On the Second Day of Dhul-Hijjah My Allah Gave to Me...

In Ramadan doing good deeds and struggling in worship, especially during the last ten nights, is easier than during these days for a few reasons. Firstly, the atmosphere of the month of Ramadhan, whether culturally, spiritually, or traditionally, makes it easier to focus and strive. Secondly, shaytaan is chained up.

So, to get that drive and direction we had in Ramadan, is much harder when we have most likely fallen out of “Ramadhan mode.” However, since the 'ibaadah is more difficult, the reward is greater, inshaAllah. So let’s keep this in mind and work really hard to gain some extra brownie points! (",)

The Prophet (SAW) said,

“There are no days more loved to Allah for you to worship Him therein than the ten days of Dhul Hijjah. Fasting any day during it is equivalent to fasting one year and to offer Salatul Tahajjud (late-night prayer) during one of its nights is like performing the late night prayer on the night of power. [i.e. Lailatul Qadr].”