Muammar narrated, in light of Allah Almighty’s statement {وَاتَّخَذَاللّٰہُاِبْرَاھِیْمَخَلِیْلًا} … and Allah took Abraham as a special friend, that Sayyiduna Abdullah bin Mas’ud, may Allah be pleased with him, said: Indeed, Allah Almighty has taken your companion, that is, Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him), as a Khalil (intimate friend).
Hadith Referenceالفتح الربانی / تفسير من سورة النساء إلى سورة الأعراف / 8570
Hadith Gradingمحدثین:صحیح
Hadith Takhrij«صحيح لغيره ، (انظر مسند أحمد ترقيم الرسالة: 3749 ترقیم بيت الأفكار الدولية: 3749»
Brief Explanation
Benefits: … Since Ibrahim (alayhis salam) was extremely obedient and submissive to his Lord, and his life is filled with great examples of obedience to Allah Ta'ala, Allah Ta'ala also valued his sacrifices and made him His Khalil (close friend).