It is narrated from Sayyiduna Abu Hurairah (may Allah be pleased with him) that the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) said: How excellent is that slave for whom Allah causes death while he is worshipping his Lord and obeying his master in a good manner; this is the best thing for him, rather, it is very excellent.
Hadith Referenceالفتح الربانی / كتاب العتق / 5253
Hadith Gradingمحدثین:صحیح
Hadith Takhrij«أخرجه مسلم: 1667، (انظر مسند أحمد ترقيم الرسالة: 7655 ترقیم بيت الأفكار الدولية: 7642»