Silsilah as-Sahihah 2717 — Interceding for good is rewarding

It is narrated from Sayyiduna Muawiyah bin Sufyan, may Allah be pleased with him, that the Noble Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said: "Intercede (for others), you will be rewarded. Sometimes I intend to do something, but I delay it so that you may intercede and you may be rewarded."