The Virtues of the First 10 Days of Dhul Hijjah and the Day of Arafah: Importance, Rewards, and What to Do

Why These Days Matter As Muslims prepare for Eid al-Adha, many are unaware that the first 10 days of Dhul Hijjah are among the most beloved days to Allah. These days are more rewarding than even the last 10 nights of Ramadan—except for Laylatul Qadr. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ made it clear: no other days offer the same level of reward, forgiveness, and closeness to Allah. This is a divine opportunity that comes only once a year. What Makes the First 10 Days of Dhul Hijjah So Special ? 1. Allah Himself Swears by These Days “By the dawn. And [by] the ten nights.” (Surah Al-Fajr 89:1–2) The Mufassirun (scholars of Tafsir) say these 10 nights refer to the first 10 days of Dhul Hijjah. 2. The Prophet ﷺ Called Them the Best Days “There are no days on which righteous deeds are more beloved to Allah than these ten days.” (Sahih Bukhari) The Sahabah were surprised and asked, “Not even Jihad?” The Prophet ﷺ said: “Not even Jihad, unless a man goes out for Jihad with his life and...