Allah's Messenger said: "The beginning of the time for Salat is pleasing to Allah, and the end of its time is pardoned by Allah."
Jami` at-Tirmidhi Book 2, Hadith 24
← Previous 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 Next Hadith → "A man said to Ibn Mas'ud: 'Which deed is most virtuous?' He said: 'I asked Allah's Messenger (that). He said: "Salat at the beginning of its time." I asked him: "What is after that O Messenger of Allah?" He said: "Being dutiful to one's parents." I said: "What is after that ?" He said: "Jihad in the Way of Allah."

Jami` at-Tirmidhi Book 2, Hadith 25