‘If our hearts were pure, we would never have enough of Quran’

Could you reference this narration?

Amirul Mu’minin Sayyiduna ‘Uthman ibn ‘Affan (radiyallahu ‘anhu) said: “If our hearts were pure, we would never have enough of the word of Allah (the Quran). Verily I detest that a day goes by in which I have not looked at the Mushaf (the Quran).”

Answer:

Imam Bayhaqi (rahimahullah) has recorded this narration.

(Shu’abul Iman, Hadith: 2031, Al Asma Was Sifat, Hadith: 557)

And Allah Ta’ala Knows best.

Answered by: Moulana Suhail Motala

Approved by: Moulana Muhammad Abasoomar

Checked by: Moulana Haroon Abasoomar

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