I asked Abā ‘Abdillāh (Imam Sādiq (a.s.)), “May I sacrifice myself for you! Which deed is better: going for Hajj or giving charity?” Imam (a.s.) said, “(The answer to) this question depends on another question. Are there sufficient funds to go for Hajj?” I replied, “No.” Imam (a.s.) said, “If the money is sufficient to go for Hajj, then going for Hajj is better than giving charity. However, if it is not much (money), then giving charity is better.” I asked, “What about fighting in the way of Allāh?” Imam (a.s.) said, “Fighting in the way of Allāh at the time of Jihād is the best deed after the obligatory prayers. However, it is not accepted unless it is with an Imam.” I asked, “What about going for Ziyārah?” Imam (a.s.) replied, “(Going to) the Ziyārah of the Prophet (s.a.a.w.), the Ziyārah of Ḥamzah (a.s.), the Ziyārah of the successors (a.s.), and (specifically) the Ziyārah of Ḥusain (a.s.) in Iraq (is the best of deeds).” I asked, “What are the rewards for going to the Ziyārah of Ḥusain (a.s.)?” Imam (a.s.) replied: Those who go to the Ziyārah of Ḥusain (a.s.) will submerge (themselves) in the Mercy (of Allāh) and earn (His) pleasure. Evil will be kept away from them, their sustenance will increase, and the angels will surround them. They will be surrounded with a light which will allow the Keepers to identify them and they will not pass by any of the Keepers without them praying for them.