Sayyiduna Abu Hurairah (may Allah be pleased with him) narrates: The Noble Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said: "A time will come upon the people when the best person among them in terms of status and rank will be the one who, holding the reins of his horse, sets out in the path of Allah for jihad. Whenever he hears the call to battle, he will mount his horse and seek death (martyrdom), or the person who resides in a mountain pass, establishes prayer, pays zakat, and deals with people only with goodness."