Riyad as-Salihin — Hadith #46465

On the authority of Ka'b bin Malik, may God be pleased with him, in his long hadith in the story of his repentance, and he previously mentioned repentance in his chapter. He said: The Prophet, may God’s prayers and peace be upon him, said while he was sitting among the people in Tabuk: “What did Ka’b Malik do?” Then a man from Banu Salamah said: O Messenger of God, lock him with his cloak, and look at his coats. So Muadh bin Jabal, may God be pleased with him, said: “What an evil thing you said, and by God, O Messenger of God, we have only learned good about him,” so he remained silent. The Messenger of God, may God bless him and grant him peace.” ((Agreed upon)). His “compassion” is on his side, which is an indication of his admiration for himself.