The Blessed Ten Days- Maximizing the First Ten Days of Dhul Hijjah

The Blessed Ten Days

Maximizing the First Ten Days of Dhul Hijjah

The Virtue of the Season

While many Muslims focus their energy on the last ten nights of Ramadan, the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) explicitly stated that the first ten days of Dhul Hijjah are the most virtuous days of the entire year. It is a time when the heavens are open for mercy, and the rewards for every small deed are multiplied beyond our imagination.

Divine Choice

Chosen by Allah above all other days

Multiplied Deeds

Small acts become mountain-sized rewards

Perfect Worship

Hajj, Salah, Sadaqah, and Fasting align

Why are these days so heavy in the scales?

Scholars note that these ten days are significant because they include the **Day of Arafah**, the day Allah perfected the religion of Islam. It is the day when millions of pilgrims stand on the plains of Arafah, seeking forgiveness. For those at home, the spiritual energy is just as accessible.

Furthermore, the Prophet (saw) said: "There is no deed that is more virtuous than deeds in these ten days." Even when asked about Jihad—the pinnacle of sacrifice—he replied that unless a person loses their life and wealth for Allah, the deeds done in these ten days are greater.

The 10-Day Spiritual Roadmap

01

Fasting (Days 1 to 9)

Try to fast all nine days if your health permits. If not, prioritize the 9th of Dhul Hijjah (Arafah). Fasting on this day wipes away the sins of the previous year and the coming year.

02

Dhikr and Takbir

The air should be filled with the praise of Allah. Increase your Tasbih (SubhanAllah), Tahmid (Alhamdulillah), and Takbir (Allahu Akbar).

الله أكبر ، الله أكبر ، لا إله إلا الله ، الله أكبر ، الله أكبر ولله الحمد

03

The Night Prayer (Tahajjud)

Just as we strive for Laylatul Qadr in Ramadan, these ten nights offer a similar opportunity. Wake up 20 minutes before Fajr and ask Allah for your deepest needs.

04

The Sacrifice (Qurbani)

Remember the sacrifice of Prophet Ibrahim (as). If you are performing Qurbani, abstain from cutting your hair or nails from the moment the moon of Dhul Hijjah is sighted until your animal is sacrificed.

Tips for Non-Pilgrims (At Home)

• **Automate Charity:** Give a small amount every day during the ten days so you don't miss the reward.
• **Quran Challenge:** Aim to complete a portion of the Quran or read the translation of Surah Al-Hajj.
• **Family Reminders:** Use your platform to remind others—this counts as *Sadaqah Jariyah*.

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Exploring the foundational proofs of the Creator through Nature, Reason, Revelation, and Physical Evidence.

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The Four Foundations

1. Fitrah

الفطرة

2. Al-Aql

العقل

3. Ash-Shar'

الشرع

4. Al-Hiss

الحس

1. Proof of Fitrah (Human Nature)

Every creature has been created in a state of belief in his creator without preceding thought or education. Inside ourselves, we know there is a God; we do not actually need any proof for that. Not only that, but we also know that there is Only One God: Allah.

فَأَقِمْ وَجْهَكَ لِلدِّينِ حَنِيفاً فِطْرَةَ اللَّهِ الَّتِى فَطَرَ النَّاسَ عَلَيْهَا لاَ تَبْدِيلَ لِخَلْقِ اللَّهِ ذَلِكَ الدِّينُ الْقَيِّمُ وَلَـكِنَّ أَكْثَرَ النَّاسِ لاَ يَعْلَمُونَ

“So set your face towards the Religion of pure Islamic Monotheism... Allah has created mankind with fitrah. Let there be no change in the Religion of Allah; that is the Straight religion, but most men know not.” [Surah Ar-Rum 30:30]

Factors of Deviation

Affirming the existence of Allah is from our fitrah. However, parents, teachers, and media can transform these thoughts and alter the pure state, covering the heart from the truth.

The Prophet (ﷺ) said:

“Every child is born on fitrah, but his parents make him a Jew, a Christian or a Magian.”

[Bukhari and Muslim]

The Influence of Satan (Shaytan)

Satan vowed to mislead the children of Adam. He runs in the human veins like blood, whispering in the heart to corrupt the pure fitrah.

قَالَ فَبِعِزَّتِكَ لأغْوِيَنَّهُمْ أَجْمَعِينَ إِلاَّ عِبَادَكَ مِنْهُمُ الْمُخْلَصِينَ

“Satan said: 'By Your Might, I will surely mislead them all, except Your chosen slaves amongst them.'” [Surah Sad 38:82-83]

Revival During Calamity

The sound fitrah often reappears during disasters. When a person feels helpless, they instinctively return to their Creator for aid.

