There is a window each year that many Muslims overlook, yet the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ described its days as the most beloved to Allah for good deeds: the first ten days of Dhul Hijjah. This guide shows how to seize this precious season with charity and worship for reward that is hard to imagine.
The most beloved days
The Prophet ﷺ said that there are no days in which righteous deeds are more beloved to Allah than these ten days. That is a staggering statement — greater even, in this respect, than the last ten nights of Ramadan for certain deeds. Every act of goodness in this window is magnified, making it one of the richest opportunities for reward in the entire year.
How to fill these ten days
The scholars encourage increasing in a range of good deeds across Dhul Hijjah:
- Charity and Sadaqah — giving generously to the poor and needy
- Fasting — especially the Day of Arafah (the 9th), which expiates sins
- Dhikr and takbir — remembering and glorifying Allah abundantly
- Reciting the Qur'an and increasing in prayer
- Qurbani — the sacrifice on Eid ul Adha
Charity holds a special place because it can be multiplied so easily across the ten days, and because it directly relieves the suffering of others.
Plant a charity that spans the ten days — and beyond
One of the wisest strategies is to give a Sadaqah Jariyah at the start of Dhul Hijjah. A water well, a set of Qur'ans, or a share in a masjid keeps generating reward every single day of this blessed window — and continues long after Eid. In effect, your charity is "active" on the most rewarding days of the year and every day thereafter.
You can also give daily Sadaqah across the ten days, ensuring each of these beloved days is marked by an act of generosity.
Don't let the best days pass by
Most people know the value of Ramadan, but far fewer seize the ten days of Dhul Hijjah — which makes them a hidden opportunity for those who do. This year, fill these days with charity and worship, plant a gift that keeps rewarding you, and claim a season of reward that few remember to pursue. Begin your Dhul Hijjah giving today.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why are the first ten days of Dhul Hijjah special?
The Prophet ﷺ said there are no days in which righteous deeds are more beloved to Allah than these ten days. Charity, fasting, dhikr and worship in this window carry immense reward.
What good deeds are recommended in Dhul Hijjah?
Increase in charity and Sadaqah, fasting (especially the Day of Arafah), dhikr and takbir, reciting the Qur’an, and of course Qurbani on Eid ul Adha.
How can I give charity across these ten days?
Give daily Sadaqah across the ten days, or plant a Sadaqah Jariyah such as a water well whose reward continues through the days of Dhul Hijjah and long after.
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