Riyad as-Salihin, 1287
Hadith text · Matn
وعن أبي ذر رضي الله عنه قال: قلت يا رسول الله أي العمل أفضل؟ قال:
الإيمان بالله والجهاد في سبيله
((متفق عليه))
English translation
Abu Dharr (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 Jihad (fighting, struggle) in the Cause of Allah." <b>[Al-Bukhari and Muslim]</b>.
References1 variant
- In-Book Reference
- Book 11, Hadith 3
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!