Riyad as-Salihin, 1285
Abu Hurairah (May Allah be pleased with him) reported:
The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) was asked, "Which deed is the best?" He (ﷺ) replied, "Faith in Allah and His Messenger." He (ﷺ) was asked, "What is next?" He (ﷺ) replied, "Jihad (holy fighting) in the Cause of Allah." Then he was asked: "What is after that (in goodness)?" He (ﷺ) replied, "Hajj Mabrur (which is accepted by Allah)." <b>[Al-Bukhari and Muslim]</b>.
عن أبي هريرة رضي الله عنه قال: سئل رسول الله 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))
References1 variant
- In-Book Reference
- Book 11, Hadith 1
Sharh · explanationclick to expand
<b>Guidance from the Hadiths:</b><br>
1) Jihad in the cause of Allah is one of the dearest and best acts in the sight of our Lord.<br>
2) Acts of worship and piety are varied, and every believer can compete in doing what he is able to do. How perfect this Shariah is!