Allah the Most High & Exalted says: “By the Dawn; By the ten nights” [Surah Al-Fajr:1-2]
This oath substantiates the greatness and sacredness of these ten nights in the eyes of Allah. This is an extraordinary oath; it is very reliable and significant and the wise men can understand that by this oath, Allah too attaches great importance and value to the ten nights of Dhul Hijjah.
The Prophet 
has said regarding these blessed days:
“There are no days in which righteous deeds are more beloved to Allah than these ten days.” The people asked , “Not even Jihad for the sake of Allah?” He said, “Not even Jihad for the sake of Allah, except in the case of a man who went out, giving himself and his wealth up for the cause (of Allah), and came back with nothing.” [Sahih Al-Bukhari]
It is clear then that these 10 days possess tremendous blessings and excellence. Therefore we should spend these 10 blessed days and nights in intensive worship and virtuous acts. Therefore we cannot possibly afford to miss out on such immense rewards otherwise we will definitely be in utter regret in the Hereafter!
The following are recommended acts to do during the blessed 10 days and nights of Dhul Hijjah.
1. Fasting the 9 days of Dhul Hijjah
It is recommended to fast on the first nine days of Dhul Hijjah, especially on the 9th which is the blessed day of Arafah. Allah’s Messenger encouraged us to do righteous deeds in the first ten days of Dhul Hijjah; and indeed fasting is one of the best of deeds.
Almighty Allah says, “All the deeds of the son of Adam are for him, except fasting, which is for Me and I shall reward for it.”’ [Sahih Al-Bukhari]
Note: The 10th of Dhul Hijjah is the day of Eid ul Adha and it is prohibited to fast on this day.
Forgiveness for 2 years of sins (minor sins) for fasting on the day of Arafah:
Abu Qatadah Al-Ansari
narrated, “The Messenger of Allah
Therefore we should try our utmost to fast all the blessed 9 days of Dhul Hijjah – particularly the 9th of Dhul Hijjah which is the day of Arafah. If not then we should at least fast as many as we can possibly can as we may not get this opportunity again next year as life is uncertain and we should never procrastinate on doing good actions.
Tip: Eat light and hydrate well. If you will be staying up until Fajr, then the more you eat, the harder it will be for you to stay up and the less productive you will be! Keep some water with you at all times during the night. This will help you stay up, feel energised and refreshed and have a clearer mind. Also encourage your family and friends to join in!
2. Reciting tasbeeh, tahmeed, tahleel and takbeer abundantly
It is Sunnah to recite takbeer (Allahu Akbar), tahmeed (Alhamdulillah), tahleel (Laa ilaaha ill-Allah), and tasbeeh (SubhanAllah) during the first ten days of Dhul Hijjah. These words should be recited abundantly in the masajid, homes, streets and in every place where it is permissible to remember and glorify Allah.
“That they may witness things that are of benefit to them (reward of Hajj in the Hereafter and also some worldly gain from trade), and mention the Name of Allah on appointed days, over the beast of cattle that He has provided for them (for sacrifice).” [Surah Al-Haj:28]
Reciting the Takbeeraat-e-Tashreeq from the 9th to the 13th of Dhul Hijjah:
Allahu Akbar, Allahu Akbar, Laa ilaaha illallahu Wallahu Akbar, Allahu Akbar, Wa lillahil Hamd.
Translation: “Allah is the greatest, Allah is the greatest. There is no deity besides Allah and Allah is the greatest. Allah is the greatest and all praises are for Allah only.”
Men can recite the above after every fardh salaat from Fajr of the 9th of Dhul Hijjah until Asr of the 13th of Dhul Hijjah audibly. Women should recite it silently.
Tip: Remember and glorify Allah no matter what you are doing: This is particularly easy as one can remember Allah anywhere and at any time whether it is during work or any daily activity.
3. Offering the Qurbani (sacrifice of a livestock animal)
The qurbani (also known as udh’hiya) is the sacrifice of a livestock animal during Eid ul-Adha. It is the sunnah of Prophet Ibrahim 
. It is a means of getting closer to Allah 
. It is obligatory upon every sane adult who is not a traveller and can afford it (wealth equal to or more than nisab). It is performed on the days of sacrifice which is the 10th, 11th or 12th of Dhul Hijjah. One may sacrifice a thousand animals on days other than these, but it will never be regarded or considered as udh’hiya. Therefore the qurbani is a sacred act which can only be done during the three days of Dhul Hijjah as specified. Regarding the qurbani, Allah says in the Qur’an:
“It is not their meat, nor their blood, that reaches Allah, It is their piety that reaches Allah.” [Surah Al-Haj:37]
Tip: It is best to go about the sacrifice the traditional way and offering it in your locality so that you obtain the lesson from the sacrifice and remind yourself of the emotions and test that Prophet Ibrahim himself endured. However, where you face logistical issues, nowadays it is much easier for us to fulfil this sacred act by the mere click of a button over the Internet where we can buy an animal to be sacrificed on the various established Muslim charity websites.
