Sayyiduna Abu Bakr Siddiq (may Allah be pleased with him) said: The Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) was asked: Which Hajj is the best? (i.e., which act in Hajj is the best?), He said: “«عج» and «ثج».” «عج» refers to the Talbiyah and «ثج» refers to the sacrifice.
Hadith Referenceسنن دارمي / من كتاب المناسك / 1835
Hadith Gradingتحقیق (حسین سلیم أسد الدارانی):رجاله ثقات غير أن الترمذي قال: ((لم يسمع محمد بن المنكدر من عبد الرحمن بن يربوع))، [مكتبه الشامله نمبر: 1838]
Hadith Takhrijاس روایت کی یہ سند صحیح ہے۔ دیکھئے: [ترمذي 827] ، [ابن ماجه 2924] ، [ابن خزيمه 2631] ، [أبويعلی 117] ، [الحاكم 450/1] ، [بيهقي 42/5]
Brief Explanation
(Commentary on Hadith 1834)
That is, among the acts of Hajj, proclaiming the Talbiyah aloud and performing the sacrifice (qurbani) in abundance are superior. Therefore, both of these actions should be carried out with full eagerness, sincerity, and utmost attention.