Assalamu 'Alaikum Warahmatullāhi Wabarakathu *28th of Dhul-Qi'dah, 1446 (26th of May, 2025)* *Yaomul-Ithnayn (Monday)* *THE VIRTUE OF THE FIRST TEN DAYS OF DHUL-HIJJAH* Ibn 'Abbas (May ALLĀH be pleased with them) reported: The Messenger of ALLĀH (ﷺ) said, *"There are no days during which the righteous action is so pleasing to ALLĀH than these days (i.e., the first ten days of Dhul-Hijjah).''* He was asked: "O Messenger of ALLĀH, not even Jihad in the Cause of ALLĀH?'' He (ﷺ) replied, *"Not even Jihad in the Cause of ALLĀH, except in case one goes forth with his life and his property and does not return with either of it.''* {Al-Bukhari}. *📚 Riyādhus-Saliḥīn: Hadith 1249* Ibn Umar (may ALLĀH be pleased with them) reported: The Prophet (ﷺ) said: *“There are no days greater and more beloved to ALLĀH than these ten days of Dhul Hijjah, so increase in them your declaration of the oneness of ALLĀH (laa ilāha illallāh), your exaltation of HIM (Allāhu Akbar), and your praise of HIM (Alhamdulillāh).”* *📚 Musnad Aḥmad #5446* *LESSONS AND BENEFITS* 1️⃣. ALLĀH's bestowal of special times with multiplied rewards shows HIS mercy and generosity toward HIS servants, giving them extra chances to earn great rewards with little effort. 2️⃣. Righteous action in virtuous times, even if simple, can outweigh major acts done in normal times (e.g., regular deeds in Dhul-Hijjah vs. Jihad at other times). 3️⃣. The hadith encourages a wide range of good deeds: dhikr, Salāh, fasting, charity, upholding ties of kinship, sacrifice, Hajj, Qur'an recitation and even abstaining from sin — showing that every Muslim can participate in some way. 4️⃣. Special emphasis is placed on Tahlīl, Takbīr, and Tahmīd, indicating the central role of dhikr in spiritual elevation and connecting with ALLĀH during these days. 5️⃣. The only deed greater than worship in these days is the ultimate sacrifice — martyrdom — stressing its lofty status in Islam. 6️⃣. The vast mercy of ALLĀH makes it possible for those who are unable to physically engage in Jihad to still reach high levels of reward through sincere worship in these days. 7️⃣. These days serve as a reminder to not delay good deeds. A wise believer takes advantage of times of increased reward, just as a businessperson seizes a season of high profit. 8️⃣. The Companions' question (may ALLĀH be pleased with them) shows that understanding the virtues of certain actions and times encourages people to strive harder — a lesson in the importance of seeking knowledge to motivate sincere effort. 9️⃣. These ten days can serve as preparation for a lifelong commitment to righteous deeds, much like Ramadān trains the soul for the rest of the year. We ask ALLĀH to make us of those who will reach the blessed month of Dhul-Hijjah and grant us the ability to do acceptable righteous deeds in it. *RECITE MORNING ADHKAR:* Text - http://bit.ly/2XCkH83 Video - https://t.me/alBaseeroh/2498 The Prophet (ﷺ)said:*“I command you to remember ALLĀH. Verily, the parable of that is a man who goes forth while his enemies are fast upon him, and then he comes to a safe fortress, where he protects himself from them. In the same way, a servant will not protect himself against Shaytān except by the dhikr of ALLĀH.”* {Tirmidhi} *Albaseerah Whatsapp Channel👇* https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaAkbri1iUxUWYgGO60c