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It is narrated on the authority of 'Abdullah b. 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)

حدثنا ابو بكر بن ابي شيبة، حدثنا علي بن مسهر، عن الشيباني، عن الوليد بن العيزار، عن سعد بن اياس ابي عمرو الشيباني، عن عبد الله بن مسعود، قال سالت رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم اى العمل افضل قال " الصلاة لوقتها " . قال قلت ثم اى قال " بر الوالدين " . قال قلت ثم اى قال " الجهاد في سبيل الله " . فما تركت استزيده الا ارعاء عليه