Is the reward for righteous deeds in the middle ten days of Ramadan the same as in the last ten days?

Question:
Honorable Shaykh, is the reward and the good deeds in the middle ten days of Ramadan like those in the last ten days, in terms of recitation, charity, and righteous deeds?

Answer:
All of Ramadan, from its beginning to its end, is a time for righteous deeds of all kinds. In the middle ten days, the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) used to perform i'tikaf (spiritual retreat in the mosque) at first, hoping to attain the Night of Decree. When it became clear to him that it was in the last ten days, he moved his i'tikaf to the last ten days, and he remained in that state until Allah the Exalted took him to Himself in the middle ten days.
There is no doubt that it has the virtue it possesses. For this reason, the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) used to perform i'tikaf in it. This indicates its virtue. And...
...that the Night of Decree is hoped for in it, because Allah has concealed the Night of Decree in the month of Ramadan, so it is not known with certainty which night it is, in order that the Muslim strives in every month of Ramadan. If he strives in every month of Ramadan, he attains the virtue of Ramadan and the virtue of the Night of Decree, and this is a great good for the one whom Allah guides. Yes.