Narrated by Abû Huraira : The Prophet sallAllâhu `alayhi wa sallam said,
“Whoever performs Hajj for Allâh’s pleasure and does not have sexual relations
with his wife, and does not do evil or sins then he will return (after Hajj free from all sins) as if he were born anew.”
[Sahîh Al-Bukhari]
Abdullah ibn Mas’ud radhiAllâhu `anhu narrated that the Prophet sallAllâhu `alayhi wa sallam said:
“Alternate between Hajj and ‘Umrah (regularly), for these two remove poverty and sins just as the blacksmith’s bellows removes all impurities from metals like iron, gold and silver. The reward for Hajj Mabrur is nothing short of Paradise.”
[Nasa'i and Tirmidhi, who regards it a sound hadîth ]
Narrated Abû Huraira radhiAllâhu `anhu: Allâh’s Apostle sallAllâhu `alayhi wa sallam said,
“(The performance of) ‘Umra is an expiation for the sins committed (between it and the previous one). And the reward of Hajj Mabrur (the one accepted by Allâh) is nothing except Paradise.”
[Sahîh Al-Bukhari]
Ten days of Dhul-Hijjah
'There are no days in which righteous deeds are more beloved to Allah than in these 10 days.'
(Sahih al Bukhari)
One of the great seasons of worship, the first ten days of
Dhul-Hijjah are now upon us. In these days, the following deeds should
be given great attention:
Fasting
"The Prophet SallAllahu 'alayhi wasallam used to fast on the
first nine days of Dhul Hijjah and the day of ‘Ashoora’, and three days
each month, the first Monday of the month and two Thursdays."
(Sunan an-Nasa'i)
It is Sunnah for the Muslims to fast on the first nine days of Dhul Hijjah.
Allah’s Messenger Salallahu ‘alaihi wasallam encouraged us to do
righteous deeds in these days; and fasting is one of the best deeds.
Tasbeeh, Tahmeed, Tahleel & Takbeer
“There are no days that are greater before Allah or in which
good deeds are more beloved to Him, than these ten days, so recite a
great deal of tahleel, takbeer and tahmeed during them.”
(Musnad Ahmad)
It is Sunnah to recite takbeer (الله أكبر),tahmeed (الحمد لله),
tahleel (لا إله إلا الله) and tasbeeh (سبحان الله) during the first ten
days of Dhul Hijjah.
These words should be said in masjids, in the homes and in the streets.
Qurbani One of the righteous deeds that brings one closer to
Allah. It is to be performed on the10th, 11th or 12th of Dhul Hijjah -
this worship is specific to these days alone.
