Sahih Adab al-Mufrad

Abu Wada'hi narrates that Masruq and Shatir bin Shakl gathered together in the mosque, so all the circles in the mosque converged towards them. Upon this, Masruq said, "I think these people have gathered around us only to hear something good. Either you narrate from Abdullah and I will confirm, or I will narrate from Abdullah and you confirm." He said, "O Abu Aishah, you narrate." He said, "Have you heard Abdullah bin Mas'ud say that the eyes commit adultery, the hands commit adultery, the feet commit adultery, and the private part either confirms or denies it?" He said, "Yes (I have heard it)." He said, "I have also heard it." He said, "Have you also heard from Abdullah that there is no verse in the Noble Qur'an greater than this verse in which all lawful and unlawful, commands and prohibitions have been mentioned? That verse is: «إن الله يأمر بالعدل والإحسان وإيتاء ذي القربى» 'Indeed, Allah commands justice and good conduct and giving to relatives.'" He said, "Yes." He said, "I have also heard it." He said, "Have you also heard from Abdullah that there is no verse in the Noble Qur'an that removes people's difficulties more quickly than this verse: «ومن يتق الله يجعل له مخرجا» 'And whoever fears Allah, He will make for him a way out.'" He said, "Yes." He said, "I have also heard it." He said, "Have you also heard from Abdullah that there is no verse in the Noble Qur'an in which there is greater reliance (submission) than this: «يا عبادي الذين أسرفوا على أنفسهم لا تقنطوا» 'O My servants who have transgressed against themselves, do not despair of the mercy of Allah.'" He said, "Yes." He said, "I have also heard it."