4. Doing more good deeds than usual
The Prophet
Therefore we should increase the amount of good deeds we do in order to take advantage of this blessed time where good deeds are increased significantly.
Tip: Complete as many worldly tasks as possible beforehand and do not waste this precious time: Make arrangements to clear as many of your pending tasks as possible or make a plan for tackling them later. This way, one is free to worship during the 10 days and nights without being distracted by worldly tasks. We must make a firm intention that during these blessed 10 days that we will not take part in idle talk, watch TV, play computer games or spend time on the social media. There are many more days in the year for all that – if you really cannot resist. This is just 10 days! Consider the utter loss and regret for those who waste these blessed 10 days.
The following 7 deeds are amongst the best actions we can do during these blessed 10 days:
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Reciting the Qur’an abundantly:
“Whoever reads a letter from the Book of Allah, he will have a reward. And that reward will be multiplied by ten. I am not saying that “Alif, Laam, Meem” is a letter, rather I am saying that “Alif” is a letter, “laam” is a letter and “meem” is a letter.” [At-Tirmidhi] So if one letter of the Qur’an is equivalent to ten good deeds then imagine how much reward there is for reading each letter during these blessed 10 days which are said to be the best days of the year! Subhanallah!Abu Darda’ reported Allah’s Apostle as saying: Is any one of you incapable of reciting a third of the Qur’an in a night? They (the Companions) asked: How could one recite a third of the Qur’an (in a night)? Upon this he (the Prophet) said:” He is Allah, One” is equivalent to a third of the Qur’an. [Sahih Muslim] Therefore let us recite as much of the Qur’an as we can during these 10 days and nights and aim to recite it from cover to cover if we can. After that we should continue reciting the Qur’an throughout the rest of the year, for it is one of the excellent forms of worship!Tip: Increase your recitation by adding a few minutes or pages to your usual recitation routine. If you don’t have a routine yet, maybe this is the time for you start forming the habit. Begin by committing to recite at least one or two pages (or for 10 minutes, if you are a slow reciter) and then work to increase on this. Carry a small pocket mus’haf with you or install a reliable Qur’an app on a mobile device so that Shaytan cannot discourage you when you are out and about! Note: It is also very relevant to read the story of Prophet Ibrahim which will give one a deeper understanding of the rituals of Hajj and the qurbani.
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Showing exemplary character:
The Prophet Muhammad said, “Nothing will be heavier on the Day of Resurrection in the Scale of the believer than good manners. Allah hates one who utters foul or coarse language.” [At- Tirmidhi] So we must aim to be the best in character during these blessed days and nights and continue to do so for the rest of the year. We must not argue, swear, backbite, slander or gossip.Tip: Make an extra effort to be good to your friends, family, and neighbours, and especially those of other faiths.
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Giving much in charity:
As the rewards of doing good deeds during these days are increased significantly then we should also give as much as we can in charity.Allah promised forgiveness of our sins if we give in charity and give to the poor and needy. He honoured our charity and described it as a “ beautiful loan to Allah “ to emphasise that we are doing something good that He loves, and that He himself will pay our loan back to us doubled:”If ye loan to Allah a beautiful loan, He will double it to your (credit), and He will grant you Forgiveness: for Allah is Most Ready to appreciate (service), Most Forbearing.” [Surah At-Taghabun:17] Tip: Have some change with you at all times to hand out when the opportunity arises. If you don’t have the opportunity to give out money in public, go online and resolve to donate a fixed amount every morning! If you don’t have money, remember that even a smile is considered charity – so go on and spread some good cheer!
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Respecting and honouring our parents:
Islam teaches us that of the most beloved deeds to Allah, having respect for one’s parents is second only to that of prayer and is greater than that of fighting in His cause.It is narrated on the authority of Abdullah bin Mas’ood , who observed: “I asked Allah’s Messenger which deed was the best.” He (the Prophet ) replied: ‘The Prayer at its appointed hour.’ I (again) asked: “Then what?” He (the Holy Prophet) replied: ‘Kindness to the parents.’ I (again) asked: “Then what?” He replied: ‘Earnest struggle (Jihad) in the cause of Allah.’ I refrained from asking any more questions for fear of annoying him. [Sahih Muslim] Tip: Make an extra effort to spend time with them during these blessed days. Recite Qur’an with them, read a book together, discuss a lecture you heard, share your plans for the future and seek their input. Drive your father to the masjid if he is unable to walk there and earn reward for doing so, or call them a few more times in the day if they live far away.
