Video Summary
The first ten days of Dhul Hijjah are the best days of the year—deeds are especially beloved to Allah.
Four reasons: it is the month of Hajj, a sacred month, the Islamic year’s end, and includes the Day of Sacrifice (Qurbani).
Maximize reward with frequent dhikr (tasbih, tahlil, takbir, tahmid), focused dua—especially on Arafah—and sincere intention.
Set ambitious spiritual goals (e.g., extra takbirat), prioritize dua for guidance and family, and practice meaningful sacrifice.
They coincide with Hajj, fall in a sacred month where deeds are multiplied, mark the end of the Islamic year for reflection, and include Yawm un-Nahr (the Day of Sacrifice), making them uniquely beloved to Allah.
Increase dhikr—tasbih, tahlil, takbir, tahmid—regular prayer, sincere dua (especially on Arafah), and intentional acts of sacrifice or charity.
Answer Allah's call with a firm intention: treat these days as a spiritual Hajj by renewing your niyyah, increasing remembrance, setting concrete goals, and sacrificing distractions or comforts.
Follow the example of Ibrahim: begin with requests for guidance, faith, and your family’s well-being before asking for worldly needs, and make dua from the heart in any language—especially on Arafah.
"There are no days on earth where good deeds are more beloved to Allah than these 10 days."
The first ten days of Dhul Hijjah are described as the best days of the year, during which deeds are especially cherished by Allah.
It is important to frequently engage in acts of worship such as praising Allah, glorifying Him (tasbih), declaring His oneness (tahlil), and expressing gratitude (tahmid).
These ten days are special for several reasons: they coincide with the sacred month of Hajj, during which sins and good deeds are multiplied, providing an opportunity for increased spiritual growth.
"Dhul Hijjah is the month we have to sit and think... What did I do with my life?"
As Dhul Hijjah marks the end of the Islamic calendar year, it serves as a time for personal reflection and self-assessment.
Muslims are encouraged to evaluate their actions and spiritual growth over the past year, considering whether they have made progress and if they are the same person they were a year ago.
"The day of sacrifice, which we call Qurbani, is a day of celebration not just for Muslims, but for other faiths as well."
The Day of Sacrifice (Yawm un-Nahr) is significant as it holds celebratory value for not only Muslims but also for Jews and Christians, who have their own historic traditions related to sacrifice.
This day emphasizes the importance of giving and serving others, marking a pinnacle moment of devotion and communal spirit in Dhul Hijjah.
"These 10 days are greater and more important in the sight of Allah than Ramadan."
There is often a misconception that Ramadan is the only crucial time for worship, but Dhul Hijjah offers immense potential for reward and spiritual elevation.
The focus should be on capitalizing on this time when others may neglect it, emphasizing the unique worship opportunities available during these ten days.
"The journey to Allah starts with an intention; you have to make the firm intention."
Hajj represents not only a physical journey but also a deep spiritual commitment that begins with sincere intention.
Whether or not a person can physically perform Hajj, they should mentally and spiritually embrace the call to Allah, committing to turn their focus toward Him during these 10 days.
"The whole purpose of these 10 days is for you to remember Allah frequently."
In these precious days, the main goal is to remember Allah and engage in acts of worship, such as prayer and supplication.
Muslims are encouraged to seek to maximize their rewards by increasing their dhikr (remembrance of Allah) and particularly using phrases encouraged by the Prophet.
"Every day, I will make 1,000 Takbirat."
"Speak to Allah in your language."
"When we make dua to Allah, we tend to ask Allah for this dunya."
"Choose something in these 10 days that you’re going to sacrifice for the sake of Allah."
"Make dua for your children and ask for their guidance."
"Try to sacrifice for the sake of Allah."
