It is narrated from Hazrat Abu Darda (may Allah be pleased with him) that once the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said: Whoever among the servants declares "La ilaha illallah" and departs from this world upon this declaration, he will enter Paradise. I asked, "Even if he commits adultery and theft?" The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) replied, "Yes! Even if he commits adultery and theft." This question and answer happened three times. The fourth time, the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said, "Yes! Even if Abu Darda's nose becomes dust-covered." Hazrat Abu Darda (may Allah be pleased with him) says that I went out among the people to announce this, but on the way, I met Hazrat Umar. He said, "Go back. If people come to know of this, they will rely on it and become complacent." So I returned and informed the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) of this, and the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said, "Umar speaks the truth."