It is reported on the authority of 'Abdullah that the Apostle of Allah observed:
| Reference | : Sahih Muslim 85e |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 162 |
| USC-MSA web (English) reference | : Book 1, Hadith 155 |
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| صَحِيح (الألباني) | حكم : |
| Reference | : Mishkat al-Masabih 3833 |
| In-book reference | : Book 19, Hadith 45 |
| Grade: | Isnād Da'īf (Zubair `Aliza'i) | لم تتمّ دراسته (الألباني) | حكم : |
| إسنادہ ضعيف (زبیر علی زئی) |
| Reference | : Mishkat al-Masabih 32 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 29 |
Narrated AbuDharr:
The Prophet (saws) said: The best of the actions is to love for the sake of Allah and to hate for the sake of Allah.
| Grade: | Da'if (Al-Albani) | ضعيف (الألباني) | حكم : |
| Reference | : Sunan Abi Dawud 4599 |
| In-book reference | : Book 42, Hadith 4 |
| English translation | : Book 41, Hadith 4582 |
Narrated Abu Huraira:
The Prophet was asked, "Which is the best deed?" He said, "To believe in Allah and His Apostle." He was then asked, "Which is the next (in goodness)?" He said, "To participate in Jihad in Allah's Cause." He was then asked, "Which is the next?" He said, "To perform Hajj-Mabrur. "
| Reference | : Sahih al-Bukhari 1519 |
| In-book reference | : Book 25, Hadith 7 |
| USC-MSA web (English) reference | : Vol. 2, Book 26, Hadith 594 |
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Narrated Ibn Mas`ud:
A man asked the Prophet "What deeds are the best?" The Prophet said: "(1) To perform the (daily compulsory) prayers at their (early) stated fixed times, (2) to be good and dutiful to one's own parents, (3) and to participate in Jihad in Allah's Cause."
| Reference | : Sahih al-Bukhari 7534 |
| In-book reference | : Book 97, Hadith 159 |
| USC-MSA web (English) reference | : Vol. 9, Book 93, Hadith 625 |
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Abu Dharr reported:
| Reference | : Sahih Muslim 84a |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 156 |
| USC-MSA web (English) reference | : Book 1, Hadith 149 |
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| Grade: | Hasan (Darussalam) |
| Reference | : Sunan an-Nasa'i 2526 |
| In-book reference | : Book 23, Hadith 92 |
| English translation | : Vol. 3, Book 23, Hadith 2527 |
| صحيح بلفظ أي الصلاة (الألباني) | حكم : |
| Reference | : Sunan Abi Dawud 1449 |
| In-book reference | : Book 8, Hadith 34 |
| English translation | : Book 8, Hadith 1444 |
| Arabic reference | : Book 20, Hadith 2656 |
| Sunnah.com reference | : Book 2, Hadith 23 |
| Arabic/English book reference | : Book 2, Hadith 171 |
| Grade: | Sahih (Darussalam) |
| Reference | : Sunan an-Nasa'i 4985 |
| In-book reference | : Book 47, Hadith 1 |
| English translation | : Vol. 6, Book 47, Hadith 4988 |
| Arabic reference | : Book 10, Hadith 18995 |
It has been narrated on the authority of Abu Qatada that the Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) stood up among them (his Companions) to deliver his sermon in which he told them that Jihad in the way of Allah and belief in Allah (with all His Attributes) are the most meritorious of acts. A man stood up and said:
| Reference | : Sahih Muslim 1885a |
| In-book reference | : Book 33, Hadith 176 |
| USC-MSA web (English) reference | : Book 20, Hadith 4646 |
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| Grade: | Sahih (Darussalam) |
| Reference | : Sunan an-Nasa'i 3157 |
| In-book reference | : Book 25, Hadith 73 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 25, Hadith 3159 |
| Grade: | Sahih (Darussalam) |
| Reference | : Sunan an-Nasa'i 3130 |
| In-book reference | : Book 25, Hadith 46 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 25, Hadith 3132 |
| Grade: | Hasan (Darussalam) |
| Reference | : Sunan an-Nasa'i 4986 |
| In-book reference | : Book 47, Hadith 2 |
| English translation | : Vol. 6, Book 47, Hadith 4989 |
Narrated Abdullah ibn Habashi al-Khath'ami:
The Prophet (saws) was asked: which is the best action? He replied: To stand in prayer for a long time.
