The current situation of Islamic Ummah

Most Muslims know the telecast times of their favorite games etc But very few know the prayer times

Most Muslims eagerly wait for their favorite movie for months But very few wait for Ramadan and Dhil Hajj

Most Muslims compete with each other in achieving worldly possessions But very few compete in doing good deeds

Most Muslims make a goal to get the best worldly education But very few are interested in learning about Islam

Most Muslims organize games and parties with great enthusiasm and consistency But very few organize Dars-e-Quran and Islamic gatherings

Most Muslims check their facebook, twitter &youtube accounts hundred times a day But very few check the Quran and Hadith

Most Muslims are afraid of what others would think about them But very few think about how their account would be on the day of Judgement

And yet everybody asks, why are muslims being persecuted and killed everywhere. Everyone knows the answer to it, but do not want to answer. There is still time for those on whom Allah (swt) has still bestowed safety and security. But if we continue in this fashion, it will just be a matter of time.

Think..
reflect..
change...

What should we do on Friday (Jummah)?

Take a bath:
Narrated Abdullah bin Umar:
Allah's Apostle (may peace be upon him) said, "Anyone of you attending the Friday (prayers) should take a bath."
[Bukhari Sharif: Volume 1, Book 13, Hadith number 2]
Do alot of Du'as:
Narrated Abu Huraira:
The Prophet Muhammad (may peace be upon him) said, "On Friday there is a particular time. If a Muslim happens to be praying and invoking Allah for something good during that time, Allah will surely fulfill his request." The Prophet (may peace be upon him) pointed out with his hand. We thought that he wanted to illustrate how short that time was."
[Bukhari Sharif, Volume 8, Book 75, Hadith number 409]

Go to Masjid early:
Narrated Abu Huraira:
The Prophet (may peace be upon him) said, "When it is a Friday, the angels stand at the gate of the mosque and keep on writing the names of the persons coming to the mosque in succession according to their arrivals. The example of the one who enters the mosque in the earliest hour is that of one offering a camel (in sacrifice). The one coming next is like one offering a cow and then a ram and then a chicken and then an egg respectively. When the Imam comes out (for Jummah prayer) they (i.e. angels) fold their papers and listen to the Khutba."
[Bukhari Sharif, Volume 1, Book 13, Hadith number 51]

More things we should do on Friday:
1 - Cut your Nails.
2 - Take Ghusal (Bath).
3 - Wear clean clothes.
4 – Salaat al-Jummah (Friday prayer)
5 – Make a lot of du’aas.
6 – Recite Surat Al-Kahf (Before sun sets on Friday).
7 – Send a lot of blessings (Durood) upon the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him).

Doing good deeds in the first ten days of Dhul-Hijjah (Zil Haj)

The first ten days of Dhul-Hijjah are better than any other days in the year.

Dhul-Hijjah is an exciting month because it brings together millions of Muslims to Mecca for Hajj and has Eid Ul Adha:)

Narrated Ibn Abbas:
The Prophet (may peace be upon him) said, "No good deeds done on other days are superior to those done on these (first ten days of Dhul Hijja)." Then some companions of The Prophet (may peace be upon him) said, "Not even Jihad?" He replied, "Not even Jihad, except that of a man who does it by putting himself and his property in danger (for Allah's sake) and does not return with any of those things."
[Sahih Al Bukhari, Volume 2, Book 15, Hadith number 86]

The Prophet (peace be upon him) used to fast on the first nine days of Dhul-Hijjah.
[Sunan Abu Dawood Sharif]

So we should try our best to fast all the 9 days of Dhul Hijjah particularly the 9th which is the day of Arafah. We should try and fast as many of the 9 days as possible particularly the 9th which is the day before Eid Ul Adha. InshaAllah

Note: The tenth day of Dhul Hijjah is the day of Eid ul Adha and is Haraam to fast on this day.
Those who are intending to offer the sacrifice (slaughter an animal) should trim hair & nails before 1st Dhul-Hijjah & avoid cutting them until the sacrifice is done. Its Masnoon.

"Whoever sights the crescent moon of ‘Zul-Hijjah’ and is intending to make a sacrifice (slaughter an animal/Qurbani) should refrain from cutting his bodily hairs and paring his nails."
[Muslim Sharif]

Any good deed you do during these ten days counts so much more in your scale of good deeds because these days are so blessed.
9 ways to maximize the 10 days of Dhul-Hijjah:
1- Do Good Deeds
2- Fast
3- Avoid Fighting
4- Recite the Qur'an
5- Increase in Nawaafil Prayer
6- Dhikr
7- Isthighfar
8- Do loads of Du'as
9- Give to Those Less Fortunate (Charity)