IMPORTANCE OF FIRST TEN DAYS OF DHULHAJJ TO A MUSLIM

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ZAINAB TANIMU
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IMPORTANCE OF FIRST TEN DAYS OF DHULHAJJ TO A MUSLIM

Zainab Tanimu

Kaduna, Northwest Nigeria

The significance of these ten days cannot be over emphasized as there are lots of benefits awaiting every Muslim that observes it.

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It is advisable and of great importance that Muslims increase their dhikr in these 10 days.

In Makkah, the Talbiyah will be on every pilgrim’s tongue throughout the day and night; those at home also have been commanded to praise Allah constantly in these ten days.

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What is Dhulhajj?

Dhu al-Hijja is the twelfth and final month in the Islamic calendar. It is the month in which the Ḥajj takes place as well as Eid al-Adha, the “Festival of the Sacrifice.” The Arabic name of the month, Dhu al-Hijja, means “Possessor of the Pilgrimage” or “The Month of the Pilgrimage”
It is a time of joy, gratitude and generosity where Dhul Hijjah serves as a reminder of the importance of faith, sacrifice and unity among Muslims
The 9th day, the day of Arafah, is where 2 years’ worth of sins will be forgiven in light of fasting.
 “There are no days on which righteous deeds are more beloved to Allah than on these days.” (Meaning: the first ten days of Dhul al-Hijjah). (Al-Bukhari)

What to Do In These Ten Days (attracts a lot of rewards)

Constant recitation of the following.
Tahmeed: Al-hamdu Lillah (All praises be to God)
Tahleel: Laa ilaha ill-Allah (There is no god but Allah)
Tasbeeh: Subhaan-Allah (Glory be to God)
Reciting SubhanAllahi wa bihamdihi (Glory be to Allah and praise Him) one hundred times a day will wipe away sins – no matter how burdensome they are
Istighfaar
Use these blessed days to seek forgiveness for all our wrongdoings.
Fasting
It is Sunnah for the Muslim to fast on the first nine days of Dhul Hijjah because fasting is one of the best of deeds. In a hadith Qudsi, 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, 1805]
The Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said: “Fasting the day of `Arafah expiates the sins of two years: the past one and the coming one.” [Sahih Muslim]
Give in charity
Give in charity in these blessed days, as much as you can.
Preserve ties of kinship
Maintaining the ties of kinship is from the best of deeds due to the saying of the Holy Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him): “Whoever would like his provision to be increased and his lifespan to be extended, let him maintain the ties of kinship.” [Sahih Al-Bukhari]
Start your fast today and enjoy the accrued benefits.
As Eid approaches, don’t forget to give your Qurbani (Udhiyah or Animal Sacrifice).
Earlier, the Sultanate Council Sokoto had in a statement declared Monday, 19/June/2023 as the first day of Dhul-Hijjah 1444 AH.
Accordingly, Wednesday 28/June/2023 will be the day of Eidul Adha 1444 AH.
His Eminence, the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa‘ad Abubakar, CFR, mni, wishes the entire Muslim Ummah happy Eidul Adha Mubarak in advance.
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