Among the great seasons of worship are the first ten days of
Dhul-Hijjah, which Allah has favoured over other days.
It was narrated from Ibn Abbas that the Prophet (saws) said: “There are no days on which righteous deeds are more beloved to Allah than these ten days.” They said: “Not even jihad for the sake of Allah?” He (pbuh) said: “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.” [Bukhari, 2/457]
Is sacrificing (Udhiyah) Sunnah or Fard?
Based on numerous Sahih Ahadith, Udhiyah is a confirmed Sunnah (Sunnah mu’akkadah) and is not obligatory, according to the majority of fuqaha. Some scholars are of the view that it is obligatory for the one who is able to offer it. This is the view of Abu Hanifah and of Ahmad according to one report, and it is the view favoured by Shaykh ul-Islam Ibn Taymiyah.
Can one person sacrifice (Udhiyah) on behalf of his Family?
A sacrifice of one sheep is valid on behalf of a man and the members of his household, because of the report narrated by al-Tirmidhi (1505) and Ibn Majah (3147) from Ata ibn Yasaar who said: I asked Abu Ayoub al-Ansari: How were sacrifices offered among you at the time of the Messenger of Allah (pbuh)? He said: A man would sacrifice a sheep on behalf of himself and the members of his household, and they would eat some of it and give some to others.
It was narrated from Ibn Abbas that the Prophet (saws) said: “There are no days on which righteous deeds are more beloved to Allah than these ten days.” They said: “Not even jihad for the sake of Allah?” He (pbuh) said: “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.” [Bukhari, 2/457]
Is sacrificing (Udhiyah) Sunnah or Fard?
Based on numerous Sahih Ahadith, Udhiyah is a confirmed Sunnah (Sunnah mu’akkadah) and is not obligatory, according to the majority of fuqaha. Some scholars are of the view that it is obligatory for the one who is able to offer it. This is the view of Abu Hanifah and of Ahmad according to one report, and it is the view favoured by Shaykh ul-Islam Ibn Taymiyah.
Can one person sacrifice (Udhiyah) on behalf of his Family?
A sacrifice of one sheep is valid on behalf of a man and the members of his household, because of the report narrated by al-Tirmidhi (1505) and Ibn Majah (3147) from Ata ibn Yasaar who said: I asked Abu Ayoub al-Ansari: How were sacrifices offered among you at the time of the Messenger of Allah (pbuh)? He said: A man would sacrifice a sheep on behalf of himself and the members of his household, and they would eat some of it and give some to others.
Members of the
household include one's wife and children and other relatives if they live
in the same house and the head of the household spends on them or they share
household expenses and food and drink. But the one
who lives in a separate house or has his own income cannot be included in
the udhiyah and it is prescribed for him to offer his own sacrifice
separately.
IMP. NOTE:
It is prescribed for the one who wants to offer a sacrifice, once the new moon of Dhul-Hijjah appears, not to remove anything from his hair, nails or skin, until he has offered the sacrifice, because of the report narrated by the group except al-Bukhari, from Umm Salamah (ra), that the Messenger of Allah (saws) said: “When you see the new moon of Dhul-Hijjah, if any one of you wants to offer a sacrifice, let him leave his hair and nails alone.”
Another version narrated by Abu Dawood (2791) and Muslim (1977) says: “Whoever has an animal to slaughter, when the new moon of Dhul-Hijjah appears, let him not remove anything from his hair or nails until he has offered the sacrifice.” This applies whether he is going to slaughter the sacrifice himself or he has appointed someone else to do it.
Based on this majority of fuqaha have agreed that the prohibition applies only to the head of the household (he who is paying), not to the members of his family, because the Prophet (saws) connected the ruling to the one who is going to offer the sacrifice, so what is understood is that this ruling does not apply to those on whose behalf the sacrifice is offered.
The Prophet (saws) used to offer the sacrifice on behalf of his household and it is not narrated that he said to them, “Do not remove anything from your hair or nails or skin.” If that had been forbidden for them, the Prophet (saws) would have told them not to do it.
Should I fast the first 9 Days of Dhul Hijjah or just the 9th Day (Arafah)?
It is Sunnah for the Muslim to fast on the first nine days of Dhul-Hijjah, because the Prophet (saws) encouraged us to do righteous deeds in the first ten days of Dhul-Hijjah and fasting is one of the best of deeds, which Allah has chosen for Himself.
The Prophet (saws) used to fast on the first nine days of Dhul-Hijjah. It was narrated from Hunaidah ibn Khalid from his wife, that one of the wives of the Prophet (saws) said: The Prophet (saws) 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. [al-Nasa’i, 4/205 and by Abu Dawood 2437]
Fasting on the day of Arafah is a confirmed Sunnah for those who are not performing Hajj. It was narrated from Abu Qatadah (ra) that the Messenger of Allah (saws) was asked about fasting on the day of Arafah and he said: “It expiates for the past and coming years.” [Muslim (1162)]. According to another report: “I ask Allah that it may expiate for (the sins of) the year that comes before it and the year that comes after it.”
