It is narrated from Sayyiduna Abu Umamah (may Allah be pleased with him) that the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) said: "Whenever a servant loves another servant purely for the pleasure of Allah, he is (thereby) only honouring and revering his Lord, the Mighty and Majestic."
Hadith Referenceمجمع الزوائد ومنبع الفوائد / كتاب الزهد / 17983
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