Riyad as-Salihin, 1211
Abu Ayyub (May Allah be pleased with him) reported:
A man said to the Prophet (ﷺ): "Direct me to a deed which may admit me to Jannah." Upon this he (the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ)) said, "Worship Allah and never associate anything with Him in worship, establish Salat, pay Zakat, and strengthen the ties of kinship." <b>[Al-Bukhari and Muslim]</b>.
وعن أبي أيوب رضي الله عنه، أن رجلا قال للنبي صلى الله عليه وسلم : أخبرني بعمل يدخلني الجنة قال:
تعبد الله لا تشرك به شيئًا، وتقيم الصلاة، وتؤتي الزكاة، وتصل الرحم
((متفق عليه)) .
References1 variant
- In-Book Reference
- Book 8, Hadith 221
Sharh · explanationclick to expand
<b>Guidance from the Hadiths:</b><br>
1) Paying the due Zakah is one of the deeds leading to Paradise.<br>
2) The Companions (may Allah be pleased with them) were diligent in asking about such deeds that earn the pleasure of Allah Almighty and lead to Paradise.<br>
3) They note that righteous deeds are a reason for entering Paradise, and that we may not rely on intentions only and refrain from work.