It is narrated from Sayyida Umm Salama (may Allah be pleased with her) that the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him and his family) said to our master Ali (may Allah be pleased with him): No believer can harbor enmity towards you, and no hypocrite can love you.
Hadith Referenceالفتح الربانی / كتاب الخلافة والإمارة / 12295
Hadith Gradingمحدثین:صحیح
Hadith Takhrij«صحيح لغيره، اخرجه الترمذي: 3717، (انظر مسند أحمد ترقيم الرسالة: 26507 ترقیم بيت الأفكار الدولية: 27040»
Brief Explanation
Benefits: … The love of Sayyiduna Ali radi Allahu anhu is a criterion for faith and hypocrisy.