Rasulullah Sallallahu Alayhi Wa Sallam said:
“The best of Muslims is he from whose hand and tongue, other Muslims are safe.” (Muslim)
“The best of people are those with the most excellent character.” (Tabarâni)
“The best prayers for women are those performed in the most secluded parts of their houses.” (Ibn Khuzaymah)
“The best of you are those who feed others and return greetings.” (Abu Ya’lâ)
“The best of that which you treat yourself with is cupping.” (Hâkim)
“The best of days that you should perform cupping are the 17th, 19th and 21st of the month. I did not pass a single gathering of angels on the night of Isrâ’ except that they would say to me, ‘O Muhammad, perform cupping!’” (Ahmad)
“The most beloved of deeds according to Allah are the continuous ones, even if they are little.” (Bukhari)
“The most beloved words according to Allah the Most High are four: Subhânallah, Alhamdulillâh, Lâ ilâhaillallah and Allahu Akbar.” (Muslim)
“The best of provision is that which suffices a person.” (Ahmad)
“The most beloved word according to me is that which is most truthful.” (Bukhâri)
“The best word of remembrance is: Lâ ilâha illallah and the best supplication is: Alhamdulillâh.” (Tirmidhî)
“The best of charity is that which is given to the relative that harbours enmity against you.” (Ahmad)
“The best prayer is that with the longest (Qiyaam) standing.” (Muslim)
“The best of all worship is supplication (dua).” (Hâkim)
Rasulullah Sallallahu Alayhi Wa Sallam was asked: “Which of the believers are the most intelligent?” He replied, “Those who remember death the most and are best prepared for what comes after it. They are the intelligent ones.” (Tabraani)
Jamiatul Ulama (KZN) Council of Muslim Theologians