Narrated by al-Tirmidhi, 2616

Messenger of Allaah (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said:

“Shall I not tell you of the head of the whole matter and ...its pillar and top?” I [Mu’aadh] said,

“Yes, O Messenger of Allaah.” He said, “The head of the matter is Islam, its pillar is prayer and its

top is jihad.”

Narrated by al-Tirmidhi, 2616