It is narrated from Sayyiduna Abdullah bin Abbas, may Allah be pleased with them both, that the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, came to his companions while they were sitting. He, peace and blessings be upon him, said: Shall I tell you who is the best man in terms of rank? They said: Yes, indeed, O Messenger of Allah! He, peace and blessings be upon him, said: He is the man who holds the reins of his horse in the way of Allah, until he dies or is killed. Shall I tell you about the person whose rank is after him? They said: Yes, O Messenger of Allah! He, peace and blessings be upon him, said: He is the man who, secluded in a mountain pass, establishes prayer and pays zakat, and keeps away from the evils of people. Now, shall I tell you whose rank is the worst? They said: Yes, O Messenger of Allah! He, peace and blessings be upon him, said: He is the man who is asked in the name of Allah, but still does not give.