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It has been stated in the Holy Qur'an:
"By the dawn; By the ten nights (ie. the first ten days of the
month of Zulhijjah), and by the even and the odd (of all the
creations of Allah) and by night when it departs. There is
indeed in them (the above oaths) suffcient proofs for men of
understanding, (and that they should avoid all kinds of sins
and disbelief)"
Hadhrat Abi Qataadah (RA) reports in a
part narration from the Holy Prophet (SAW) concerning the fast
observed on the day of Arafaat: "I have full confidence in
Allah for the one who observes a fast on the day of Arafaat
that his previous year's sins and the proceeding year's sins
are forgiven." - (Muslim)
Events of Zulhijjah:
1) The Prophet (SAW) performed the
farewell Hajj and gave the historic sermon known as the
"Farewell Sermon".
2) Egypt was conquered by the army sent
by Hadhart Umar (RA).
3) Uthmaan (RA) was appointed the third
Caliph.
4) Also "Bay'ate-Aqabah" took
place.
Matrimonies within Zulhijjah: Hadhrat
Fatimah (RA) was married in this holy month to the fourth
Caliph Hadhrat Ali (RA)
Deaths in Zulhijjah:
Two famous deaths took place in this
month:
1) Hadhrat Umar (RA) met martydom -
27th of Zulhijjah 26 A.H.
2) Hadhrat Uthmaan (RA) was martyred -
18th Zulhijjah 35 A.H.
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