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The ten best days

By the dawn and by ten nights

{Qur’an 89:1–2}

Referring to the first ten days of the month of Hajj, the Prophet ﷺ said, “There are no days during which the righteous action is more pleasing to Allah than these days.”

For the first nine days, fasting is recommended, especially on the ninth day, which is the Day of ‘Arafāt.

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Qurbani (Udhiyyah)

In commemoration of the willingness of Prophet Ibrahim (AS) to sacrifice his son in obedience to Allah, Muslim families across the world offer Qurbani, the sacrifice of an animal. By arranging this through one of the many Muslim charities, you can ensure that the meat of the Qurbani is given to the poor and needy.

For those who are offering Qurbani, remember the Prophet ﷺ explained we should not cut our nails or hair from the beginning of Dhūl Hijjah until the day of Eid:

“When the ten days (of Dhūl Hijjah) commence and a person has a sacrificial animal, which he intends to slaughter, then let him not cut his hair or pare his nails.” (Muslim)

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Dhikr & Remembrance of Allah

Our Prophet ﷺ said:

“There are no days that are greater before Allah 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.” (Ahmad)

• Tahmeed: Al-hamdu Lillah (All praises be to God)
• Tahleel: Laa ilaha ill-Allah (There is no god but Allah)
• Tasbeeh: Subhaan-Allah (Glory be to God)

While there are different versions, the takbeer can also be recited as follows:

Allahu akbar, Allahu akbar, laa ilaaha ill-Allah, Allahu akbar, wa Lillaah il-hamd.

Allah is Most Great, Allah is Most Great, there is no god but Allah; Allah is Most Great and to Allah be praise.

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🕋 The Blessed First 10 Days of Dhul Hijjah: Your Things To Do Checklist

Seize the opportunity to fully utilise the blessed days of Dhul Hijjah! Below is a guide that will help you increase your blessings and strengthen your connection with Allah (swt):

🔸 Fasting the first nine days of Dhul Hijjah
🔸 Dhikr and Takbeer
🔸 Give Charity - automate your donation with the East London Mosque
🔸 Offer Qurbani
🔸 Do More Good Deeds Than Usual
🔸 Recite Quran Daily
🔸 Make Lots Of Dua and Seek Forgiveness

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