Musannaf Ibn Abi Shaybah 36940 — Reports on the breadth of the mercy

It is narrated from Sayyiduna Abu Hurayrah (may Allah be pleased with him) that the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) said: "A man set out from his town to visit his brother in another town. Allah seated an angel for him on the road. The angel asked him: 'Where do you intend to go?' The man said: 'I have a brother whom I am going to meet in this town, for the sake of Allah.' The angel said: 'Has he done you some favour that you are looking after?' The man said: 'No, but I love him for the sake of Allah Almighty.' The angel said: 'Then listen: I am Allah's angel and messenger, sent to you. Indeed Allah loves you because of the love you have for your brother for His sake.'"