Student Program

Main Topic

The importance of capitalizing on the blessed first ten days of Dhul Hijjah, building firm conviction (yaqeen) in the Hereafter, and striving solely for the pleasure of Allah Ta'ala.

Key Lessons

• The first ten days of Dhul Hijjah carry immense rewards; fasting on these days equals a year's reward, and night ibadah carries rewards akin to Laylatul Qadr.
• Fasting on the Day of Arafah expiates sins of the past year.
• Good deeds should be driven by a desire for the Hereafter and performed primarily to gain the pleasure of Allah Ta'ala.
• Modesty and Islamic etiquette must be preserved during worship, including during Qurbani.
• True taqwa involves constantly seeking Allah's command in every moment and prioritizing duties like serving parents over voluntary worship.

Quranic/Hadith References

• Hadith on performing Ibadah with faith and seeking reward (Ihtisab) leading to forgiveness of past sins.
• Hadith on Qurbani being the Sunnah of Ibrahim alayhis salam and the immense reward recorded for every strand of hair or wool.
• Hadith definition of Ihsan: worshipping Allah Ta'ala as if you see Him, or knowing that He sees you.

Practical Advice

• Maximize worship and fasting during the first ten days of Dhul Hijjah, especially fasting on the 9th of Dhul Hijjah.
• Avoid cutting hair and clipping nails after the sighting of the Dhul Hijjah moon until after slaughtering the Qurbani animal.
• Practice daily reflection on death (Muraqabah-e-Maut) to overcome sinful impulses and digital distractions.