حَدَّثَنَا
وَكِيعٌ ,
وَيَعْلَى , قَالَا : حَدَّثَنَا
الْأَعْمَشُ ، عَنْ
سَالِمِ بْنِ أَبِي الْجَعْدِ ، عَنْ
ثَوْبَانَ ، قَالَ : قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صَلَّى اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ :
" اسْتَقِيمُوا وَلَنْ تُحْصُوا ، وَاعْلَمُوا أَنَّ خَيْرَ أَعْمَالِكُمْ الصَّلَاةُ ، وَلَا يُحَافِظُ عَلَى الْوُضُوءِ إِلَّا مُؤْمِنٌ " .
It is narrated from Hazrat Thawban (may Allah be pleased with him) that the Noble Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said: Remain steadfast, for you will never be able to encompass all deeds. However, know that your best deed is prayer, and only a believer maintains regular ablution.