It is narrated from Hazrat Abu Saeed Khudri (may Allah be pleased with him) that a person asked the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him), "Who is the best among the people?" The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) replied, "The believer who strives in the way of Allah with his life and wealth." The questioner asked, "Who is after him?" He replied, "The believer who lives in any locality, fears Allah, and keeps people safe from harm from his side."