The month of “Hajj” (Pilgrimage). This is the last sacred month in which fighting was forbidden.
Blessings:
The fifth pillar of Islam “Hajj” is performed in this sacred month. The first ten days of Dhu'l-Hijjah are the most virtuous days in this whole month, Hajj is performed amongst these ten days.
Abu Haraira (May Allah be pleased with him) reports from the Holy Prophet (Peace be upon him) : “Amongst all days there are none better to engage in sole worship of Allah than in the ten days of Dhu'l-Hijjah, To observe a fast on any of these days is equivalent to fasting throughout the year, to actively engage in prayer and worship throughout any of these nights holds such rewarding values levelling with “night of power” (Laylatul-Qadr) “Tirmizi”
It has been stated in the Holy Qur’an, “By the dawn; By the ten nights (ie. the first ten days of the month of Dhu'l-Hijjah), and by the even and the odd (of all the creations of Allah) and by night when it departs. There is indeed in them (the above oaths) sufficient proofs for men of understanding. (and that they should avoid all kinds of sins and disbelief)”Abi Qataadah (May Allah be pleased with him) reports in a part narration from the Holy Prophet (Peace be upon him) concerning the fast observed on the day of Arafaat: “I have full confidence in Allah for the one who observes a fast on the day of Arafaat that his previous year’s sins and the proceeding year’s sins are forgiven.”(Muslim)
Dhu'l Hijjah (the Month of Hajj) is the 12th month of the Islamic lunar year. During this month the annual pilgrimage to Mecca, known as hajj, takes place. The actual pilgrimage rites occur on the eighth to 12th days of the month.
According to the Prophet Muhammad(Peace be upon him), the first 10 days of this month are a special time for devotion. During these days, preparations are underway for those who are undertaking the pilgrimage, and most of the actual pilgrimage rites occur. In particular, the ninth day of the month marks the Day of Arafat, and the 10th day of the month marks the Eid al-Adha (Festival of Sacrifice). Even for those who are not travelling for the pilgrimage, this is a special time to remember Allah and spend extra time in devotion and good deeds.
The significance of the first 10 days of Dhu'l Hijjah is that followers of Islam get the opportunity to sincerely repent, get closer to God, and combine acts of worship in a way that is impossible at any other time of the year.
Acts of Worship
Allah attaches great importance to the 10 nights of Dhu'l Hijjah. Said the Prophet Muhammad, “There are no days in which righteous deeds are more beloved to Allah than these 10 days.” The people asked the prophet, “Not even Jihad for the sake of Allah?” He replied, “Not even Jihad for the sake of Allah, except in the case of a man who went out, giving himself and his wealth up for the cause [of Allah], and came back with nothing.”
It is recommended that the worshiper fast during the first nine days of Dhu'l Hijjah; fasting is prohibited on the 10th day (Eid ul-Adha). During the first nine days, Muslims recite the takbeer, which is the call of Muslims to cry out, "Allah is the greatest, Allah is the greatest. There is no deity besides Allah and Allah is the greatest. Allah is the greatest; all praises are for Allah only." Next, they recite the tahmeed and praise Allah by saying, "Alhamdulillah" (All praise belongs to Allah). They then recite the tahleel and declare oneness with Allah by saying, "La ilaaha il-lal-laah" (There is none worthy of worship except Allah). Finally, worshipers declare tasbeeh and glorify Allah by saying, "Subhanallah" (Glory be to Allah).
Sacrifice During Dhu'l Hijjah
On the 10th day of the month of Dhu'l Hijjah comes the obligatory offering of the Qurbani, or the sacrificing of livestock.
“It is not their meat, nor their blood, that reaches Allah. It is their piety that reaches Allah.” (Surah Al-Haj 37)
The significance of Qurbani is traced back to the Prophet Ibrahim(Peace be upon him), who dreamed that God ordered him to sacrifice his only son, Ismail. He agreed to sacrifice Ismail, but God intervened and sent a ram to be sacrificed in Ismail's place. This continued act of Qurbani, or sacrifice, is a reminder of Ibrahim's (Peace be upon him) obedience to God.
Good Deeds and Character
Good Deeds and Character
Performing as many good deeds as possible, an act beloved by Allah brings great reward.
"There are no days in which righteous deeds are more beloved to Allah than these 10 days." (Prophet Muhammad)
Do not swear, slander, or gossip, and make an extra effort to be courteous to your friends and family. Islam teaches that having respect for parents is second in importance only to that of prayer. Allah rewards those who perform good deeds during the first 10 days of the month of hajj, and he will grant your forgiveness for all of your sins.
Events:
1. The Prophet (Peace be upon him) performed the farewell Hajj and gave the historic sermon known as the “Farewell Sermon”
2. Egypt was conquered by the army sent by Umar (May Allah be pleased with him)
3. Uthmaan (May Allah be pleased with him) was appointed the third Caliph
4. “Bay’ate-Aqabah”
2. Egypt was conquered by the army sent by Umar (May Allah be pleased with him)
3. Uthmaan (May Allah be pleased with him) was appointed the third Caliph
4. “Bay’ate-Aqabah”
5. Hadhrat Fatimah (May Allah be pleased with her) was married in this holy month to the fourth Caliph Hadhrat Ali (May Allah be pleased with him)
Deaths:
i) Hadhrat Umar (May Allah be pleased with him) met martydom- 27th of Dhu'l-Hijjah in the year 26 A.H.
ii) Hadhrat Uthmaan (May Allah be pleased with him) was martyred- 18th Dhu'l -Hijjah in the year 35 A.H.
ii) Hadhrat Uthmaan (May Allah be pleased with him) was martyred- 18th Dhu'l -Hijjah in the year 35 A.H.
https://www.thoughtco.com/significance-of-the-first-10-days-of-dhul-hijjah-2003769
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