Any Plan for the 1st Third of Dhul-Hijjah?
Among the great seasons of worship are the first ten days of Dhul-Hijjah, which Allah has favored over other days. It was narrated from Ibn `Abbas (may Allah be pleased with him) that the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said: "There are no days on which righteous deeds are more beloved to Allah than these ten days." The people present asked : "Not even jihad for the sake of Allah?" He said: "Not even jihad for the sake of Allah, unless a man goes out by himself for jihad taking his wealth with him and does not come back with anything." (al-Bukhari)
Besides fasting the first nine days of Dhul-Hijjah, I personally know some brothers who make at least 10,000 supplications on the Day of `Arafah. I know others who make less supplications but give out a lot of charity.
What righteous deeds are you going to do to gain this great reward? How are you going to invest these ten blissful days? Share with us your plans!
May Allah grant us sincerity and help us in making many good deeds, Amen.
Muhammed Shariq Khan Lucknow, INDIA
