Riyad as-Salihin #607
The Book of Jihad
Ibn Mas'ud (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: I asked the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ): "Which action is dearest to Allah?" He (ﷺ) replied, "Performing As-Salat (the prayer) at its earliest fixed time." I asked, "What is next (in goodness)?" He (ﷺ) said, "Kindness towards parents." I asked, "What is next (in goodness)?" He (ﷺ) said, "To participate in Jihad in the Cause of Allah.".
Narrated by Ibn Mas'ud (May Allah be pleased with him) reported:
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This hadith is #607 from Riyad as-Salihin, in the Book of The Book of Jihad and narrated by Ibn Mas'ud (May Allah be pleased with him) reported:. Riyad as-Salihin contains 1,896 hadiths across 20 books.