There are no days in the year more beloved to Allah swt than the first ten days of Dhul-Hijjah and the last ten nights of Ramadan, as they combine acts of worship in a way unlike any other time. The Prophet Pbuh said, “There is no deed that is better in the sight of Allah or more greatly rewarded than a good deed done in the (first) ten days of Al-Adha”. It was asked, “Not even Jihad for the sake of Allah?” The Prophet Pbuh replied, “Not even Jihad for the sake of Allah, unless a man goes out himself for Jihad taking his wealth with him and does not come back with anything.” [Al Bukhari]

There are certain times of year in which even small acts of worship are rewarded in abundance. These periods of the year are in reality gifts from Allah swt that he has given to us. And from those blessed times in which worship is abundantly and hugely rewarded are the first ten days of Dhul Hijjah. This is the twelfth month of the Islamic calendar during which the Muslims perform Hajj. There are no other days which are rewarded like these ten days.  Sadly many Muslims do not realise the greatness and superiority and virtues of these ten days, and treat these days like any other day.