2. According to the narration of abu Basir, abu ‘Abd Allah (a.s.), has said that when you enter Masjid al-Haram (the Sacred Masjid), continue walking until you are near the Black Stone, then turn your face to it and say, ‘All praise belongs to Allah who granted us guidance to this (religion). We could not find guidance if Allah did not grant us guidance. Allah is free of all defects. All praise belongs to Allah; no one deserves worship except Allah and Allah is great beyond description. He is greater than His creatures and greater than the things which I fear and avoid. No one deserves worship except Allah, who is One and has no partners. The kingdom and all praise belong to Him. He gives life and causes things to die. He causes things to die and gives life. In His hand is all-good and He has power over all things.’ Then say, ‘O Allah, grant salawat (favors and compensation to Muhammad and his family worthy of their services to Your cause).’ Then offer greetings of peace to the messengers as had been done when entering Masjid al-Haram (the Sacred Masjid). Then say, ‘O Allah, I believe in Your promise and I stand up by Your covenant.’ Then he (abu Basir) has mentioned what Mu‘awiyah ibn ‘Ammar has mentioned in h 1 above.”