10 EASY ACTS YOU CAN DO FOR THE FIRST 10 DAYS OF DHUL HIJJAH

10 Easy Acts You Can Do for the First 10 Days of Dhul Hijjah

Your Last Chance for Jannah: The 10 Golden Days That Change Everything

June 8, 2024

Imagine if someone told you there were 10 special days when every good deed you do gets super rewards from Allah. Days when your duas are answered faster. Days when your sins can be wiped clean. Would you believe it? Well, it’s true! These are the first 10 days of Dhul Hijjah. And they’re coming soon. Our beloved Prophet Muhammad ﷺ said something amazing about these days: “There is no good deed that Allah loves more than what you do in these 10 days.” The companions were shocked. They asked, “Not even fighting for Allah’s cause?” The Prophet ﷺ replied, “Not even that, except for someone who goes to fight and comes back with nothing.” This hadith is in Sahih Al-Bukhari. That means it’s 100% authentic.

What Makes Dhul Hijjah So Special?

“Dhul Hijjah” means “The Month of Hajj.” This is when millions of Muslims go to Makkah for pilgrimage. It’s one of the five pillars of Islam. But here’s the beautiful part – even if you can’t go to Hajj, you can still earn massive rewards. These 10 days are like a gift from Allah to everyone in our Ummah. Your mother, your children, your neighbors – everyone can benefit. Rich or poor. Young or old. Healthy or sick.

1. Fast Your Way to Barakah (The First 9 Days)

Want to know a secret? Fasting these 9 days is like having a direct line to Allah’s mercy. The Prophet ﷺ used to fast these days. And Allah said in a special hadith: “Every good thing a person does is for themselves, except fasting. Fasting is for Me, and I will reward it Myself.” Can you imagine? Allah Himself will give you the reward. Not an angel. Not a prophet. Allah directly! The 9th Day is Pure Gold If you can only fast one day, make it the 9th day – the Day of Arafah. This day is so powerful that: “Fasting on the Day of Arafah wipes out sins from the year before and the year after.” (Sahih Muslim) Think about it. One day of fasting = two years of sins erased. That’s better than any deal you’ll ever find!

I’m on the advisory board of this great organization, Basmah. And I’m saying to you, from a man on the inside, they do a lot of incredible work. I’m amazed every day by more and more work; they don’t stop, they never stop.

Imam Siraj Wahhaj

Honorary advisor of BASMAH

2. Pray Your Way to Paradise: Salah That Opens Jannah's Doors

Prayer is our direct connection to Allah. These 10 days are the perfect time to fix your Salah and make it even better.
Start with the Basics
If you’re not praying your five daily prayers on time, start now:

Fajr (before sunrise)
Dhuhr (afternoon)
Asr (late afternoon)
Maghrib (sunset)
Isha (night)

Pray Together, Earn Together
The Prophet ﷺ said: “Praying in a group gives you 27 times more reward than praying alone.” (Bukhari and Muslim)
Grab your family. Go to the masjid. Make it a community thing. The reward multiplies, and your bonds get stronger.
Add Extra Prayers
Already praying five times? Great! Now add:

Sunnah prayers
Extra voluntary prayers
Night prayers (Tahajjud) – especially powerful when you’re fasting

3. Read Quran Like Your Akhirah Depends on It

The Quran isn’t just a book. It’s your guidebook to Jannah. And reading it during these blessed days brings double rewards.
The Prophet ﷺ said:
“Someone who reads Quran easily will be with the noble angels. But someone who struggles to read it, trying their best, gets DOUBLE reward.” (Bukhari and Muslim)
Make it Simple

Read one page after each prayer
Listen to Quran while driving
Read with your family after dinner
Use these 10 days to build a habit for life

Don’t worry if your Arabic isn’t perfect. Allah loves your effort more than your pronunciation.

4. Remember Allah Until Your Heart Finds Peace: The Power of Dhikr

Dhikr means remembering Allah. And it’s the easiest way to earn rewards all day long.
The Prophet ﷺ said something special about these 10 days:
“There are no days when good deeds are more loved by Allah than these 10 days. So say lots of Tahleel, Takbeer, and Tahmeed.” (Ahmad)
The Magic Words:

Tahmeed: Alhamdulillah (All praise to Allah)
Tahleel: La ilaha illa Allah (There’s no god but Allah)
Tasbeeh: Subhan Allah (Glory to Allah)

Say them while:

Walking to work
Cooking dinner
Waiting in traffic
Before sleeping

Turn every moment into worship. Turn every breath into reward.

5. Give Sadaqah Like Your Life Depends on It (Because Your Akhirah Does)

Charity during these blessed days is like investing in the best stock ever – except the returns come in Jannah.
The Prophet ﷺ taught us:
“Sadaqah puts out sins like water puts out fire.” (Tirmidhi)
Sadaqah Isn’t Just Money
Yes, give money to the poor. But also:

Smile at your Muslim brother
Help an old person cross the street
Remove harmful things from the path
Share good knowledge
Support a widow
Feed an orphan

Every act of kindness counts. Every helping hand builds your place in Jannah.

