It is narrated from Hazrat Abu Anbah (may Allah be pleased with him) that the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) said: When Allah Almighty intends good for a servant, He makes him "honeyed." Someone asked, "What is meant by 'honeyed'?" The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) replied: Allah Almighty opens the doors of righteous deeds for him before his death, then seizes his soul while he is upon that.

Shurahbil bin Muslim Khaulani (may Allah have mercy on him) says that I have met seven men, five of whom had the honor of the companionship of the Prophet (peace be upon him), and two men who drank blood during the time of ignorance and did not attain the company of the Prophet (peace be upon him). The names of these last two men are Abu 'Unbah Khaulani and Abu Falij Anmari.

Once, in the presence of Hazrat Abu Anbah (may Allah be pleased with him), the mention of martyrs was taking place. People also mentioned those who die from stomach illness, plague, or in the state of postnatal bleeding. Abu Anbah (may Allah be pleased with him) became displeased and said that the noble companions (may Allah be pleased with them) have informed us that the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said: The martyrs of Allah on earth are those who are trustworthy, whether they are killed or die a natural death.

It is narrated from Hazrat Abu Unabah (may Allah be pleased with him) that I heard the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) say: Allah Almighty will always continue to grow plants in this religion whom He uses in acts of obedience to Him.