It is narrated from Sayyiduna Abu Hurairah, may Allah be pleased with him, who says: When I was coming to the service of the Noble Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, I recited this verse on the way: "O night, how long and arduous you are! Indeed, it is a wonder that you have delivered me from the abode of disbelief." Sayyiduna Abu Hurairah, may Allah be pleased with him, says: On the way, one of my slaves ran away from me. I went to the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, accepted Islam, and pledged allegiance to him. While I was sitting in his service, that slave also arrived. The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said to me: "Abu Hurairah! This is your slave." I said: "He is for the sake of Allah Almighty's pleasure," and then he set him free.