🕋The 1st 10 Days of Dhul Hijjah 2025 – A Gift from Allah
The 1st 10 days of Dhul Hijjah 2025 will arrive as a divine opportunity for Muslims worldwide to earn massive rewards, seek forgiveness, and strengthen their bond with Allah ﷻ. These are the best ten days of the Islamic year, filled with mercy, blessings, and the chance to do more good than any other time—even more than Ramadan.
Whether you’re preparing for Hajj 2025 or staying home, fasting, dhikr, and righteous actions in these blessed days can bring you closer to Allah and help cleanse your soul.
Let’s explore the virtues of fasting, the importance of these days, and how you can spiritually prepare, using authentic Hadith and Quranic references.
📖 Quranic Reference – Allah Swears by These Days
“By the dawn, and by the ten nights…”
(Surah Al-Fajr 89:1-2)
Scholars agree that “the ten nights” refer to the first ten days of Dhul Hijjah. When Allah swears by something, it shows its greatness. These days are honored in both the heavens and the earth.
🕌 Hadith – The Greatest Days in the Sight of Allah
The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ said:
“There are no days in which righteous deeds are more beloved to Allah than these ten days.”
— (Sahih al-Bukhari, 969)
This means even jihad doesn’t surpass the deeds done in these days—except for the one who sacrifices everything without returning.
This makes the 1st 10 days of Dhul Hijjah 2025 a sacred spiritual season—perfect for fasting, giving charity, praying, and increasing our remembrance of Allah.
🌙 Fasting the First Nine Days: A Forgotten Sunnah with Huge Rewards
Fasting during these days is a recommended Sunnah.
From Hafsah (RA):
“The Prophet ﷺ used to fast the first nine days of Dhul Hijjah…”
— (Abu Dawood 2437 – Authenticated by Albani)
Especially on the 9th Dhul Hijjah – the Day of Arafah, the Prophet ﷺ said:
“Fasting on the Day of Arafah expiates the sins of the previous and coming year.”
— (Sahih Muslim 1162)
⚠️ Fasting on the 10th (Eid day) is forbidden.
🌟 Why the 1st 10 Days of Dhul Hijjah 2025 Are So Special
These days combine all major acts of worship:
| Worship Act | During 1st 10 Days |
|---|---|
| Salah (Prayer) | ✅ Yes |
| Siyam (Fasting) | ✅ Yes |
| Hajj (Pilgrimage) | ✅ Yes (for pilgrims) |
| Qurbani (Sacrifice) | ✅ Yes |
| Dhikr & Dua | ✅ Yes |
| Sadaqah (Charity) | ✅ Yes |
The Prophet ﷺ said:
“Increase in saying: ‘La ilaha illallah’, ‘Allahu Akbar’, ‘Alhamdulillah’, and ‘SubhanAllah.’”
— (Musnad Ahmad 6154 – Hasan)
Even if you’re not going for Hajj 2025, you can still gain immense rewards by fasting and remembering Allah in these 10 days.
🗓️ Fasting Schedule for the 1st 10 Days of Dhul Hijjah 2025
| Hijri Date | Action | Virtue |
|---|---|---|
| 1 – 8 Dhul Hijjah | Fast optionally (nafl) | Sunnah, highly rewarded |
| 9 Dhul Hijjah | Fast (Day of Arafah) | Two years’ sins forgiven |
| 10 Dhul Hijjah | Do not fast (Eid al-Adha) | Fasting prohibited |
🧕 Common Questions about Fasting These Days (FAQs)
❓ Is fasting all nine days required?
No. It’s not fard, but fasting any number of days from the 1st to 9th of Dhul Hijjah is recommended. You may fast all nine or as many as possible.
❓ What is the reward for fasting on the Day of Arafah?
The Prophet ﷺ said:
“It expiates the sins of the previous year and the coming year.”
— (Sahih Muslim)
Only non-pilgrims are encouraged to fast this day.
❓ Can women fast if they are menstruating?
Women who are menstruating should not fast but can still engage in dhikr, dua, charity, and good deeds.
❓ Can I combine qadha (missed) fasts with these?
Yes. You can combine the intention to make up missed Ramadan fasts and earn the virtue of Dhul Hijjah fasting, according to many scholars.
❓ Is fasting on Eid day allowed?
No. Fasting on Eid al-Adha (10th Dhul Hijjah) is strictly prohibited.
📿 Practical Ways to Maximize the 1st 10 Days of Dhul Hijjah 2025
- ✅ Make niyyah (intention) every night to fast the next day
- ✅ Wake for suhoor, even if it’s a Sunnah fast
- ✅ Recite Quran daily, especially Surah Al-Fajr and Surah Al-Hajj
- ✅ Give daily charity—even ₹10 or $1 counts
- ✅ Constant dhikr: Allahu Akbar, SubhanAllah, Alhamdulillah, La ilaha illallah
- ✅ Pray Tahajjud if possible
- ✅ Prepare for Qurbani if you’re financially able
- ✅ Involve your family, especially children, in dua and remembrance
🌍 Preparing for Hajj 2025? Start Spiritually with These Ten Days
If you’re among those planning for Hajj 2025, the 1st 10 days of Dhul Hijjah can help you begin your journey of submission, humility, and purification—long before you step into Makkah.
These days help develop:
- 🧎♂️ Taqwa (consciousness of Allah)
- 💖 Spiritual discipline
- 📿 Sincere repentance
- 🕊️ Inner peace
Even if you’re not performing Hajj, your efforts will be rewarded, in sha Allah, as if you stood among the pilgrims in Arafah—through fasting, takbeer, prayer, and sacrifice.
🧭 Conclusion: Make the Most of the 1st 10 Days of Dhul Hijjah 2025
The 1st 10 days of Dhul Hijjah 2025 will be among the most powerful and rewarding days of your year. Don’t treat them as ordinary. From the first sunrise to Eid day, every moment is a golden ticket to Jannah.
“So race to all that is good.”
— Surah Al-Baqarah 2:148
📆 Mark your calendar. Set your intentions. Make this Dhul Hijjah a turning point in your life.
✅ Summary Checklist for the 1st 10 Days of Dhul Hijjah 2025
- 🔲 Fast from 1st–9th Dhul Hijjah
- 🔲 Especially fast on 9th (Arafah Day)
- 🔲 Do daily dhikr: Allahu Akbar, SubhanAllah…
- 🔲 Pray extra Salah, especially Tahajjud
- 🔲 Read more Quran
- 🔲 Prepare for Qurbani
- 🔲 Give charity
- 🔲 Avoid sin and seek forgiveness
- 🔲 Make sincere dua, especially at Arafah time
