Virtues & WHAT TO DO - 1st Ten Days of Dhul Hijjah

Bismillah.

Assalamu'alaykum & Greetings to all,

The Prophet (PBUH) said, “There is no deed that is better in the sight of Allah or more greatly rewarded than a good deed done in the (first) ten days of Al-Adha”. It was asked, “Not even Jihad for the sake of Allah?” The Prophet (PBUH) replied, “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.” Narrated by Al-Bukhari

THIS is indeed a late post. It should've obviously been uploaded BEFORE dhul hijjah! But still, I'm just telling myself it's better late than never. So just in case anyone come across this, in sha Allah, there's still 8 more of these blessed days.

People are just very busy these days astaghfirulla and the days just past us in a blink of an eye subhanAllah! *guilty myself* (Sidenote: This is actually also a sign of the end of the Day approaching. May Allah have mercy upon us and that we never delay in preparing for Afterlife.)

This post is just a quick burst of suggestions on what deeds/actions to perform during these 10 blessed days.

The MAIN IDEA is to INCREASE IN GOOD DEEDS:

FASTING - Abu Hurayra narrated: "Allah said: Every act of the son of Adam is for him except fasting which is done for Me, and I will reward him for it. (Sahih Bukhari)

     Option 1: Fast all 1-9 Dhul Hijjah
     Option 2: Fast as many days as you are capable amongst the 9 days; including 9th Dhul Hijjah
     Option 3: Fast only on the day of Arafa i.e. 9th of Dhul Hijjah

Read/recite the Qur'an

Sadaqa - Do it in secret if you can. Here's an easy one. Join this challenge! =)

Dhkr - Tasbeeh (SubhanAllah), Tahmeed (Alhamdulillah), Tahleel (Laillahailallah), Takbeer (AllahuAkbar)

Sunnah prayers

General good deeds

REMEMBER, these 10 days are as special as the last ten nights of Ramadan so treat these 10 days as importantly. May He strengthen us in worship and that He accept our deeds.

WAllahua'lam

For those interested in knowing more, you may find a lengthy and more detailed post here.

Towards attaining and accessing the "door" of rizq

Bismillah.

Assalamu alaykum and greetings.

I've been meaning to share a few things since two weeks ago but procrastinated and succumbed to my lazy-ness (Not literally. It's just that I was constantly occupied with other things.), astaghfirulla. Got to definitely learn to prioritize and feel urgency in important matters such as spreading good information or doing good deeds that attains His Pleasure.

Abu Hurairah was once told by his friend, the Prophet (Peace be upon him) that he is able to increase his rizq by practising the following three deeds:

1. performing the 2 rak'ah Duha (forenoon) prayer

2. pray the Witr prayer at night or before bed (up to 11 rak'ah or even as little as 1 rak'ah if you're not capable of more)

3. to fast 3 white days monthly (13th, 14th, & 15th of every lunar month)

Reference: Al-Bukhari, Muslim, Abu Dawud, At-Tirmidhi

So upon learning these, the Prophet's sahaba (companion/friend), Abu Hurayrah begin practising this habit. Soon after, he received a proposal from a very wealthy man (for his daughter) hence the saying that these actions lead you to good riqz, in shaa Allah (God Willing) and bi'iznillah (with His Permission). Know that he always led a poor life before and eventually did get his portion of wealth. However, to Abu Hurayrah himself, his definition of wealth differs from the norm. To him, wealth is knowledge of the Deen. This is why he busied his entire life seeking knowledge rather than monetary wealth. SubhanAllah, may Allah help us aspire to come close to his thoughts (ways of thinking).

Source: http://sunnahonline.com/library/history-of-islam/306-abu-hurayrah

[“One who guides to something good has a reward similar to that of its doer” - Saheeh Muslim vol.3, no.4665]

Ramadhan's over. What's next? Free Islamic online course and 6 Days of Syawwal fasting

Bismillah.

Before I forget, Seekers Hub is open for registration now and it closes in 8 days. Hurry go register. Take this opportunity especially for full-time working people as this is ideal for us since we can follow the course at our own pace, from home, anywhere! It's free and highly credible too. Of course, donation is always welcomed. Remember, charity does not make us any less richer. It's actually increasing our akherah's savings account!

So belated Eid Moubarak to all who observes it! So yeah, Ramadan has left us and time definitely flew by! Let's make du'aa that we be given the chance to experience another Ramadan and also to keep up with our good habits which we have been at for the past month. After all, Islam is not all about Ramadan, yes? So keep inspiring and encouraging yourself to stick to those habits which brings you closer to your one and only Creator, Allah.

May Allah (SWT) accept all our du'aas (prayers) and other ibadah (acts of worship) during the holy month of Ramadan. Amin.

Also, Syawal comes after the month of Ramadan. And when I hear the month of Syawal, the first thing that comes to mind is "6 white days" i.e. the fasting of 6 days during this month.

Just in case there are some people (such as myself years back-2011) who's not been enlightened on this matter, six white days refers to fasting for 6 days in the month of Syawal. It is said that the ajr/rewards/pahala for this ibadah is equivalent to the ajr of fasting for a year. Hence, why not do it if you're capable, no? =)

Quote quote:

Abu Ayyoob (may Allaah be pleased with him) reported that the Messenger of Allaah (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said: “Whoever fasts Ramadaan and follows it with six days of Shawwaal, it will be as if he fasted for a lifetime.” (Narrated by Muslim, Abu Dawood, al-Tirmidhi, al-Nisaa’i and Ibn Maajah).

"Sesiapa yang berpuasa Ramadan kemudian diikuti dengan puasa enam hari pada bulan Syawal, seolah-olah dia berpuasa sepanjang tahun." (Hadis riwayat Muslim).

Just a general guideline: You don't necessarily have to fast for 6 consecutive days although that is the most recommended i.e. 6 days starting 2nd of Syawwal. However, as long as you complete these 6 days of fasting in the month of Syawwal, it still gives us the rewards a year of fasting.

SO SEIZE THIS OPPORTUNITY fellow brothers and sisters! Carpe diem as time and tide waits for no men.

WAllahua'lam (Allah knows best).

Can't Do Without Allah

Bismillah.

The greater the struggle, the more glorious the triumph.