Dhul Hijjah is one of the holiest months of Islam, which is filled with immense opportunities to gain immense rewards through different kinds of good deeds. The first ten days are regarded as the most rewarding days of the year for worship and righteous actions, so the best deeds in dhul hijjah are more powerful. The following is the best deed hadith.
The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ said: “There are no days in which righteous deeds are more beloved to Allah than these ten days.” (Sahih al-Bukhari)
These days contain
These days combine all the pillars of Islam within it.
Fasting in these blessed days is highly encouraged, especially on the 9th day, known as the Day of Arafah.
The Messenger of Allah ﷺ said:
“Fasting the Day of Arafah expiates the sins of the previous year and the coming year.”
— Sahih Muslim
Even fasting a few days can bring tremendous spiritual benefit and closeness to Allah.
The easiest way to gain reward in Dhul Hijjah is to keep remembering Allah.
Frequently recite
One can recite any form of Dhikr as it keeps the heart calm and multiplies rewards easily.
This is the best time to reconnect with the Quran. One should do the following.
Even a small amount one reads but with contemplation, will benefit a lot and bring enormous rewards.
Helping others during Dhul Hijjah is among the most meaningful forms of worship. At Eshaat Foundation, these blessed days are an opportunity to support important humanitarian projects such as:
Your support can bring comfort and hope to those facing hardship.
One of the greatest acts associated with Dhul Hijjah and Eid al-Adha is Qurbani. It honors the devotion and obedience of Prophet Ibrahim.
Beyond the sacrifice itself, Qurbani becomes a means of feeding families who rarely have access to nutritious meals during the year.
With Eshaat, we make sure to offer sacrifice in places where people are extremely vulnerable.
These sacred days are an ideal time to:
The Day of Arafah, especially, is known as a powerful day for accepted supplications. The whole day should be focused to make most supplication and seeking forgiveness from Almighty Allah.
Hajj cannot be performed by everyone, but the blessings and rewards from the blessed days of Dhul Hijjah can be gained by every Muslim. May Allah accept our worship, increase our sincerity, and allow us to benefit fully from the blessings of Dhul Hijjah. Ameen.
