Musannaf Ibn Abi Shaybah 20478 — What is mentioned on the virtue

Sayyiduna Ibn Abbas (may Allah be pleased with them both) said: Once the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) came out to the people while they were all sitting. He (peace and blessings be upon him) said: "Shall I tell you whose rank is the best in the sight of Allah?" We said: "Certainly, O Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him)! Please do tell us." He (peace and blessings be upon him) said: "The best rank in the sight of Allah belongs to the person who goes in the way of Allah holding on to his horse, until he is martyred or dies. Shall I tell you whose rank comes after his?" The people said: "Please do tell us." He (peace and blessings be upon him) said: "The one who withdraws from people and lives in some mountain valley, establishes the prayer, pays the zakah, and stays safe from the evil of people."