Webinar on the 10 Most Important Days of the Year

Introduction

• Special webinar on the virtues and practical ways to benefit from the first ten days of Dhul-Hijjah.
• These days are considered the most important days of the year.
• Unlike Ramadan, these days often catch people by surprise due to lack of preparation.

Series Announcement

• Launch of a series focusing on the Hajj story of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).
• Episodes will be 12-15 minutes, starting Saturday.

Support for Yaqeen Institute

• Encouragement to support the Yaqeen Institute's efforts and resources.

Virtues of the First 10 Days of Dhul-Hijjah

• Reference in the Quran: Allah swears by these days in Surah Al-Fajr.
• These days are the best ten days of the year; last ten nights of Ramadan are the best nights.
• Scholars discuss the blessings of these days and nights.

Importance of Fajr

• Best time of day is Fajr, as emphasized by the Prophet (PBUH).
• Starting the day with Fajr can bless the whole day.

Sacred Months

• Dhul-Hijjah is one of the sacred months; sins are considered more severe.
• Importance of avoiding sins during these sacred months.

Connection to Prophets

• Dhul-Hijjah connects to the stories of prophets like Ibrahim and Musa (Peace be upon them).

Best Good Deeds During These Days

• General emphasis on good deeds; fasting, prayer, charity.
• Fasting on the Day of Arafah expiates sins of previous and coming year.

Practices to Increase Good Deeds

• Disconnect and focus on worship and dua.
• Engage in dhikr: Takbir, Tahlil, Tahmid.
• Fast on the first nine days especially Arafah.

Day of Arafah

• Most important day, focus on dua and fasting.
• Allah forgives many on this day; it combines virtues of Ramadan.
• Best dua: "La ilaha illallah, wahdahu la sharika lahu, lahul mulk wa lahul hamd wa huwa ala kulli shayin qadir."

Eid al-Adha (Day of Sacrifice)

• Eid is part of worship, second best day of the 10 days.
• Importance of sacrifice (Qurbani).
• Family and community ties are emphasized as a form of worship.

Conclusion

• Reminder to make the most of these days through worship and connecting with family.
• Prayer for acceptance of our deeds and intentions for Hajj.

Call to Action

• Encourage reflection on the lessons and sharing with family.
• Look forward to the series on the life of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) during Hajj.