the first ten days of dhul hijja

For those of us who haven't clicked already, these are very special days.
The Prophet (saws) told us that there is nothing better than the deeds done on these first ten days
"Not even jihad in the path of Allah?" A companion asked.
"Not even jihad in the path of Allah, except a person who leaves with his life and property and returns with neither of them."
So the only thing that can beat the good deeds of these days is dying a shaheed.
Think about it!
So....fast, give charity, pray, seek knowledge, teach, preach, enjoin the right and forbid the wrong, slay your nafs and hawa, keep away from evils, guard your tongue and eyes and ears.
There are some actions that have such a great merit, so how much more must they be increased in these days!
Here is one, subhanallah, that seems so appropriate for these days.
Go to the mosque for fajr and after the prayer sit in your place and say nothing except what is good.
After the sun rises wait until shurook (about 10-15 mins after sun rise) and then pray 2 rakat.
You will get the reward of an accepted hajj, Allah will expiate your sins and you will be like a new born baby.
Certainly Allah is best of those who show mercy!

Comments

[Umber]

Jazaka'Allahu Khayr for that great idea of going to the masjif for fajr and then staying there until shurook and then praying the 2 rakkah masha'Allah! Both me and my husband plan to do it on Monday 25th December insha'Allah! Lets make dua it will be the first of many!

ARGcomment: Ameen! And of course you don't only have to do it during dhul hijja!

[Abu Abdurrahman]

Al-Tirmidhi narrated that the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said: “Whoever prays Fajr in jamaa’ah, then sits and remembers Allaah until the sun comes up, then prays two rak’ahs, will have a reward like that of Hajj and ‘Umrah.” He said: the Messenger of Allaah (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said, “Complete, complete, complete.” (al-Jumu’ah 535; classed as hasan by al-Albaani in Saheeh Sunan al-Tirmidhi, 480).

ARGcomment: Jazakallah khair for doing what I was too lazy to do! May Allah make you from the trustworthy narrators and followers of the sunnah. Ameen.

[iMuslim]

Salaams

Silly Q: is this the same for a woman? I.e., does the reward only apply for those women who attend the masjid for Fajr in jamaat, or can a woman who normally prays alone at home reap the same reward? If the latter is true, does she have to pray Fajr in the beginning time or can she pray it at any time during the Fajr period and then wait for Shurook?

Jazakallah khair for your help.

Wa'salam

ARGcomment: From what I know the best prayer for the woman is in her home. So inshallah, we hope she will get the same reward, or maybe more, if she does this at home. As for the time, I don't think it has to be from the beginning as this is not stated in the hadith, but Allah know best.