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A month of blessing has dawned upon us, more specifically ten extremely virtuous days, the ten days of Dhul Hijjah. - How blessed are we to witness these days of sacrifice and worship. So that we may engage in the worship of Allah. In hope of receiving His pleasure. “By the Dawn; By the ten nights” [Surah Al-Fajr:1-2] These days are so virtuous that Allah takes an oath by them in the Quran. Majority of the scholars give the explanation that these ten nights refer to the first ten days of Dhul Hijjah. It's also mentioned that when Musa AS went to Mount Sinai to receive the scriptures, the days were extended for another ten days, thus it refers to the first ten days of Dhul Hijjah, the tenth being Eid on which he received the Torah. Much virtue is assigned to these days! - The Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم 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.” [Sahih Al-Bukhari] The one who goes out in Allah's path and returns with nothing has sacrificed absolutely everything for the sake of Allah and has ultimately attained His pleasure. Thus the deeds done during these days are infinitely better than this. - SubhanAllah is this not a sign of Allah's love for you? Is this not Him wanting Jannah for you? He gives us chances time and time again to rectify ourselves and better ourselves, how Merciful and Kind! In Ramadan we may have failed to better ourselves, and perhaps we slipped in to error since the passing of Ramadan, but here are ten days of respite. Ten days of reflection. Ten days of self rectification! Make the most of them. Who knows if you'll witness another Dhul Hijjah? - Some deeds that can be done: ▪ Give charity (Link in Bio for a worthy cause) ▪ Pray extra nawaafil salah ▪ Show kindness and patience ▪ Fast optional fasts especially on Arafat ▪ Make dua for those close to your heart (Please remember us too) May الله grant us tawfeeq. آمين
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