It is narrated from Sayyiduna Mu'adh bin Anas that the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said: Being engaged in the remembrance of Allah is seven hundred times higher in rank than giving charity. According to another chain of narration, it is seven hundred thousand times higher in rank.
Hadith Referenceمسند احمد / مسند المكيين / 15613
Hadith Gradingحکم دارالسلام:إسناده ضعيف مسلسل بالضعفاء