Narrated from Sayyiduna Abdullah bin Umar (may Allah be pleased with them both) that the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) said: Verily, Allah Almighty accepts His servant’s repentance as long as his soul has not reached his throat.
Hadith Referenceالفتح الربانی / كتاب التوبة / 10167
Hadith Gradingمحدثین:صحیح
Hadith Takhrij«اسناده حسن، أخرجه الترمذي: 3537 ، (انظر مسند أحمد ترقيم الرسالة: 6408 ترقیم بيت الأفكار الدولية: 6408»
Brief Explanation
Benefits: … By "ghargara" is meant the soul reaching the throat; after this state, the door of repentance is closed.