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Doing many nawafil (superogatory) prayers:
Rabi’ah ibn Malik al-Aslami reported that the Prophet
The following are sunnah and nawafil prayers to pray during the 10 days of Dhul Hijjah:-
Pray 12 raka’ahs of sunnah daily along with the fardh prayers. Umm Habibah Ramilah bint Abu Sufyan narrated she heard the Prophet saying: “A house will be built in Paradise for every Muslim who offers twelve units of prayers other than the obligatory ones in day and night, to seek pleasure of Allah.” [Muslim] Umm Habibah (RA) narrated that the Prophet (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) said: “Whoever sticks to the habit of offering four rak`ahs before Noon Prayer & four rak`ahs after it, Allah will shield him against the Hell-Fire.” [Sunan An-Nasai]
Salaatul Duhaa: The Prophet is reported to have said: Whoever prayed twelve rakaats (before midday), then Allah will, as a reward, prepare a palace of gold for him in Paradise. [Sunan An-Nasai]
Two raka’ahs sunnah after entering the masjid: Abu Qatadah narrated the Prophet as saying: “If any one of you enters a mosque, he should pray two rak`ahs before sitting.” [Abi Dawud]
Tahiyyatul wudhu: – 2 raka’ahs sunnah after performing wudhu (ablution). Abu Hurayrah reported the Prophet saying to Bilal : “Tell me about the best of your deeds (i.e. one which you deem the most rewarding) since your embracing Islam because I heard your footsteps in front of me in Paradise.” Bilal replied: “I do not consider any act of mine more rewarding than that whenever I make ablution at any time of night or day, I perform Prayer for as much as was destined for me to do.” [Al-Bukhari and Muslim]
Tahajjud prayer: The most virtuous nawafil (voluntary) prayer is the Tahajjud prayer as it enables one to get closer to Allah . The best recitation of the Qur’an is done during Tahajjud prayer. You should recite as much of the Qur’an as you have memorised. In the long prostrations, beg Allah for forgiveness and mercy and surely He will never turn away his slaves who beg of him during this prayer.
Note: During the first 10 days of Dhul Hijjah we should aim to pray Tahajjud every night. If not then we should pray it in as many nights as we possibly can. When fasting during the first 9 days of Dhul Hijjah one should awaken a little earlier for Suhur, make wudhu and pray Tahajjud. The last third portion of the night is the most blessed part of the night in which duas are more readily accepted during this time. So by praying Tahajjud it gives us the best opportunity to get closer to Allah and to make sincere dua, repenting for our sins past and present and to beg, cry and ask of Allah for whatever we want.
Tip: Before you go to bed each night, use the Productive Muslim Taskinator to block out time for these additional acts of worship. You are more likely to get something done if you allocate time for it. As the saying goes – what gets scheduled, gets done!
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Increase in glorification & remembrance of Allah:
As His creations we should all remember and glorify our creator as much as we possibly can, but even more so during these blessed days. The following are some easy and very beneficial dhikr and glorification we can do throughout these blessed days and nights.
– Allahu Akbar, Allahu Akbar, Laa ilaaha illallahu Wallahu Akbar, Allahu Akbar, Wa lillahil Hamd
– Subhanallah
– Alhamdulillah
– Allahu Akbar
– Laa ilaha ilallah
– La hawla wa la quwwata illa billah
– Asthaghfirullah
– SubhanAllahil azeem wa bihamdihi
– Subhāna-llāhi, wa-l-hamdu li-llāhi, wa lā ilāha illā-llāhu, wa-llāhu akbar. Wa lā hawla wa lā quwwata illā bi-llāhi-l-aliyyi-l-azīm
– Lā ilāha illā-llāhu waḥdahu lā sharīka lahu lahu-l-mulku wa lahu-l-ḥamdu yuhyi wa yumītu wa huwa ḥayyu-llā yamūtu abadan abada, ḏū-l-jalāli wa-l-ikrām, biyadihi-l-khayr, wa huwa alā kulli Shay-in qadīr or the shortened version Laa ilaaha illal-laahu wahdahu laa shareeka lahu, lahul-mulku wa lahul-hamdu wa huwa ‘alaa kulli shay-in qadeerOne can also recite the durood that one recites towards the end of one’s salaah or the shortest durood: Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallim.Tip: Have something in your environment or on your person as a reminder for dhikr. It could be a special ring that you wear or a sticker placed on your desk or car wind shield.
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Making much dua:
Almighty Allah says in the Qur’an, “When my servants ask you concerning me, (tell them) I am indeed close (to them). I listen to the prayer of every suppliant when he calls on me.” [Suratul Baqarah:186] We should busy ourselves in Dua during these 10 blessed days and nights particularly on the night and day of Arafat which is the 9th of Dhul Hijjah. Duas are also readily accepted during fasting, especially just before Suhur ends and just before breaking the fast.
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Making life changes:
We should make the necessary changes to improve ourselves as Muslims and what better time to make such changes than during these blessed 10 days where we can change our lives forever? We must internalise these changes and make a firm commitment to Allah , and maybe that he will wipe off our sins until we become newborn babies, In sha Allah.Therefore let us make the best of these blessed days and make the necessary changes so that we may live a life devoted to Allah. We should aim to rectify our condition and live for the Hereafter rather than living for this world which can end at any second for any one of us. Allah tells us In the Qur’an to enter fully into our deen (way of life) and not partly:
“O believers enter into Islam completely and do not follow the footsteps of Shaitan, surely he is your clear-cut enemy….” [Surah Al-Baqarah:208-210]
So then will we not make Islam a FULL part of our lives? This is our best opportunity and if we don’t grab it now and death comes to us then surely we will regret it for ETERNITY! Surely there is no logic in putting all of our efforts into a short, temporary life which can end at any second and neglect that which will last forever. Knowing this then why do we put everything into this life and neglect the Hereafter? Time is passing us by and we are blinded by the deception of this life. Time is not on our side. This life is very short indeed. It is like a quick passing phase. It is a short stopover in our journey to the eternal Afterlife.
