Ibn ‘Abbaas, may Allah be pleased with him and his father, reported that the Prophet Muhammad said:

“There are no days in which righteous deeds are more beloved to Allah than these ten days.” The people asked: “Not even jihad for the sake of Allah ?” He replied: “Not even jihad for the sake of Allah , except for the case of a man who went out to fight giving himself and his wealth up for the cause – and returned with nothing.” (Bukhari).

Ibn ‘Abbas, may Allah be pleased with him and his father also reported that our beloved Prophet Muhammad said:

“There is no deed more precious in the sight of Allah , nor greater in reward, than a good deed done during the ten days of Sacrifice.” He was asked, “Not even jihad for the sake of Allah ?” He replied: “Not even jihad for the sake of Allah , except for the case of a man who went out to fight giving himself and his wealth up for the cause – and returned with nothing.” (Ad-Darimi).

These texts and others indicate that these ten days are better than all the other days of the year, without exception, not even the last ten days of Ramadhan. But the last ten nights of Ramadan are better than the first ten nights of Dhul Hijjah, because they include Laylatul-Qadr (“the Night of Power”), which is better than a thousand months. Thus the various reports may be reconciled.  (Tafsir Ibn Katheer).

May Allah give us the ability to utilise our time correctly in these ten days and perform increased acts of worship and devotion to Him.  Amin

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