{"id":105780,"date":"2026-05-11T10:07:25","date_gmt":"2026-05-11T08:07:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/radioislam.org.za\/a\/?p=105780"},"modified":"2026-05-11T10:07:25","modified_gmt":"2026-05-11T08:07:25","slug":"why-are-these-days-the-best-part-1","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/radioislam.org.za\/a\/why-are-these-days-the-best-part-1\/","title":{"rendered":"Why are These Days the Best – Part 1"},"content":{"rendered":"

Virtues of the First Ten Days of Dhul Hijjah<\/strong><\/p>\n

Why are These Days the Best?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Today marks the beginning of our final week before Dhul Hijjah. Starting from today, for this entire week, we are in a unique window of preparation. The first crescent of Dhul Hijjah is yet to appear, but the opportunity to prepare our hearts, schedules, and intentions starts now.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Prophet Muhammad \ufdfa said:<\/p>\n

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\u201cThere are no days in which righteous deeds are more beloved to Allah than these ten days\u201d \u2013 meaning the first ten days of Dhul Hijjah. The Companions RA asked, \u201cNot even jihad in the cause of Allah?\u201d He replied, \u201cNot even jihad in the cause of Allah, except for a man who goes out with his life and wealth and returns with neither.\u201d (Bukhari)<\/p>\n

Let that sink in. A person who fights in the path of Allah, sacrificing everything, only surpasses the one who simply fasts or remembers Allah during these ten days if he loses his life and wealth completely. For the rest of us, an ordinary believer who prays extra prayers, gives small charity, or says \u201cAllahu Akbar\u201d in these ten days can earn reward that rivals the highest acts of devotion in any other time of the year.<\/p>\n

Why are these ten days so special?<\/strong><\/p>\n

First, Allah Himself swears by them in the Qur\u2019an. In Surah Al-Fajr, He says:<\/p>\n

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\u201cBy the dawn, and by the ten nights\u2026\u201d (89: 1-2).<\/p>\n

The vast majority of classical scholars \u2013 including Ibn \u2018Abbas, Ibn al-Zubayr, and Mujahid R \u2013 confirm that \u201cthe ten nights\u201d refers to the first ten days of Dhul Hijjah. When Allah swears by something, He is drawing our attention to its profound significance. These are not ordinary days.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Second, these ten days contain the greatest day of the year: The Day of \u2018Arafah (the 9th of Dhul Hijjah). The Prophet \ufdfa said: \u201cThere is no day on which Allah frees more people from the Fire than the Day of \u2018Arafah\u201d (Muslim). For those not at Hajj, fasting on this day expiates the sins of two entire years \u2013 the past year and the coming year. That is a mercy beyond comprehension.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Third, these days include the Day of Nahr (Eid al-Adha), the greatest day of sacrifice, and the days of Tashriq (11th-13th Dhul Hijjah), which are also days of eating, drinking, and remembering Allah.<\/p>\n

So what should we do starting today, in this preparation week?<\/strong><\/p>\n

The first and most important action is to revive the sunnah of takbeer \u2013 saying \u201cAllahu Akbar\u201d, \u201cLa ilaha illa Allah\u201d, and \u201cAlhamdulillah\u201d abundantly. Allah commands in Surah Al-Hajj: \u201cAnd mention the name of Allah on known days\u201d (22: 28). The \u201cknown days\u201d are these ten. Sadly, in many communities today, takbeer is only heard on the morning of Eid. But the Prophet \ufdfa and his companions would raise their voices in takbeer from the first day of Dhul Hijjah, in the markets, in their homes, and after prayers. Bring this back. Start today. Say it ten times after Maghrib. Teach your children. Make it a living act of worship.<\/p>\n

Second, make an intention to fast as many of the first nine days as you can, especially the Day of \u2018Arafah. The Prophet \ufdfa used to fast the first nine days of Dhul Hijjah (narrated by Ibn \u2018Abbas and others). If you cannot fast all nine, fast one. If you cannot fast one, at least fast the Day of \u2018Arafah.<\/p>\n

Third, increase your charitable giving. The scholars say that righteous deeds in these days are multiplied in reward, not multiplied in number \u2013 meaning one dollar given in charity during these days can carry the reward of a much larger donation given at another time.<\/p>\n

Fourth, plan your worship. Do not let these days arrive while you are unprepared. Write down: Which days will I fast? How much Qur\u2019an will I read each day? What specific du\u2019as will I make on the Day of \u2018Arafah? The best deeds are not the biggest; they are the most consistent and intentional.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Finally, correct a common misunderstanding. These virtues are not only for people performing Hajj. The Prophet \ufdfa announced the excellence of these days to all his companions, not just those travelling for pilgrimage.<\/strong> Whether you are at home, at work, or caring for children, these days are your gift. Do not let them pass like any other week.<\/p>\n

Starting tomorrow, we will continue preparing for the best days of the year \u2013 one virtue at a time.<\/p>\n

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