Riyad as-Salihin #680
The Book of Jihad
The Arabic includes the chain of narration (sanad) and the collector's commentary; the English translation shows the Prophet's words only.
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))
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.".
Narrated by Abu Dharr (May Allah be pleased with him) reported:
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This hadith is #680 from Riyad as-Salihin, in the Book of The Book of Jihad and narrated by Abu Dharr (May Allah be pleased with him) reported:.