Riyad as-SalihinChapter 11Hadith 606

Full Sharh — Riyad as-Salihin 606

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)‏‏)‏

English Translation

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).".

Source

Riyad as-Salihin(رياض الصالحين)

The Book of Jihad

Hadith Number

606

Riyad as-Salihin 606

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