The Best 10 Days of the Year! (STARTING TOMORROW)

Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said:
“There are no days on which righteous deeds are more beloved to Allaah than these ten days.”
They said: “Not even jihad for the sake of Allaah?”
He said:
“Not even jihad for the sake of Allaah, unless a man goes out himself for jihad taking his wealth with him and does not come back with anything.”
Narrated from Ibn ‘Abbaas (may Allaah be pleased with him); Narrated by al-Bukhaari, 2/457.


How can we try to make the most of these days that are beloved to Allah jallay wa 'ala:

1. FAST!Try to fast from the 1st to 9th of Dhul Hijjah if you can, but if you cannot, then at least try to fast the Day of Arafat (the 9th day, day before Eid).
2. Do lots of ADHKAAR: Spend your time doing lots of dhikr, saying Takbeer (ALLAAHu Akbar), Tahmeed (Alhamdulillah), Tahleel (La ilaa ha ill-Allah) and Tasbeeh (SubhanAllah). Also recite the takbeerat on the first ten days, as well as the three days of Eid. The takbeer is "Allahu Akbar, Allahu Akbar, Allahu Akbar, laa ilaaha ill-Allah, Allahu Akbar, Allahu Akbar, wa lillaah il-hamd (Allah is Most Great, Allah is Most Great, there is no god worthy of worship except Allah; Allah is Most Great and to Allah be praise).
3. Read as much QURAN: (one of the greatest form of dhikr) as you can
Whatever you normally read, try to increase it and read a bit more each day. Read the translation as well if you dont understand the Arabic and take time to reflect on its meaning and see how you can apply the words of ALLAAH azza wa jal in your daily life
4. Make lots of DU'AA  Remember that Allah azza wa jal always near and He always hears the supplication of everyone who calls on Him
5. Makes lots of ISTAGHFAR: Make sincere repentance to Allah subhanu wa ta'ala for your mistakes and give up all things that Allah azza wa jal doesn't like.
6. Increase in all general GOOD DEEDS: Give sadaqa, be good to parents and family members, help the needy, visit the sick..
7. Make a SACRIFICE: Make arrangements for the sacrifice of a cow, sheep whatever. Read the story of Prophet Ibrahim and his sacrifice and ponder on the lessons on this story
8. HAJJ AND UMRAH: Well....if you haven't already made plans for this, its a little to late now
9. Perform more VOLUNTARY PRAYERS (especially QIYAM AL LAYL): Try to pray at least 2 rakat in the last 3rd of the night.