Hence a Muslim can choose to fast the complete nine days to gain as much as good deeds or he can also choose to fast just the ninth day (Arafah).
Can I Fast if I still owe Ramadaan fasts?
Unlike the Shawwal fasts, whoever fasts on the day of Arafah and still owes some days from Ramadaan, his fast is valid. But if he has the intention of fasting this day to make up for a missed Ramadaan fast, he will have two rewards Insha'Allah.
Can I Fast on the 10th day of Dhul Hijjah (Eid al-Adha) or the 11th, 12th and 13th, i.e. days of al-Tashreeq?
With regard to fasting on the day of Eid, i.e 10th of Dhul Hijjah, the scholars have unanimously agreed that it is haraam to fast on these days, as is indicated by the hadith of Abu Sa’eed al-Khudri (ra): “He (saws) forbade fasting on the day of (Eid) al-Fitr and the day of al-Nahr (the day of sacrifice, i.e., Eid al-Adha).” [Bukhari and Muslim]
It is also haraam to fast on the days of al-Tashreeq which are the three days after Eid al-Adha (the 11th, 12th and 13th of Dhul-Hijjah) because the Prophet (saws) said: “The days of al-Tashreeq are days of eating, drinking and remembering Allah.” [Sahih Muslim]
Abu Dawood (2418) narrated from Abu Murrah the freed slave of Umm Hani that he entered with ‘Abd-Allah ibn Amr upon his father Amr ibn al-Aas. He offered them food and said, “Eat.” He said, “I am fasting.” Amr said: “Eat, for these are the days on which the Messenger of Allah (saws) would tell us not to fast and forbade us to fast, and these are the days of al-Tashreeq.”
What are the best types of Dikhr I can do during the 10 Days of Dhul Hijjah?
It is prescribed for the one who wants to offer a sacrifice, once the new moon of Dhul-Hijjah appears, not to remove anything from his hair, nails or skin, until he has offered the sacrifice, because of the report narrated by the group except al-Bukhari, from Umm Salamah (ra), that the Messenger of Allah (saws) said: “When you see the new moon of Dhul-Hijjah, if any one of you wants to offer a sacrifice, let him leave his hair and nails alone.”
Another version narrated by Abu Dawood (2791) and Muslim (1977) says: “Whoever has an animal to slaughter, when the new moon of Dhul-Hijjah appears, let him not remove anything from his hair or nails until he has offered the sacrifice.” This applies whether he is going to slaughter the sacrifice himself or he has appointed someone else to do it.
Based on this majority of fuqaha have agreed that the prohibition applies only to the head of the household (he who is paying), not to the members of his family, because the Prophet (saws) connected the ruling to the one who is going to offer the sacrifice, so what is understood is that this ruling does not apply to those on whose behalf the sacrifice is offered.
The Prophet (saws) used to offer the sacrifice on behalf of his household and it is not narrated that he said to them, “Do not remove anything from your hair or nails or skin.” If that had been forbidden for them, the Prophet (saws) would have told them not to do it.
Should I fast the first 9 Days of Dhul Hijjah or just the 9th Day (Arafah)?
It is Sunnah for the Muslim to fast on the first nine days of Dhul-Hijjah, because the Prophet (saws) encouraged us to do righteous deeds in the first ten days of Dhul-Hijjah and fasting is one of the best of deeds, which Allah has chosen for Himself.
The Prophet (saws) used to fast on the first nine days of Dhul-Hijjah. It was narrated from Hunaidah ibn Khalid from his wife, that one of the wives of the Prophet (saws) said: The Prophet (saws) 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. [al-Nasa’i, 4/205 and by Abu Dawood 2437]
Fasting on the day of Arafah is a confirmed Sunnah for those who are not performing Hajj. It was narrated from Abu Qatadah (ra) that the Messenger of Allah (saws) was asked about fasting on the day of Arafah and he said: “It expiates for the past and coming years.” [Muslim (1162)]. According to another report: “I ask Allah that it may expiate for (the sins of) the year that comes before it and the year that comes after it.”
Hence a Muslim can choose to fast the complete nine days to gain as much as good deeds or he can also choose to fast just the ninth day (Arafah).
Can I Fast if I still owe Ramadaan fasts?
Unlike the Shawwal fasts, whoever fasts on the day of Arafah and still owes some days from Ramadaan, his fast is valid. But if he has the intention of fasting this day to make up for a missed Ramadaan fast, he will have two rewards Insha'Allah.
Can I Fast on the 10th day of Dhul Hijjah (Eid al-Adha) or the 11th, 12th and 13th, i.e. days of al-Tashreeq?
