It is narrated from Hazrat Anas (may Allah be pleased with him) that the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said: I wish I could meet my brothers. The companions (may Allah be pleased with them) said: Are we not your brothers? The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said: You are my companions; my brothers are those who will believe in me but will not have seen me.
Hadith Referenceمسند احمد / مسند المكثرين من الصحابة / 12579
Hadith Gradingحکم دارالسلام:حسن لغيره، وهذا إسناد ضعيف كسابقه