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Episode 66: Islamic Holidays #11: Hajj Season
The Hajj pilgrimage is the largest communal devotional act Muslims preform. While it is the trip of a lifetime, the blessings surrounding it are not limited to those on the actual pilgrimage. This episodes highlights the importance of the first ten days of Dhul Hijja and offers advice on how we can maximize the great rewards laying in wait.
Episode Notes
Hadith Mentioned
Hadith that the first ten days of Dhul Hijja are the best days for pious actions, narrated by Bukhari
Hadith that dua is accepted throughout the first ten days of Dhul HIjja, Abbu Musa al-‘Ashari
“Hajj is Arafa”, narrated by Ahmad, Abu Dawud, Tirmidhi, Nisā’ī, and Ibn Majah
Hadith on forgiveness of sins on the day of Arafa, Narrated by Muslim
Hadith that fasting day of ‘Arafa is the equivalent of fasting two years. narrated by Muslim.
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