Narrated 'Aisha: (the mother of the faithful believers) I said, "O Allah's Apostle! We consider Jihad as the best deed." The Prophet said, "The best Jihad (for women) is Hajj Mabrur. "
— Sahih Bukhari, Volume 2, Book 26: Pilgrimmage (Hajj), Hadith #595
Narrated 'Aisha: (the mother of the faithful believers) I said, "O Allah's Apostle! We consider Jihad as the best deed." The Prophet said, "The best Jihad (for women) is Hajj Mabrur. "
This hadith is from the book of Pilgrimmage (Hajj) in Sahih Bukhari, compiled by Imam al-Bukhari. It is hadith number 595 in book 26 of volume 2.
This hadith is referenced in the following topics: Hajj.
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