Assalaam alaykum,
As you are aware brothers and sisters we are in the first ten days of the holy month of Dhul Hijjah, in these ten days virtuous deeds are more meritorious than any other time of the year. Therefore, this is an opportunity to revitalize our iman. Reinvigorating our relationship with Allah subhaanahu wa taalah. This can be done through softening our hearts to allow us to benefit from the Quran and Prophetic traditions. Making the best of optimum times where Allah seeks us out and supplications are more accepted. These are among the virtuous properties Allah has placed in these first ten days of Dhul-Hijjah.
Ibn Abbas narrates: The Prophet peace be upon him said, "No good deeds done on other days are superior to those done on these (first ten days of Dhul Hijja)." Then some companions of the Prophet peace be upon him 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." Bukhari
Allah swears in Suratul Fajr “Wa layaalin ashr” to show the virtuous distinct features of these days. Ibn Taimiyyah among other Muslim jurists state that, the first ten days are the most superior days of the year. These calls for, each one of us to fill his days with different types of ibada worship to draw closer to Allah the Almighty who has blessed us with iman and health to witness these days.
As you are aware brothers and sisters we are in the first ten days of the holy month of Dhul Hijjah, in these ten days virtuous deeds are more meritorious than any other time of the year. Therefore, this is an opportunity to revitalize our iman. Reinvigorating our relationship with Allah subhaanahu wa taalah. This can be done through softening our hearts to allow us to benefit from the Quran and Prophetic traditions. Making the best of optimum times where Allah seeks us out and supplications are more accepted. These are among the virtuous properties Allah has placed in these first ten days of Dhul-Hijjah.
Ibn Abbas narrates: The Prophet peace be upon him said, "No good deeds done on other days are superior to those done on these (first ten days of Dhul Hijja)." Then some companions of the Prophet peace be upon him 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." Bukhari
Allah swears in Suratul Fajr “Wa layaalin ashr” to show the virtuous distinct features of these days. Ibn Taimiyyah among other Muslim jurists state that, the first ten days are the most superior days of the year. These calls for, each one of us to fill his days with different types of ibada worship to draw closer to Allah the Almighty who has blessed us with iman and health to witness these days.
It recommended to be conscious of Allah as Abdullahi ibn Umar narrates; Prophet Muhammad peace be upon him said: “There are no superior days to Allah subhaanahu wa ta’la to these (first ten days of Dhul-Hijjah), and virtuous deeds therein are more superior in reward. Therefore, increase reciting therein; tahmeed (Alhamdulillah), tahleel (La haula wala quwatta illa billah) and takbeer (Allahu Akbar). Ataqyid wal-Idhaah
Allah’s grace is not specific or tied to a category of people, but it graces all those who earnestly seek Him. We can therefore, pray naafilah supererogatory prayers, fast, do dhikr, recite the Quran, dua supplication, smile at other Muslims, sadaqah give charity, feed the poor, visit the sick and the needy, greet each other, being good to our neighbors, parents, children, spouses, friends et cetera
The pinnacle of these days is exemplified in the day of Arafah, Allah subhaanahu wa ta'alah prides Himself with the multitude of pilgrims who converge at the Arafah mountain seeking Allah's bounties and refuge from all vices. This day, the day of Arafah is marked by non-pilgrims through fasting. The rewards therein are captioned in this hadith; -
Abu Qatada Al-ansari reported that, the Messenger of Allah peace be upon him said; “…three days' fasting every month (13-15 of the lunar calendar) and fasting the whole of Ramadan every year is a perpetual fast”. He was asked about fasting on the day of 'Arafa (9th of Dhu'I-Hijja), whereupon he said: “It expiates the sins of the preceding year and the coming year”. He was asked about fasting on the day of 'Ashura (10th of Muharram), whereupon be said: It expiates the sins of the preceding year. Muslim
Remember to always seek tauba forgiveness from sins.
Remember to always seek tauba forgiveness from sins.
© 2008 Badru Jaffar Swaleh
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