This short life is our only one opportunity to build our Hereafter. In the Hereafter we will want to be taken back to this life in order to live it again so that we can worship Allah. But we will not be able to. So let us prepare for the Hereafter and our inevitable death before preparations are made for our funerals.
May Allah enable us to make the best of these blessed days and nights and make it a means of our success in this world and in the Hereafter. Ameen.
JazakALLAH Khayran for the amazing tips ^^
Assalamualaikum. Simply love this article. Not only is it motivating but also gives a lot of practical tips to make the best use of these days. JazakAllah khairan katheran!
i love you sana
Salam alaikum, thank you a lot for the beneficial compilation of information regarding the blessed days. I just have a question regarding the Quran-Vers you bring up in the introduction: did the Quran commentators relate these “ten nights” to Dhul Hijjah? How can we know it’s not the ten (last) nights of Ramadan?
Wassalam
Sabina
Wa Alaikum Asalaam. There is a difference of opinion as many notable Qur’an commentators go for either opinion that it refers to either the last ten nights of Ramadan or the first ten of Dhul Hijjah. It could even refer to both. Both of these opinions are valid showing that both the last ten of Ramadan and the first 10 of Dhul Hijjah are very special indeed. Therefore we should worship Allah abundantly on both these auspicious occasions.
Assalaamu alaikum wa rahmatullah
The last 10 nights of Ramadan are the best 10 NIGHTS of the year.
The first 10 days of Dhul Hijjah are the 10 best DAYS of the year.
And Allah [swt] knows best.
Salamunalaikum,this is very good. It is a well researched writeup though lengthy.JazakumuLLAHU bi khairat
السلام عليكم
how can I contact Farrukh Paasha?
Asalaamu Alaikum, You can contact me on here my brother.
:)
SUBHANALLAH…m speechless.
And JAZAKALLAH khair for such a gr8 effort
JazakAllah kheir brother for this great inspirational post.
Three days are gone but alhamdulillah I have seven days to make life changes and connect to my Lord. This article came the right time and I will start tonight inshaAllah planning and following the new life I want to experience. Please remember me in your duas.
I hope to successfully celebrate my accomplishments during this Eid inshaAllah!
Asalaamu Alaikum, That is a very good attitude to have my Brother Said. What better time to make life changes than the “best of days”. Please also remember me in your Dua’s
Masha’allah ♡. Jzk allah khair.
Mashallah
Jazakallahu khair brother for this amazing, practical and motivational tips. As always, Productive Muslim has hit the nail on the head with write-ups on increasing productivity in the daily lives of muslims from all works of life. May Allah reward you all abundantly & may our efforts be pleasing to Him, ameen.
thank you so much! it is beautifully written. i will exercise these tips from today…i hope its not too late!
Alhamdulillah for the outstanding tip in this holy month and keep up the good work that you are doing for the muslim ummah….JZK ALLAH KHAIR
Jazak Allah for such an amazing article! Very helpful and motivating…
Your Team is doing a great job! Keep up the Good and Productive Work!
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very productive article. lov it ….
jazakALLAH Khayran……….very useful…….and nw oly i knw al these things……..
JazakAllah-u-khair. wonderful tips and very good article.
Jazakallah. Every year i celebrate Eid al Adha without much thought , another festival for family and friends to get together. After reading your article i cannot help the tears that flows freely for i understand the sacrifice of of our prophet Ibrahim and the true meaning of Eid al Adha. Jazalallah!
Alhamdulia alhamdulia
SubhanAllah Walhamdulillah. I am so fortunate to chance upon this site on the last day of Aug 2014, on time for Dhul Hijjah this year, 26 Sep to 24 Oct JazakAllah khair to you. Al Fatiha for all.
Assalamualaikum. Productive article indeed. However the time of sacrifice mentioned in the article as 10.11and 12th only is not correct. The days of sacrifice are four.the 10th, 11th, 12th and 13th oof zul hijja.It can be verified from the site Islam question and answer .answer number 36651.JazakAllahukhairan. BarakAllahufeekum.
JazakilLAH khairan
Tomorrow (Thursday 25th Sept) the first of the 10 Best days of the year begins.
The Prophet (Sallahu Alaihi Wassalam) has said regarding these Blessed days:
“There are no days in which righteous deeds are more beloved to Allah than these 10 days…(Al-Bukhari)
These 10 days & nights possess tremendous blessings and excellence so we should plan to spend them in intense worship.
