Haritha says: We went to visit Sayyiduna Khabbab (may Allah be pleased with him) during his illness. He said: If I had not heard the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) saying this, I would certainly have wished for death. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said: No person should ever wish for death.
Hadith Referenceالفتح الربانی / كتاب الجنائز / 2994
Hadith Gradingمحدثین:صحیح
Hadith Takhrij«حديث صحيح ، وھذا اسناد فيه شريك بن عبد الله النخعي سييء الحفظ أخرجه الترمذي: 2483، وابن ماجه: 4163۔ وأخرجه البخاري: 6430، ومسلم: 2681 بلفظ: لولا أن رسول اللهV نھانا أن ندعو بالموت، لدعوت به۔ ، (انظر مسند أحمد ترقيم الرسالة: 21054، 21059 ترقیم بيت الأفكار الدولية: 21368»
Brief Explanation
Benefits: … At that time, Sayyiduna Khabbab radi Allahu anhu was severely wounded, and seven parts of his body had been branded, due to which he was suffering intense pain, yet he held firmly to patience.