It is narrated from Hazrat Anas (may Allah be pleased with him) that once the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) placed his fingers on the ground and said, "This is the son of Adam." Then he lifted them and placed them a little behind and said, "This is his death." Then he moved his hand forward and said, "These are his hopes."
Hadith Referenceمسند احمد / مسند المكثرين من الصحابة / 12238
Hadith Gradingحکم دارالسلام:إسناده صحيح، وفي البخاري : 6418 بلفظ: خط النبى صلى الله عليه وسلم خطوطا، فقال: «هذا الأمل، وهذا أجله، فبينما هو كذلك اذا جاءه الخط الأقرب»