How to Make the Most of Dhul Hijjah | Sheikh Omar Suleiman

Summary

This video discusses the significance and virtues of the first ten days of Dhul-Hijjah, emphasizing their spiritual importance and how they surpass even the last ten days of Ramadan. The speaker highlights key practices to maximize the blessings of these days, such as prayer, fasting, charity, and remembrance of Allah. Special focus is given to the Day of Arafah, the most important day within this period, where engaging in dua and seeking forgiveness is highly recommended. The video aims to motivate viewers to make the most of these ten days through various good deeds.

Takeaways

• 🌟 The 10 days of Dhul-Hijjah are among the most important and virtuous days of the year.
• 🌄 Allah swears by these days, indicating their immense significance.
• 📜 Some scholars argue that these days are even more virtuous than the last 10 days of Ramadan.
• 🙏 The best deeds during these days include prayer, fasting, charity, and the pilgrimage (Hajj).
• ⏳ The best time of the day is the early morning before dawn (Fajr).
• 💡 The Prophet Muhammad emphasized the importance of making the most of these days by increasing good deeds.
• 📖 The five pillars of Islam are particularly emphasized during these days.
• 🕌 The day of Arafah (the 9th of Dhul-Hijjah) holds special significance, with fasting on this day equaling the forgiveness of sins for the past and coming year.
• 🌙 The deeds during these days are more beloved to Allah than any other days of the year.
• 📿 The Prophet Muhammad recommended increasing remembrance (Dhikr) and supplications (Dua) during these days, especially on the day of Arafah.

Q & A

What are the 10 most important days of the year mentioned in the transcript?

The 10 most important days mentioned are the first 10 days of Dhul-Hijjah.

Why are the 10 days of Dhul-Hijjah considered special?

The 10 days of Dhul-Hijjah are considered special because Allah swears by them in the Quran, and they are a time when good deeds are more beloved to Allah than any other days.

What is the significance of the day of Arafah within the 10 days of Dhul-Hijjah?

The day of Arafah, the 9th day of Dhul-Hijjah, is the best day of the year. It is a day when Allah sets free more souls from the fire and is a time for fasting and intense supplication.

What does the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) say about the good deeds performed during these 10 days?

The Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) said that there are no days in which good deeds are more beloved to Allah than these 10 days, even more so than jihad except for a person who goes out with their self and wealth and does not return.

What are some of the good deeds emphasized during the 10 days of Dhul-Hijjah?

Good deeds emphasized include Salah, fasting, charity, remembrance of Allah, and performing Hajj.

What is the best form of remembrance (dhikr) on the day of Arafah?

The best form of remembrance on the day of Arafah is to say 'La ilaha illallah, wahdahu la sharika lahu, lahul-mulku wa lahul-hamdu wa huwa 'ala kulli shay'in qadeer' (None has the right to be worshipped but Allah, alone without partner, to Him belongs all that exists, and to Him belongs the praise, and He is over all things omnipotent).

How did the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) emphasize the importance of the day of Arafah?

The Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) emphasized the importance of the day of Arafah by spending the entire day in supplication and teaching that it is the day when Allah frees more people from the fire than any other day.

What should one do if they are unable to fast on the day of Arafah?

If one is unable to fast on the day of Arafah due to illness or travel, they should take comfort in knowing that Allah will still reward them as if they performed the good deed in full.

What is the significance of the day of sacrifice (Eid al-Adha) within the 10 days of Dhul-Hijjah?

The day of sacrifice, the 10th day of Dhul-Hijjah, is significant as it is the second best day of the year and marks the culmination of Hajj rituals with the sacrifice of animals.

What advice is given for making the most of the 10 days of Dhul-Hijjah?

The advice given includes capturing the goals set during Ramadan, increasing in good deeds and voluntary acts of worship, and focusing on repentance and supplication, especially during the day of Arafah.

Outlines

00:00

🌙 Embracing the Virtues of the First Ten Days

The script emphasizes the significance of the first ten days of a specific Islamic month, highlighting their importance over even the last ten days of Ramadan. Allah swears by these days in the Quran, indicating their profound blessing. The narration underscores the importance of prayers, particularly the two Sunnah before Fajr, and how these ten days set a blessed tone for the rest of the year.

05:01

🌟 Combined Good Deeds in the Blessed Days

This section discusses how all five pillars of Islam are emphasized during these ten days, which is unique compared to other periods of the year. It includes acts of worship like Salah, fasting, charity, and Hajj. The Prophet left the specific deeds general, encouraging Muslims to diversify their good deeds, focus on obligations, and recapture the spirit of Ramadan.

