The reader: The author (may Allah have mercy on him) quoted:
“From Abu Dharr (may Allah be pleased with him), who said: I said: Messenger of Allah, which of the deeds is the best? He (the Holy Prophet) replied: Belief in Allah and Jihad in His cause. I again asked: Who is the slave whose emancipation is the best? He (the Holy Prophet) replied: One who is valuable for his master and whose price is high. I said: If I can't afford to do it? He (the Holy Prophet) replied: Help an artisan or make anything for the unskilled (labourer). I (Abu Dharr) said: Messenger of Allah, you see that I am helpless in doing some of these deeds. He (the Holy Prophet) replied: Desist from doing mischief to the people. That is the charity of your person on your behalf.
قلت يا رسول الله أي الأعمال أفضل قال الإيمان بالله والجهاد في سبيله قلت أي الرقاب أفضل قال أنفسها عند أهلها وأكثرها ثمنا قلت فإن لم أفعل قال تعين صانعا أو تصنع لأخرق قلت يا رسول الله أرأيت إن ضعفت عن بعض العمل قال تكف شرك عن الناس فإنها صدقة منك على نفسك 