The month of Dhul Hijjah is one of the holiest periods in the Islamic calendar. What many do not know is that the first 10 days of Dhul Hijjah are the best days of the year more beloved to Allah (SWT) than any other time. These sacred days are an unparalleled opportunity to increase our worship and draw nearer to Allah.
“There are no days on which righteous deeds are more beloved to Allah than these 10 days.”
Hadith | Sahih al-Bukhari
One of the most powerful acts of worship during these days is du’a—a direct connection between the believer and Allah. When made sincerely, with humility and conviction, du’a can lead to immense reward.“Du’a is the essence of worship.”
Hadith | TirmidhiBEST DUAS FOR THE 10 DAYS OF DHUL HIJJAH
DUA FOR FASTING
Fasting the first 9 days of Dhul Hijjah—especially the Day of Arafah—is a highly recommended sunnah. Upon breaking your fast, recite:
Arabic:
ذَهَبَ الظَّمَأُ وَابْتَلَّتِ الْعُرُوقُ وَثَبَتَ الْأَجْرُ إِنْ شَاءَ اللَّهُ
Transliteration: Dhahaba adh-Dhama’ wabtallatil-urooq wa thabatal-ajr inshaa’Allah
Translation: Thirst is gone, the veins are moistened, and the reward is confirmed, if Allah wills.
DUA FOR FORGIVENESS
Seek Allah’s mercy and forgiveness during these sacred days:
Arabic:
رَبَّنَآ إِنَّنَآ آمَنَّا فَٱغْفِرْ لَنَا ذُنُوبَنَا وَقِنَا عَذَابَ ٱلنَّارِ
Transliteration: Rabbanaaa innanaaa aamannaa faghfir lanaazunoobanaa wa qinaa ‘azaaban Naar
Translation: Our Lord! Surely we believe, so forgive us our sins and save us from the punishment of the Fire.
(Qur’an | Al-Imran 3:16)
DUA FOR PROTECTION
This du’a seeks Allah’s pleasure and protection from His displeasure and Hellfire:
Arabic:
اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ رِضَاكَ وَالجَنَّةَ، وَأَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ سَخَطِكَ وَالنَّارِ
Transliteration: Allaahumma innee as’aluka Ridaaka wal Jannah wa a’audhu bika min sakhatika wan-Naar
Translation: O Allah, I ask for Your pleasure and for Paradise, and I seek refuge in You from Your wrath and the Fire.
DUA FOR DIVINE GUIDANCE
Ask Allah to guide your life toward piety and sufficiency:
Arabic:
اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ الهُدَى وَالتُّقَى وَالعَفَافَ وَالغِنَى
Transliteration: Allāhumma Innī As’aluka al-Hudā wat-Tuqā wal-‘Afāfa wal-Ghinā
Translation: O Allah, I ask You for guidance, piety, chastity, and contentment.
DUA FOR THE UMMAH
As pilgrims unite during Hajj, remember the global Muslim community in your du’as:
Arabic:
اللَّهُمَّ أَصْلِحْ أُمَّةَ مُحَمَّدٍ
اللَّهُمَّ فَرِّجْ عَنْ أُمَّةِ مُحَمَّدٍ
اللَّهُمَّ ارْحَمْ أُمَّةَ مُحَمَّدٍ
Transliteration: Allahumma aslih Ummata Muhammad. Allahumma farrij ‘an Ummati Muhammad. Allahumma Rham Ummata Muhammad (sallAllahu alayhi wasalam)
Translation: O Allah! Improve the condition of the Ummah of Muhammad. Grant them relief and have mercy on them.
DUA FOR ACCEPTANCE
After increasing your worship and offering qurbani, ask Allah to accept your deeds:
Arabic:
رَبَّنَا تَقَبَّلْ مِنَّا إِنَّكَ أَنتَ السَّمِيعُ الْعَلِيمُ
Transliteration: Rabbana taqabbal minna, innaka Antas-Sami’ul-‘Aleem
Translation: Our Lord! Accept this from us. Indeed, You are the All-Hearing, the All-Knowing.
(Qur’an | Al-Baqarah 2:127)
WHAT TO RECITE ON THE DAY OF ARAFAH
The Day of Arafah is the most important day of Dhul Hijjah. Even if not on pilgrimage, Muslims are encouraged to spend the day in du’a and remembrance.
“There is no day on which Allah frees more people from the Fire than the Day of Arafah…”
Hadith | MuslimDua for the Day of Arafah:
Arabic:
لَا إِلَهَ إِلَّا اللَّهُ وَحْدَهُ لَا شَرِيكَ لَهُ، لَهُ الْمُلْكُ وَلَهُ الْحَمْدُ وَهُوَ عَلَى كُلِّ شَيْءٍ قَدِيرٌTransliteration: La ilaha illallah wahdahu la sharika lahu, lahul-mulku wa lahul-hamdu wa huwa ‘ala kulli shay’in Qadeer
Translation: There is no god but Allah alone, without partner. To Him belongs sovereignty and praise, and He has power over all things.
Also, recite as frequently as possible:
Tahleel: La ilaha illallah
Takbeer: Allahu Akbar
Tahmeed: Alhamdulillah
Tasbeeh: SubhanAllah
WHAT TO RECITE ON EID AL-ADHA
On Eid al-Adha, from the 9th to 13th of Dhul Hijjah, recite Takbeer-e-Tashreeq after every fardh prayer:
Arabic:
اللَّهُ أَكْبَرُ، اللَّهُ أَكْبَرُ، لَا إِلَهَ إِلَّا اللَّهُ، وَاللَّهُ أَكْبَرُ، اللَّهُ أَكْبَرُ، وَلِلَّهِ الْحَمْدُ
Transliteration: Allahu Akbar, Allahu Akbar, Laa ilaaha illallah, Wallahu Akbar, Allahu Akbar, Wa lillahil Hamd
Translation: Allah is the Greatest, Allah is the Greatest, there is no deity but Allah. Allah is the Greatest and to Allah belongs all praise.
Use these powerful du’as to maximize your rewards and draw closer to Allah during these blessed days. May Allah (SWT) accept your prayers, fasts, sacrifices, and good deeds during the sacred month of Dhul Hijjah.
