Abu Hurairah RA narrated that he heard the Prophet SAW saying, “ If there was a river at the door of anyone of you and he took a bath in it five times a day, would you notice any dirt on him?” The Shabah replied, “Not a trace of dirt would be left.” The Prophet SAW then said, “The same goes with the five prayers, which erases evil deeds.”

Abdullah RA narrated that he asked the Prophet SAW, “Which deed is the most dearest to Allah?” He SAW replied, “To perform the necessary prayers at their fixed and proper time. Abdullah RA asked again, “What is the next (dearest deed to Allah)?” He SAW replied, “To be obedient to your parents.” Abdullah then asked again, “What is next?” Rasulullah SAW said, “To participate in Jihad (fighting) for the sake and pleasure of Allah.”