Dhul Hijjah is the twelfth and final month of the Islamic calendar. It is a time of great spiritual significance for Muslims and is the month in which the annual Hajj pilgrimage takes place. The Hadith, or the sayings and traditions of the Prophet Muhammad, is an important source of Islamic guidance and teachings. There are a number of sayings attributed to the Prophet Muhammad regarding Dhul Hijjah, which emphasize the great virtues of the month and the importance of performing good deeds during this period. For example, the Prophet Muhammad is reported to have said: “There are no days in which righteous deeds are more beloved to Allah than these ten days” (Bukhari).

This Hadith encourages Muslims to make the most of the spiritual opportunities presented by Dhul Hijjah and to strive to perform good deeds during this month. The Prophet Muhammad is also reported to have said: “Whoever sacrifices a camel, Allah will give him a reward similar to that of an accepted Hajj” (Abu Dawud). This Hadith emphasizes the importance of sacrificing animals during Dhul Hijjah, as part of the tradition of the Hajj pilgrimage. It also encourages Muslims to perform the ritual of sacrificing animals as a means of seeking nearness to Allah and as an act of charity and kindness.

Finally, the Prophet Muhammad is reported to have said: “There is no better day on which the sun rises than the Day of Arafah. On that day Allah frees a great number of people from the Fire” (Muslim). This Hadith highlights the importance of the Day of Arafah, which is the most important day of the Hajj pilgrimage. It encourages Muslims to make the most of the spiritual opportunities presented by this day and to strive to perform acts of worship and charity in order to gain Allah’s blessings.

Eternal Aid is a Leading Charity based in the United Kingdom, working across the globe.

A group of volunteers came together on this charity initiative and spent the next few years supporting various campaigns and appeals across the world.

These volunteers were inspired by the depths of deprivation and need, as well as the opportunity to make a significant difference to communities all over the globe in desperate circumstances.

They decided to make it a permanent venture and thus Eternal Aid was born. In the last few years, Eternal Aid has been successfully working in many countries. Eternal Aid has provided essentials such as food, water, clothing, medical equipment, education as well as developing sustainable projects.

Thanks to our regular donors the wheels of our organization continue to turn so effectively. By joining the Eternal Aid Family Scheme with a monthly direct debit, no matter how small, you are enabling us to maintain our projects and plan ahead for the future so that when disaster strikes anywhere in the world, we are ready and our delivery can be immediate and efficient.