It wasnarrated that Adra' As-Sulami said:
"I came one night to guardthe Prophet (ﷺ), and there was a man reciting loudly. The Prophet(ﷺ) came out and I said: 'O Messenger of Allah, this man isshowingoff.' Then he died in Al-Madinah, and they finishedpreparing him,then they carried his dead body. The Prophet (ﷺ)said: 'Be gentlewith him, may Allah be gentle with him, for heloved Allah and HisMessenger.' Then his grave was dug and he (theProphet (ﷺ)) said:'Make it spacious for him, and may Allah makeit spacious for him.'Some of his Companions said: 'O Messengerof Allah, you are grievingfor him.' He said: 'Yes indeed, for heloved Allah and HisMessenger.'"
English reference: Vol. 1, Book 6, Hadith 1559
Arabic reference: Book 6, Hadith 1626