Afterlife
The Importance of Good Deeds
Prophet Muhammad peace be upon him was asked about the best of deeds.
Prophet Muhamm;ad peace be upon him observed: Belief in Allah.
The inquirer asked: "What next?"
Prophet Muhammad peace be upon him replied: Jihad (struggle to the utmost) in the cause of Allah.
He (the inquirer) again asked: What next?
Prophet Muhammad peace be upon him replied: Pilgrimage accepted into the grace of the Lord.
Sahih Muslim, 118, Narrated by Abu Huraira
I asked Prophet Muhammad peace be upon him which deed was the best.
Prophet Muhammad peace be upon him replied: The Prayer at its appointed hour.
I (again) asked: Then what?
He (the Holy Prophet) replied: Kindness to the parents.
I (again) asked: Then what?
He replied: Earnest struggle (Jihad) in the cause of Allah.
I refrained from asking any more questions for fear of annoying him.
Sahih Muslim, 120, Narrated by Abdullah bin Mas'ud