It is narrated from Sayyiduna Hudhayfah bin Yaman (may Allah be pleased with him) that when the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) would pass by a verse of mercy, he would ask (for it); when he would pass by a verse mentioning punishment, he would seek refuge; and when he would recite a verse in which the transcendence of Allah Almighty is mentioned, he would declare His glory.