Dhul Hijjah

The Days of Dhul Hijjah: To-Do List Throughout these days, we should increase in general acts of worship (e.g. performing ṣalāh in congregation, tahajjud, Qur’ān, duʿā’, general dhikr, istighfār, ṣalawāt, ṣadaqah etc). In addition to this, the following are some specific actions for these days: Day No. 1-8 Do dhikr in abundance, especially tahlīl (لَا…

What Should You Do in the 10 Days of Dhul Hijjah Here are 10 things you should do to earn the best possible rewards in these blessed days: 1. Perform abundant dhikr. The Messenger of Allah ﷺ said: “There are no days greater in the sight of Allah or in which good deeds are more…

Allahu Akbar: A Magnificent Phrase Throughout the days of Dhul Ḥijjah, we repeat ‘Allāhu Akbar’ (takbīr) in abundance. Allāhu Akbar is one of the most magnificent phrases a human being can ever utter. Allāhu Akbar is a declaration of Allah’s grandeur, and an affirmation of our submission to His majesty. We remind ourselves through Allāhu…

Why Are The 10 Days Of Dhul Hijjah Extremely Special? 1. Allah (ʿazza wa jall) honoured these days by taking an oath by them. Allah (subḥānahū wa ta‘ālā) says: “By the Daybreak, and by 10 Nights.” (89:1-2)  According to the majority of the scholars, these 10 nights refer to the 10 days of Dhul Ḥijjah….

Seasons of Mercy Amidst the hustle and bustle of everyday life, many of us long to experience once again the sweetness of Ramaḍān: from the communal spirit of worship to the intimate conversations with our Lord; from the joy of opening the fast to the serenity of the nightly prostrations.  The Messenger of Allah ﷺ…