With regard to fasting on the day of Eid, i.e 10th of Dhul Hijjah, the scholars have unanimously agreed that it is haraam to fast on these days, as is indicated by the hadith of Abu Sa’eed al-Khudri (ra): “He (saws) forbade fasting on the day of (Eid) al-Fitr and the day of al-Nahr (the day of sacrifice, i.e., Eid al-Adha).” [Bukhari and Muslim]
It is also haraam to fast on the days of al-Tashreeq which are the three days after Eid al-Adha (the 11th, 12th and 13th of Dhul-Hijjah) because the Prophet (saws) said: “The days of al-Tashreeq are days of eating, drinking and remembering Allah.” [Sahih Muslim]
Abu Dawood (2418) narrated from Abu Murrah the freed slave of Umm Hani that he entered with ‘Abd-Allah ibn Amr upon his father Amr ibn al-Aas. He offered them food and said, “Eat.” He said, “I am fasting.” Amr said: “Eat, for these are the days on which the Messenger of Allah (saws) would tell us not to fast and forbade us to fast, and these are the days of al-Tashreeq.”
What are the best types of Dikhr I can do during the 10 Days of Dhul Hijjah?
It is Sunnah to recite Takbeer (Allahu Akbar (Allah
is most great)), Tahmeed (Alhumdulillah (praise be to Allah)),
Tahleel (Laa ilaaha ill-Allah (There is no god but Allah)) and Tasbeeh
(saying SubhanAllah (Glory be to Allah)), during the first ten
days of Dhul-Hijjah, saying these words out loud in the mosques,
homes,
streets and every place in which it is permissible to remember
Allah, to
perform this act of worship openly and proclaim the greatness of
Allah. Men should recite out loud and women should recite quietly.
It
was narrated from Abd-Allah ibn Umar (ra) that the Prophet (saws)
said: “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.” [Ahmad,
7/224; its isnaad was classed as saheeh by Ahmad Shaakir]Read as much as Quraan as possible, ask for His forgiveness - make alot of Astaghfaar, sincerely repent to Allah - Salaat ul-Tawbah, pray Nawafil Salaah and wake up for Tahajjud, do alot of good deeds - give sadqa, charity, volunteer in Islamic works, etc.
How do I recite Takbeer and in days of al-Tashreeq (11th,12th and 13th Dhul Hijjah)?
With regard
to Takbeer, it is prescribed from the beginning of the
month of Dhul Hijjah until the end of the thirteenth day of Dhul-Hijjah, because Allah
says: “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” [22:28]
With regard to the days of al-Tashreeq, it starts from Fajr on the day of Arafah (9th Dhul Hijjah) and lasts until the sun sets on the last day of the days of Tashreeq. So when a person says the Tasleem at the end of the obligatory prayer, he should pray for forgiveness (by saying AstaghfirAllah) three times, and say, “Allahumma anta al-salaam wa minka al-salaam, tabaarakta yaa dhaa’l-jalaali wa’l-ikraam (“O Allah, You are al-Salam [the One Who is free from all defects and deficiencies), and from You is all peace, blessed are You, O possessor of majesty and honour)”, then start the Takbeer.
It was narrated that the Prophet (saws) and a group of the Sahabah used to recite Takbeer following each of the five prayers from Fajr on the day of Arafah (9th Dhul Hijjah) until Asr on the thirteenth day of Dhul Hijjah.
Description of the Takbeer, one can use any of the below:
1
” الله أكبر .. الله أكبر .. لا إله إلا الله ، الله أكبر .. الله أكبر .. ولله الحمد “
Allahu Akbar, Allahu Akbar, laa ilaaha ill-Allah,
Allahu Akbar, Allahu Akbar, wa lillaahi’l-hamd
(Allah is Most Great, Alah is Most Great, there is no god but Allah, Allah is Most Great, Allah is Most Great and to Allah be praise)
2
” الله أكبر .. الله أكبر .. الله أكبر .. لا إله إلا الله ، الله أكبر .. الله أكبر .. الله أكبر .. ولله الحمد “
Allahu Akbar, Allahu Akbar, Allahu Akbar, laa ilaaha ill-Allah,
Allahu Akbar, Allahu Akbar, Allahu Akbar, wa lillaahi’l-hamd
(Allah is Most Great, Allah is Most Great, Allah is Most Great, there is no god but Allah, Allah is Most Great, Allah is Most Great, Allah is Most Great and to Allah be praise)
3
” الله أكبر .. الله أكبر .. الله أكبر .. لا إله إلا الله ، الله أكبر .. الله أكبر .. ولله الحمد “
Allahu Akbar, Allahu Akbar, Allahu Akbar, laa ilaaha ill-Allah,
Allahu akbar, Allahu Akbar, wa lillaahi’l-hamd
(Allah is Most Great, Allah is Most
Great, Allah is Most Great, there is no god but Allah, Allah is
Most Great, Allah is Most Great and to Allah be praise)
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