Sayyiduna Amr bin Humaq (may Allah be pleased with him) reports that the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) said: "When Allah intends good for a servant, He employs him." It was asked: O Messenger of Allah! How does He employ him? He said: "He guides him to a righteous deed before his death."
Hadith Referenceمسند الشهاب / 1390
Hadith Gradingمحدثین:إسناده حسن
Hadith Takhrij«إسناده حسن ، وأخرجه أحمد 135/4»
Brief Explanation
Explanation: The meaning is that the servant upon whom Allah, the Exalted, bestows His grace and mercy, is granted the ability to repent, turn towards Him, and engage in obedience and worship before death. Due to his righteousness, he becomes sweet among people like honey. People love him and are affectionate towards him, and then he departs from this world in such a state that both the inhabitants of the earth and the inhabitants of the heavens are pleased with him.