10 Points for The First Ten Days of Dhul-Hijjah - By Br. Mohamed Hassan
1. The
first ten days are actually nine days with the addition of the day of Eid.
2. It is permissible to fast the first nine days of Dhul-Hijjah.
3. In these days, it is recommended that there is a lot of
remembrance of Allah (SW)
4. In these days, it is recommended that one makes
takbir of Allah (saying Allahu akbar)
5. In these days, it is recommended to
read the Qur’an as much as possible and give charity
6. The ninth day is the day of Arafah. The Messenger of Allah (SW) said in an authentic narration:
“Verily on the day of Arafah there is expiation of sins for the year before and the year after” (narrated by Abi Qatada (RA), reported in Sahih Muslim and At-Tirmidhi).
7. Allah (SW) said:
“That they may witness things that are of benefit to them (i.e. reward of Hajj in the Hereafter, and also some worldly gain from trade), and mention the name of Allah on appointed days (i.e. 10th, 11th, 12th, and 13th of Dhul-Hijjah), over the beast of cattle that He has provided for them (for sacrifice). (Surah al-Hajj: 28).
8. Whoever wishes to slaughter in these days it
is not allowed to cut or remove any hair from his body or his nails, but this does not apply to his family, only the head of the family who is doing the slaughtering.
9.
The ruling regards to slaughtering:
a. An individual who slaughters from his own wealth on behalf of himself and his family – It is not permissible for this individual to shave any hair from his body, remove any part of his skin or cut his nails.
b. An individual who slaughters from his own wealth for others e.g. he wishes to slaughter for his father or his mother – He too must not cut his hair, take from his skin or cut his nails.
10.
Eid Al-Adha is four days in total: the tenth (the day of Eid prayer) and the days of tashreeq (the eleventh, twelve and thirteenth days of Dhul-Hijjah). It is impermissible to fast in these days for those not performing the Hajj. The Messenger of Allah (PBUH) said: “The days of Tashreeq are days for eating, drinking and remembering Allah (SW)” (narrated by Abi al-Maleeh (RA), reported in Sahih Al-Muslim). Allah (SW) said: “And remember Allah during the appointed Days.” (Surah Al-Baqarah: 203).
