Mufti Menk – Unlock the Power of Dhul Hijjah 11 Achievable Deeds

			My brothers and sisters, I'm going to simplify it for you today. What should you be doing in these
10 days? Number one, make sure that you don't sin. That's one of the most important things you could
do. The Hadith of the Prophet sallallahu alayhi wa sallam he says, either and I hate to command che
Infanta, who, in fact, he also says, either Amara to Combi che, in fact, to Amin who must data at
home, when I've ordered you to do something, do it to the best of your capacity. But when I've
prohibited something, or told you not to do something, do not do it. SubhanAllah. So to abstain from
sin is a very great act of worship. If your day passes, or if your days pass, when you have not
		

			sinned against Allah, you have not transgressed you have not done anything that would displease
Allah, I promise you, you have succeeded. So the first thing we need to do during these 10 days, and
obviously it will extend beyond but something we must become conscious of, don't sin, beloved
worshipper of Allah, my brother, my sister, there is no point in sending especially during a time
when Allah says good deeds are most loved to me. Obviously, in that case, bad deeds would be even
worse to be committed during these 10 best days, my brothers and sisters, the next thing that we
should be doing, seeking the forgiveness of Allah often, one of the best things you could do is to
		

			seek the forgiveness of Allah. Allah a bad deal levena Serafina Isla fusi him lotta
		

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			So Allah says, Tell my worshippers those who have transgressed against themselves, never to lose
hope in my mercy, for indeed I will forgive all the sins. Allah subhanho wa Taala is most forgiving,
Most Merciful. He says, Never lose hope in my mercy. He also says, Turn to Allah, turn to your Lord
before a day comes and then you won't be helped or you may regret that is all part of the plan of
Allah. Allah does not want you to do that where you will regret so he says, Turn to me, don't lose
hope in my mercy. So that brings me to the second part of the issue of seeking forgiveness. Together
with seeking forgiveness, you must be convinced that Allah has forgiven you. Because He says He is
		

			the Most Merciful, the Most Forgiving, the Most kind, the most compassionate. One of the plans of
the devil is that he wants to make us feel that we're not forgiven. My brothers and sisters. The
second thing and like I said, that you should be doing during these 10 days. seek forgiveness a lot.
We don't know when we're going to die. We don't know at what age what time where the place, no one
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			demo mod. No soul knows on which land where exactly it's going to die. So let's prepare for the day
we're going to meet with Allah by seeking a lot of forgiveness. Booba Lehmann. Would you if you saw
he fit his divan? Kathira good news have a special place in paradise for the one on whose pages lots
of forgiveness is found? What are these pages, the book that you have written your deeds Subhanallah
thereafter, my brothers and sisters, what we need to make sure we do fulfill the obligations and the
forum upon you fulfill that which is obligatory. So your prayer is five daily prayers. Don't miss
them, especially the fourth. We haven't even spoken about extra deeds. If you stay away from sin,
		

			seek a lot of forgiveness and fulfill your obligations during these 10 days Wallah he you have
succeeded in a very great way, but you can do much more. So remember what are your obligations. It
is an obligation for me to dress appropriately. It is an obligation for me to fulfill my five daily
prayers and it is an obligation for me to do so much for the sake of Allah subhanho wa taala. Let's
move on to something else. My brothers and sisters, we must try to be charitable during these days.
Charity is not only connected to wealth, although that is a great chunk of it. But it's also
connected to your character, your conduct, your kindness, your goodness, your expressions on your
		

			face, become more conscious of it during these 10 days. Learn to smile, don't
		

			I have a miserable expression my brothers and sisters. It is an act of worship to ensure that the
expression on your face is calming. It is something that brings about joy to those who witnessed it,
who see it. That's why the Prophet sallallahu wasallam clearly says, to pursue coffee, coffee, Casa
Dakar, to smile at the face of your brother is an act of charity, you uplift them, you actually
boost them, you give them a good feeling Subhanallah and it is contagious. They feel they can
communicate with you. So my brothers and sisters be charitable, give out a little bit of charity,
even if it is $1 or a pound or a RAND. And if you can give out something every day, you can space
		

			out your charities for these first 10 days because Allah loves good deeds during these days more
than he loves them during any other time. So just remember that my brothers and sisters, may Allah
subhanahu wa taala make it easy for us. Similarly, my brothers and sisters, try and read some Quran
every day, read a little bit, set aside a portion of the day to read a page Subhanallah if you're
flowing or you know it off by heart, read a little bit more of my brothers and sisters. But
remember, these 10 days are the days wherein Allah will love that recitation more than any other
days. Bless the days. Similarly, when it comes to fasting, we should try and fast you don't have to
		

			fast all the days. But make sure you fast on the ninth of the ledger that they have Arafa so it's
amazing because that day is so blessed to fast on the Hadith says it exploits the sins meaning it
wipes out this the minus sins of all that which was done during the previous year, as well as during
the coming year. So if I were to fast on the ninth of the ledger, the past year, all the minuses
wiped out, and the coming year, all the minuses wiped out. That doesn't mean I need to continue
engaging in minor sins, but it's Allah telling you, you must reset your relationship with Allah and
we are giving you the opportunity, you must start off on a good foot and that is Allah giving you
		

