Al-Adab Al-Mufrad 50

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Isma'il ibn Abi Uways narrated to us. He said: Sulayman ibn Bilal narrated to me, from Muawiya ibn Abi Muzarrid, from Said ibn Yasar, from Abu Hurayra, that the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said: 'Allah, Mighty and Majestic, created creation. When He had finished with it, kinship arose and said, “This is the station of one seeking refuge in You from severing ties.” He said, “Are you not content that I should maintain ties with those who maintain them with you, and sever ties with those who sever them with you?” It said, “Indeed, my Lord.” He said, “That is granted to you.”' Abu Hurayra then said: Recite, if you wish: 'Would you then, if you turned away, spread corruption in the land and sever your ties of kinship?'