or ‘Abd al-Rahmān ibn Sābit, from Abū Tha‘labah al-Khushanī, from Abū ‘Ubaydah ibn al-Jarrāh, from the Prophet (may Allah bless him and grant him peace), who said:

“On the night I was taken on the Night Journey, I saw my Lord in the most beautiful form. He asked, ‘What is the highest assembly disputing about?’ I replied, ‘I do not know.’ Then He placed His hand until I felt…”—he mentioned a word that I have forgotten.

He continued: “Then He asked, ‘What is the highest assembly disputing about?’ I replied, ‘About deeds that expiate sins and those that raise one’s rank.’ He asked, ‘What are the deeds that expiate sins?’ I replied, ‘Performing ablution thoroughly in times of joy, walking to congregational prayers, and waiting for the next prayer after each prayer.’ He asked, ‘And what are the deeds that raise one’s rank?’ I replied, ‘Feeding others, spreading greetings of peace, and praying at night while people are asleep.’ He said,