| صحيح بلفظ أي الصلاة (الألباني) | حكم : |
| Reference | : Sunan Abi Dawud 1325 |
| In-book reference | : Book 5, Hadith 76 |
| English translation | : Book 5, Hadith 1320 |
| Grade: | Sahih (Darussalam) |
| Reference | : Sunan an-Nasa'i 2624 |
| In-book reference | : Book 24, Hadith 6 |
| English translation | : Vol. 3, Book 24, Hadith 2625 |
"The Messenger of Allah (saws) was asked: 'Which deed is the most virtuos ? And which deed is the best ?' He (saws) said: 'Faith in Allah and His Messenger.' It was said: 'Then what ?' He said: 'Jihad is the hump (the most prominent) of the deeds.' Then what O Messenger of Allah ? He said: 'Then Hajj Mabrur.'"
[Abu 'Eisa said:] This Hadith is Hasan Sahih, it has been reported through other routes from Abu Hurairah from the Prophet (saws).
| Grade: | Hasan (Darussalam) |
| Reference | : Jami` at-Tirmidhi 1658 |
| In-book reference | : Book 22, Hadith 41 |
| English translation | : Vol. 3, Book 20, Hadith 1658 |
| Arabic reference | : Book 2, Hadith 1394 |
Abu Huraira reported:
| Reference | : Sahih Muslim 83 |
| In-book reference | : Book 1, Hadith 155 |
| USC-MSA web (English) reference | : Book 1, Hadith 148 |
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| صَحِيح (الألباني) | حكم : |
| Reference | : Mishkat al-Masabih 607 |
| In-book reference | : Book 4, Hadith 42 |
| صَحِيح (الألباني) | حكم : |
| Reference | : Mishkat al-Masabih 2270 |
| In-book reference | : Book 9, Hadith 45 |
| Arabic reference | : Book 20, Hadith 2655 |
| Arabic reference | : Book 3, Hadith 841 |
| Grade: | Sahih (Darussalam) |
| Reference | : Jami` at-Tirmidhi 170 |
| In-book reference | : Book 2, Hadith 22 |
| English translation | : Vol. 1, Book 2, Hadith 170 |
| Arabic reference | : Book 3, Hadith 844 |
Narrated Umm Farwah:
The Messenger of Allah (saws) was asked: Which of the actions is best? He replied: Observing prayer early in its period.
Al-Khuza'i narrated in his version from his aunt named Umm Farwah who took the oath of allegiance to the Prophet (saws): He was questioned.
| Grade: | Sahih (Al-Albani) | صحيح (الألباني) | حكم : |
| Reference | : Sunan Abi Dawud 426 |
| In-book reference | : Book 2, Hadith 36 |
| English translation | : Book 2, Hadith 426 |
| Arabic reference | : Book 3, Hadith 7182 |
| Arabic reference | : Book 12, Hadith 2288 |
| صَحِيح (الألباني) | حكم : |
| Reference | : Mishkat al-Masabih 3805 |
| In-book reference | : Book 19, Hadith 19 |
| Grade: | Da’if (Darussalam) |
| Reference | : Sunan Ibn Majah 2924 |
| In-book reference | : Book 25, Hadith 43 |
| English translation | : Vol. 4, Book 25, Hadith 2924 |
| Arabic reference | : Book 3, Hadith 4871 |
| Arabic reference | : Book 16, Hadith 17043 |
| Arabic reference | : Book 16, Hadith 2315 |
| Arabic reference | : Book 2, Hadith 7466 |
| Arabic reference | : Book 2, Hadith 4310 |
[Muslim].
| Reference | : Riyad as-Salihin 217 |
| In-book reference | : Introduction, Hadith 217 |
[Muslim].
| Reference | : Riyad as-Salihin 1313 |
| In-book reference | : Book 11, Hadith 29 |
| Arabic reference | : Book 34, Hadith 33934 |
| Arabic reference | : Book 24, Hadith 29803 |
| Arabic reference | : Book 18, Hadith 26064 |
| Arabic reference | : Book 18, Hadith 24813 |
| Arabic reference | : Book 23, Hadith 4597 |
| Arabic reference | : Book 2, Hadith 1859 |
| Arabic reference | : Book 3, Hadith 2144 |
| Arabic reference | : Book 16, Hadith 16501 |
| Arabic reference | : Book 10, Hadith 18789 |
| Arabic reference | : Book 3, Hadith 838 |