It is narrated from Sayyiduna Anas bin Malik (may Allah be pleased with him) that the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) was asked: Which of the people of your household is most beloved to you? He (peace and blessings be upon him) said: "Hasan and Husayn (may Allah be pleased with them both)." Sayyiduna Anas (may Allah be pleased with him) said that he (peace and blessings be upon him) used to say to Sayyidah Fatimah (may Allah be pleased with her): "Call my two sons to me." Then he (peace and blessings be upon him) would smell them and hold them close to his blessed chest.
Hadith Referenceمسند أبي يعلى الموصلي / مسند أنس بن مالك / 4294
Hadith Gradingمحدثین:إسناده ضعيف
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