It is recommended to fast the first 9 days particularly the day of Arafat – 9th Dhul Hijjah which is on Friday the 3rd of October.
During these days and nights It is Sunnah to recite takbeer – Allahu Akbar. Tahmeed – Alhamdulillah and tasbeeh – SubhanAllah.
Any questions then please do not hesitate to ask.
Jazakallahu khayr, May Almighty Allaah grant us the wisdom to maximise the benefit of this ten days of Dhul hijja. I’ll use this opportunity to inform our brothers nd sister to be prayerful please especially regarding the current situation in middle east, Africa nd other muslim living countries. we should please fear Allaah nd repent, each nd everyone one of us will face Allaah on the day of judgement answering queries regarding ourselves. Bissalam
Asalam Aleikum.may Allah reward you and all Muslims in this world and hereafter . Jazakumllah kheiran
JazakilLAH khairan
beautiful post masha Allah. JazakAllah khairan for your excellent and practical tips and advice
Salam brother 9th zul hijja should be taken from Saudi Arab or India point of view as one day difference is there from India & Saudi arab. This year 10th zul hija in India is falling on 6th oct 2014 Monday then 9th is Sunday how come it is Friday. Kindly clarify
Wa Alaikum Asalaam, It is best to follow your trusted local Masjid regarding the dates of any Islamic event in the Islamic year
And Allah knows best in all matters
Does it make a big difference to read the Quran in other language but Arabic?
Do we have the same rewards? This question is for anyone out there who do not understand Arabic.
@Joel – I appreciate your trust in us to answer your question. However, it would be best for you to consult a scholar and get a detailed answer as we don’t have the expertise to advise on such matters.
In case you may not know of one, you may alternatively consult authentic Q&A websites such as:
http://MuftiSays.com
http://IslamQA.info
http://AskImam.org
I truly hope this helps. Our sincerest apologies for being unable to assist you further.
Dear Joel,
I have learned from my teachers that, unlike other books, reading/recitation of The Qur-aan is not an academic exercise. Indeed, the Laws in Deen are based on Qur-aan (and Sunnah of The Beloved ‘alaih-is-Salaam). However, the effect on the heart; i.e. attaining maximum Nearness to Allaah, by the reading/recitation cannot be experienced unless The Qur-aan is read/recited in the language that it has been Descended in; Arabic.
It is important to understand The Qur-aan in your language and this must be done in the company of the Scholars whose knowledge can be traced to The Beloved ‘alaih-is-Salaam. In Arabic, it is known as “silsilah”. It is also important to recite The Qur-aan in Arabic. The Reward of 10 Hasanaat upon every letter is on the Arabic Recitation. Of course, Allaah Is Merciful. Those who cannot read Arabic are not Deprived of His Reward, however, it behooves us that we put out effort to learn the language so that we may recite The Qur-aan as it was descended and take maximum Benefit; not just Reward, out of our recitation.
This is not my opinion. It is what I have learned from my teachers. If I have said anything above which is incorrect, it is purely due to my misunderstanding.
Allaah Knows Best.
We ask Allaah for His Tawfeeq and Taisiir.
Thanks to Farrukh Paasha for opening our eyes, this beautiful post woke me up!
Thanks to the ProductiveMuslim Custumer Support too. Your answer did help a lot.
You guys are doing a great job.
May Allah reward you all, Ameen.
Such a nice and productive article Farrukh Paasha. May Allah reward you for your efforts, Ameen. Jazak Allah Khairun.
The blessed day of Arafat is the best day of 365 days of the year. Better than any day of Ramadan.
On top of that it has even more special significance as it has fallen on the best day of the week – Jummah.
Subhanallah we are so lucky to be alive on this day so we can make the best of it.
So let us not waste a single second of this day. Nothing is worth wasting this amazing opportunity to gain unimaginable incomprehensible rewards!
For those of us who waste this day then there is no doubt that once we see the immense rewards we have missed out on then we will be in utter regret forever!
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very insipiring article.answered almost all my questions.JazakAllah khairan katheran
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jazakAllah kheiran..mashaAllah i lov the post its very nice .have come to know what i dint know about my religion#islam…may Allah reward you and inshaAllah make us meet in jannah
I am very impressed with your comments islamically in relation to this temporary world. May Allah shower his mercies and blessings on all of us.May Allah grant us the best in this life and the best in the hereafter. Amin
I am a muslima from Philippines particularly in mindanao. I really liked the article you made. I am looking forward on your articles to come because I learn so much about it much in Islam.
Despite the years of this article still relevant and soul inspiring more grace to your effort brother Paacha jazakumllahu khairan
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Hey that’s more than four! Haha. Love your article! Jzk
Ma Sha Allah. Very inspiring article. Allah Taala grant tawfeeq to do Amal with sincerity.
Asalamualaikum
JazakAllah Khair for such a beautiful article. The tips are particularly very helpful. May Allah bless you for your efforts.
Inshallah will follow.
May Allah multiply ur rewards.
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Alhamdulillah! Great article.
Ma sha Allah! May Allah reward you for your good deeds. Jazakum Allahu khairun!
