116 – Muḥammad ibn Yaḥyā ibn Abī Ḥātim narrated to me. He said: ʿAbd Allāh ibn Dāwūd narrated to us, from Sufyān, with regard to the Almighty’s words, “We shall lead them step by step from where they do not perceive” (7:182). He said, “We shall lavish favors upon them, yet deny them the ability to give thanks.” Someone other than Sufyān added, “Whenever they commit a new sin, a fresh blessing is granted to them.” Ibn Dāwūd said, “and they forget …”