Question
Kindly mention the source of this Hadith
ليس أحد أحب إليه العذر من الله
Answer
Imam Muslim (rahimahullah) has recorded this Hadith on the authority of Sayyiduna ‘Abdullah ibn Mas’ud (radiyallahu ‘anhu).
The part in question is as follows:
Sayyiduna ‘Abdullah ibn Mas’ud (radiyallahu ‘anhu) reported that Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said: “…There is no one who loves to [accept] excuses [i.e. Tawbah] more than Allah. It is for this reason that he sent Books and Messengers.”
(Sahih Muslim, Hadith: 2760)
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And Allah Ta’ala Knows best.
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