Sayyiduna Abdullah (may Allah be pleased with him) narrates that a man came to the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) and said, "O Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him), I met a woman in a garden, so I embraced her, showed affection to her, kissed her, and did everything with her except intercourse." The Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) remained silent, then this noble verse was revealed: "Indeed, good deeds erase bad deeds. That is a reminder for those who take heed." So the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) called him and recited this verse to him. Then Sayyiduna Umar (may Allah be pleased with him) submitted, "O Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him), is this ruling specific to him or for all people?" He (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) replied, "Rather, it is for all people."