			the chance to say we're giving you a clean slate. I must clarify my brothers and sisters. major sins
require specific repentance. You need to seek specific forgiveness for those sins that are major.
And the major sin is that sin. Were in which Allah has mentioned specific punishment, and he has
given stern warnings, those would be considered major sins. So my brothers and sisters, these are
the blessed days, read the Quran, read the Quran, on a daily basis. Allah subhanho wa Taala will
bless you together with that. spare a moment to read the translation of the Quran a little bit of
it, pick up a verse two verses read the translation, put it into practice. Another good thing to do
		

			during these 10 days, teach someone some good Subhanallah the Prophet Muhammad Sallallahu sallam was
sent as a teacher to us.
		

			He was sent as a Merlin as a teacher to us. And he loves that and he told us that whatever you learn
from me, teach it. Believe on me while I teach from me, even if it means a single verse. In fact,
any goodness you have, teach it to whom, primarily to your children, your family members, your
spouse, your siblings, your parents, your folks, those you interact with, why not? And then perhaps
to the rest of the world. If Allah has given you an opportunity to have a following online, perhaps
on social media, make sure you're leading them in the right direction. Make sure you're leading them
in the right direction. I tell you, if you're leading them in the right direction, you can earn
		

			Jannah simply by your social media accounts. You can earn paradise simply by the correct use of your
social media accounts. If 1000s of people have benefited from what you've said, and have developed a
better relationship with Allah, you've encouraged them to seek forgiveness, you've encouraged them
to improve Wallah he, the Mercy of Allah when he accepts the deed of yours will be such that you can
never regret it is considered a sadder cartoon Jharia it is considered a charity that the reward of
which will continue even after your death. So learn to encourage people in the same way. I must
mention the other side. If you were to use your social media accounts in a destructive way, you will
		

			regret why because if you've taught people to do the wrong thing, or if you've encouraged them, to
transgress against Allah or if you have encouraged them to a
		

			engage in the weakness that you have. Then the Prophet Muhammad peace be upon him says, Everyone who
followed your bad example you will actually carry their burden. You know, the Quran tells us while
at a zero was zero to withdraw okra, no soul are no shoulders shall bear the burden of another.
		

			No soul shall bear the burdens of another. But the exception is made by the Prophet Muhammad
Sallallahu Sallam where he says, Unless you were directly involved in teaching, encouraging
promoting that particular vise or that evil, then you share exactly the same sin as all those who
have followed you. This is why we tell our young boys and girls, the teenagers, and even the adults,
be very responsible when you're using social media. way after your death, people will be either
learning from you or meaning good or bad. It's up to you what you'd like to do, don't be don't be
shy to delete that which is bad, no matter how popular it's become a trend we have nowadays, people
		

			want to do silly things in order to become famous. If that's the case, we can do better my brothers
and sisters we can do much better. So in these 10 days, let's revisit that relationship we have with
the rest of humankind through social media. If you can clean your act, you have definitely done
something good during these 10 best days. And Allah says cleaning your act is definitely an act of
worship Allah loves it. I mean, turning to Allah, consider your relationship with Allah develop it
Subhanallah introspect. Think about who you are. Do you like the person you are? Do you like your
relationship you have with Allah? Do you like that? If you were to die right now, you would be
		

			satisfied with your deeds and what you're doing? If the answer is no, you can do better. In fact, we
can all do better inshallah. So become more conscious of it, and build that relationship with Allah.
This is Allah reminding us that everything you do, you will see, this is why Allah subhanho wa Taala
tells us family Melmoth kala Adam watin cloyingly era on AMI Melmoth kala Darwin Watson shadow IE,
whoever does an atom's weight of good will see the good and whoever does an atom's weight of bad
will see the bad. We don't want to see that bad. So what do we do? seek forgiveness. Allah says we
wipe it out completely. If you've changed your life and don't be ashamed, if you've changed your
		

			life, that's what Allah wants. Why do you think Allah gives us Ramadan every year? Why do you think
he gives us these auspicious days and nights every year, in order for us to reset our relationship
with Him to tap us on the shoulder and tell us it's time you turned to Allah. So my brothers and
sisters, be charitable. Remember to fast on the ninth at least, like I said, you may fast during the
days in the run up to the ninth, but the ninth is the most rewarding. Similarly, you need to know on
the 10th it is prohibited to fast. Why? Because that's the day of Eid. It's the day of eating and
drinking and thanking Allah. So you're supposed to be engaging in the vicar of Allah during these
		

			days as well. What's the Dhikr of Allah Subhan Allah and hamdulillah La Ilaha illa Allah Allahu
Akbar, Glory be to Allah Praise be to Allah. Allah is the Greatest there is none worthy of worship
besides Allah. Oh Allah, I beg your mercy and so on. So we remember Allah also. Allahu Akbar, Allahu
Akbar, La ilaha illa Allah Allahu Akbar, Allahu Akbar, wa ala Han Han. Allah is the Greatest Allah
is the Greatest there is none worthy of worship besides Allah. Allah is the Greatest Allah is the
Greatest and for Him belongs all praise Subhanallah To Him belongs all praise. So to repeat that,
especially on the 10th, the 11th, the 12th and the 13th. That is an amazing act of worship, a Yamaha
		

