It is narrated from Masruq (may Allah have mercy on him) that Sayyiduna Abdullah bin Mas'ud (may Allah be pleased with him) said that the prostration mentioned in Surah Sad is the repentance of a prophet (peace be upon him). Masruq (may Allah have mercy on him) said that Sayyiduna Abdullah bin Abbas (may Allah be pleased with them both) said: Has Allah Almighty not said: "These are the ones whom Allah has guided, so follow their guidance" [Surah al-An'am: 90]?
Hadith Referenceالسنن الكبرى للبيهقي / كتاب الصلاة / 3742
Hadith Gradingمحدثین:اخرجه عبدالرزاق 5873
Hadith Takhrij«اخرجه عبدالرزاق 5873۔ وسيأتي تخريج قول ابن عباس في رقم 3746»