It is narrated from Sayyiduna Hudhaifah (may Allah be pleased with him) that a man was presented before Allah Almighty. Allah asked him, "What did you do in the world?" He replied, "I did not do any good deed, not even equal to a particle, for which I could hope for reward from You." This happened three times. The third time, he said, "O Lord! You granted me abundance of wealth and riches in the world, and I used to trade with people. It was my habit to show leniency to people, to make things easy for the wealthy, and to give respite to the poor." Upon this, Allah Almighty said, "We are more deserving of this than you. Angels! Forgive My servant." Thus, he was forgiven. Upon hearing this hadith, Hazrat Abu Mas'ud (may Allah be pleased with him) said, "I heard this hadith from the blessed mouth of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) in exactly this way."

There was another man who instructed his family that when he died, they should burn him and crush his remains, and on a windy day, scatter his ashes. His family did as he had instructed. All his body parts were gathered in the presence of the Lord, and Allah asked him, "What compelled you to do this?" He replied, "O Lord! There was no servant more disobedient to You than me. I thought perhaps in this way I might be saved." Allah Almighty said, "Angels! Forgive My servant." Upon hearing this hadith as well, Hazrat Abu Mas'ud (may Allah be pleased with him) said, "I heard this hadith from the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) in exactly this way."