The author, Imam al-Bukhari (may Allah have mercy on him), says in his book *Al-Adab al-Mufrad*: "Chapter on what is obligatory regarding helping the distressed."

The Shaykh : The author, Imam al-Bukhari (may Allah have mercy on him), says in his book *Al-Adab al-Mufrad*: "Chapter on what is obligatory regarding helping the distressed." That is, the afflicted and the sick. Then he cited it with a chain of narration that is authentic for others. From Abu Dharr: The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) was asked: "Which deeds are the best?" He said: . He said: "So which necks are the best to free?" He said: . He said: "What do you think if I am not able to do some of the deeds?" He said: . He said: "What do you think if I am weak?" He said: .
This hadith gathers many aspects of knowledge and jurisprudence. The Messenger (may Allah's prayers and peace be upon him) was asked by a questioner, and he (peace and blessings be upon him) answered him in accordance with his wisdom and policy toward questioners. He answered him with what he needed in the answer. The question was: "Which deeds are the best?" So the answer from him (peace and blessings be upon him) is as follows: . The deeds that are among the best of deeds are undoubtedly many, and very many. But we find that the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) in this hadith stated that the best of deeds are only two things: the first is faith in Allah, and the second is jihad in the path of Allah. That is only because the Prophet gives the questioner the answer that he needs. It appears that the questioner needed to strengthen his faith on one hand, and to offer himself in jihad in the path of Allah on the other hand. Therefore, he answered him that the best of deeds is: .