Hadith 12036

(حديث مرفوع) حَدَّثَنَا ابْنُ أَبِي عَدِيٍّ ، عَنْ حُمَيْدٍ ، عَنْ أَنَسٍ ، قَالَ : قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صَلَّى اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ : " إِذَا أَرَادَ اللَّهُ بِعَبْدٍ خَيْرًا اسْتَعْمَلَهُ " ، قَالُوا : وَكَيْفَ يَسْتَعْمِلُهُ ؟ ، قَالَ : " يُوَفِّقُهُ لِعَمَلٍ صَالِحٍ قَبْلَ مَوْتِهِ " .
It is narrated from Hazrat Anas (may Allah be pleased with him) that the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said: When Allah Almighty intends good for a servant, He uses him. The companions (may Allah be pleased with them) asked: How does He use him? The Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said: He grants him the ability to perform righteous deeds before his death.
Hadith Reference مسند احمد / مسند المكثرين من الصحابة / 12036
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