Musannaf Ibn Abi Shaybah

Hazrat Abdullah bin Yazid narrates, he says that Hazrat Abu Darda (may Allah be pleased with him) said: One night, in the darkness before dawn, I went towards the mosque. When I entered, I passed by a man. He was in prostration and saying: O Allah! I am afraid, I seek refuge, so grant me refuge from Your punishment. And I am a poor beggar, so provide me sustenance from Your bounty. I am not free from sin, but accept my excuse, and I am not strong, so help me. Rather, I am a sinner and a seeker of forgiveness. The narrator says that Hazrat Abu Darda (may Allah be pleased with him) began to teach these words to his students in the morning, considering them good.