It is narrated from Sayyiduna Jabir (may Allah be pleased with him) that an Ansari woman invited the Noble Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him and his family) and prepared food. We were also with him. The Noble Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him and his family) said: "A man from Paradise is coming to you." Just then, Sayyiduna Abu Bakr (may Allah be pleased with him) arrived, and we congratulated him. Then the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him and his family) said: "A man from Paradise is about to come to you." Just then, Sayyiduna Umar (may Allah be pleased with him) arrived, and we congratulated him. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him and his family) again said: "A man from Paradise is coming to you." I saw that the Noble Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him and his family) said this and placed his head under the small date trees and said: "O Allah! If You will, let the one who comes be Ali." Just then, Sayyiduna Ali (may Allah be pleased with him) arrived, and we congratulated him as well.
Hadith Referenceالفتح الربانی / كتاب الفضائل والمناقب / 11569
Hadith Gradingمحدثین:صحیح
Hadith Takhrij«اسناده محتمل للتحسين ، اخرجه الطبراني في الاوسط : 6998، (انظر مسند أحمد ترقيم الرسالة: 14550 ترقیم بيت الأفكار الدولية: 14604»
Brief Explanation
Benefits: … Subhan Allah! What a miracle and beautiful arrangement, how remarkable are the beloved ones of Allah Ta'ala. Radi Allahu anhum wa ardaahum.