It is narrated from Hazrat Ibn Abbas (may Allah be pleased with them both) that the Noble Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said: There are no days in which righteous deeds are more beloved to Allah than the ten days of Dhul-Hijjah. The people asked, "O Messenger of Allah! Are these days even better than striving in the way of Allah?" The Prophet (peace be upon him) replied: "These days are even better than striving in the way of Allah, except for a man who goes out with his life and wealth in the way of Allah and returns with nothing."