First 9 Days of Zill Hajj and Importance of Fasting

by Ady Grewal Content writer

In the religion Islam, there are twelve months and Zill Hajj is the 12th or last month of Islamic Hijri Calendar. This is the special month that is fixed for Hajj worship in the House of Allah, Makkah. Hajj is the fifth pillar of Islam and obligatory on the Muslims who are financially and physically strong. From every corner of the globe, Muslims come and perform this religious duty through Islamic Travel Offers Low Price Five Star Hajj and Umrah 2019 Offer with Group with Hotel and Flight.

Those Muslims who are not carrying out Hajj this year, don’t feel sad because you can make the best of these 10 sacred days and receive excessive rewards from Allah. Keep fasting and recall Allah the Almighty that is called Zikr e Allah. Muslims chiefly suggested during the first 10 days of Zill Hajj. First, ten days of Zill Hajj month are measured the sacred days of the year.

Importance of These Days in the Light of Hadiths

Hazrat Ibn Abbas (R.A), the Holy Prophet (PBUH) said that,

• “Remember Allah the Almighty during the renowned days,” that it refers to the first 10 days of Zill Hajj.” (Sahih Bukhari)

• “There are no performances as outstanding as those done in these 10 days.” They (the friends spay attention) said, “Not even Jihad?” He (PBUH) said, “No, not even Jihad apart from a man who goes out threatening his life and prosperity and doesn’t come back with anything.” (Sahih Bukhari)

• “It apologizes for the iniquities of the past year and of the coming year.” (Sahih Muslim)

• “All the actions of the son of Adam are for him, apart from fasting, which is for Me and I will reward for it.” (Sahih Bukhari)

These hadiths show the importance of these 10 days of Zill Hajj. Therefore, we should devote these 10 sacred days and nights in rigorous reverence and righteous performances. One of the most significant and righteous performances is fasting among the first 9th days of Zill Hajj with prayer and other good actions. So, avail of this opportunity to get close to Allah the Creator!