Riyad as-SalihinChapter 11Hadith 680

Full Sharh — Riyad as-Salihin 680

وعن أبي ذر رضي الله عنه قال‏:‏ قلت يا رسول الله أي الأعمال أفضل‏؟‏ قال‏:‏ ‏"‏الإيمان بالله، والجهاد في سبيل الله‏"‏ قلت‏:‏ أي الرقاب أفضل‏؟‏ قال‏:‏ ‏"‏أنفسها عند أهلها وأكثرها ثمنًا” ‏(‏‏(‏متفق عليه‏)‏‏)‏

English Translation

Abu Dharr (May Allah be pleased with him) reported:: I asked the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ), "Which deed is most excellent?" He replied, "Faith in Allah and Jihad in His path." I then asked, "Which slaves are most excellent (to set free)?" He replied, "Those who are held in high esteem by their people and whose value is higher.".

Source

Riyad as-Salihin(رياض الصالحين)

The Book of Jihad

Hadith Number

680

Riyad as-Salihin 680

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