Dhul-Hijjah

Assalam Alaykum Wa Rahmatullahi Wa Barkthu, When I performed Hajj Tamattu my parents performed sai that is done on 10/11/12 Dhul Hijjah on the night of 7 Dhul Hijjah before we had to depart for Mina. So on 10 Dhul Hijjah they came to Makkah & peformed Tawaaf Al Ziyarah before going back to Mina.  Please can you advise if it is permitted to perform sai before 10 Dhul Hijjah

Please let us know the benefits of Dhul-Hijjah. I heard the first ten days are special, but I’m not sure how and what I should do.

I want to know whether it is obligatory on all Muslims to sacrifice an animal on `Eid Al-Adha, or is it obligatory only upon the pilgrims and a Sunnah for the rest of the Ummah?

There is nothing wrong if the person who has been appointed to slaughter a sacrificial animal cut his hair during the first ten days of Dhul-Hijjah. Sheikh M. S. Al-Munajjid, a prominent Saudi Muslim lecturer and author, states: it is permissible for the one appointed because the prohibition on cutting the hair and nails only

. Kindly enlighten us on things that should be avoided as well as good acts that are recommended for Muslims during the first ten days of Dhul-Hijjah.

When should Muslims start takbir on the days of Dhul-Hijjah, and what is the exact wording transmitted from the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) in this regard?

As the ten blessed days of Dhul-Hijjah are approaching, I know that these are virtuous days, in which good deeds are highly recommended by the Prophet (peace and blessing be upon him). But my question is: could you please shed light on the virtue and merits of these blessed days?

Dear scholars, as-salamu `alaykum. Kindly enlighten us on things that should be avoided as well as good acts that are recommended for Muslims during the first ten days of Dhul-Hijjah. Jazakum Allah khayran!