(175) بَابُ رَحْمَةِ الْعِيَالِ
Abu Hurayra said, "A man came to the Prophet, may Allah bless himand grant him peace, with a child which he began to embrace. The Prophet,may Allah bless him and grant him peace, said. 'Do you show mercy towardsme?' 'Yes,' the man replied. He said, 'Allah is more merciful towards youthan you are towards this child. He is the Most Merciful of the merciful.;:
Reference: Al-Adab Al-Mufrad 377
In-book reference: Book 20, Hadith 6
English translation: Book 20, Hadith 377