Is prayer the most beloved of deeds to Allah (Exalted and Majestic is He)?

The questioner : Is prayer, O honorable Shaykh, the most beloved of deeds to Allah (Exalted and Majestic is He)?

The Shaykh : It is established in "al-Sahihayn" in the hadith of Abdullah ibn Mas'ud (may Allah be pleased with him) that he said, while asking the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him), "Which deed is most beloved to Allah?" He said: I said: "Then what next?" He said: I said: "Then what next?" He said: , he said (may Allah be pleased with him): "And if I had asked for more, he would have given me more" This hadith is a clear text in answering this questioner that prayer at its prescribed time is the most beloved deed to Allah (Mighty and Majestic). Yes.