It is narrated from Sayyiduna Abdullah bin Umar (may Allah be pleased with him) that the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said: Whoever has the ability that death comes to him in Madinah, he should certainly strive for it, because I will intercede on behalf of those who die here.
Hadith Referenceالفتح الربانی / كتاب الفضائل / 12638
Hadith Gradingمحدثین:صحیح
Hadith Takhrij«اسناده صحيح علي شرط البخاري، اخرجه ابن ماجه: 3112، والترمذي: 3917 ، (انظر مسند أحمد ترقيم الرسالة: 5437 ترقیم بيت الأفكار الدولية: 5437»
Brief Explanation
Benefits: … The purpose of this hadith is that people should take up residence in Madinah Munawwarah, only then will death come to them there.