Benefits of Dhul Hijjah

The first ten days of Dhul-Hijjah are marked blessed for both, the pilgrims and the non-pilgrims. Rewards of 

good deeds are multiplied in these days. Imaam Ibn Qayyim (rahimahullah) (d. 751H) said: “Indeed, its 

days are the most excellent of all the days with Allah. It has been confirmed in Saheeh al-Bukharee 

from Ibn Abbas (radhi allahu anhu) that the Messenger of Allah (sallallahu alaihi wa-sallam) said: “No deed 

are more virtuous than deeds on these days.” The companions asked: 'Not even Jihad (fighting in 

Allah's Cause)?' He (sallallahu alaihi wa-sallam) replied: “Not even Jihad for the sake of Allah,

 unless a man goes out risking himself and his wealth for the sake of Allah, and does not come 

back with anything.” [Saheeh al-Bukharee vol: 2, no: 457]And it is these ten days, of which Allah takes an 

oath saying: “By the dawn; by the ten nights.” [Soorah al-Fajr (89): 1-2] This is why it is recommended 

to increase in making Takbeer, Tahlil and Tamhid during these days.” [Zaad al-Ma'aad vol: 1, pp: 56]