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A hadith like this has been transmitted by Abual-Rahman al-Araj on the authority of Abu Huraira.
Sahih Muslim Book 5, Hadith 141
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The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) prostrated himself (while reciting these verses)." When the heaven burst asunder" ;" Read in the name of Thy Lord".
Sahih Muslim Book 5, Hadith 140
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I said the night prayer along with Abu Huraira and -as he recited:" When the heaven burst asunder," he performed prostration. Isaid to him: What prostration is this? He said: I prostrated myself (on this occasion of recital) behind Abu'I-Qasim (Muhammad. may peace be upon him), and Iwould go on doing this till I meet him (in the next world). Ibn 'Abu al-A'la said: (Abu Huraira uttered this: ) I would not abandon performing prostration.
Sahih Muslim Book 5, Hadith 142