Virtues of the first 10 Days of Dhul-Hijjah

Published: Sun, 10/21/12

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Allow us to share an article published on Suhaib Webb regards to the first 10 days of Hajj.

Welcoming the Blessed Guest: Dhul-Hijjah

Written by: Amatullah
Originally Published by: Suhaibwebb.com

http://www.suhaibwebb.com/personaldvlpt/worship/hajj/welcoming-the-blessed-guest-dhul-hijjah/

Tomorrow [Wednesday October 17] is the first day of the month known as Dhul-Hijjah. Our hearts and prayers are with those undertaking the difficult pilgrimage during these days. For those of us who are not performing the Hajj, there are still many ways to make the most of this blessed time!

Virtues of the first 10 Days of Dhul-Hijjah

How many times have we heard Surat Al-Fajr recited, be it in our homes, while memorizing, or in the mosque? As a shorter surah, it may be a frequent part of our prayers, but taking the time to reflect on even a part of the first verse reveals a treasure of meaning. In the first two ayahs (verses) of Surat Al-Fajr, Allah says:

"By the dawn; And [by] the ten nights." (89:1-2)

According to scholars of the Qur'an, the days mentioned as significant enough for Allah to swear by them are the first ten days of Dhul-Hijjah.

Describing how these ten days are among the best, the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said: "There are no days on which righteous deeds are more beloved to Allah than these ten days." They said: "Not even jihad for the sake of Allah?" He said: "Not even jihad for the sake of Allah, unless a man goes out himself for jihad taking his wealth with him and does not come back with anything." [Bukhari, 2/457]

The Prophet (peace be upon him) also said: "There is no deed that is better before Allah or more greatly rewarded than a good deed done in the (first) ten days of al-Adha." He was asked: "Not even jihad for the sake of Allah?" He said: "Not even jihad for the sake of Allah, unless a man goes out himself for jihad taking his wealth with him and does not come back with anything." [Al-Daarimi, 1/357]

Thus, the ten days are better than all other days of the year, with no exception, even the last ten days of Ramadan. (The last ten nights of Ramadan, however, are understood to be better than the nights of Dhul-Hijjah, because they include Laylat al-Qadr (the night of power), which is better than a thousand months. (Qur'an 97:3)

Therefore, whoever is not able to go to Hajj should use this blessed time to complete even more righteous deeds than usual. These can include anything such as giving charity, honouring one's parents, upholding the ties of kinship, and enjoining what is good and forbidding what is evil. Fasting and remembrance are particularly recommended:

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Assalamu'alaykum ...

Is there a reference on how to do solat on a vehicle (regardless of whether land, sea or air) being featured? How about jama' or qashar? What about sujud sahwi? Are there images showing how to perform solat when lying down? Does it include how to do solat when carrying an infant or toddler? Performing tayammum also? The way Rasullah S.A.W perform solat e.g. the reason of wiping someone's face after giving salaam at end of solat? Why performing solat differs among the 4 books of scholars (Hanafi, Malik, Shafii & Hanbali)?

Jazakallah Khairan

Answers

Wa'salam,

Please note that the ensiklopedia is in Malay as it is a Malaysian publication. No english version is available currently.

The ensiklopedia is arranged in Alphabetical order hence you may need to know the keywords in Malay to find the references.

To answer you queries.

1) Solat on vehicles

It doesn't specificly mention it. However there are guidelines to it in the chapter on Musafir.

2) Jama' or qashar
There's a whole chapter on this and this is one of the topics in the chapter. pg 303

3) Sujud Sahwi

Its on pg 345. It also shows the different situations example. Individual who are not sure the rakaats he has made. Also what if the Imam make a mistake, how do you perform it as a Jemaah.

4) Lying down.

It is in the chapter "Abai Solat" - "Avoiding Solat". In this chapter it says that it clear that in whatever situation we have to solat even in sickness cos solat can also perform with just our eyes (if the whole body is unable to move).

Also on Page 329 with nice images.

5) Carrying infant and toddler.
yes there are examples on this. Pg 55.

6) Tayammum
Yes. A whole chapter on this. Pg 417

7) The way Rasullah S.A.W perform solat e.g. the reason of wiping someone's face after giving salaam at end of solat?

No reference to this or we could not find it.

8) Differences between the 4 scholars.

In this ensiklopedia, some chapters does reference to the different scholars while majority highlighted Imam Syafi's school of thought.

I hope I have given you my best answer for your answers

Thank you for your questions and I hope the journey to acquire more knowledge on our deen doesn't stop here. May Allah swt bless you with more knowledge insyallah.

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