Lu'lu' wal-Marjan

Alqamah bin Waqas narrated that Marwan bin Hakam (when he was the governor of Madinah) said to his doorkeeper, "Rafi’! Go to Ibn Abbas (may Allah be pleased with them both) and ask him that according to the verse 'And do not think those who...' we all should be punished, because every person is happy with the blessings he has received and wishes to be praised for what he has not done as well." Abu Rafi’ went to Ibn Abbas (may Allah be pleased with them both) and asked him, so Ibn Abbas (may Allah be pleased with them both) said, "What connection do you Muslims have with this narration! The Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) had called the Jews and asked them about a matter of religion (which was present in their heavenly book). They concealed the real matter and stated something else incorrectly, yet they still desired that they be praised for what they had told in response to the Prophet’s (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) question, and on the other hand, they were very pleased even after hiding the real truth." Then Ibn Abbas (may Allah be pleased with them both) recited this verse: "When Allah took a covenant from the People of the Book that you must make it clear to the people and not conceal it, but they threw it behind their backs and sold it for a small price, and what a bad trade they made. Those who rejoice in what they have done and love to be praised for what they did not do, do not think they will escape the punishment; for them is a painful punishment." (Aal-e-Imran: 187, 188)