On the authority of Abu Dharr al-Ghifari (may Allah be pleased with him) from the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) is that among the sayings he relates from his Lord (may He be glorified) is that He said:
"R 12 Bukhaari iyo Muslim kula silsilad ilaa (Abu al-'Abbas) Abdullah inaAbbas ibn Abd al-Mudhalib la silsilad ilaa Rasuulkii Eebe, ammaan iyo nabadgalyo korkiisa ha ahaato, id ah wixii uu soo waramayaa la silsilad ilaa Eebihiis, Kan la ammaano, Sare, ayaa sheegay in arrintan.