Just as the recitation of the Quran is the hallmark of Ramadan, Dhikr is the hallmark of the blessed days of Dhul Ḥijjah.
The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ said,
“There are no days during which righteous deeds are more beloved to Allah than these days,” meaning the (first) ten days of Dhul- Hijjah. They said: “O Messenger of Allah! Not even Jihad in the cause of Allah?” He said: “Not even Jihad in the cause of Allah, unless a man goes out with himself and his wealth and does not bring anything back.” [Ibn Majah – 1727]
| Tahlil | Tasbih | Tahmid | Takbir |
| لَا إِلٰهَ إِلَّا اللّٰهُ | سُبْحَانَ اللّٰهِ | اَلْحَمْدُ لِلّٰهِ | اَللّٰهُ أَكْبَرُ |
| There is no God but Allah. | Glory be to Allah. | All Praises be to Allah. | Allah is the Greatest. |
The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ said,
“Indeed what you remember of Allah’s Glory (by uttering) tasbīḥ, takbīr, tahlīl and taḥmīd, gather around the Throne of Allah, buzzing like bees, mentioning to Allah the person who uttered them. Do you not wish to have someone who mentions you by Him?” [Ibn Majah]
Dua for the 9th-13th of Dhul Hijjah
اللَّهُ أَكْبَرُ اللَّهُ أَكْبَرُ لَا إلَهَ إلَّا اللَّهُ وَاَللَّهُ أَكْبَرُ اللَّهُ أَكْبَرُ وَلِلَّهِ الْحَمْد
Allahu Akbar, Allahu Akbar, Laa ilaaha illallahu Wallahu Akbar, Allahu Akbar, Wa lillahil Hamd.
“Allah is the greatest, Allah is the greatest. There is no deity besides Allah and Allah is the greatest. Allah is the greatest and all praises are for Allah only.”
Seeking Forgiveness — One of the Best Forms of Ibadah
قَالَا رَبَّنَا ظَلَمْنَآ أَنفُسَنَا وَإِن لَّمْ تَغْفِرْ لَنَا وَتَرْحَمْنَا لَنَكُونَنَّ مِنَ ٱلْخَـٰسِرِينَ
Rabbanaa zalamnaaa anfusanaa wa illam taghfir lanaa wa tarhamnaa lanakoonanna
minal khaasireen
“Our Lord, we have wronged ourselves, and if You do not forgive us and do not bless us with mercy, we shall, indeed, be among the losers. [Quran 7:23]
For the Muslim Ummah
رَبَّنَا لَا تَجْعَلْنَا فِتْنَةًۭ لِّلْقَوْمِ ٱلظَّـٰلِمِينَ وَنَجِّنَا بِرَحْمَتِكَ مِنَ ٱلْقَوْمِ ٱلْكَـٰفِرِينَ
Rabbana la tajalna fitnatan lil qaumi zalimin wa najjina birahmatika minal qaumil kafirin
“Our Lord, do not make us a victim of the unjust people, and save us, through Your mercy, from the disbelieving people.” [Quran 1:85-86]
Manifesting Humility
رَبِّ إِنِّى لِمَآ أَنزَلْتَ إِلَىَّ مِنْ خَيْرٍۢ فَقِيرٌۭ
Rabbi inni lima anzalta ilayya min khairin faqir
“My Lord, indeed I am, for whatever good You would send down to me, in need.”
[Quran 28:24]
Here’s Your Challenge!
Dhul Hijjah with Intention and Dhikr
- Make a list of duas you want to focus on during Dhul Hijjah. Include both personal duas and general for the Ummah.
- Dedicate specific times each day to engage in Dhikr. This can be after each prayer, during your commute, or before going to bed.
- You can also come up with 2-3 specific goals you want to achieve during these blessed days. Let’s get to some real action. Make it productive.
- Comment down below your favourite dua or one specific goal you decide to focus on.
Let’s start a chain of inspiration for ourselves and others to join in
This year, let’s come together to make this Dhul Hijjah more special, one effort a day. #AZilhajjToRemember
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