The Response to Those Who Say: Fasting the First Ten Days of Dhul Hijjah Is an Innovation
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Question: What is your opinion, Your Eminence, regarding the view of those who say that fasting the first ten days of Dhul Hijjah is a religious innovation?
Answer: This is an ignorant person who needs to be taught. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) encouraged righteous deeds in these days, and fasting is among the righteous deeds, based on the saying of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him):Jami` at-Tirmidhi 757Sahih (Darussalam) They said: O Messenger of Allah, what about jihad in the cause of Allah? He said: Sunan Ibn Majah 1727Sahih (Darussalam) It was narrated by al-Bukhari in the Sahih.
Even if the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) had not fasted on these days, it is reported from him (peace and blessings be upon him) that he did fast on them, and it is also reported that he did not fast on them. However, the primary basis is the statement; the statement is greater than the action. When the statement and the action coincide, the Sunnah is even stronger. Thus, the statement is considered valid on its own, the action on its own, and the approval on its own. If the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said something, did something, or approved an action, all of it is Sunnah. But the statement is the greatest and strongest of them, followed by the action, and then the approval. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said:Jami` at-Tirmidhi 757Sahih (Darussalam) meaning the ten days.
So if one fasts on them or gives charity in them, he is upon great good. Likewise, it is prescribed to recite the takbir, tahmid, and tahlil in them, based on his saying (peace and blessings be upon him): May Allah guide them all.
Answer: This is an ignorant person who needs to be taught. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) encouraged righteous deeds in these days, and fasting is among the righteous deeds, based on the saying of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him):
There are no days in which righteous deeds are more beloved to Allah than those ten days.
ما من أيام العمل الصالح فيهن أحب إلى الله من هذه الأيام العشرNot even Jihad in the cause of Allah, unless a man goes out with himself and his wealth and does not bring anything back.
ولا الجهاد في سبيل الله إلا رجل خرج بنفسه وماله ولم يرجع من ذلك بشيءEven if the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) had not fasted on these days, it is reported from him (peace and blessings be upon him) that he did fast on them, and it is also reported that he did not fast on them. However, the primary basis is the statement; the statement is greater than the action. When the statement and the action coincide, the Sunnah is even stronger. Thus, the statement is considered valid on its own, the action on its own, and the approval on its own. If the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said something, did something, or approved an action, all of it is Sunnah. But the statement is the greatest and strongest of them, followed by the action, and then the approval. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said:
There are no days in which righteous deeds are more beloved to Allah than those ten days
ما من أيام العمل الصالح فيهن أحب إلى الله من هذه الأيامSo if one fasts on them or gives charity in them, he is upon great good. Likewise, it is prescribed to recite the takbir, tahmid, and tahlil in them, based on his saying (peace and blessings be upon him):
There are no days greater in the sight of Allah, nor in which deeds are more beloved to Him, than these ten days. So increase in them the recitation of the tahlil, takbir, and tahmid.
ما من أيام أعظم عند الله ولا أحب إليه من العمل من هذه الأيام العشر فأكثروا فيهن من التهليل والتكبير والتحميد
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