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Baarak Allah feek Brother Farrukh, the article is very comprehensive and inspiring. May Allah Al Mughnee enrich our 10 days with ample barakaat aameen Allahumma aameen
Jazakallah khairan for this amazing article. May Allah accept all our good deeds and grant us Jannatul Firdous. Aameen 😊
Jazak Allah Khair. Very beneficial information n practical tips
Masha Allah,all the articles are very informative and well said in simple english explanations.
May Allah reward you all and give strength to do more great works.
Jazakallah khair,
Bro.Zawahir.
Jazak’Allah for wonderful tips and amazing reminders .
Shukran for your post very good and initiative creator
Jazakhallahu khairan
Maasha Allah, Alhamdulillah for this important reminder. Allah bless you more
Excellent tips….well written. Jazakumullah khaeran!
Shukran for this reminder of what we can do during this auspicious time, you have always been an inspiration !
JazakAllah u khairun katheeran
jazakallah kher for the beautiful article..
All in one!!
Assalam o Alikum.
JazakAllah Khair for such a beautiful article. I will try my best to do all these thigns in sha Allah.
May Allah belss on you and on your family ameen,
May Allah bless on all muslim ummah. ameen
Thank you for the tips on receiving an abundance of blessings in these holy days. I understand the importance of good deeds and worship which should be part of any practicing Muslims routine. I would like to see more examples of ” good deeds” such as helping those in need, the elderly or sick who cannot clean their house, nor have the means of transportation to get groceries, to help a student with subjects they have difficulty, to be a brother and sister to the orphan or deprived, to cut the lawn for one who can’t, to care for an abused animal, feed the hungry, relieve an overwhelmed mother to get a Mother’s Day out , to clean and make our masjids beautiful, repair things needed for those who can’t . Our religious leaders tend to always focus on worship , charity, and avoiding sins but never on how to really help our community members.
Asalaamu Alaikum sister Sultana you are absolutely correct. There are numerous good deeds that we can do especially helping and being of benefit to others.
May Allah give us the ability to do much good during these blessed days and nights and throughout the year. Ameen
Sister Sultan yah as Muslim we should do such things in life. Am from Kenya and as Ansari sisters we usually do various activities such as every Thursday we visit the sick, Fridays we clean masjid(that’s diff masjid every Friday), once in month we visit children home like this Saturday we are planning to visit them and every last Thursday of the month we visit prisoners. Like a page in Facebook Ansari sisters
Nice article. May I ask why women should recite the dhikr silently?
Asalaamu Alaikum. The scholars have advised that a woman’s voice is not away as such but women in general are advised not to raise their voice unnecessarily nor speak in a soft alluring tone so as to avoid possibly ignite desire in he whose heart is a disease. (Surah Ahzaab 33:32).
That is why women should also only recite Quran loudly to children and other women and not men.
Therefore it is also advised that she recite dhikr or ashlar etc in a quite tone to herself rather than loud enough for others to hear.
And Allah knows best in all matters
Masha Allah. I have increased in knowledge.
Jazaakallahu Khairan, may Almighty Allah blessed you abundantly for giving us such a wonderful tips, Masha Allah & may HE give us the ability to perform it correctly & successfully & accept all our Ibadat, sacrifice & Dua. Amin.
Jazaakallahu Khairan once again.
As salam alaikum. Jazak Allah Khair for reminding and sharing this beautiful article .
Jazakallahu khairan! My heart had been heavy with forgetfulness, insha Allah this reminder will further help in awakening my heart to begin the journey back to my Rabb..indeed this life is fleeting…
Mashallah very nice article with easy tips on how to maximize these coming 10 days inshallah. May Allah SWT make it easy for all of us to implement them and get the barakah that comes with them. May Allah shower His mercy and blessing on you brother for sharing such good advices. Ameen
Masha Allah! Shukr for sharing:) Will definitely aim to implement and benefit from the blessed days of Thul-Hijja. May Allah swt reward you immensely for your care and dedication . Ameen
Alhamdulillah may Allah accept our good deeds forgive our sins and make aljannatul firdausi our final abode
Alhmdullilah.A great article to all Muslims.May Allah Azza Wa Jalla accept and reward for your efforts.
Jazakallaah khairan for all your efforts in educating us.May Allaah Azawajal continue to in you in beneficial knowledge and lead us to the promised janatul Firdaus…Aameen.
Ma Sha Allah! Jazakumullah husnan.
JAZAK ALLAH KAHIR … very nice and useful article may ALLAH SWT grant you people great success in this world and the hereafter
May Allah gives you tremendous barakah in your life for sharing such a great tips. Ameen
It was such a usefull thoughts. It has really helped me as i am a new muslim. May Allah bless u .
Jazakallah khair my dear brother, may Allah rewards you in both worlds.
JAZAKAK LAHU KHAIRAN. may ALLAH reward you abundantly. I pray that the Muslim Ummah will benefit from this blessed compilation of a beloved brother. May Allah increase your wisdom, elevate you, family and fellow Muslims .
