Is there a special virtue for each of the first ten days of Dhu al-Hijjah, such as the birth of Jesus (peace be upon him) or the answering of Jonah's prayer (peace be upon him) on specific days?
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The virtue of the first ten days of Dhu al-Hijjah has been established in the hadiths, and righteous deeds performed during them are more beloved to Allah. It is recommended to fast the first nine days for those who are not performing Hajj. The Day of Arafah is the best day of the year, and fasting on it expiates sins for two years, as narrated by Muslim. There is no evidence indicating a specific virtue for each day of these ten, nor that Allah answered Jonah's prayer during them, nor that Jesus was born during them. Rather, Al-Suyuti mentioned that Jesus was born on the Day of Ashura.
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