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Many of us await Ramadhan eagerly — but did you know that the first ten days of Dhul Hijjah are even more beloved to Allah?

The Prophet ﷺ said:
 “There are no days on which righteous deeds are more beloved to Allah than these ten days.”
(Reported by Bukhari)

🕋 What is Dhul Hijjah?

Dhul Hijjah is the 12th and final month of the Islamic calendar. It holds major significance as it contains:

• The days of Hajj (8th–13th Dhul Hijjah)
• The Day of Arafah (9th Dhul Hijjah)
• Eid al-Adha (10th Dhul Hijjah), the Festival of Sacrifice

These days commemorate the legacy of Prophet Ibrahim (AS) — his unwavering submission to Allah, the sacrifice of his beloved son, and his journey of Hajj, which millions continue to follow to this day.

✨ How is Dhul Hijjah Different from Ramadhan?

While Ramadhan focuses on fasting, reflection, and the Qur’an, Dhul Hijjah emphasises action — good deeds, charity, sacrifice, and remembrance. These ten days are the only time where all five pillars of Islam can be observed at once:

• Shahadah (faith)
• Salah (prayer)
• Sawm (fasting on the Day of Arafah)
• Zakah/Sadaqah (giving charity)
• Hajj (pilgrimage)

🌟 How to Make the Most of Dhul Hijjah:

• Fast the first 9 days (especially the Day of Arafah)
• Increase your dhikr – say SubhanAllah, Alhamdulillah, La ilaha illa Allah, Allahu Akbar
• Give regular charity – a powerful way to earn continuous reward
• Make sincere du'a – these are days when duas are accepted
• Offer Qurbani – following the Sunnah of Ibrahim (AS)
• Support causes that uplift the vulnerable

Make the Best of Dhul Hijjah with SWAN

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Support all our projects — food banks, shelters, empowerment for women and children.
Your giving can change lives here and abroad.

Let these ten days be a source of lasting reward.
Give with purpose. Give with love. Give with SWAN.

Why Give to SWAN This Dhul Hijjah?

At SWAN, your donations:

• Feed hungry families through weekly food banks in South London
• Serve hot meals at our local soup kitchens
• Empower vulnerable women and children through shelter, support, and education
• Extend across borders, reaching those struggling in poverty and crisis abroad

You can multiply your reward by giving ongoing charity (Sadaqah Jariyah) that continues to benefit others — and you — long after Dhul Hijjah ends.

🌿 A Final Reminder:

The door of reward is wide open during Dhul Hijjah. Let’s not let these precious days pass us by.

Don’t wait. Give generously. Give regularly. Give for the sake of Allah.

🤍 Be the reason someone eats, sleeps safely, or finds hope again.
 🎁 Make your Dhul Hijjah count – in this life and the next.