Djazaak Allaahu khayran!!
JAZAKA’LLAHU KHAIRAN MY BROTHER
Asalamu3laykum
I just wanted to say Jazakallah for all the hard work you do! Me and my family have immensely benefited from all your reminders may Allah grant you the best in both worlds InshAllah
Wasalam
Dadayako kwa Islam :)
jazzakallahu khayran
JazakAllah Khair!!!!!!! :)
This will definitely make us more PRODUCTIVE! inn sha Allah.
May Allah accept all our deeds.
Maryam
ASSALAMUALIAKUM.
CAN I CAN FAST FROM THE THIRD DAY OF DHUL HIJJAH? BECAUSE I MISSED THE FAST TWO DAYS.
AND THE POST WAS REALLY HELPFUL!
JazakAllah khairan. Barak Allahu feekum.
Asalaamu Alaikum, These are voluntary fasts so you can fast however many days of the 9 days that you possibly can inshaAllah.
Jazakallahu Khayran for all your blessed dua’s. Please continue to remember me and my family in your dua’s during these blessed days and nights.
May Allah give us the ability to make the best of these blessed days and nights and continue to do so throughout the year. Ameen
JazakALLAH Khayran 🌙
Farooq you are saying right..
The first 10 days of Dhul Hijjah are the 10 best DAYS of the year.
Thank you brother for this amazing practical and motivational tips..
Al hamdulilahi. I realy boost my ilm.
Allahu akbar may Allah reward you with jannatul firdausi.
Jazakhalla! This reminder is simplified, justified and above all timely.
May Allah bless you and reward you and keep you productive for His sake. Aameen
Jazak Allahu Khairan
Thanks a million, May Allah grant Us his Jannah,Amin.
jazakhllahu khayran. May Allah(swt) bless you
JazakAllah Khair, very informative.
Beautiful reminder. jazakAllah khair
Assalamu alaykum, jazakallahu khayra for educative article that give motivation…..I ask Allah to enable us and give us strength to implement those good deed during and after these 10 glorious days…AAMIN
Very helpful indeed May Allah Bless You
Mashallah, Alhamdulillah thank you brother for this very useful information on this day the first 10 days of Dhul Hijjah. May God bless you and inshallah may God forgive our sins.
So beautiful…!!! jazakallah for this article….
Jazzahkallah hairan for taking the time to remind us what is really important for us to do.
Thank you for explaining what to read with these great rewards to accomplish.
Ma shaa Allah,jazakallah khaer for this beautiful reminder am happy,because i did know but now i do…may Allah bless you and increaae you in barakat
good words continue Insha-Allah
Mashallah thats good teachings and may Allah reward you abundantly
Very informative article, JazakAllah.
Ameenn ya rabbal alameen
Nice article
I have been inspired by this article! Indeed, we should look for Allah is blessing as we look for food! Alhadilillah
very well described.may we all be able to benefit from the above article.jazakAllahu khair
Slm alkm.I am truly educated. JazakAllah khairan.
The Blessed Day of Arafaat is tomorrow (Sunday 11th Sept)
The best day of the entire year is upon us – The blessed day of Arafat – is tomorrow (Sun 11th Sept) from Fajr .
10 things we can do to make the best of the Blessed Day of Arafat:
Out of 365 days in a year, the day of Arafat has been singled out to be the best day of all. Even better than any day of Ramadan. Therefore we cannot possibly afford to miss out on the immense rewards that are available on this most special day. This is a day where we can change our lives forever & get closer to Allah & gain forgiveness for an entire lifetime of sins:
The Prophet (SallAllaahu Alayhi wa sallam) said: “There is no day when Allah sets free more slaves from the Fire than the day of ‘Arafat. He (Allaah) draws near, then He boasts about them before the Angels and says: ‘What do these people want?'” (Muslim)
It is a day when the reward of good deeds are increased significantly. For eg. If there was a sale on where everything was buy 1 get 70 free you would see people queuing for miles and even trampling on each other to get such a deal. But in reality the day of Arafat is far more valuable than this. So we should grab as much as we can on this blessed day!
The following is a worship plan for the day of Arafat:
1. Intend to fast on this special day: The Prophet (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) was asked about fasting on the day of Arafah. He replied, “Fasting on the day of Arafat is an expiation (for sins) for the preceding year and the following year…[Muslim]
SubhanAllah! Refer to your local Masjid prayer timetable to for Suhur (When Fajr begins) and Iftaar (When Maghrib begins) times.
2. Prepare food for Suhur before sleeping and sleep early in order to awaken a little earlier for the Tahajjud prayer. Surely Allah listens to the prayers of those who ask of him in the depths of the night when most people are asleep.
Ensure you eat something for Suhoor as there is a blessing during this time, even if it is a date, and then pray Tahajjud & intense Dua until Fajr begins.
