Sayyidina Abdullah ibn Salaam (RA) narrated : We - some of the Companions of the Prophet (SAW)- were sitting together. We said, “If we know which of the deeds is dearest to Allah, we would perform it.” So, Allah revealed: "Whatsoever is in the earth glorifies Allah, and He the Mighty, the Wise. O you who believe, why do you say that which you do not?" (61 : 1-2) Abdullah Salaam said, Allah’s Messenger (SAW) recited this verse to us. Abu Salamah said, “Ibn Salamah recited it to us.” Yahya said, “Abu Salamah recited it to us.” Ibn Kathir said, “Awza’i recited it to us.’ Abdullah said, “Ibn Kathir recited it to us.”
[Ahmed 15958]
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