Bismillâh, wal-hamdulillâh
There is no doubt that the best days of the year are the first ten days of the month of Dhu-l-Hijjah.
It was reported from Ibn `Abbâs (رضي الله عنه) that the Prophet said, "No good deeds done on other days are superior to those done on these (first ten days of Dhu-l-Hijjah)." Then some companions of the Prophet said, "Not even Jihâd?" He replied, "Not even Jihâd, except that of a man who does it by putting himself and his property in danger (for Allâh's sake) and does not return with any of those things." [Narrated by al-Bukhâriyy 2/86]There is no doubt that the best days of the year are the first ten days of the month of Dhu-l-Hijjah.
Allâh swears an oath by them, and swearing an oath by something is indicative of its importance and great benefit. Allâh says (interpretation of the meaning): "By the dawn; by the ten nights" [TMQ al-Fajr 89:1-2]. Ibn ‘Abbâs, Ibn az-Zubayr, Mujâhid and others of the earlier and later generations said that this refers to the first ten days of Dhu-l-Hijjah, as well as the majority of the scholars. Ibn Kathîr said: "This is the correct opinion." (Tafsîr Ibn Kathîr, 8/413)
These ahâdîth 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 Ramadân. But the last ten nights of Ramadân are better than the first ten nights of Dhu-l-Hijjah, because they include Laylat al-Qadr, which is better than a thousand months. (See Tafsîr Ibn Kathîr, 5/412)
Deeds That Can Be Performed
Among the deeds that can be performed during these blessed days are:
1. Fasting
Abu Hurayrah (رضي الله عنه) relates that the Messenger of Allâh (saws) said, “There are no days more loved to Allâh for you to worship Him therein than the ten days of Dhu-l-Hijjah. Fasting any day during it is equivalent to fasting one year and to offer salat at-tahajjud (late-night prayer) during one of its nights is like performing the late night prayer on the night of power. [i.e., Laylat al-Qadr].” [Related by at-Tirmidhiyy, Ibn Mâjah, and al-Baihaqiyy]
As can be seen from the above ahâdîth, it is strongly recommended to fast during the first nine of these days (It is harâm to fast on Eid al-Adhâ, the 10th day of Dhu-l-Hijjah). If one cannot fast on all nine days, then he may fast on Mondays and Thursdays, which fulfills another sunnah of the Prophet. If not, then one may fast three of the first nine days, which fulfills another sunnah of the Prophet, which was to fast three days of every month. This fast is said to also counts as perpetual fast (See Sahîh Muslim, 2602). If not, then one may fast only the ninth day, which is the day of `Arafah. The Prophet said about fasting on this day: "I seek from Allâh that fasting on the day of `Arafah may atone for the sins of the preceding and the coming years. (Narrated by Muslim, 2602)
2. Saying Tasbîh, Tahmîd, Takbîr & Tahlîl.
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 Dhu’l-Hijjah, because it was narrated from Ibn ‘Abbaas (may Allaah be pleased with him) that the appointed days are the first ten days of Dhu’l-Hijjah.
The best way to praise Allah during these days is by saying Tasbîh (Subhânallâh (How perfect Allâh is)), Tahmîd (Al-hamdulillâh (Praise be to Allâh)), Takbîr (Allâhu Akbar (Allâh is the Greatest)) & Tahlîl (Lâ ilâha illa-llâh (No one is God except Allâh)) during the first ten days of Dhu-l-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.
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; classed as saheeh by Ahmad Shaakir]
The takbîrât of Eid can be said as well
There is sound evidence that Ibn ‘Umar and Abu Hurayrah (may Allaah be pleased with them) used to go out in the marketplace during the first ten days of Dhu’l-Hijjah, reciting Takbeer, and the people would recite Takbeer when they heard them. However,the idea behind reminding the people to recite Takbeer is that each one should recite it individually, not in unison, as there is no basis in Sharee’ah for doing this.
There are many more ways to perform dhikr if one wishes to, such as istighfâr (saying astaghfirullâh (I seek forgiveness from Allâh)).
3. Performing Hajj and `Umrah.
One of the greatest deeds that can be done during these ten days is Hajj. Whoever Allaah helps to go on Hajj 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.” [Narrated by al-Bukhâriyy, 3/1; Muslim, 3127]
4. Udhiyah (Sacrifice)
Another 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.
5. Performing More Good Deeds
There are many more deeds that can be performed, such as sincerely repenting to Allâh, praying extra nawâfil, reading and studying the Qur'ân, searching for beneficial knowledge and reviving the sunnah, in addition to the above.
So, as Muslims, we should welcome the ten days of Dhul Hijjah, the greatest days of the year, with the same fervor and enthusiasm as we welcome the last ten nights of Ramadan or any other blessed days in Islam. We should make the most of these days before they depart for another year.
Wallâhu A`lam wa Ahkam
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