the best deeds
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1 It is one of the best deeds
Abdullah bin Mas'ud ( May Allah be pleased with him ) reported:
I asked the Prophet ( may the peace and blessings of Allah be upon him ), "Which of the deeds is loved most by Allah?" Messenger of Allah said, " offering the prayer at its proper time." I asked, ''What next?" He replied, ''Kindness to parents." I asked, ''What next?" He replied, ''observing Jihad for the sake of Allah." , and if I had asked more, he would have told me more."
[ Al-Bukhari and Muslim ].
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2 I am keen to do one of the best deeds in the sight of Allah
Narrated Al-Walid bin 'Aizar:
I heard Abi `Amr 'Ash-Shaibani saying, "The owner of this house." he pointed to `Abdullah's house, "said, 'I asked the Prophet ( may the peace and blessings of Allah be upon him ) 'Which deed is loved most by Allah?" He replied, 'To offer prayers at their early (very first) stated times.' " `Abdullah asked, "What is the next (in goodness)?" The Prophet ( may the peace and blessings of Allah be upon him ) said, "To be good and dutiful to one's parents," `Abdullah asked, "What is the next (in goodness)?" The Prophet ( may the peace and blessings of Allah be upon him ) said, "To participate in Jihad for Allah's Cause." `Abdullah added, "The Prophet ( may the peace and blessings of Allah be upon him ) narrated to me these three things, and if I had asked more, he would have told me more."
[ al-Bukhari ]
