Musannaf Ibn Abi Shaybah 34410 — Reports on Abdullah bin Masud

Shaqiq (may Allah have mercy on him) said that Sayyiduna Hudhayfah (may Allah be pleased with him) said: The protected ones among the Companions of Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) know that Sayyiduna Abdullah bin Mas'ud (may Allah be pleased with him) will be the closest of them to Allah in rank on the Day of Resurrection.