"The Prophet was asked: 'Which deed is the best?' So he said: 'Salat in the beginning of its time.'"
Jami` at-Tirmidhi Book 2, Hadith 22
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Jami` at-Tirmidhi Book 2, Hadith 21 Next Hadith → the Prophet said to him: 'Ali! Three are not to be delayed: Salat when its time comes, a funeral whet it (a prepared body) is present, and the (marriage of a) single woman when there is an equal for her."

Jami` at-Tirmidhi Book 2, Hadith 23