The Blessed First Ten Days of Dhul-Hijjah

بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم 

The first ten days of Dhul Hijjah are among the most blessed days of the entire year. 

The Prophet ﷺ said that no righteous deeds are more beloved to Allah than deeds done during these ten days, and fasting is one of the greatest acts of worship among them—especially the fast of the Day of Arafah, which expiates the sins of the previous and coming year for those not performing Hajj. 

These sacred days are an opportunity to increase in worship, du‘a, dhikr, charity, Qur’an recitation, and sincere repentance. Fasting during the first nine days softens the heart, strengthens taqwa, and draws a believer closer to Allah during a season filled with mercy, forgiveness, and immense reward.

Du‘ā’ for Forgiveness and Acceptance

اللَّهُمَّ اجْعَلْهَا أَيَّامَ خَيْرٍ وَبَرَكَةٍ وَمَغْفِرَةٍ، وَتَقَبَّلْ مِنَّا صَالِحَ الْأَعْمَالِ

Allahummaj‘alhā ayyāma khayrin wa barakah wa maghfirah, wa taqabbal minnā ṣāliḥal-a‘māl.

“O Allah, make these days days of goodness, blessing, and forgiveness, and accept our righteous deeds.”

Recommended Dhikr for the First 10 Days

The Prophet ﷺ encouraged abundant remembrance of Allah during these days:

الله أكبر الله أكبر الله أكبر

Allāhu Akbar, Allāhu Akbar, Allāhu Akbar

لا إله إلا الله

Lā ilāha illallāh

الحمد لله

Alḥamdulillāh

سبحان الله وبحمده

SubḥānAllāhi wa biḥamdih

And especially:

الله أكبر الله أكبر لا إله إلا الله، والله أكبر الله أكبر ولله الحمد

Allāhu Akbar Allāhu Akbar lā ilāha illallāh, wallāhu Akbar Allāhu Akbar wa lillāhil-ḥamd.

May Allah make these ten days a source of mercy, forgiveness, barakah, and nearness to Him for you and your family.

Aameen.

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