To Be the Best Servant
“Verily, the best servants of Allah on the Day of Resurrection are those who constantly praised Him.”
— Al-Mujam al-Kabir, authenticated by Al-Albani
“The best slaves of Allah on the Day of Judgement will be those who frequently praise Him.”
— Tirmidhi
Allah Loves to Be Praised
“There is none who likes to be praised more than Allah does.”
— Sahih al-Bukhari
Best Words After the Qur’an
The Messenger of Allah ﷺ told us that the best words a slave can utter after the Qur’an are the words of praise and glory. (Ahmad)
Qur’an, Dhikr, or Du’ā’ — What Is More Virtuous?
The recitation of the Qur’an is more virtuous than dhikr, as it is the word of Allah. Dhikr is more virtuous than du’ā’, because dhikr is praising and glorifying Allah — whilst du’ā’ consists of the servant asking for something he needs.
And salāh is the best of all deeds — as it is a combination of Qur’an, dhikr and du’ā’.
Yet each is considered in its own right. Some situations may give what has less overall merit priority over what has more. Despite the overall superiority of the Qur’an, remembering Allah with prescribed adhkār at their specific times is more virtuous — because the Messenger ﷺ encouraged certain supplications for certain times and occasions.