Jubayr bin Nufayr narrates that Sayyiduna Umar (may Allah be pleased with him) told him that the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said: "When Allah Almighty intends good for a servant, He employs him before his death." A man among those present asked: "How does He employ him?" The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said: "He guides him to a righteous deed before his death and then takes his soul in that state."
Ahmad recorded it; its chain contains Baqiyyah, who has explicitly stated that he heard it, and the remaining narrators of this report are thiqat (trustworthy).
Hadith Referenceمجمع الزوائد ومنبع الفوائد / كتاب القدر / 11930
Hadith Gradingمحدثین:إسنادہ صحیح
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