This month of Dhu-l-Hijjah (Zilhajj) is a very praiseworthy month. Specifically the starting ten days are very meritorious days. Rasoolullaah (S.A.W.W.) said that there are no better days then these ten days in which Allaah (S.W.T.) likes Ibaadaat and Khayr the most.
The one who observes Fasting for the first nine days gets the Sawaab of Fasting a whole year.
Everyday during these ten days, in between Maghrib and Ishaa pray 2 rak’at Namaaz in which recite this Duaa after Al-Hamd and Qulhuwallaah…: Wa Waa’Adnaa Moosa Thalaatheena Laylatan Wa Atmamnaahaa Bi Ashrin Fa Tamma Meeqaatu Rabbihee Arba’eena Layla, Wa Qaala Moosa Li Akheehi Haarunakh-Lufnee Fee Qawmee Wa Aslih Walaa Tat-Tabi’a Sabeelal Mufsideen.
Benefit: You shall be a partner in the Sawaab of those who performed Hajj.
After Sub’h and before Maghrib there is a Duaa by Imaam Ja’afar Saadiq (A.S.) (ref.M.Jinaan).
There are 5 Duaas which Jibrael (A.S.) brought as a gift to Nabi Isa (A.S.) from Allaah (S.W.T.) They are to be recited 10 times each: (1) Ash’hadu An Laa Ilaaha Illallaahu Wahdahoo Laa Shareeka Lahoo Lahul Mulku Walahul Hamdu Biyadihil Khayru Wahuwa Alaa Kulli Shay’in Qadeer. (2) Ash’hadu An Laa Ilaaha Illallaahu Wahdahoo Laa Shareeka Lahoo Ahadan Swamadan Lamyat-Takhidh Swaahibatan Walaa Waladan. (3) Ash’hadu An Laa Ilaaha Illallaahu Wahdahoo Laa Shareeka Lahoo Ahadan Swamadan Lam Yalid Walam Yoolad Walam Ya Kunlahoo Kufuwan Ahad. (4) Ash’hadu An Laa Ilaaha Illallaahu Wahdahoo Laa Shareeka Lahoo Lahul Mulku Walahul Hamdu Yuhyee Wa Yumeetu Wahuwa Hayyun Laa Yamootu Biyadihil Khayru Wahuwa Alaa Kulli Shay’in Qadeer. (5) Hasbiyallaahu Wa Kafaa Samiallaahu Liman Da’aa Laysa Waraa’Allaah Bimaa Da’aa Wa Annahoo Baree’un Mimman Tabarra’a Wa Anna Lil Aakhirati Wal Oolaa.
This is another Duaa by Ameerul Mu’mineen (A.S.) to be recited 10 times daily for 10 days, its Sawaab is great: Bismillaahir-Rahmaanir-Raheem. Laa Ilaaha Illallaahu Adadal-layaali Wad-Duhoori, Laa Ilaaha Illallaahu Adada Amwaajil Buhoori, Laa Ilaaha Illallaahu Wa Rahmatuhoo Khayrum-Mimmaa Yajmaoon, Laa Ilaaha Illallaaho Adadash- Shawkish-Shajari, Laa Ilaaha Illallaahu Adadash-Sha’ari Wal Wabari, Laa Ilaaha Illallaahu Adadal Hajari Wal Madari, Laa Ilaaha Illallaahu Adada Lamhil Uyooni, Laa Ilaaha Illallaahu Fil-Layli Idhaa As’Asa Was-Sub’hi Idhaa Tanaffasa, Laa Ilaaha Illallaahu Adadar-Riyaahi Fill Baraari Was-Sukhoori, Laa Ilaaha Illallaahu Minal Yawmi Ilaa Yawmi Yunfakhu Fis-Soor.
The 1stDay:
This day is an exceptional graceful day. Fasting on this day is similar to that for eighty years.
Recite Namaz-e-Bibi Faatima Zehra (S.A.) It is a 4 rak’at Namaaz. In each rak’at recite 50 times Surah-e-Ikhlaas after Al-Hamd. After Namaaz recite this Tasbeeh:- Sub’haana Dhil Izzish-Shaamikhil Muneefi Sub’haana Dhil Jalaalil Baadhikhil Adhweemi Sub’haana Dhil Mulkil Faakhiril Qadeemi Sub’haana Man Yaraa Atharan-Namlati Fis-Swafaa Sub’haana Man Yaraa Waq’at-Twayri Fil Hawaai Sub’haana Man Huwa Haakadhaa Walaa Haakadhaa.
Half hour before noon: Pray 2 rak’at Namaaz, after Al-Hamd recite 10 times S.Ikhlaas, 10 times Aayatul Kursee, and 10 times S.Qadr.
The one who fears a Dhaalim should recite this Duaa so tha the shall be rescued from tribulations: Hasbee Hasbee Hasbee Min Su’aali Ilmuka Bihaali.
Today is the marriage anniversary of Bibi Faatima Zehra (S.A.) to Imaam Ali ibn Abi Taalib (A.S.)
The 7th Day:
This is the day of sorrow today being the day of Martyrdom of Imaam Muhammad Baaqir (A.S.) in Madeena. So we should recite his Ziyaarat and his Duaas and Salawaat.
The 8th Day:
Today is the day of Tarwiyyah. It is very beneficial to observe Fasting today, its reward is the expiation of sixty years’ sins. It is Mustahab to make Ghusl today.
The 9th Night:
This is one of the blessed nights. Tonight is the time to plead, glorify, and ask from our Lord The Most High. Duaas are accepted and sins are forgiven in this night. One who keeps awake for Ibaadaat gets the reward of 170 years’ worship.
Recite this Duaa – starting withthese words “Alaahumma Yaa Shaahida Kulli Najwaa…” (please refer to M.Jinaan).
Recite this Duaa – Starting with these words “Allaahumma Man Ta’abbab’a Wa Tahayya’a…” (ref.M.Jinaan).
Recite Ziyaarat of Imaam Husayn (A.S.)
THE DAY OF ARAFAA
Today is a day of great Eed. Today The Merciful Allaah spreads His boundless Mercy and Blessings towards His true servents. Today is the day Shaytaan is made more disgraceful and reprehensive. These are some A’amaal to be observed fot this day:
Make Ghusl.
Recite Ziyaarat of Imaam Husayn (A.S.) Sawaab of Ziyaarat of today is manifold in comparision to other days. It is written that you get the Sawaab of one thousand Hajj, one thousand Umrah, and one thousand Jihaad, reather more then this. The one who is fortunate to be in Karbalaa at the Holy Shrine of Imaam Husayn (A.S.) under the Blessed Kubba earns the Sawaab of not less then that who is present in Arafaat, rather it is much more then that. There is a special Ziyaarat for today, please refer M.Jinaan for it. After Namaaz-e-Asr pray two rak’at Namaaz under the open sky and repent sincerely to Allaah for all the sins, faults, misconducts, misbehaviours etc. Inshaa’Allaah pardon shall be granted, and Sawaab of Arafat shall be gained.
Then there are somehow lengthy but very beautiful and beneficial A’amals to be done including some of the following, mentioned, for details please refer M.Jinaan-2 rak’at Namaaz-4 rak’at Namaaz- Tasbihaat- 100 times Tasbihaate Arba’aa-100 times Surah-e-Ikhlaas-100 times Aayatul Kursee—100 times Salawaat-Duaa—Istighfaar- Special Salawaat- Duaa of Imaam Husayn (A.S.)- Duaa for all Mu’mineena Wal Mu’minaat- The third Ziyaarate Jaamia- Duaa-e-Asharaat.
