It is narrated from a Companion (may Allah be pleased with him) that he asked the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him), "O Messenger of Allah! (peace and blessings be upon him) Who is the best of 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 people asked, "O Messenger of Allah! (peace and blessings be upon him) Who after him?" He replied, "The believer who is in a mountain pass, fears Allah, and keeps people safe from his evil."