1249/1 - Ibn ‘Abbās (may Allah be pleased with him and his father) reported: The Prophet (may Allah’s peace and blessings be upon him) said: “There are no days in which righteous deeds are more beloved to Allah than these days,” meaning the ten days (of Dhul-Hijjah). They said: “O Messenger of Allah, even more than Jihad in the cause of Allah?” He said: “Even more than Jihad in the cause of Allah, except the case of a man who goes out offering his life and wealth and returns with nothing of that.” [Narrated by Al-Bukhāri]
1) It shows the merit of good deeds during the first ten days of the month of Dhul-Hijjah.
2) Jihad in the cause of Allah is among the best of deeds. So, a person should strive to obtain a rank among those engaged in Jihad.