Sayyiduna Khuraim bin Fatik Asadi (may Allah be pleased with him) narrates that the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) performed the morning prayer. When he finished the prayer, he stood up and said: False testimony has been equated with associating partners with Allah Almighty. Then the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) recited this verse: Avoid false speech, be upright for Allah, and do not be among those who associate partners with Him.