Dhul Hijjah will start on 28 May 2025 this year. Muslims collect maximum rewards this month by performing Hajj, making sacrifices, covering the first 10 days according to Sunnah, doing ibadat or zikar, and celebrating Eid al-Adha. To know more about the Dhul Hajj (Islamic month from the Hijri or Lunar calendar), read the complete article wisely.
What Is Dhul Hijjah
Dhul Hajj is the most significant and last month in the Islamic calendar. This month, Muslims performed Hajj, made fast, recited important duas, and made sacrifices in the holy city of Makkah. Dhul hajj date in the english calender can be changed but in the islamic calender it arrives on the same date. So you can dhul hajj date according to any of the calendar.
Dua For Hajj
Muslims read the following dua while performing the hajj:
لَبَّيْكَ اللَّهُمَّ لَبَّيْكَ، لَا شَرِيكَ لَكَ لَبَّيْكَ، إِنَّ الْحَمْدَ وَالنِّعْمَةَ لَكَ وَالْمُلْكَ، لَا شَرِيكَ لَكَ
Translation:
Here I am at Your service, O Allah, here I am. There is no partner for you; here I am. Verily, all praise, grace, and dominion belong to You, and You have no partner.
میں تیری خدمت میں حاضر ہوں، اے اللّٰہ، میں حاضر ہوں۔ تیرا کوئی شریک نہیں ہے، میں حاضر ہوں۔ بے شک، تمام تعریف، نعمت اور بادشاہی تیرے لئے ہے، اور تیرا کوئی شریک نہیں ہے۔
Dhul Hijjah Importance
The importance of Dhul Hijjah can be seen from the point that it is discussed in the holy Quran and encouraged by the last Prophet of Allah. Moreover, this month, Muslims celebrate the two most important Islamic events, Hajj and Eid al-Adha. Now, know this importance in clear points:
If you want to read about Eid-ul-Adha prayer, you can check our latest post Eid-ul-adha prayer times 2025.
Dhul Hijjah Sunnah
Rules or Sunnah that Muslims should follow during the Dhul Hijjah are:
Duas For Dhul Hijjah
Muslims should frequently recite the following duas during the Dhul Hajj to get the maximum rewards. See the important duas below:
اَللَّهُمَّ هٰذِهِ ٱلأَيَّامُ ٱلَّتِي فَضَّلْتَهَا عَلَىٰ ٱلأَيَّامِ وَشَرَّفْتَهَ
Translation:
O Allah, these days that You have preferred and favored over other days.
اے اللّٰہ! یہ وہ دن ہیں جنہیں تُو نے دوسرے دنوں پر فضیلت اور شرف عطا فرمایا ہے۔
قَدْ بَلَّغْتَنِيهَا بِمَنِّكَ وَرَحْمَتِكَ
Translation:
You have allowed me to attain them out of Your favor and mercy.
تو نے اپنی فضل اور رحمت سے مجھے ان دنوں تک پہنچایا ہے۔
فَأَنْزِلْ عَلَيْنَا مِنْ بَرَكَاتِكَ
Translation:
So, (please) descend on us Your blessings.
پس، اللّٰہ ہم پر اپنی برکتیں نازل فرما۔
وَأَوْسِعْ عَلَيْنَا فِيهَا مِنْ نَعْمَائِكَ
Translation:
And expand for us Your boons.
اور ہمارے لیے ان دنوں میں اپنی نعمتوں کا وسیع کر دے۔
اَللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ أَنْ تُصَلِّيَ عَلَىٰ مُحَمَّدٍ وَآلِ مُحَمَّد
Translation:
O Allah, I beseech You to send blessings to Muhammad and the Household of Muhammad .
اے اللّٰہ! میں تجھ سے درخواست کرتا ہوں کہ تُو محمد صلی اللّٰہ علیہ وآلہ وسلم اور اُن کے اہل بیت پر درود بھیجے۔
وَأَنْ تَهْدِيَنَا فِيهَا لِسَبِيلِ ٱلْهُدَىٰ
Translation:
And to guide us on these days to the path of guidance.
اور ان دنوں میں ہمیں راستۂ ہدایت کی طرف رہنمائی فرما۔
وَٱلْعِفَافِ وِٱلْغِنَىٰ
Translation:
Chastity, sufficiency.
عفت اور کافیّت
وَصَلَّىٰ ٱللَّهُ عَلَىٰ سَيِّدِنَا مُحَمَّدٍ وَآلِهِ أَجْمَعينَ
Translation:
Allah may send blessings to our master, Muhammad, and to his entire Household.
اللّٰہ ہمارے آقا محمد صلی اللّٰہ علیہ وآلہ وسلم اور ان کے تمام اہل بیت پر درود بھیجے۔
يَا أَرْحَمَ ٱلرَّاحِمِينَ
Translation:
O most Merciful of all those who show mercy!
اے! سب سے زیادہ رحم کرنے والے
صَلِّ عَلَىٰ مُحَمَّدٍ وَآلِ مُحَمَّد
Translation:
Please send blessings to Muhammad and the Household of Muhammad .
محمد صلی اللّٰہ علیہ وآلہ وسلم اور آپ کے اہل بیت پر درود بھیجیں۔
Significance Of the First 10 Days Of Dhul Hijjah
Let’s know the significance of the first 10 days of Dhul Hijjah according to Islam:
Dhul Hijjah History
Dhul Hijja is the last and sacred Islamic month, which is important due to its remarkable history. This month, Muslims perform Hajj as it fardh on the rich Muslims, and Hazrat Muhammad has performed one Hajj in their life and celebrates Eid al Adha in the remembrance of Hazrat Ibrahim AS and Hazrat Ismail AS. On the day of Arafat, it is famous for the last sermon by Hazrat Muhammad SAW, which was delivered there.
Conclusion
It is no less than a blessing that Muslims are blessed with a sacred month, Dhul Hijjah. This month is the last and is considered the best Islamic month due to its remarkable history. So, benefit from this holy month, recite maximum duas, offer all prayers, collect maximum rewards, pray for your forgiveness, do fasting, and strengthen your faith.
