18/05/2026
Virtues of the Ten Days of Dhul Hijjah
Among the special seasons of worship are the first ten days of Dhul-Hijjah , which Allah has preferred over all the other days of the year. Ibn 'Abbas (may Allah be pleased with him and his father) reported that the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said: "There are no days in which righteous deeds are more beloved to Allah than these ten days." The people asked, "Not even jihad for the sake of Allah?" He said, "Not even jihad for the sake of Allah, except in the case of a man who went out to fight giving himself and his wealth up for the cause, and came back with nothing." (Reported by al-Bukhari, 2/457).
These ten days include Yawm โArafah (the Day of โArafah ), on which Allah perfected His Religion. Fasting on this day will expiate for the sins of two years. These days also include Yawm al-Nahar (the Day of Sacrifice ), the greatest day of the entire year and the greatest day of Hajj , which combines acts of worship in a way unlike any other day. These ten days include the days of sacrifice and of Hajj.
The important days to remember:
The first day of Dhul Hijjah: May 18, 2026 (Monday)
The day of Arafah: May 26, 2026 (Tuesday)
Eid Al-Adha: May 27, 2026 (Wednesday)
https://islamqa.info/en/answers/1699/virtues-of-the-ten-days-of-dhul-hijjah
