بِسْمِ اللهِ الرَّحْمٰنِ الرَّحِيْمِ
It was narrated from Ibn ‘Abbas that the Prophet (ﷺ) 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]
These first 10 days of the last month of the Hijri calendar mark the most blessed days in Islam. These are not to be confused with the most blessed nights which are the last 10 nights of Ramadan; these are the most blessed days.
Allah has given us these days to increase our good deeds. Whether it’s reading some more Qur’an, making more thikr (remembrance) and dua, giving charity, and more – they are all multiplied.
Let us make the most of these days, how ever much we can. How ever small a deed may seem, it will count a lot more in these days. Read a couple of verses extra a day, give that bit of extra change to charity, make thikr in those minutes of commuting or waiting in line at the store.
May Allah accept all our effort.
Start of Dhul Hijjah 2019: 1st or 2nd August
Allah knows best.