Dhul Hijjah 2024

Dhul Hijjah 2024

This day I have perfected for you your religion and completed My favour upon you. (Holy Qur’an 05:03)

Dhul Hijjah is the 12th and final month of the Islamic calendar. Did you know the first ten days are considered the best ten days of the year, even more so than the last ten days of Ramadan? Indeed, Sunan Ibn Majah states that ‘there are no days in which righteous deeds are more beloved to Allah than these ten days’.

On the 9th day of Dhul Hijjah 632CE, Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) delivered his final sermon on Mount Arafat, and Allah (SWT) perfected the religion of Islam and completed His favour. Commonly referred to as the Day of Arafah, the 9th day also plays a key role in the annual Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca.

If you are performing Hajj this year, brush up on key facts here! If you are not, you can still make the most of this blessed period. Follow our tips below.

VOLUNTARY FASTING

The Prophet (ﷺ) said: “Fasting on the day of Arafah is an expiation for the preceding year and the following year.”
(Ibn Majah)

Fasting on the Day of Arafah allows us to seek forgiveness and draw closer to Allah (SWT). If you are unable to fast on the 9th day, fasting on any one of the first ten days is still beneficial. According to a Tirmidhi narrated hadith, the Prophet (ﷺ) is reported to have said it is like fasting for an entire year!

THE NIGHT PRAYER

Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) said: “To offer salatul tahajjud [night prayer] during one of its nights is like performing the late-night prayer on the night of power [Lailatul Qadr].” (Tirmidhi)

The ‘Tahajjud’ or voluntary Night Prayer is usually performed in the last third of the night. It brings many blessings, and you can multiply your reward by performing it on one of the first ten nights of Dhul Hijjah.

SALAWAT RECITATION

Verily, God and His angels bless the Prophet (ﷺ): “[hence,] O you who have attained to faith, bless him and give yourselves up [to his guidance] in utter self-surrender!” (The Holy Qur’an 33:56)

Reciting Salawat is a wonderful way to connect with our beloved Prophet (ﷺ). Not only do we have numerous hadiths about its benefits, but the Holy Qur’an tells us that Allah (SWT) and His angels bless the Prophet (ﷺ), and we should too!

THE TAKBEER TASHREEQ

Allahu Akbar, Allahu Akbar, laa ilaha ill-Allah, Allahu Akbar, Allahu Akbar, wa lillahi’l hamd.

Allah is the greatest, Allah is the greatest, there is no God but Allah; Allah is the greatest, Allah is the greatest, and to Allah belongs all praise.

We are encouraged to increase our remembrance of Allah (SWT) in the first ten days of Dhul Hijjah. You can show your devotion by reciting the Takbeer Tashreeq. Start at Fajr Prayer on the 9th day and repeat it until the end of the Asr Prayer on the 13th day, which is also the last day of Eid ul-Adha.

GIVE SADAQAH

For those who give in Charity, men and women, and loan to Allah a Beautiful Loan, it shall be increased manifold (to their credit), and they shall have [besides] a liberal reward. (Holy Qur’an 57:18)

Derived from the Arabic word ‘sidq’, meaning sincerity, Sadaqah is a mark of sincere faith. Whatever is given in charity for the sake of Allah (SWT) will not only be increased, but it will open the door to Barakah blessings in our lives.

75% of the cancer patients who come to our hospitals are too poor to meet their basic daily needs, which is why, with your help, we provide them with free treatment throughout the year. Can you add a small Sadaqah donation to your Qurbani order to support them this year?

OFFER QURBANI

A believer who performs Qurbani with sincerity will reap a reward for every hair of the animal they sacrifice. (Tirmidhi)

During Dhul Hijjah, we are presented with an opportunity to make a sacrifice and earn blessings from Allah (SWT). As Qurbani is time-critical, we encourage you to book as early as possible up to and on the day of Eid ul-Adha.

Simply book online today or contact us at +44 (0)1274 424 444 during office hours and provide us with the names of those on whose behalf the sacrifice will be carried out.

 
The walk-in clinic at our new cancer hospital in Karachi is now open to patients in Sindh and Southern Balochistan. Can you add a small Sadaqah Jariyah donation to your Qurbani order and help us reach even more construction milestones this year? Find out more.

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