Musannaf Ibn Abi Shaybah

Hazrat Abdullah bin Harith narrates: Allah, the Exalted, revealed to Hazrat Dawood (peace be upon him) that: Love Me, and love those who love Me, and make Me beloved among My servants. Dawood (peace be upon him) submitted: O my Lord! I love You and I love those who love You, but how can I make You beloved among Your servants? Allah Almighty said: Mention Me before them, for surely when you mention Me, they will speak of good things about Me (and thus, love for Me will be created in their hearts).