We cannot host our annual Arafat Iftar this year. We strongly encourage you to fast this Monday, July 19.
According to the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, the first 10 days of this month are a special time for devotion. This applies to all Muslims, not just those who are partaking in the pilgrimage.
- 1st Dhul-Hijjah: Sunday, July 11
“Righteous deeds done in the first ten days of the month of Dhul Hijjah are more beloved to Allah than any other days.” (BUKHARI)
- Day of Arafah, Monday, July 19
“Fasting on the Day of Arafah expiates for sins of the previous year and the coming year (MUSLIM)
- Eid Al-Adha, Tuesday, July 20
Indoor and outdoor Eid al-Adha prayer. Details.
?? Make the Most of the Blessed Days of Dhul Hijjah
- Talks & Sermons on Dhul Hijjah: https://mcceastbay.org/dhul-hijjah
- Guide for Dhul Hijjah’s First Ten Days: https://mcceastbay.org/hijjah-guide
- The Eid Takbeers (pdf version): https://mcceastbay.org/takbeer
- The Eid Takbeers (one hour audio loop): https://mcceastbay.org/takbir
- What is Special About the Ten Days of Dhul Hijjah? | Shaykh Faid Mohammed Said
- Read Qur’an
- Make Dua
- Increase Nawaafil (voluntary) prayers
- Fasting
- Dhikr
- Charity
Questions? events@mcceastbay.org
Ibn ‘Abbas (May Allah be pleased with them) reported: The Messenger of Allah (PBUH) said, “There are no days during which the righteous action is so pleasing to Allah than these days (i.e., the first ten days of Dhul-Hijjah).” He was asked: “O Messenger of Allah, not even Jihad in the Cause of Allah?” He (PBUH) replied, “Not even Jihad in the Cause of Allah, except in case one goes forth with his life and his property and does not return with either of it.” [Al- Bukhari]
