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: "Love is from Allah, and renown is in the heavens. So when Allah Almighty loves a servant, Jibril (peace be upon him) calls out: Your Lord loves so-and-so, so love him too. Then love for him is placed on the earth."
Imam al-Tabarani (may Allah have mercy on him) said: "This hadith is narrated from Abu Umamah (may Allah be pleased with him) only with this chain; Sharik is alone in narrating it."
Hadith Referenceالمعجم الأوسط / باب السين / 3614
Hadith Takhrij«أخرجه أحمد فى «مسنده» برقم: 22663، 22701، 22702، والطبراني فى «الكبير» برقم: 7551، والطبراني فى «الأوسط» برقم: 6582»