An Islamic Treasury of Virtues
3. Worship
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3. WORSHIP
WORSHIPPING GOD AND NOT HARMING
OTHERS
Abdullah ibn Masud says that when he asked the
Prophet what the best of all actions was, the latter
replied: “Prayer at the proper time.” “And what
is the next best,” asked Ibn Masud, “Sparing
people the harm your tongue can do,” was the
Prophet’s reply.
(AL TABARANI)
KNOWING GOD IS THE GREATEST WORSHIP
A man came to the Prophet one day and asked
him what the best of all actions was. “The
realization of God,” replied the Prophet. The
man repeated his question, but the Prophet gave
him the same answer. “Prophet of God,” the
man said, “I am asking you about actions,
whereas you speak of knowledge.” “With
knowledge, the smallest action brings greater
benefit,” the Prophet told him, “while the
greatest of actions brings no benefit, if it is