6. Say Sorry to Allah: The Healing Power of Istighfar

We all make mistakes. We all sin. But Allah’s mercy is bigger than all our mistakes combined.
Allah says in the Quran:
“Ask Allah for forgiveness. Indeed, Allah forgives and shows mercy.” (Quran 2:199)
The Simple Formula
Say “Astaghfirullah” (I ask Allah for forgiveness) as much as you can.

100 times after Fajr
100 times before bed
Throughout the day whenever you remember

These simple words clean your heart and bring Allah’s mercy into your life.

7. Reconnect with Your Ummah: Strengthen the Bonds That Lead to Jannah

Family. Friends. Community. These relationships aren’t just for this life – they continue in the Akhirah.
Abu Hurairah reported that the Prophet ﷺ said:
“Keep good relationships with your family. It brings love, increases your money, and makes you live longer.” (Tirmidhi)
Take Action During These 10 Days:

Call relatives you haven’t spoken to
Visit your parents
Check on your neighbors
Forgive old arguments
Bring the community together

Strong relationships make strong Muslims. Strong Muslims make a strong Ummah.

8. Break Your Bad Habits: Clear the Path to Paradise

Allah loves when we quit bad habits for His sake. And He rewards us even for trying.
The Prophet ﷺ shared this beautiful message from Allah:
“When My servant wants to do something bad but doesn’t do it for My sake, I write it as a good deed.” (Sahih Al-Bukhari)
Start Small, Win Big

Stop watching inappropriate content
Quit gossiping about others
Control your anger
Leave laziness behind
Stop wasting time on useless things

Pick one habit. Work on it these 10 days. Use the Barakah of these days to change your life forever.

9. Perform Qurban: Following Prophet Ibrahim's Ultimate Example

“For every hair on the animal you sacrifice, Allah gives you a reward.” (Tirmidhi)
Qurban (also called Qurbani) happens on Eid Al-Adha. It remembers when Prophet Ibrahim ﷺ was ready to sacrifice his son Ismail ﷺ for Allah. But Allah replaced Ismail ﷺ with a ram because Ibrahim ﷺ passed the test.
Who Should Do Qurban?
Every adult Muslim who can afford it should do Qurban. Generally, if you pay Zakat, you should also do Qurban.
This sacrifice feeds poor families during Eid. For many, it’s the only time they get to eat meat all year.
The Prophet ﷺ said: “Whoever can afford Qurban but doesn’t do it should not come to our prayer place.” (Sunan Ibn Majah)
When to Do It:

After Eid prayer on the 10th day
Or on the 11th, 12th, or 13th days of Dhul Hijjah

10. Celebrate Eid Al-Adha: Joy That Connects Earth to Jannah

Eid Al-Adha is pure happiness. It’s about family, community, and remembering Allah’s blessings.
This Eid celebrates the greatest story of faith. Ibrahim ﷺ was willing to sacrifice everything for Allah. And Allah rewarded him by making him “Khalilullah” (Allah’s friend).
Follow the Prophet’s ﷺ Way:

Take a bath in the morning
Wear your best clothes
Put on nice perfume
Go to Eid prayer
Celebrate with family
Share food with neighbors
Remember those who have less

Your 10-Day Action Plan for Maximum Barakah

Days 1-3: Build the Foundation

Start praying on time
Begin saying dhikr throughout the day
Read one page of Quran daily

Days 4-6: Level Up

Add fasting if you can
Increase your charity
Call family members you haven’t talked to

Days 7-9: Go All Out

Do everything with extra energy
Day 9 (Arafah) is super important – fast and make lots of dua

Day 10: Celebrate and Reflect

Enjoy Eid Al-Adha
Do Qurban if you can
Think about how these 10 days changed you

Don't Let These Days Pass You By

Every year, these 10 blessed days come and go. Some people grab them and change their lives forever. Others let them slip away and regret it later.
Which person will you be this year?
These aren’t just any 10 days. They’re your chance to:

Get closer to Allah
Wipe your sins clean
Multiply your rewards
Build habits that last a lifetime
Strengthen your path to Jannah

Remember: Allah doesn’t ask for perfection. He asks for sincere effort. Start where you are. Use what you have. Do what you can.
The Prophet ﷺ said: “Whoever guides someone to do good gets the same reward.” (Sahih Muslim)
So share this with your family. Send it to your friends. Post it in your WhatsApp groups. Help others grab these blessed days too.
Your small effort to spread this message could be the reason someone else finds their way closer to Allah. And you’ll get rewarded for that too.

The Bottom Line: Your Akhirah Starts Now

These 10 days of Dhul Hijjah are coming whether you’re ready or not. The question is: will you use them to build your Jannah, or will you let them pass by like any other days?
The choice is yours. The opportunity is here. The Barakah is waiting.
May Allah accept all your good deeds. May He multiply your rewards. May He make these 10 days the beginning of your best relationship with Him ever.
And may we all meet in Jannah, telling stories about how these 10 blessed days changed our lives forever.
Ameen, Ya Rabbal Alameen.