Ayat Al Kursi

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In Sunan Abu Dawud [h1460] it is narrated that Hazrat Abi bin Ka’ab said: Prophet Muhammad :saw2: asked: O’ Abu Manzar! What is the most excellent verse of the Quran?” Abu Mazar replied, “ALLAH and His Messenger know best.” The Prophet :saw2: said, “In your opinion, what is the most excellent verse of the Quran?” Abu Mazar replied, “ALLAH – There is no god but He”(i.e. Ayat al-Kursi). The Prophet :saw2: placed his hand on his chest and said, “O Abu Manzar! May your knowledge be pleasant for you.”

Although its a good narration but I would like to know whether this saying i.e. Hadith is authentice or not as I unable to find it in hadith book.