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The month of Dhul Hijjah

The month of Dhul Hijjah. This is the month in which Hajj is performed by Muslims who are “physically and financially” able to do so. Allah (S.W.T) takes an Oath by these 10 nights in the following verse: By the break of dawn! And by the ten nights! [Al-Fajr:1-2]. وَالْفَجْرِ.

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The month of Dhul Hijjah

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  1. The month of Dhul Hijjah

  2. This is the month in which Hajj is performed by Muslims who are “physically and financially” able to do so.

  3. Allah (S.W.T) takes an Oath by these 10 nights in the following verse: By the break of dawn! And by the ten nights! [Al-Fajr:1-2] وَالْفَجْرِ وَلَيَالٍ عَشْرٍ

  4. Prophet (saws) said about the first 10 nights of Dhul Hijjah: “There is no other day but Arafah in which Allah releases people from Hell fire in abundance. That day Allah is closest to his slaves and He feels pride in them (pilgrims) In front of angels and asks the angels. “(Tell me) what do these people want from me?” [Muslims]

  5. How can you be closer to Allah in this blessed month? • Repentance • Fasting • Righteous Deeds • Remembrance Of Allah

  6. 1. REPENTANCE • This is the time when one should sincerly turn to Allah (swt) and seek forgiveness for sins done intentionally and unintentionally. • Allah is Al’ Afu- the one who wipes the trace of your sins and gives you without asking.

  7. 2. FASTING The Prophet Muhammad (saws) said: Fasting on the Day of ‘Arafah’ will be credited with Allah by forgiving one’s sins of the previous year and the following year. [Muslim] Allah’s Messenger (Saw) used to fast : • The first nine days of Dhul-Hijjah • The tenth of Al-Muharram (day of “aashura”) • Three days of each month [Abu Dawud, An-Nasai]

  8. 3. RIGHTEOUS DEEDS • The Prophet Muhammad (saws) said: “There areno days in which righteous deeds done in them are more beloved to Allah that these days (i.e- The ten days of Dhul Hijjah)”.

  9. What kind of Righteous Deeds?

  10. Sharing with U R Family

  11. Helping the Needy

  12. Visiting the Orphans Helping the Old Sharing Food

  13. 4. Remembrance of Allah 1 2 3 Takberaat

  14. On the 10th of Dhul- Hijjah is Eid-ul-Adha also called asYaumun Nahr.

  15. an • The word `Sacrifice` is called as “Qurbani” in Arabic. • Qurabani is derived from the `Qurb`, Which means closeness. • Sacrificing is an act through which one can attain closeness to Allah (swt) and His pleasure. Sacrificing Animal

  16. Of The money spent to buy the animal should be out of a willingness of the heart, as this spending is liked by Allah (swt). Conditions Sacrificing Condition #1

  17. Condition #2 The animal should be a healthy, well-fed and better looking compared to a lean, sick, very young or small one. Unhealthy Goat Healthy Goat

  18. Condition #3 The animal could be slaughtered in any of the three days. (i.e 11th,12th or 13th of Dhul- hijjah). Not before the Eid- day.

  19. Condition #4 To make Niyyah (intention) of offering sacrifice when slaughtering the animal.

  20. “It is neither their meat nor their blood that reaches Allah, but it is piety from you that reaches him”. [Al-Hajj : 37] Benefits of Offering Sacrifice لَن يَنَالَ اللَّـهَ لُحُومُهَا وَلَا دِمَاؤُهَا وَلَـٰكِن يَنَالُهُ التَّقْوَىٰ مِنكُمْ ۚكَذَٰلِكَ سَخَّرَهَا لَكُمْ لِتُكَبِّرُوا اللَّـهَ عَلَىٰ مَا هَدَاكُمْ ۗوَبَشِّرِ الْمُحْسِنِينَ

  21. - cont’d Benefits of Offering Sacrifice Allah’s Messenger (S.A.W.S) said, “On the day of sacrifice no one does a deed More pleasing to Allah than the shedding of blood. The sacrifice will come on the day of judgement with it’s horns, it’s hair and it’s hooves, and the blood Finds acceptance with Allah before it falls on the ground. So be glad about it”. [Tirmidhi & Ibn Majah]

  22. What is the wisdom of Sacrificing?

  23. Wisdom of Sacrificing • Offering sacrifice has been commanded to all the Prophet’s; from Adam (a.s) to the last messenger, Muhammad (saws). • It is also the Sunnah of Allah’s best friend “Ibrahim” (A.S). • Once when he (S.A.W.S) was asked by his companions, “O Messenger of Allah(S.A.W.S) what is sacrifice ? He replied, “This is the Sunnah of Ibrahim (A.S)”. [Musnad Ahmad, Ibn Majah]

  24. The Virtue Of Ibrahim (A.S)

  25. Allah (swt) ordered Prophet Ibrahim (a.s) to go to Makkah along with his elder son, Ismail (a.s).

  26. One Night the Prophet Ibrahim (a.s) dreamt that he was sacrificing his Son, Ismail.

  27. When Ibrahim (a.s) told his son about the dream, he agreed to be sacrificed.

  28. They went to Mina and, on the way, Iblis (Satan) tried to stop them, but they threw stones at him.

  29. When the Ibrahim (a.s) was about to sacrifice his son, Angel Jibril stoppped him by replacing Ismail with a ram, which was then sacrificed.

  30. Allah was pleased with Ibrahim (a.s) and accepted his obedience, true loyalty, complete submission and the sacrifice of his emotion and his own blood.

  31. Allah (swt) honoured Ibrahim (a.s) with such titles as: Khaleel Allah Friend Of Allah & Muhsin Good- doer

  32. Allah (swt) then ordered the belivers to observe this day as Eid-al-Adha (the feast of Sacrifice).

  33. From the story of Ibrahim (A.s)

  34. Focused Determined Honest Obedient Fulfilling Strong believe Team Work Muhsin (Giving more than the need)

  35. Jazakumullahu Khairan

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