(48) CHAPTER. The Prophet (p.b.u.h.) called As-Salat (the prayer) a deed.
Narrated Ibn Mas`ud: A man asked the Prophet What deeds are the best? The Prophet said: (1) To perform the (daily compulsory) prayers at their (early) stated fixed times, (2) To be good and dutiful to one's own parents. (3) and to participate in Jihad in Allah's Cause.