10:03

🙏 The Significance of Dhikr and Fasting

Focusing on the importance of Dhikr (remembrance of Allah) and fasting, this paragraph explains how engaging in acts like saying 'Subhan Allah' and 'Alhamdulillah' in these ten days is particularly beloved to Allah. It highlights the benefits of fasting, especially on the Day of Arafah, and encourages consistent engagement in these good deeds for spiritual rejuvenation.

15:08

📿 The Power of Dua on the Day of Arafah

The script highlights the unparalleled significance of the Day of Arafah, where Allah frees more souls from Hellfire than any other day. It emphasizes making Dua (supplication) and renewing one's covenant with Allah. The Prophet's specific Dua for this day is outlined, underscoring its immense rewards and encouraging Muslims to engage deeply in supplication and remembrance.

Keywords

💡10 Days of Dhul Hijjah

The first ten days of the Islamic month of Dhul Hijjah are considered the most sacred days of the year for Muslims. These days are emphasized in the video for their unparalleled opportunity to earn Allah's favor through good deeds. Examples from the script highlight their superiority even over the last ten days of Ramadan.

💡Day of Arafah

The ninth day of Dhul Hijjah, known as the Day of Arafah, is a significant day of fasting and supplication in Islam. The video explains its importance as a day where Allah forgives sins and sets people free from Hellfire. It is described as a day of immense spiritual benefit and opportunity for Muslims.

💡Hajj

Hajj is the annual Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca, occurring during the month of Dhul Hijjah. It is one of the Five Pillars of Islam. The video mentions that these ten days are the only time of the year when Hajj can be performed, emphasizing the unique religious significance of this period.

💡Good Deeds

Acts of worship and righteousness, such as prayer, fasting, charity, and recitation of the Quran, are referred to as good deeds. The video emphasizes that performing good deeds during the first ten days of Dhul Hijjah is especially beloved to Allah. Examples include fasting, extra prayers, and charitable actions.

💡Fasting

Fasting, or abstaining from food and drink from dawn until sunset, is a significant act of worship in Islam. The video highlights the merit of fasting during the first nine days of Dhul Hijjah, particularly the Day of Arafah, which expiates sins of the previous and coming year.

💡Salah (Prayer)

Salah refers to the mandatory prayers performed by Muslims five times a day. The video stresses the importance of not neglecting obligatory prayers during the first ten days of Dhul Hijjah and suggests increasing voluntary prayers to gain extra blessings.

💡Dhikr

Dhikr is the remembrance of Allah through phrases such as 'SubhanAllah', 'Alhamdulillah', and 'Allahu Akbar'. The video encourages increasing dhikr during the ten days of Dhul Hijjah, emphasizing its spiritual benefits and the importance of keeping the tongue moist with the remembrance of Allah.

💡Repentance (Tawbah)

Repentance, or Tawbah, is the act of seeking forgiveness from Allah for one's sins. The video underscores the significance of repenting during these ten days as an opportunity to return to Allah and seek His mercy and forgiveness, thus renewing one's spiritual state.

💡Day of Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha)

The Day of Sacrifice, or Eid al-Adha, is the tenth day of Dhul Hijjah, marking the end of Hajj and commemorating the willingness of Prophet Ibrahim to sacrifice his son. The video mentions it as the most important day of the ten, emphasizing the act of sacrificing an animal as a key ritual.

💡Night Vigil (Qiyam al-Layl)

Qiyam al-Layl refers to the night prayers performed in the last part of the night before dawn. The video highlights the significance of these prayers during the first ten days of Dhul Hijjah, stressing that even a few moments of night prayer can bring immense blessings and forgiveness from Allah.

Highlights

The speaker emphasizes the importance of the first 10 days of Dhul Hijjah, which often catch people by surprise due to the lack of preparation compared to Ramadan.

The virtues of the 10 days of Dhul Hijjah are highlighted, with Allah swearing by these days in the Quran, indicating their significance.

The speaker mentions that the first 10 days of Dhul Hijjah are considered superior to the last 10 days of Ramadan by many scholars.

The best time of the day during these 10 days is emphasized, particularly the time before Fajr for prayer and seeking forgiveness.

The significance of the Day of Arafah (the 9th of Dhul Hijjah) is discussed, noting it as the best day of the year for supplication and seeking forgiveness.

The speaker points out that these 10 days are the only time when all five pillars of Islam can be emphasized together, including Hajj, which is exclusive to this period.

The importance of performing good deeds during these 10 days is stressed, with the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) stating that good deeds are more beloved to Allah during this period.

The speaker advises on capturing the spirit of Ramadan during these 10 days by maintaining Quran recitation, prayer, and other acts of worship.

