Is this narration authentic:
عن عبد الله بن سلام، قال: قال موسى لربه يا رب ما الشكر الذي ينبغي لك؟ قال: لا يزال لسانك رطبا من ذكري
Answer:
Imam Abu Bakr ibn Abi Shaybah (rahimahullah) has recorded this narration with a sound chain.
(Musannaf Ibn Abi Shaybah: 35429. See further references here)
Translation
Sayyiduna ‘Abdullah ibn Salam (radiyallahu ‘anhu) says, “Once Musa (‘alayhis salam) asked Allah, ‘[How do I show] gratitude to You that is appropriate?’ Allah Ta’ala replied, ‘Your tongue should remain moist in my remembrance.”
And Allah Ta’ala Knows best.
Answered by: Moulana Suhail Motala
Approved by: Moulana Muhammad Abasoomar