The dates of the Blessed 10 days & nights of Dhul Hijjah 2014

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The dates of the Blessed 10 days & nights of Dhul Hijjah 2014

Dhul Hijjah is the last month of the Islamic calendar and also the sacred month of Hajj. So blessed are the first 10 days of Dhul Hijjah that according to a large group of commentators of the Qur’an, Allah swears by these 10 days in Surah Fajr:

Allah the Most High & Exalted says: By the Dawn; By the ten Nights; (89:1-2)

The Prophet (Sallahu Alaihi Wassalam) has said regarding these Blessed days:

“There are no days in which righteous deeds are more beloved to Allah than these ten days.” The people asked , “Not even Jihad for the sake of Allah?” He said, “Not even Jihad for the sake of Allah, except in the case of a man who went out, giving himself and his wealth up for the cause (of Allah), and came back with nothing.” (Reported by Al-Bukhari)

Many great scholars say that the first 10 days of Dhul Hijjah are even more superior than the days of Ramadan. It is clear then that these 10 days possess tremendous blessings and excellence. Therefore we should spend these 10 blessed days & nights in intensive worship & virtuous acts. How can we possibly afford to miss out on such immense rewards for surely we would be of those in utter regret in the Hereafter!

The following are the dates of the blessed 10 days and nights of Dhul Hijjah 2014 are as follows:

The first of the 10 nights of Dhul Hijjah begin on Wednesday 24th September from Maghrib.

The first of the 10 days of Dhul Hijjah begin on Thursday 25th September from Fajr.

The day of Arafat – 9th*Dhul Hijjah – Friday the 3rd October, 2014

Eid Ul Adha – 10th*Dhul Hijjah – Saturday the 4th October, 2014

Refer to the following link in order to maximise these blessed 10 nights & days of this auspicious month:

4 Things to do to Maximise the Blessed 10 Days of Dhul Hijjah:

http://www.paklinks.com/gs/religion-and-philosophy/647435-4-things-to-do-on-the-blessed-10-days-of-dhul-hijjah.html

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Tomorrow (Thursday 25th Sept) the first of the 10 Best days of the year begins.

The Prophet (Sallahu Alaihi Wassalam) has said regarding these Blessed days:

"There are no days in which righteous deeds are more beloved to Allah than these 10 days…(Al-Bukhari)

These 10 days & nights possess tremendous blessings and excellence so we should plan to spend them in intense worship.

It is recommended to fast the first 9 days particularly the day of Arafat – 9th Dhul Hijjah which is on Friday the 3rd of October.

During these days and nights It is Sunnah to recitetakbeer - Allahu Akbar. Tahmeed - Alhamdulillah andtasbeeh - SubhanAllah.

To make the best of these blessed days and nights please refer to the following link:

4 things to do on the blessed days of Dhul Hijjah:

Four Things to Do on the Blessed 10 Days of Dhul Hijjah - Productive Muslim

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Just a reminder. If you are intend to do qurbani, be sure to clip your nails and trim your hair before the start of the month of dhul hijjah

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Really :( Never knew that

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Virtues of the first 10 days of Dhul Hijjah:

Virtues of the first 10 days of Dhul Hijjah - YouTube

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There are still a few blessed days and nights left so it is not too late. To make the best of this time let us do the following:

  1. Pray the 5 prayers on time - In congregation for men.

  2. Pray the 12 Sunnah's daily ( 2 Rakah in Fajr, 4 & 2 Rakah in Dhuhur, 2 Rakah in Maghrib & 2 Rakah in Isha)

  3. Pray as many Nawafil prayers as possible particularly Tahajjud even if it is 2 Rakah jusr before Fajr begins, 2 - 8 Rakah Salaatul Duha between 20 mins after sunrise and before Dhuhur begins, 2 Rakah in Dhuhur, 2 Rakah in Maghrib, 2 Rakah in Isha & 2 Rakah in Isha. 2 Rakah after every Wudu & 2 Rakah when at the Masjid.

  4. Fast the remaining 3 days particularly on Friday 3rd Oct which is the day of Arafah.

  5. Be constant in reciting Subhanallah, Alhamdulillah, Allahu Akbar, La ilaha ilallah

  6. Recite as much Quran as possible whether it is a Juz (chapter), half a Juz, or even a page.

  7. Make much Dua in every opportunity particularly just before Fajr begins & just before closing fast before Maghrib begins and lots of Dua on the day of Arafah on Friday 20-30 mins before closing fast up until Maghrib.

  8. Give much Charity even if it is £10 a day. Give much charity on the day of Arafat on Friday 3rd Oct.

  9. Take every opportunity to do good deeds by serving parents and being the best towards others solely to please Allah

  10. Forward this so as many people as possible can benefit from this as it will be a great reward for anyone who acts upon this.

So let us make the best of these most blessed days and nights as there is no guarantee we will be alive to see these blessed days again.

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Who exactly should not cut their hair and nails? If my father is giving qurbani in another country with our names does that mean we also do not cut our hair and nails? Is it just for the head of the household or everyone the name of the qurbani is being given?

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^ Wait... So the people giving qurbani aren't to cut their hair or clip their nails/ toenails for the entire month, @OneYourMomWarnedAbt?

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No till 10th once it is done you can do it.

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When you see the new moon of Dhu’l-Hijjah – according to another version, When the ten days (of Dhu’l-Hijjah) begin – and any one of you wants to offer a sacrifice, let him refrain (from cutting) his hair and nails.” Narrated by Ahmad and Muslim.

The hadith is this

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Yes. Like Tahurra mentioned. My understanding is rudimentary. To me, the person intending to do the qurbani means, it is your qurbani even though your father is paying for it.

It is not for the whole month; once qurbani is done, you can clip your nails and cut your hair.

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thanks for the clarification. I was not sure who exactly was not to cut hair and nails. I know this is a Sunnat of the Prophet (saw) but what happens if you do cut your hair is it gunnah?

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Important Reminder:

It is compulsory (Wajib) to recite Takbeer Tashreeq after every Fard (Obligatory) prayer from Fajr today Fri 3rd Oct until Asr on Mon 6th Oct.

Takbeer Tashreeq:

Allahu Akbar Allaahu Akbar, Laa ilaaha illa-llaahu Wallaahu Akbar, Allaahu Akbar walillaahil hamd

The story behind this is:

When Ibrahim (AS) began moving the knife on his beloved son, Ismaaeel (AS), the angels sent by Allah with a ram from Jannah exclaimed, 'Allaahu Akbar, Allaahu Akbar' (Allah is the Greatest, Allah is the Greatest). Ibraahim (AS) heard the voice of the angels and replied, 'Laa ilaaha illa-llaahu Wallaahu Akbar' (There is no god but Allah, and Allah is the Greatest). His son Ismaaeel (AS) heard this conversation and understood that Allah had relieved him from this great trial, thus he replied, 'Allaahu Akbar Walillaahil hamd' (Allah is the Greatest, and to Allah belongs all praise) (Ibid).

It is wajib (compulsory) to say it once and Sunnah to say it three times.