First 10 days of DulHajj
First 10 days of Dul Hajj is very precious and liked by Allah. Those who are performing Hajj will have tedious job for the sake of Allah from Dul Hajj 8 to 13. Hajj is mainly a sacrifice of a persons money, time and all pleasures for the sake of God. Without sacrifice you can not achieve anything. This life is given by Allah for winning in the hereafter. We should be prepared to even sacrifice your life if needed. Hereafter is infinite and your position there depends on the services to others and sacrifices for God The Hajj procedures we can study from books
Those who are not going for Hajj due to financial or health reasons can also achieve the benefits by following certain steps sincerely. This is Allah's mercy. Following are the deeds to be followed
1) Be regular in prayers especially Thahajud.
2) Increase the zikar & remembrance of Allah through His beautiful names
3) Ask for forgiveness from Allah and regret for your sins
4} Help the needy through advices and charity
5) Fast on Arafa day. Fasting from 1 to 9 also recommended if possible
6) Those who are sacrificing animal to be distributed to poor and relatives. should not cut nail or hair from 1st till you slaughter( This is required only if you have money to buy the animal)
7) Slaughter the animal & distribute to needy after the fajar prayer
8) Take bath, wear good dress apply perfume and go for Eid prayer & pronouncing takbeer.
9) Visit relatives and friends and permit children for the allowed entertainments