From: Muslim Girl [mailto:muslimgirl2 [EMAIL PROTECTED] com]
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Subject: Reward of 10 days of Dhu'l Hijjah
Among the great seasons of worship are the first ten days of Dhul-Hijjah,
which Allaah has favoured over other days. It was narrated from Ibn Abbaas
(may Allaah be pleased with him) that the Prophet (peace and blessings of
Allaah be upon him) said: There are no days on which righteous deeds are more
beloved to Allaah than these ten days. They said: Not even jihad for the sake
of Allaah? He said: Not even jihad for the sake of Allaah, unless a man goes
out himself for jihad taking his wealth with him and does not come back with
anything. Narrated by al-Bukhaari, 2/457
It was also narrated from Anas (may Allaah be pleased with him) that the
Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said: There is no deed
that is better before Allaah or more greatly rewarded than a good deed done in
the (first) ten days of al-Adha. It was said: Not even jihad for the sake of
Allaah? He said: Not even jihad for the sake of Allaah, unless a man goes out
himself for jihad taking his wealth with him and does not come back with
anything. Narrated by al-Daarimi, 1/357; its isnaad is hasan as stated in
al-Irwa, 3/398.
These texts and others indicate that these ten days are better than all other
days of the year, with no exception, even the last ten days of Ramadaan. But
the last ten nights of Ramadaan are better than the first ten nights of
Dhul-Hijjah, because they include Laylat al-Qadr, which is better than a
thousand months. See Tafseer Ibn Katheer, 5/412.
So the Muslim should start these days with sincere repentance to Allaah, then
he should do a lot of righteous deeds in general, then he should pay attention
to doing the following deeds:
1 Fasting
It is Sunnah for the Muslim to fast on the first nine days of Dhul-Hijjah,
because the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) encouraged us
to do righteous deeds in the first ten days of Dhul-Hijjah, and fasting is one
of the best of deeds, which Allaah has chosen for Himself as it says in the
hadeeth qudsi: Allaah says: All the deeds of the son of Adam are for him,
except fasting, which is for Me and I shall reward for it. Narrated by
al-Bukhaari, 1805.
The Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) used to fast on the
first nine days of Dhul-Hijjah. It was narrated from Hunaydah ibn Khaalid from
his wife, that one of the wives of the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah
be upon him) said: The Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) used
to fast on the first nine days of Dhul-Hijjah and the day of Ashoora, and
three days each month, the first Monday of the month and two Thursdays.
Narrated by al-Nasaai, 4/205 and by Abu Dawood; classed as saheeh by
al-Albaani in Saheeh Abi Dawood, 2/462.
2 Reciting tahmeed, tahleel and takbeer a great deal
It is Sunnah to recite takbeer (saying Allaahu akbar (Allaah is most great)),
tahmeed (saying al-hamdu Lillah (praise be to Allaah)), tahleel (saying Laa
ilaaha ill-Allaah (There is no god but Allaah)) and tasbeeh (saying
Subhaan-Allaah (Glory be to Allaah)), during the first ten days of
Dhul-Hijjah, saying these words out loud in the mosques, homes, streets and
every place in which it is permissible to remember Allaah, to perform this act
of worship openly and proclaim the greatness of Allaah.
Men should recite out loud and women should recite quietly.
Allaah says (interpretation of the meaning):
That they may witness things that are of benefit to them (i.e. reward of
Hajj in the Hereafter, and also some worldly gain from trade), and mention the
Name of Allaah on appointed days, over the beast of cattle that He has provided
for them (for sacrifice)
[al-Hajj 22:28]
The majority are of the view that the appointed days are the first ten days
of Dhul-Hijjah, because it was narrated from Ibn Abbaas (may Allaah be
pleased with him) that the appointed days are the first ten days of
Dhul-Hijjah.
It was narrated from Abd-Allaah ibn Umar (may Allaah be pleased with him)
that the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said: There are
no days that are greater before Allaah or in which good deeds are more beloved
to Him, than these ten days, so recite a great deal of tahleel, takbeer and
tahmeed during them. Narrated by Ahmad, 7/224; its isnaad was classed as
saheeh by Ahmad Shaakir.
The takbeer is as follows:
Allaah akbar, Allaahu akbar, laa ilaaha ill-Allaah, Allaahu akbar, wa
Lillaah il-hamd (Allaah is Most Great, Allaah is Most Great, there is no god
but Allaah; Allaah is Most Great and to Allaah be praise).
And there are other versions.
This takbeer has become a forsaken Sunnah nowadays, especially at the
beginning of these ten days. You can hardly hear it except from a few. It
should be recited out loud, so as to revive the Sunnah and remind the heedless.
It was proven that Ibn Umar and Abu Hurayrah (may Allaah be pleased with them
both) used to go out to the marketplace during the first ten days of
Dhul-Hijjah, reciting the takbeer our loud, and the people would recite
takbeer when they heard them, i.e., the people would remember the talkbeer and
each one would recite it by himself; it does not mean that they recited in
unison that is not prescribed in shareeah.
Reviving Sunnahs that have been forgotten brings a great deal of reward, as
is indicated by the words of the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon
him): Whoever revives one of my Sunnahs that has died out after I am gone,
will have a reward like that of everyone who does it, without that detracting
from their reward in the slightest. Narrated by al-Tirmidhi, 7/443; this
hadeeth is hasan because of corroborating reports.
3 Doing Hajj and Umrah
One of the greatest deeds that can be done during these ten days is Hajj to
the sacred House of Allaah. Whoever Allaah helps to go on Hajj to His House and
do the rituals in the required manner will in sha Allaah be included in the
words of the Messenger of Allaah (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him):
An accepted Hajj brings no less a reward than Paradise .
4 Udhiyah (sacrifice)
One of the righteous deeds that bring a person closer to Allaah in these ten
days is to slaughter the sacrifice and to look for a good, fat animal and to
spend money on it for the sake of Allaah.
Let us hasten to make the most of these great days, before the negligent
regrets what he did, and before he asks to go back and receives no response
All praises and thanks be to Allah, Lord of everything that exists.The
most Gracious, the Most Merciful.Master of the Day of Judgment You (alone) we
worship, and You (alone) we ask for help.Guide us to the Straight Way The Way
of of those on whom You have bestowed Your Grace, not (the way) of those who
earned Your Anger, nor those who went astray. Ameen
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