Sayyiduna Anas bin Malik (may Allah be pleased with him) narrates: The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) came out to us; he (peace and blessings be upon him) said: "Beware! Every prophet has those he leaves behind and those close to him, and those I leave behind and those close to me are the Ansar; so guard my rights concerning them."
Imam al-Tabarani recorded this narration in al-Mu'jam al-Awsat, and its chain is jayyid (good).
Hadith Referenceمجمع الزوائد ومنبع الفوائد / كتاب المناقب / 16486
Hadith Gradingمحدثین:إسنادہ جید
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