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The Virtues of Dhul Hijjah

Over three million pilgrims perform Hajj every year. Find out the reasons they undertake this spiritual voyage and why Hajj is so important for Muslims.

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Hajj is a spiritual journey like no other. Every year, during the month of Dhul Hijjah, we hear or see live pictures of the millions of pilgrims flocking to Mecca, Mina, and Muzdalifah to perform this sacred pilgrimage.

Allah (SWT) has made Hajj compulsory, just like Salat, Sawm and Zakat. Every able Muslim who has the finances available (after taking care of all family obligations) is required to embark on this journey once in their life. Since it is the command of Allah (SWT), the Creator of us all, it is the duty of every Muslim to make sure they perform Hajj while they can.

Hajj is one of the Five Pillars of Islam. These pillars make up the core of the Islamic beliefs. These include believing in Allah (SWT) and His Messenger, performing Salat, fasting during Ramadan, paying Zakat, and embarking on Hajj; these five things define a Muslim. Every Muslim needs to get this right in order to be identified as a person of the Islamic Faith.

The Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) performed Hajj, and as it is written, we should perform the task as He did. People embark on Hajj to obtain the blessings of Allah (SWT) and to follow in His footsteps.

Hajj serves not just as a spiritual journey but also as a means of seeking forgiveness for the mistakes of the past. Muslims who embark on Hajj and recite Takbeer for Dhul Hijjah also get their sins forgiven by Allah, The Merciful.

What is Dhul Hijjah?

The Dhul Hijjah month is the 12th and final one in the Islamic calendar. It’s the holiest of all the months, and both the Hajj and Eid ul-Adha occur in Dhul Hijjah.

When is Dhul Hijjah 2025?

So, when does Dhul Hijjah start? Since the Islamic Calendar follows the lunar year, the dates on which the months fall vary from year to year. This year, Dhul Hijjah is set to begin 28 May. However, this will depend on the moon's sighting and is subject to change.

What is the Importance of the First 10 Days of Dhul Hijjah?

During the first 10 days of Dhul Hijjah, Muslims are provided with the opportunity to repent and bring themselves closer to Allah (SWT). It’s impossible to combine acts of worship such as this at any other time of year, as Allah (SWT) attaches great importance to the initial 10 days, allowing one to attain Dhul Hijjah Dua. Similarly, Dhul Hijjah fasting is common and cutting nails during Dhul Hijjah is also avoided.

Donate Your Qurbani to Muslim Aid this Dhul Hijjah

May Allah (SWT) accept their Hajj and the Qurbani sacrifice of all Muslims around the world. Muslim Aid would like to wish all already en route and those already in Mecca a safe, swift, and memorable Hajj pilgrimage.

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