Fasting during the first nine days of Dhul Hijjah, especially on the Day of Arafah, is highly recommended for those not performing Hajj.

The Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) mentioned that fasting on the Day of Arafah expiates sins of the previous year and the coming year.

The speaker encourages increasing acts of remembrance (dhikr), such as saying 'Allahu Akbar', 'Alhamdulillah', and 'Subhanallah' frequently during these 10 days.

The best dua (supplication) on the Day of Arafah is highlighted, with the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) recommending a specific phrase to be repeated.

The speaker highlights the immense forgiveness and mercy from Allah on the Day of Arafah, where more souls are freed from Hellfire than on any other day.

The significance of making dua for the entire Ummah (Muslim community) on the Day of Arafah is emphasized, extending blessings and forgiveness to all Muslims.

The importance of renewing one's covenant with Allah on the Day of Arafah is discussed, making it a day to seek forgiveness and strengthen faith.

The speaker concludes with practical advice on maximizing the benefits of these 10 days, encouraging consistent good deeds and increased devotion.

Transcripts

we are about to embark on the 10 most

important days of the year and unlike

Ramadan where you have so many Ramadan

prep webinars where you have so much

preparation in the month of shaan before

you go into Ramadan these 10 days

largely catch us by surprise and because

of the lack of events in the mass and so

many other things we don't do right by

them how to make the most of these 10

days inshallah tal and let's talk for a

moment about the virtues of the 10 days

the most famous reference to these days

is in Allah subhana swears by Al he

swears by the Dawn and then he swears by

these 10 nights Allah subhana wa tala

swears by particularly the day of

sacrifice the 10th of as well as Al

which is the odd day which is and Allah

subh SS by the last part of the night a

group of Scholars said once again that

the 10 of the

are superior to the 10 of Ramadan the

last 10 of Ramadan both their days and

their nights so what you can derive from

that of course is that this is a special

season that Allah subhanahu wa tala is

mentioning to us and the scholars talk

about the way that Allah situates it in

these verses that Allah subhanahu wa

ta'ala is speaking about the Most

Blessed times of the day the Most

Blessed times of the year and the Most

Blessed times of the uh of of the nights

so that we can pay attention to these

lost opportunities the best time of the

day is the prophet

s teaches us in multiple narrations that

the best Sunnah is the the two before

they're better than the world and

everything in it the prophet sallallahu

alaihi wasallam said just to pray those

two before and notice that there is a

virtue in starting off the day that well

and that it cast blessing on the

entirety of the day the

is the last month of the year and we go

into the first month of muharam and it

casts the goodness of everything that

you could have gained of that year to

the next

year and Allah subhana mentions the best

time of those 10 days which is uh the

10th of being the day of the sacrifice

and then of course Al the best day of

the 10 days the best day of the year

which is the day of Allah subh swears by

and then Allah subhana swears by the

night as it is departing if a person

misses the entire night in prayer if

they're not able to wake up except for a

few moments if they are not able to

remember Allah subhana wa tala except

for a few moments let it be in those

precious minutes before F that is the

time where those who prayed all night or

those who prayed for a significant

portion of the night seek forgiveness

from Allah subhah wa tala for any

shortcomings that they had in their

prayer and that is the time of the night

where those who wake up seek forgiveness

from Allah subhanahu wa tala for for not

praying for a longer portion but that is

the most blessed time of the night and

so Allah subhana T swears by these times

when it comes to these 10 days these 10

days are the best 10 days of the year

yet still people do not take full

advantage of these 10 years of these 10

days so it is the 10 days of according

to the majority of Scholars as we said

and it is of course that Allah subhana T

has made it so that is the best day and

then after the 10th day which is the day

of the day of the sacrifice is the

second best day of these 10 days of now

let's get to the best Good Deeds insh

the most famous Hadith in this regard is

theith

ofd that the prophet sallam said that

there are no days in which Good Deeds

are more beloved to Allah subhanahu wa

ta'ala

than these 10 days they said oh

messenger of Allah not

even and you know think about the

context these are people who you know

are sitting with the prophet s alaihi

wasallam and every single one of them

has some wound from a battle that they

served alongside the prophet sallallahu

alaihi wasallam or they've lost people

that they love so everyone sitting with

the prophet s wasall when he says this

is a veteran of or a veteran of or has

at least you know stroven the the

prophet

says except for the prophet Salli wasall

said not

even except for a person who goes out

with their self and with their wealth

and does not return from that with

anything now the short version of this

or to understand this is that the answer

of the Prophet wasallam is saying not

even surpasses the Deeds that are done

in these 10 days so these Deeds are

better than the other deeds and

everything within them these Deeds are

