I asked the Prophet (ﷺ) " Which deed is the dearest to Allâh?" He replied, "To offer As-Salât (the prayers) at their early stated fixed times." I asked, "What is the next (in goodness)?" He replied, "To be good and dutiful to your parents." I again asked, "What is the next (in goodness)?" He replied, "To participate in Jihâd (religious fighting) in Allâh's Cause." ('Abdullâh) added, "These were told by the Allâh's Messenger (ﷺ) and if I had asked more, he would have told me more. [1:505-O.B.]