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As many of you know, we are currently in the first 10 days of Dhul Hijjah. Just to give you a little bit of insight into what Dhul Hijjah is about, it is the sacred and last month of the Islamic calendar in which the pilgrimage of Makkah is performed. Then, following the Hajj is the 2nd Eid celebration, concluding the pilgrimage. For more info, visit http://www.allaahuakbar.net/eid/virtues_of_the_first_ten_days.htm.

It has been confirmed in Saheeh al-Bukharee from Ibn Abbas (radhi allahu anhu) that the Messenger of Allah (sallallahu alaihi wa-sallam) said: “No deed are more virtuous than deeds on these days.” The companions asked: 'Not even Jihad (fighting in Allah's Cause)?' He (sallallahu alaihi wa-sallam) replied: “Not even Jihad for the sake of Allah, unless a man goes out risking himself and his wealth for the sake of Allah, and does not come back with anything.” [Saheeh al-Bukharee vol: 2, no: 457] And it is these ten days, of which Allah takes an oath saying: “By the dawn; by the ten nights.” [Soorah al-Fajr (89): 1-2] This is why it is recommended to increase in making Takbeer, Tahlil and Tamhid during these days.” [Zaad al-Ma'aad vol: 1, pp: 56]

There are many forms of worship that can be done in these 10 days to increase reward, one of which is fasting, especially the day of Arafat, which is Sunnah.

Allah chose fasting for Himself from all the good deeds, as is stated in the Hadeeth Qudsee: “All the deeds of the son of Adam are for him, except for fasting, which is for Me and I am the One Who will reward him for it.” [Saheeh al-Bukharee (1085)]

Taken from: http://www.missionislam.com/knowledge/dhul%20hijjah.htm

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