			Sriti, a Yamaha a clean we should have been with a Korean Lila, the days of Shrek, the days of the
Shrek are clear. They are the days were in which we actually say the vicar, the specific vicar after
every compulsory prayer. So you have the day of Eid, and the three days after that four days in
total, those are known as the days of Shrek, you are not allowed to fast. During the days of Eid,
there are the days of eating and drinking and remembering Allah but don't be wasteful. Similarly,
think about the poor and the needy. Those who are sickly those who have passed on, make dua for
them. That brings me to the next point to do during these days. Pray
		

			Do for others call out to Allah for yourself and for others supplicate that is called dua. So we
make dua not just for ourselves but for others as well think of the poor, the needy SubhanAllah.
It's amazing how many times we ask Allah for our needs, not knowing that when you call out to Allah
for the needs of others, without them knowing Allah fulfills your needs to begin with. Amazing. One
of the ways of getting Allah to fulfill your needs, is to ask Allah to fulfill the needs of others,
no matter where they are across the globe. And this is how Allah will help you and guide you and
give you the goodness that you're asking for. You want to get married, make dua for Allah to grant
		

			spouses to others, and see what happens about you as well. Because the angels say, Oh Allah grant
this person the same grant this person goodness as well. Another thing to do during these days as
you're seeking forgiveness of Allah, forgive others. Find it in your heart to develop a good
relationship with others go out and mend relationships with your brothers, your sisters, your
uncle's, your aunts, your nephews, your cousins,
		

			your parents, perhaps grandparents in laws, whoever it may be, go out and mend relationships,
mending relationships is definitely a great act of worship. And Allah mentions it many times in the
Quran. So my brothers and sisters, while we are seeking the forgiveness of Allah, there is a greater
chance if we were to forgive others that Allah will forgive us. Allah to him buena De Vere Allahu
Lancome, wala Hua Hua Haim Surah to know, Allah tells us Would you not like Allah to forgive you?
Well then forgive others and embrace them.
		

			Allah is Most forgiving, Most Merciful. So that verse teaches us Yes, forgive others. Sometimes if a
person is not remorseful and they have wronged you, you may want to forgive them but not interact so
much with them simply because you don't want to be bitten from the same direction twice. And you're
a believer. Now you will that will make me no mean jack Renoir Hayden Marvel attain. A believer is
never bitten from the same source twice. So remember, you may want to forgive someone, but if
they're not remorseful, you don't have to embrace. You don't have to actually, you know, return to
the relationship you were in the past. But in your heart, you don't hold the burden, you forgiven
		

			them, you've let it go, may Allah subhana, Allah, Allah, Allah bless every one of us. So these are
some of the deeds that we can engage in, we engage in acts of worship and so on. And I want to end
with one of the most beautiful acts of worship, the sacrificial animal on the 10th of the ledger,
which is the day of eat. And if you have not done it on the 10th, then the 11th, the 12th, etc. Some
of the scholars say all the days of the sheikh, and some of them say, well, the three days the day
of Eid and two days after and some say three days after, either way, a lot of the scholars say it's
best to do it on the 10th because they it happens to be one of the 10 days and if that's one of the
		

			best 10 days, then Alhamdulillah he Allah Dalek, why not. But still the matter is broad regarding
sacrifice, you are allowed to sacrifice during the stipulated days and not just one day, my brothers
and sisters, remember, we want to reach out to others. I leave you with a beautiful point to ponder.
Allah Almighty rewards you when you interact with fellow human beings or other creatures in a
beautiful way, when you help them when you uplift them, and when you have reached out to them. So my
brothers and sisters, why would Allah do that? Because he wants you to enjoy your life in a way that
you know that if I'm down, all my brothers and sisters will be there for me. Are you there for
		

			others? If the answer is no change that the day will come, when everyone will be there for you.
People you didn't imagine will come to your rescue. Don't be shy. These are the days of COVID-19
These are the days of challenge across the globe. If you need help, yes, you ask Allah, but Allah
says you are allowed to seek help from others. If you need that help, and they have the capacity to
give it to you, for example, you're unwell. You need someone to take you to the doctor, and you know
that they can do it and you know, physically, Allah has given them the ability. While you're asking
Allah for cure. You can reach out to your neighbor to say, look, I'm struggling. I need your help.
		

			May Allah make it easy for you to help me and that's what happens. So my brothers and sisters, may
Allah bless every one of us, and may Allah cure us all those who have passed on May Allah have mercy
on them. I pray that these 10 days, change us for the better. Make us more conscious of everything
we do. Make us more conscious of our relationship with Allah. Improve on things. Don't go back,
improve on things. Don't go back. And if you've gone back
		

			Come back Allah loves you BarakAllahu Lena welcome Quran was sunnah when a final year can be Murphy
him I mean it will hikma wa sallahu wa salam ala ala Nabina Muhammad was salam aleikum wa
rahmatullah wa barakato