Hajj and Umrah
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🌙 DAY 2 OF THE BLESSED 10 DAYS OF DHUL HIJJAH 🌙
Alhamdulillah, Allah has allowed us to witness another day from these most beloved days. These are days of mercy, forgiveness, and multiplied rewards. Let us not waste them in heedlessness.
Today’s reminder is about SINCERITY IN WORSHIP (IKHLAS).
Every good deed we do should be purely for the sake of Allah سبحانه وتعالى — whether it is fasting, prayer, charity, helping others, or making dhikr.
Sometimes small deeds become huge in the sight of Allah because of sincerity, while big deeds may lose value if done for showing off.
📖 Allah says in the Qur’an:
"And they were not commanded except to worship Allah, [being] sincere to Him in religion..."
— Surah Al-Bayyinah 98:5
The Prophet ﷺ also said:
“Actions are judged by intentions.”
— Sahih al-Bukhari & Muslim
During these blessed days:
✨ Purify your intentions
✨ Increase in istighfar
✨ Read Qur’an daily
✨ Keep your tongue busy with dhikr
✨ Help others sincerely for Allah’s pleasure
Say often:
🤍 SubhanAllah
🤍 Alhamdulillah
🤍 Allahu Akbar
🤍 La ilaha illallah
May Allah accept our fasting, prayers, sacrifices, and all our good deeds during these blessed days of Dhul Hijjah. May He fill our hearts with sincerity and guide us to Jannah. Ameen 🤲
*A simple Sunnah-focused routine for this 10 powerfully days
- Pray all five prayers on time
- Increase voluntary salah
- Read Qur’an daily
- Make lots of takbir and dhikr
- Fast the first nine days if able
- Definitely fast Day of ‘Arafah if not on Hajj
- Give charity daily
- Make sincere tawbah
- Make dua abundantly
- Maintain ties and help people
- Offer udhiyah if able
May Allah allow us to reach these blessed days and fill them with deeds beloved to Him.
*A simple Sunnah-focused routine for this 10 powerfully days
- Pray all five prayers on time
- Increase voluntary salah
- Read Qur’an daily
- Make lots of takbir and dhikr
- Fast the first nine days if able
- Definitely fast Day of ‘Arafah if not on Hajj
- Give charity daily
- Make sincere tawbah
- Make dua abundantly
- Maintain ties and help people
- Offer udhiyah if able
May Allah allow us to reach these blessed days and fill them with deeds beloved to Him.
Assalamualaikum brothers and sisters 🤍
Honestly, I never really know what to post here, but today I just wanted to share the biggest dream that lives in my heart.
More than any success, money, or achievement in this dunya… my deepest wish is to see my Ammi and Abbu standing in front of the Kaaba one day, with peace and joy in their hearts 🕋
They spent their whole lives sacrificing their comfort just to give me a better life. Every silent dua they made for me, every hardship they hid behind their smiles, every sleepless night, every struggle… I can never truly repay it. But if Allah gives me the ability to send them for Hajj, I think that would be the most beautiful achievement of my life.
Sometimes I imagine them making dua in front of the Kaaba, praying for their children, smiling with happiness after a lifetime of sacrifice that thought alone makes me emotional
I don’t know how long the journey will take, but I pray Allah gives me rizq, strength, and the opportunity to fulfill this dream soon. Please keep my parents in your duas, and may Allah grant every son and daughter the chance to see their parents experience Hajj and the peace of Madinah. Ameen 🤍
HERE are some Sunnah actions you should follow to seek Allah’s forgiveness & maximize your reward during the best 10 days of the year, that is 18th May, 2026, Monday!
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DHIKR
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Fast the first nine days
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Recite Qur’an
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Remember loved ones
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Pray TAHAJJUD
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Give sadaqah
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Repent/Seek forgiveness
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Give Qurbani “if you can."
The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ said:
‘When the ten days (of Dhul-Hijjah) start, and one of you intends to sacrifice, then let him not cut his hair or his nails’.
(Muslim)
I'm in so much pain just because of betrayal Allah please heal me and give me sabar
🌟 The Best 10 Days of the Year Are Here! 🌟
Did you know that the first 10 days of Dhul Hijjah are even greater than the days of Ramadan? It’s the ultimate spiritual reset, and a golden opportunity to stack up your rewards and make du’a, so now is the time to ask Allah for everything.
🗓️ How to Maximize the 9 Days:
Fast Daily: Fasting the first 9 days of Dhul Hijjah is highly recommended. It’s a beautiful way to purify your heart and show gratitude.
Increase Your Du’a: The Prophet (ﷺ) said, "There are no days in which righteous deeds are more beloved to Allah than these ten days." Make a du’a list and hit it daily!
Up Your Dhikr: Keep your tongue moist with Tahmeed (Alhamdulillah), Tahleel (La ilaha illallah), and Takbeer (Allahu Akbar).
✨ The Crown Jewel: The Day of Arafat ✨
If you can only fast one day, make it the 9th of Dhul Hijjah (The Day of Arafat). This day is a massive mercy from Allah:
"Fasting on the Day of Arafat expiates the sins of the past year and the coming year."
Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) [Sahih Muslim]
Imagine having two years of sins wiped clean just for fasting one single day. It’s also the day Allah releases more souls from the Fire than any other day.
🤲 Make the Ultimate Du’a
The Prophet (ﷺ) told us that the best du’a is the du’a made on the Day of Arafat. Stand (or sit) in sincere prayer, pour your heart out, and remember that nothing is too big or too small for Allah to grant you.
But allah says: “Wait, the best yet to come”
I will wait then