Al-Adab Al-Mufrad — Hadith #46780

Ismail bin Uwais narrated to us, saying: Abd al-Rahman bin Abi al-Zannad narrated to me, on the authority of his father, on the authority of Urwa, on the authority of Abu Marawahih, on the authority of Abu Dharr, On the authority of the Prophet, may God’s prayers and peace be upon him, it was said: Which deeds are best? He said: Faith in God and jihad in His cause. It was said: Which of the freed slaves? Better? He said: It is more expensive in price, and the same is with its people. He said: What do you think if I cannot do some of the work? He said: Then you will be appointed. Lost, or making a fool of yourself. He said: Have you seen if I am weak? He said: You spare people from evil, for it is charity that you give to yourself.