Authority From Unfit Persons - Hadith

The companion Abu'd-Darda' (R) narrated that the Prophet ﷺ said to his companions, "Shall I tell you a degree better than prayer, fasting and charity (sadaqa)?" The companions replied "Yes." This is the Prophet's ﷺ response.

When Rasulullah ﷺ was victorious in the battle of Hunayn, he set aside the spoils of war – valued today as tens of millions of dollars – hoping to return them to their owners. However, those who fought him remained defiant. In this month. of Rabi’ al-Awwal, I must ponder the value of Rasulullah ﷺ, Allah’s gift to existence.

What is better than extra fasting, prayer, and charity? Abu Darda (R) reports a saying of the Prophet ﷺ.