Riyad as-Salihin, 1286
Hadith text · Matn
وعن ابن مسعود، رضي الله عنه قال: قلت يا رسول الله أي العمل أحب إلى الله تعالى؟ قال: "الصلاة على وقتها" قلت: ثم أي؟ قال: "بر الوالدين" قلت ثم أي: قال: "الجهاد في سبيل الله" ((متفق عليه))
English translation
Ibn Mas'ud (May Allah be pleased with him) reported:
I asked the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ): "Which action is dearest to Allah?" He (ﷺ) replied, "Performing As-Salat (the prayer) at its earliest fixed time." I asked, "What is next (in goodness)?" He (ﷺ) said, "Kindness towards parents." I asked, "What is next (in goodness)?" He (ﷺ) said, "To participate in Jihad in the Cause of Allah." <b>[Al-Bukhari and Muslim]</b>.
References1 variant
- In-Book Reference
- Book 11, Hadith 2
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!