وَإِذَا مَسَّ الإِنْسَانَ الضُّرُّ دَعَانَا لِجَنْبِهِ أَوْ قَاعِدًا أَوْ قَائِمًا فَلَمَّا كَشَفْنَا عَنْهُ ضُرَّهُ مَرَّ كَأَنْ لَمْ يَدْعُنَا إِلَىٰ ضُرٍّ مَسَّهُ

“And when affliction touches man, he calls upon Us... but when We remove from him his affliction, he continues as if he had never called upon Us...” [Surah Yunus 10:12]

To be continued...

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Disciplining the Soul Based on 'Tibb al-Ruhani' by Ibn al-Jawzi (rahimahullah)

Disciplining the Soul

Based on 'Tibb al-Ruhani' by Ibn al-Jawzi (rahimahullah)

"Every breath we take is taking us closer to death. The time we spend in this world is short, the time we are held in our graves is long, and the punishment for following our lowly desires is calamitous."

📖 Deep Analysis

1. The Struggle Between Reason and Desire

Within every human, there is a constant battle between Reason (Aql) and Desire (Hawa). Reason is the guide that foresees consequences and looks to the future. Desire is a blind ruler that seeks only immediate gratification. Success depends on granting Reason the authority to govern the soul.

2. Identifying Spiritual Ailments

Just as we seek a physician when the body falls ill, we must apply spiritual remedies when the soul is afflicted by diseases such as envy, arrogance, and anger. This is known as "Tibb al-Ruhani" or Spiritual Medicine.

3. Steps to Discipline the Soul

• Muhasabah (Self-Reflection): Questioning oneself at the end of each day about one's mistakes and righteous deeds.
• Mujahadah (Struggle): Actively fighting against the soul when it leans toward sinful desires.
• Sabr (Patience): Enduring the difficulty of refraining from sin and remaining steadfast in worship.

Restraining Excessive Speech

The heart becomes hardened by speech that holds no benefit. Always consider the goodness of your words before speaking.

Guarding the Gaze

Looking at forbidden things diminishes the purity of the soul. Protecting your eyes is the key to keeping your mind clear and focused.

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The night of Power ( Laylathul Qadr) a remider!!!

The Grand Night

Mercy, Forgiveness, and Eternal Reward

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The Month of Revelation

Allah revealed the Quran in the most blessed month; the month of Ramadan, the month in which the Quran was sent down. On the most blessed night, the Grand night: Laylatul Qadr.

إِنَّا أَنزَلْنَاهُ فِي لَيْلَةِ الْقَدْرِ

“Verily, we revealed the Qur’an on the night of Qadr.” (97:1)

It is reported from Abu Hurairah that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said:

«قد جاءكم رمضان شهر مبارك افترض الله عليكم صيامه تفتح فيه أبواب الجنة ويغلق فيه أبواب الجحيم وتغل فيه الشياطين فيه ليلة خير من ألف شهر من حرم خيرها فقد حرم»

“The month of Ramadan has come... In it is a night better than a thousand months, whoever loses the benefit of it has lost something irreplaceable.”

Narrated by Imam Ahmad & An-Nasa’i

The Gift of Forgiveness

This one night surpasses the value of 30,000 nights. The sincere believer, who worries about neglect in life, patiently awaits this onset. The Prophet (ﷺ) promised:

«من قام ليلة القدر إيمانا واحتسابا ، غفر له ما تقدم من ذنبه»

“Whoever stood in prayer on the night of Al-Qadr, in faith and hoping for a reward from Allah, he will have all of his previous sins forgiven.”

Sahih Al-Bukhari & Muslim

Qiyam-ul-Layl

It is recommended to make a long prayer during these nights. It means being permitted to be among the sincere worshippers.

Supplication

Prophet (ﷺ) taught Aisha (RA): "Allahumma innaka `afuwwun tuhibbul `afwa fa`fu `annee."

Seeking the Night

The Prophet (ﷺ) would exert more effort in worship during the last ten days than any other time.

An Opportunity for Jannah

Life is about opportunities. Consider Abu Dah Daah (RA). He traded his entire garden for a single palm tree promised in Jannah to help an orphan.

He ran home shouting: "Leave the garden! We’ve sold it to Allah!" He even took dates out of his children's hands, saying, "We've sold it to Allah!"

He gained a Jannah whose expanse is the heavens and the earth.

Estimating Allah Correctly

{وَمَا قَدَرُوا۟ ٱللَّـهَ حَقَّ قَدْرِهِۦ وَٱلْأَرْضُ جَمِيعًا قَبْضَتُهُۥ يَوْمَ ٱلْقِيَـٰمَةِ وَٱلسَّمَـٰوَٰتُ مَطْوِيَّـٰتٌۢ بِيَمِينِهِۦ}

“They made not a just estimate of Allah such as is due to Him...”

Az-Zumar 39:67

Everything we have belongs to Him. Have you ever tried to count stars? "If you count the Blessings of Allah, never will you be able to count them." (Ibrahim 14:34)

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