Mawla of the Messenger, Sayyiduna Thawban (may Allah be pleased with him) narrates that the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him and his family) said: I do not wish that I should be given the whole world and whatever is in it in exchange for this verse. Allah Almighty has said: O My servants who have wronged their own souls, do not despair of the mercy of Allah. Indeed, Allah forgives all sins. Indeed, He is the Most Forgiving, Most Merciful. A servant said: O Messenger of Allah! And what about the one who commits shirk (associates partners with Allah)? The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him and his family) remained silent, and then three times said: Except the one who commits shirk.