Question
Who is this narration attributed to and please mention the reference?
أقلهم ذنبا أخوفهم لربه عز وجل لأنهم أصفاهم قلبا
Answer
Imam Bayhaqi (rahimahullah) has recorded this narration as the statement of the great Imam, Sufyan ibn ‘Uyaynah (rahimahullah).
(Shu’abul Iman, Hadith: 934)
Translation
Those who hardly sin, fear Allah ‘Azza Wa Jalla the most, for their hearts are the cleanest.
And Allah Ta’ala Knows best.
Answered by: Mawlana Suhail Motala
Approved by: Mawlana Muhammad Abasoomar
Checked by: Mawlana Haroon Abasoomar