us all and accept our Ibadah. Ameen.
November 19th, 2009 at 1:00 pm
i must say that i am always impressed about your articles, this is because they target specific events within the islamic calender and than provide appropriate education and information relevant to the guidance of the umma, i pray that Allah richly reward us all.
November 19th, 2009 at 1:07 pm
Wa’alaikum mus salaam
Subahaan Allah, very informative and even more inspiring. This is what reminding each other is all about. It also educates me on somethings I am not even aware of. May Allah (swt) lavish His blessings and continued guidance on you. May He (swt) richly reward your efforts, Ameen.
November 19th, 2009 at 2:11 pm
Jazakallah khayran for this reminder. We all need to be reminded of Allah’s unending Mercy and Kindness. Because He loves us,He warns us to beware of Him so that we will not transgress,but,at the same time, He showers us with His Bounty and gives us hope of His Forgiveness.
The greatest gift I have ever experienced is Allah’s guiding me to Islam’s Light.
November 19th, 2009 at 3:47 pm
aslaamolaikum
jazaakAllahkhair thanx for the lovely article on the l10 days of dhullhajj just for reminding some of us as we tend to forget with
our busy lives. thanx for the intresting information.
November 19th, 2009 at 7:31 pm
It is mustahib to cut yur nails and hairs before start of these 10 days(if u intend to do qurbani). Fasting on 9dhilhuujjah has special significance(it removes sins of last 01year and coming year). During these days visit sick people and ask about their health, give charity, feed someone, clothe someone, and offer voluntary prayers.
November 19th, 2009 at 8:13 pm
Wa aleykum salam,
I love your articles, always timely. This is realy great! Jazakhalahu khayran kaziran. Masha Allah, I gotta disseminate the message. Thumbs up bretheren!
November 20th, 2009 at 10:29 am
may Allah reward you deeds, this is quite informative. Thumbs up
November 20th, 2009 at 12:19 pm
Thank you and keep up the good work may Allah reward you in abundance
November 21st, 2009 at 12:59 am
Very useful and informative. Jasaak Allahu Khairun.
November 21st, 2009 at 4:55 am
Subhann Allah! I am a convert and didint know the significance of these ten days as much as this. Alhamdulillah my children are now learnong about this at school now so I can help them with their understanding .Tabarak Allah to all.
November 21st, 2009 at 8:40 pm
jazakumullah katheeran. your article has just boosted my iman. alhamdulillahi i am a muslim.
November 22nd, 2009 at 7:59 am
Thank you. First time i am getting a chance to know this hadeeth in my 39 years. Masha Allah.
November 22nd, 2009 at 10:35 am
Jazakallah Khair, I learnt a lot about IT and just in time to catch up the rest of the precious days of Zul Hadj. May ALLAH SWT reward you in abundance and May ALLAH SWT Bless You Always, AMEEN.
November 22nd, 2009 at 10:36 am
Syukran Ahhamdulillah … very informative
November 22nd, 2009 at 8:45 pm
Thank you for this. As you know, I am Bosnian Muslim, but at my time we did not learn to read The Qur’an, so at those ten days I am learning almost very good . I am especially very proud because I can read The Holy Qur’an in ten days of this month in my age of 60!
Selam all of you!
November 22nd, 2009 at 9:00 pm
Alhumdulillah! this is indeed very informative, but what
I found so wonderful was that so many people showed such high appreciation of this article. I lve in the holy city of Makkah
and am very lucky to make Haj every year, and to see the brotherhood of Islam in people from such diverse backgrounds, far off lands, speaking so many different languages and yet are all here for the one reason, fulfilling a requirement of their religion, answering the call from Allah, it is nothing short of beautiful! Keep up the peace and love to everyone, keep informed about religious requirements, act upon them and pass the information on, in the gentlest of manner, no ‘force-feeding’ as it were!
short reply to brother Astrid….you say you have accepted Islam, but not in the presence of an imaam or another muslim. Allah is interested in only what our intentions are, so know that Allah has accepted you, but you must make enquiries at your nearest mosque and find out what the correct way is. i shall ask a scholar and send a comment as soon as i do find out..or if any one else does know maybe they can let u know, as i can understand the frustration you must be feeling at not knowing. As far as i know, you do not HAVE to change your name, but people usually add a muslim name to their ‘given’ name in order to be recognised as a muslim,but I shall double check that also.
We shall be praying for all the umma’ on the Day of Arafaa’. may Allah bless each and everyone by guiding us all on to the right path.
November 22nd, 2009 at 9:35 pm
For those who were unable to commence fasting on the first day of this month, do not forget to do it on the day of Arafat. It is recommended for those who are not pilgrims. May we be guided by the Almighty Allah–Ameen Summa Ameen.
November 23rd, 2009 at 3:43 pm
Alhamdu Lilaah that i am a muslim.The article has really boosted my imam and inshaa’Allah i will put into practice all parts of it.May Allah (SWT) guide us all accept our prayers and forgive our sins.Jazaakaallah Khyran to all those that have contributed to bringing up such an article.Ameen
November 25th, 2009 at 10:03 am
Alhamdu Lilaah, this is another informative article. Though, this is my first time of visiting this site.Iqrasense will among my daily visit sites now, Insha Allah