more beloved to to Allah subhana waala

than any other Deeds

now he points to something that's very

powerful here that all of the Good Deeds

are combined in these 10 days and that

is not the case for any other 10 days of

the year meaning what the five pillars

of Islam all of them are emphasized in

these 10 days and you cannot say that

about any other 10 days of the year what

is it muham

the best Vic the best form of

remembrance on the day of which we'll

talk about in some

detail right so the the Salah is

emphasized in this time of course as

well we find that fasting is emphasized

in this time as well we find that

charity is emphasized in this time as

well and of course it is the only time

where Haj is legislated right there are

no uh other times of the year where you

can do Hajj this is the only only time

that you could do Hajj and of course it

was in these 10 days that Allah subh

perfected our religion for us right and

completed his favor upon us it was

Within These 10 days so then comes the

question which Good Deeds should we do

and notice that the prophet sallallah

alaihi wasallam left the Hadith very

general for us in Ramadan you

immediately know okay I need to do you

know or or try to attempt a of Quran or

some sort of recitation recital of a

large portion of the Quran and some

reflection upon the Quran so Ramadan has

a lot more structure to it but the good

deeds here are left General and as we

said most people because of the lack of

the ceremonious type of feeling around

the 10 days of the will neglect these

days right the prophet s wasallam left

them General and that is where the say

the mercy of Allah subh is in that it is

left General in this regard okay any

good deeds any good Deeds that you can

do diversify your good deeds Within

These 10 days number one don't lose your

obligations okay first and foremost The

Good Deeds include your obligations your

don't miss F in those days if you can

pray F every single day of those 10 days

then do so if you can do uh you know the

remembrance of Allah subhana after

until in those 10 days do so don't miss

in in the in these 10 days in particular

so the obligations that are to be

undertaken in these 10 days are greater

than the obligations that are undertaken

throughout the year it's a time to

increase in your Noah a time to increase

in your good deeds in general your

voluntary good deeds and really you know

the first advice that I want to give

here is capture your Ramadan goals again

this is the best time to make Toba to

Allah subhana tal the best time to

repent to Allah the best time to say you

know what that obligation that I

struggled with that I was going to start

doing in Ramadan and I was not able to

do so I got weak let me try to do it

again in and let me try to make it

permanent this time this is the time if

your Quran has collected dust since or

or your Quran app has not been reopened

since Ramadan this is the time to say

you know what let me get back to my

recitation of the Quran so use to

recapture Ramadan what are some other

things that we take from the Salah in

this regard from the P predecessors in

this regard disconnect so that you can

connect to Allah subhana wa tala then we

go into the next fast fting not just

fasting the day of but fasting some of

the first n days other than so you have

the first to the eth obviously you can't

fast on the day of fasting some of those

days as well so think about you know

what are three or four days that I can

take or even two days other than that I

will fast in these first 10 of and

Implement that if you can of course you

know the fasting of the day of and in

particular equal 3 years of fasting

because the prophet sallallahu alaihi

wasallam he taught us that when a person

fasts the day of then it equals a year

of fasting before and a year after and

when a person fasts the day

of then it is in regards to present year

so it spends 3 years of fasting within

those two days and for those sisters in

particular or brothers that might be ill

that cannot fast that day for any reason

whatsoever

wasam said whoever misses a good deed

that they would have normally done due

to a illness or due to some sort of

travel which of course means anything

that is out of their hands Allah subhana

T will write it down for them as if they

performed it in full so if you can't

fast that day and you would have fasted

that day then take comfort in knowing

that Allah subh has written down that

day for you and instead use the day in

Dua and use the day and still doing the

other forms of honoring that day now as

for the forms of VI in one narration

which is also the prophet s wasallam

said there are no days in which Good

Deeds are greater or more beloved to

Allah subhana wa tala from these 10 days

of so the prophet Salli wasallam says so

increase Within These 10 days of and or

and

saying alhamdulillah and Subhan Allah

now the prophet Salli wasallam here is

stressing quantity of course of course

quality is important but the prophet

Salli wasallam here is stressing

quantity in the sense of keep yourself

engaged with these forms of and the that

are familiar to us these are days of

these are days of these are days of

these are days of praising Allah subhana

T not just the day of but throughout the

first 10 days the sah would prompt one

another and remind one another reminding

people inshallah hey let's let's do this

inshallah T let's prompt one another to

remember Allah subhah tala

subh keep on doing

so now when we get to the day of in

particular is is the core of and is the

core of so is the best day of ha it is