3. Pray the 5 prayers on time – In congregation at the Masjid for men.
4. Pray the 12 Rakah Sunnah’s on this day – For a reward of a palace in Jannah! ( 2 Rakah Sunnah – Fajr, 4 & 2 Rakah Sunnah – Dhuhur, 2 Rakah Sunnah – Maghrib & 2 Rakah Sunnah – Isha)
5. Pray many Nawafil (Voluntary) prayers as much as possible on this day particularly Tahajjud which is the best Nawafil prayer – 2-8 Rakah just before Fajr begins, 2 – 8 Rakah Nawafil Salaatul Duha between 20 mins after sunrise until before Dhuhur begins, 2 Rakah Nawafil in Dhuhur, 2 Rakah Nawafil in Maghrib, 2 Rakah in Isha & 2 Rakah Nawafil in Isha. 2 Rakah Nawafil after every Wudu & 2 Rakah Nawafil whenever at the Masjid.
6. Recite the following constantly during this blessed day no matter what you are doing: Subhanallah, Alhamdulillah, Allahu Akbar, La ilaha ilallah.
Make a target of reciting at least 1000 each or however many is realistic for you. While doing so think of what you are saying and also contemplate on the greatness of Allah.
7. Recite the Quran as much as possible. Make a target for yourself. Three Juz (chapter), two, one, half a Juz, or even a page.
8. Make much Dua on this blessed day:
The day of Arafaat is the day of Dua. We should make a pre prepared list of what we want to ask Allah on this auspicious day.
The Prophet (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) said: “The best du’aa is du’aa of the day of ‘Arafah…(Tirmidhi)
Repent and thank Allah and ask of him your hearts desires, needs and wants. Make sure you make the most of the blessed times to make Dua which are 20-30 minutes before Fajr begins & 20-30 minutes before Maghrib begins.
9. Give much Charity as much as you canafford on this day – whether it is £1000, £500, £250 £100, £50, £25, £10 or whatever change you have. If you have not given Qurbani yet then there is no better time than on this blessed day:
Please give whatever you can for a home for Widows and Orphans in Syria that I am raising for with the charity – One Nation. 100% donation policy:
https://mydonate.bt.com/fundraisers/orphanhomesinsyriafarrukh
10. Take every opportunity to do good deeds on this blessed day whether it is by serving your parents, being good to your neighbours, being the best towards other people no matter how they are towards you solely to please Allah.
Good manners & character are the heaviest on the good deed scales so be the best person you can be. Even a smile to your fellow Muslim or moving an object from the path is reward. Every act can be a reward with good intentions and sincerity.
Please forward to as many people as you can so all can benefit from this as it will be a great reward for anyone who acts upon this.
So let us make the best of this most blessed day. Remember there is no guarantee we will be alive tomorrow let alone next year. So if you want to make life changes and get closer to Allah then there is no better time to do so than now. Our enemy satan only wants us to keep putting off these changes until death takes us when it will be too late.
May Allah enable us to make the best of this blessed day and make it a means for us to change our lives for the better forever by making us fully immerse into the deen and to get closer to him. Ameen
Assalamu alaikum warahmatullahi wabarakatuhu,
Actually I am confused because as you said that today is the day of arafaat but according to India it is tomorrow,so even for India it is today or tomorrow according to the calendar?
Will be happy to hear your reply and jazak Allah for all.the above information,
Allah hafiz.
Asalaamu Alaikum. The days may vary according to which country your from. As far as I can see from a internet search for India the day of Arafah is today and Eid is tomorrow. But please check with your local Masjid for more accurate information regarding the date of the day of Arafah in your locality.
Assalamualikum brothers and sisters in Islam. Please give charity to your kins in need in Asia. Africa, Middle East. Support your local mosques there financially.
I found this out when I travelled from Europe back home to visit my parents.
The relatives will not ask for any assistance but you will realise that, they are in need of your sadqaa and zakah. Then give charity to other needy causes if you have more to give.
Allah knows best.
Please remember me in your duas.
wonderful .thanks a lot.please guide us in future also.
Thank Allsh swt for thus beautiful writing. May Allah swt rewArd us for each reading it and applying this to our lives . Ameen. May Allah swt bless the author and reward him in this life and the Hereafter. May Allah swt bless us who strive to be closer to Him with success . Ameen. Thank you do much for these wonderful tips. I am so grateful to Allah for the founder and writers of the Ptoductive Muslim. I feel closer to the Ummah through these readings. Thank you ever do much. Alhamdullilah. These are the blessed days!! Thank Allah swt for the blessings. May we find success with complete submission to Allah swt! ameen, ameen, ameen.
Today is the best day of the year to give in charity:
Alhamdulillah by the end of Ramadan we managed to raise enough for a home for a Widow & 3+ Orphans in war torn Syria. But there are still too many without a home living in squalid conditions.
So please give whatever you can on this blessed day so we can raise enough for another home & know that it will be multiplied for you significantly:
https://mydonate.bt.com/fundraisers/orphanhomesinsyriafarrukh
Or you can transfer to my Account & I will pay it in:
Sc: 40-47-61 Ac: 08656053
100% Donation Policy!