It is narrated from Umm al-Mu'mineen Sayyidah Aisha (may Allah be pleased with her) that the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said: "Indeed, when a servant becomes ill, Allah removes his sins during his illness just as a furnace removes impurities from iron."
Hadith Referenceمسند الشهاب / 1407
Hadith Gradingمحدثین:إسناده حسن
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