the most fundamental and most important

pillar of the ha and it is the most

important day of the days of Allah

subhana gives us eight days to prepare

ourselves for that day and just like the

go out to Min to rest even their camels

to rest everything for that momentous

day OFA the eight days prior are to get

our souls ready rested rejuvenated for

that day of and the prophet Sall alaihi

wasallam says to us that there is no day

in which Allah subhana T sets free more

souls from the fire than on the day of

on that day Allah subhana wa taala draws

near to the Earth and way that befits

him and he exhibits his his benevolence

and he remarks to the angels He boasts

to the angels what is it that these

Servants of Mind desire when they're

coming out to make Dua to Allah

subhanahu wa taala in this regard the

people are calling upon Allah subhana in

different languages all in one Valley

and of course around the world as well

and Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala caused the

angels to Bear witness that he has

forgiven them may Allah make us all

amongst those that are forgiven Subhan

Allah the benefits of the and the DU at

are for the whole um they're for the

whole um Allah forgives everyone as a

result of that and the Baraka of those

du reaches the entire um and so this is

a time for us to remember our brothers

and sisters in festine to remember our

brothers and sisters in suria and Yemen

to remember our brothers and sisters

from the oor and from the rohinga to

remember our brothers and sisters in

Ethiopia to remember our brothers and

sisters that are struggling all around

the world the this is the time for us to

remember them insh in our duas as we

always should remember them but the

benefits of this day reach everyone so

this is a day of Dua what is it to be

found within that Dua well first and

foremost a Toba renew your Covenant with

Allah subhana wa tala the day of is a

day of covenants okay it's the day of

the initial Covenant with Allah subhana

wa tala so renew your Covenant with

Allah subhana wa tala and that's why the

prophet Salli wasallam said it's the

worst day of the year for Shan Shan has

on his calendar marked the day of it is

the most humiliating day of the year for

him the worst day he tries to take you

away from Allah and on that one day

Allah subh draws you near and all of the

effects of Shan all of the sins that he

stains you with it is gone on that day

in particular so it is the worst day of

the year for shaan which means it's the

best day of the year for the Believers

as they cling close to Allah subhanahu

wa taala all of the virtues of the last

10 nights of Ramadan specifically and

Ramadan in general are found in this one

day in which is pretty incredible what

do we mean by that well first and

foremost it's a day of fasting right for

those that are not in it's a day of

fasting so just like the month of

Ramadan is a month of fasting is a day

of fasting secondly it's a day of Dua

the prophet S taught us to spend the

entirety of the day and calling upon

Allah subhana wa tala until the sun sets

until m every moment is precious on that

day of the third thing is that the prize

of Ramadan is what

Allah oh Allah you pardon you love to

forgive and pardon so forgive and pardon

us and that is to be freed from the fire

and there is no day of the year where

Allah frees more people from the fire

than that day so the prize of Ramadan is

embedded within that one day as well so

what is the best Dua of

the prophet s wasallam made Dua on the

day of all the way from to without pause

he prayed shortened and combined and the

prophet s wasall made Dua all the way

from to the time of and we don't have

anything of his Dua except for one the

best Dua one narration the prophet wasam

said just in another narration the more

famous One the prophet s wasallam said

the best of what I and the prophets have

said on this

day none has the right to be worshiped

Allah he alone who has no Partners to

him belongs the Dominion of the heavens

and the

Earth and all praise and he has power

over all things there's an authentic

narration where the Prophet Sall wasam

said whoever says this Dua on a normal

day 100 times 100

times whoever says this 100 times in one

day the prophet sallai wasam said the

reward of that is it's as if he freed 10

slaves as if and 100 good deeds will be

written for him and 100 bad deeds will

be wiped out from his accounts and on

that day he will be protected from the

morning until the evening from the Shan

and no one will be superior to that

person except for one who increased in

that which he has done meaning one who

even did more than 100 this is on a

normal day to

say the prophet s said the reward of

freeing one person from slavery is that

Allah subhana would free every part of

your body from the fire what then of the

reward of freeing 10 people from slavery

the prophet sallam mentions The Good

Deeds being written for you the sins

being wiped out and you being protected

from the Shan and no one is superior to

you except for one who did more than you

so here's a very basic prescription for

the day of if this is on a normal day to

say this 100 times then on the day of

make sure you say this Dua at least 100

times and the Bara only Allah knows how

much Mercy how much blessing will be

written for you as a result if that's

the best thing that you can say on the

day OFA then make sure that you say it

at least 100

times on that day may Allah subhana wa

tala allow us to attain that reward and

so much more beyond what we can

comprehend

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