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This hadith is graded Sahih. Sahih hadiths are considered the most authentic grade in hadith classification.

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This hadith is from Jami` at-Tirmidhi, which contains 4,053 hadiths across 49 books. It is hadith number 170 in the Book of The Book on Salat (Prayer).

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Jami` at-Tirmidhi #170

Q: What is Jami` at-Tirmidhi 170 about?

This hadith from Jami` at-Tirmidhi (Book of The Book on Salat (Prayer)), narrated by Umm Farwah - and she was one of those who gave pledge of allegiance to the Prophet - narrated:, states: ""The Prophet was asked: 'Which deed is the best?' So he said: 'Salat in the beginning of its time.'""

The Book on Salat (Prayer)

Sahih

The Arabic includes the chain of narration (sanad) and the collector's commentary; the English translation shows the Prophet's words only.

حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو عَمَّارٍ الْحُسَيْنُ بْنُ حُرَيْثٍ، حَدَّثَنَا الْفَضْلُ بْنُ مُوسَى، عَنْ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ عُمَرَ الْعُمَرِيِّ، عَنِ الْقَاسِمِ بْنِ غَنَّامٍ، عَنْ عَمَّتِهِ أُمِّ فَرْوَةَ، وَكَانَتْ، مِمَّنْ بَايَعَتِ النَّبِيَّ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَالَتْ سُئِلَ النَّبِيُّ صلى الله عليه وسلم أَىُّ الأَعْمَالِ أَفْضَلُ قَالَ ‏ "‏ الصَّلاَةُ لأَوَّلِ وَقْتِهَا ‏"‏ ‏.‏

"The Prophet was asked: 'Which deed is the best?' So he said: 'Salat in the beginning of its time.'"

Narrated by Umm Farwah - and she was one of those who gave pledge of allegiance to the Prophet - narrated:

Context

In this narration, Umm Farwah recounts that the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ was asked about the best deeds, to which he replied that performing prayer at its earliest time is the most virtuous. This highlights the significance of punctuality in worship and prioritizing one's religious obligations.

Modern Application

This principle encourages individuals to prioritize their prayers and perform them promptly. Many strive to establish a routine that allows them to fulfill their prayer obligations at the earliest times possible.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Prayer and Reward of Deeds because it emphasizes the virtue of timely prayer.

Prayer Reward of Deeds