SIRAH: A man of paradise

 
One day, when Rasulullah (SAW) sat with his companions (RA),
he (SAW) said: "Just now a man of Paradise is coming to you."
Immediately a man from Ansar came there. His face and beard were wet
from ablution. He was carrying his shoes in his left hand.

On the next day, Rasulullah (SAW) said again: "Just now a man of
Paradise is coming to you." And the same man of Ansar appeared in the
same condition. On the third day, Rasulullah (SAW) repeated the
same words, and the same man again appeared in the same condition.

When Rasulullah (SAW) stood up, Abdullah bin 'Amr (RA) went after
that man. He asked him if he could spend three nights in his house.
In the man's house, Abdullah found out whenever this man went to bed,
he used to remember God, and he used to get up for prayer
in the morning. Abdullah never heard anything from his mouth except
words of truth and goodness.

After three nights, Abdullah (RA) told that man about what he
have heard from Rasulullah (SAW). Abdullah bin 'Amr said:
"Then I desired to stay with you to see what act of yours is that
I may follow the same. But I did not see you doing any extra-ordinary
work. What is the reason Rasulullah (SAW) has said a nice thing
about you?"

The man said: "The reality is what you have seen. However, I do not
keep any spite/grudge against anyone, and if  God has blessed
someone with any good thing, I am not  jealous of him."

Notes:

Sirah = Story of the life of the Prophet and Messenger of God, Muhammad (SAW).
Rasulullah = The Messenger of God, Muhammad (SAW).
SAW = Sallallahu 'alayhi wasalam (may God's blessing and peace be upon him)
RA = Radhiallahu 'anhu/'anha (may God be pleased with him/her).


Reference: Musnad Imam Ahmad