Hadith 85
It is narrated on the authority of 'Abdullah bin Mas'ud that he observed. I asked the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) which deed was the best. He (the Holy Prophet) replied: Prayer at its appointed hour. I (again) said: Then what? He (the Holy Prophet) replied: Kindness to the parents. I (again) said: Then what? He replied: Earnest endeavour (Jihad) in the cause of Allah. And I would have not ceased asking more questions but out of regard (for his feelings).
Hadith 85
'Abdullah bin Mas'ud reported: I said: Messenger of Allah, which of the deeds (takes one) nearer to Paradise? He (the Holy Prophet) replied: Prayer at its proper time, I said: What next, Messenger of Allah? (ﷺ) He replied: Kindness to the parents. I said: What next? He replied: Jihad in the cause of Allah.
Hadith 85
It was heard from Abu 'Amr Shaibani that, pointing towards the house of 'Abdullah, he said: The owner of this house told me that he asked the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) : Which of the deeds are liked by Allah? He (the Holy Prophet) observed: Prayer at its proper time. I (again) said: What next? He replied: Then goodness to the parents. I (again) said: What then? He replied: Then Jihad in the cause of Allah. He (''Abdullah) said: This is what I was told (by the Holy Prophet). Had I questioned further, he would have made additions for me.