Selected Sayings of The Holy Prophet of Islam — Page 22
28. Abdullah bin Masud, God be pleased with him, states that he asked the Holy Prophet, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, which deed was most pleasing to Allah The Exalted. The Holy Prophet replied: '"Offering the prayers at the appointed time. ' I enquired, 'And after this?' He replied, 'Being kind to parents. ' I asked, 'Which deed after this?' He answered, 'Striving in the path of Allah. ' (Bukhari) 29. Amar bin Shuaib, God be pleased with him, heard from his father on the authority of his grandfather that the Holy Prophet, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, said: "Advise your children to perform the prayers when they reach the age of seven. When they reach the age of ten, you should be strict with them in this matter, and you should also make them sleep in separate beds. " (Abu Dawood) 22