47/1. Chapter:
Sunan an-Nasai 4986 — Faith Without Doubt
Mentioning the Best of Deeds
Best Deeds in Islam: Faith Without Doubt
Sunan an-Nasai : 4986
Sunan an-NasaiHadith Number 4986
أَخْبَرَنَا هَارُونُ بْنُ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا حَجَّاجٌ، عَنِ ابْنِ جُرَيْجٍ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا عُثْمَانُ بْنُ أَبِي سُلَيْمَانَ، عَنْ عَلِيٍّ الأَزْدِيِّ، عَنْ عُبَيْدِ بْنِ عُمَيْرٍ، عَنْ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ حُبْشِيٍّ الْخَثْعَمِيِّ، أَنَّ النَّبِيَّ صلى الله عليه وسلم سُئِلَ أَىُّ الأَعْمَالِ أَفْضَلُ فَقَالَ " إِيمَانٌ لاَ شَكَّ فِيهِ وَجِهَادٌ لاَ غُلُولَ فِيهِ وَحَجَّةٌ مَبْرُورَةٌ " .
It was narrated from Abdullah bin Hubshi Al-Khath'ami that: The Prophet [SAW] was asked: "Which deed is best?" He said: "Faith in which there is no doubt, Jihad in which there is no Ghulul, and Hajjatun Mabrur."
[1] Goods pilfered from the spoils of war prior to them be presented to the commander for proper distribution.[2] The accepted Hajj , or, the Hajj free of sin. This narration appeared in a more complete form under No. 2527.Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 4986In-book reference : Book 47, Hadith 2English translation : Vol. 6, Book 47, Hadith 4989
Summary of Sunan an-Nasai Hadith 4986
This hadith about the best deeds in Islam gives a fuller answer than the previous report. Abdullah bin Hubshi Al-Khathami narrates that the Prophet was asked, Which deed is best? He answered with three matters: faith in which there is no doubt, jihad in which there is no Ghulul, and Hajjatun Mabrur. The core message is that faith should be firm, actions should be clean from betrayal, and Hajj should be accepted and sound. According to Islamic scholars, Ghulul refers to betrayal or taking unlawfully from spoils, but the wording here simply says no Ghulul. The hadith points to sincerity, trust, and worship done in the right way.
What we learn from this hadith
- Faith is praised when it is free from doubt.
- Jihad is mentioned with the condition that it has no Ghulul.
- Hajjatun Mabrur is listed among the best deeds in this narration.
