Riyad as-Salihin #597
The Book of Hajj
The Arabic includes the chain of narration (sanad) and the collector's commentary; the English translation shows the Prophet's words only.
وعن عائشة رضي الله عنها قالت: قلت يا رسول الله نرى الجهاد أفضل العمل، أفلا نجاهد؟ فقال: :
"لَكُنّ أفضل الجهاد حج مبرور" ((رواه البخاري)).
'Aishah (May Allah be pleased with her) reported: I said: "O Messenger of Allah! We consider Jihad as the best deed, should we not then go for Jihad?" The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said, "The best Jihad for you women is Hajj Mabrur (i.e., one accepted by Allah).".
Narrated by 'Aishah (May Allah be pleased with her) reported:
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This hadith is #597 from Riyad as-Salihin, in the Book of The Book of Hajj and narrated by 'Aishah (May Allah be pleased with her) reported:.