Sayyiduna Anas (may Allah be pleased with him) says: When {لَمْیَکُنِالَّذِیْنَکَفَرُوْا} that is, Surah Bayyinah was revealed, the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) said to Sayyiduna Ubayy bin Ka'b (may Allah be pleased with him): Allah Almighty has commanded me to recite this Surah {لَمْیَکُنِالَّذِیْنَکَفَرُوْا} to you. He asked: Did Allah Almighty mention my name? The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) replied: Yes. Upon this, he began to weep.
Hadith Referenceالفتح الربانی / أبواب صفة الصلاة / 1660
Hadith Gradingمحدثین:صحیح
Hadith Takhrij«أخرجه البخاري: 3809، 4959، ومسلم: 799 ، (انظر مسند أحمد ترقيم الرسالة: 12320 ترقیم بيت الأفكار الدولية: 13921»
Brief Explanation
Benefits: … In this, there is mention of the great virtue of Sayyiduna Abi radi Allahu anhu, upon hearing which he himself began to weep tears of joy.