'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 Referenceصحيح مسلم / كتاب الإيمان / 85
Hadith Gradingمحدثین:أحاديث صحيح مسلم كلها صحيحة
Hadith Takhrij«أحاديث صحيح مسلم كلها صحيحة ، تقدم تخريجه فى الحديث السابق برقم (248)»
'A'Isha (Allah be pleased with her) reported that when the last ten nights began Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) kept awake at night (for prayer and devotion), wakened his family, and prepared himself to observe prayer (with more vigour).