Virtues of Dhul-Hijjah: Ibn Abbas says about the verse, Remember Allah during the well known days, that it refers to the first ten days of Dhul-Hijjah. [This is related by al-Bukhari] Allah swears an oath by them, and swearing an oath by something is indicative of its importance and great benefit. Allah says (interpretation of the meaning): By the dawn; by the 10 nights [Noble Quran 89:1-2] Ibn Abbas, Ibn al-Zubayr, Mujahid and others of the earlier and later generations said that this refers to the first ten days of Dhul-Hijjah. Ibn Kathir said: This is the correct opinion. [Tafsir Ibn Kathir, 8/413] Some of the Sunnah regarding these days: 1. Dhikr Ibn ‘Abbas commented on the verse: …and to mention Allah’s name [plentifully] on Known days [Noble Quran 22:28] 2.Fasting One of the wives of the Prophet, peace be upon him, said: Allah’s Messenger used to fast the (first) nine days of Dhul Hijjah, the day of ‘Ashura’, and three days of each month. [Sahih Sunan Abi Dawud #2129] Fasting on the day of Arafah: Fasting on the day of Arafah is an expiation for two years, the year preceding it and the year following it. Fasting the day of Ashura is an expiation for the year preceding it. [This is related by the group, except for al-Bukhari and at-Tirmidhi] 3.Takbir It is Sunnah to say Takbir (Allahu Akbar), Tahmid (Al-hamdu Lillah), Tahlil (La ilaha ill-Allah) and Tasbih (Subhan Allah) during the first ten days of Dhul-Hijjah 4. The tenth of Dhul-Hijjah is Eid Al-Adha or the day of an-Nahr The day of al-Fitr [i.e. ‘Eid ul-Fitr], the day of an-Nahr, and the days of Tashriq are ‘Eid days for us Muslims. They are days of eating and drinking. [Ahmad, an-Nasa’i, Sahih ul-Jami’ #8192] The Three Days Following ‘Eid ul-’Adha On these days, the pilgrims complete their rites, Muslims continue with their ‘Eid celebrations, and are prohibited to fast. The days of Tashriq are days of eating, drinking and mentioning Allah. [Muslim] 5. Avoid Cutting Hair or Nails Once the ten days start, for those of you who have the intention to sacrifice, let them not cut any of their hair or nails (until they sacrifice). [Muslim] Share!
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