It is narrated from Sayyiduna Abu Umamah (may Allah be pleased with him) that the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) said: If I sit (after the Fajr prayer) until sunrise remembering Allah Almighty and proclaiming His greatness, praise, glorification, and declaration of His oneness, then this deed is more beloved to me than freeing two or more necks from among the descendants of Isma'il (peace be upon him). In one narration, four necks are mentioned. And if I do the same remembrance from the Asr prayer until sunset, then this deed is more beloved to me than freeing four necks from among the descendants of Isma'il (peace be upon him).