Riyad as-Salihin, 1019
Ubayy bin Ka'b (May Allah be pleased with him) reported:
The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: "Abu Mundhir! Do you know which Ayah in Allah's Book is the greatest?" I replied: "It is 'Allah la ilaha illa Huwal-Haiyul-Qayum (Allah! none has the right to be worshipped but He, the Ever Living...)'." (2:256) Thereupon he (ﷺ) patted me in the chest and said, "Rejoice by this knowledge, O Abu Mundhir!" <b>[Muslim]</b>.
وعن أبي بن كعب رضي الله عنه قال: قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم :" يا أبا المنذر أتدري أي آية من كتاب الله معك أعظم ؟ قلت: الله لا إله إلا هو الحي القيوم، فضرب في صدري وقال :" ليهنك العلم أبا المنذر". ((رواه مسلم )).
References1 variant
- In-Book Reference
- Book 8, Hadith 29
Sharh · explanationclick to expand
<b>Guidance from the Hadith:</b><br>
1) The verse of Al-Kursi is the greatest verse in the Book of Allah, for it comprises sublime meanings involving the oneness of Allah and His excellent names and attributes.<br>
2) The verse of Al-Kursi contains ten phrases about the attributes of Allah Almighty, all of which manifest sincere belief in the oneness of Allah Almighty.<br>
3) Knowing the oneness of Allah is the great knowledge that is a cause for joy and bliss.