It is narrated from Sayyiduna Amr bin Jamuh that he heard the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) say: At that time, no person can be a true believer until he loves and hates solely for the sake of Allah. When a person begins to love and hate solely for the pleasure of Allah, he becomes deserving of Allah’s friendship. And Allah Almighty says: Among My servants, My friends and among My creation, My beloved ones are those who remember Me, and I remember them.
Hadith Referenceمسند احمد / مسند المكيين / 15549
Hadith Gradingحکم دارالسلام:إسناده ضعيف لضعف رشدين بن سعد، وعبيد الله بن الوليد، ولانقطاعه، أبو منصور لم يلق عمرا