Riyad as-Salihin, 1273
Abu Hurairah (May Allah be pleased with him) reported:
The Prophet (ﷺ) was asked: "Which deed is the best?" He (ﷺ) replied, "Faith in Allah and His Messenger." Then he was asked: "What is next?" He replied, "Jihad (holy fighting) in the Cause of Allah." Then he was asked, "What is after that?" He (ﷺ) replied, "Hajj Mabrur (an accepted pilgrimage)." <b>[Al-Bukhari and Muslim]</b>.
وعنه قال: سئل النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم أي العمل أفضل؟ قال: "إيمان بالله ورسوله" قيل: ثم ماذا؟ قال: "الجهاد في سبيل الله" قيل ثم ماذا؟ قال: "حج مبرور" ((متفق عليه)) "المبرور" هو الذي لا يرتكب صاحبه فيه معصية.
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- In-Book Reference
- Book 10, Hadith 3
Sharh · explanationclick to expand
<b>Guidance from the Hadith:</b><br>
1) Acts of worship and piety differ in their merit in accordance with the performer’s ability. Each person should be addressed in a way that befits his condition.<br>
2) An accepted Hajj is one which the pilgrim performs sincerely for the sake of Allah and in which he follows the Prophet’s guidance and avoids foul language, immorality, and argument. Such a Hajj is one of the most virtuous acts in the sight of Allah Almighty.