The Virtues of the First Ten Days of Dhul Hijjah and Encouragement for Good Deeds

Sheikh Faisal Ghazzawi's sermon highlighted the immense virtues and blessings of the first ten days of Dhul Hijjah, emphasizing their unique status as the best days of the world for performing good deeds. He referenced Allah's oath in Surah Al-Fajr ("By the dawn and [by] the ten nights") and prophetic traditions, which state that righteous actions during these days are most beloved to Allah. The Imam urged the congregation to seize this blessed opportunity by engaging in abundant acts of worship such as Tahleel, Tahmeed, Tasbeeh, Takbeer, supplication, Quran recitation, fasting (especially on the Day of Arafah), and charity. He cited Ibn Hajar's explanation that these days combine all major acts of worship – prayer, fasting, charity, and Hajj – a unique characteristic not found in any other period. The sermon underscored the importance of sincere devotion and striving for Allah's pleasure during this sacred time.