It is narrated from Sayyiduna Abdullah bin Mas'ud, may Allah be pleased with him, that the Noble Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said: Beware! I disassociate myself from the intimacy and deep friendship of every close friend. If I were to take anyone as a close friend, I would have taken Abu Bakr. Indeed, this companion of yours is the friend of Allah Almighty.
Hadith Referenceالفتح الربانی / كتاب الخلافة والإمارة / 12171
Hadith Gradingمحدثین:صحیح
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