A similar hadith is narrated from Sayyiduna Nu’man bin Bashir (may Allah be pleased with him), but its wording is slightly different: Thus, the mount was standing by him and pulling its reins. The happiness that Allah Almighty feels due to His servant’s repentance, this man was not happier than that.
Hadith Referenceالفتح الربانی / كتاب التوبة / 10155
Hadith Gradingمحدثین:صحیح
Hadith Takhrij«حديث صحيح لغيره، أخرجه الدارمي: 2728، والطيالسي: 794 ، (انظر مسند أحمد ترقيم الرسالة: 18408 ترقیم بيت الأفكار الدولية: 18598»