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Thank you Brother,

But if it is related By Muslim, why can’t it be found in the Sahih Muslim hadith book ?

Hadrat Abu Musa Al-Ashari (r.a.) reported: ‘The Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) said: "Allah, the Exalted, will continue to stretch out His Hand in the night so that the sinners of the day may repent, and continue to stretch His Hand in the daytime so that the sinners of the night may repent, until the sun rises from the west."’

Related by Muslim.

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Answer:

Ref of hadith in muslim

In the name of Allah, We praise Him, seek His help and ask for His forgiveness. Whoever Allah guides none can misguide, and whoever He allows to fall astray, none can guide them aright. We bear witness that there is none worthy of worship but Allah Alone, and we bear witness that Muhammad (saws) is His slave-servant and the seal of His Messengers.

The above quoted hadith can be found in Sahih Muslim Chapter 49 Baab (or Book) of Taubah Hadith no. 31.

The serial number of the hadith in the collection of Sahih Muslim is #2759.

Whatever written of Truth and benefit is only due to Allah’s Assistance and Guidance, and whatever of error is of me alone. Allah Alone Knows Best and He is the Only Source of Strength.

Your brother and well wisher in Islam,

Burhan