Narrated Abû Hurairah رضي الله عنه : Allâh’s
Messenger صلى الله عليه وسلم was asked,
“What is the best deed? He replied, “To believe in Allâh عز و جل and His Messenger Muhammad.” The
questioner then asked, “What is the next (in goodness)?” He replied, “To
participate in Jihâd (holy fighting) in Allâh’s Cause.” The questioner again
asked, “What is the next (in goodness)?” He replied, “To perform Hajj (pilgrimage
to Makkah) Mabrûr (which is accepted by Allâh and is performed with the
intention of seeking Allâh’s Pleasures only and not to show-off and without
committing any sin, and in accordance with the legal ways of the Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم .”
(Sahîh Al-Bukhârî, Vol. 1, Hadîth No.
31)
al-Hilâlî & Muhsin Khân Translation
